U.S. President Trump, commenting on Russia and energy, said he had made the right choice for Americans.

STOURNARAS, an ECB policymaker, said the ECB may continue to raise rates gradually.

China A-share power-grid equipment sector opened higher; Jinguan Electric hit a 20% daily limit, with Changcheng Electric, Meishuo Technology, Huashengchang, Kelu Electronics and Sanyou Lianzhong also advancing. NDRC director Zheng Zhaojie chaired a private-enterprise forum on the 10th and said the commission will step up countercyclical measures and push for early starts on major projects identified in the 15th Five-Year Plan and the implementation plans for six-network construction to unlock domestic demand.