China A-share data-security sector opened higher after reports of a serious PHP security vulnerability. Xingguang, Hailiang Data and Topsec hit daily trading limits; Shengbang Security, NSFOCUS, Guangting Information and Zhongxin Saike also advanced.

BlackRock CEO Fink warned that accelerating AI demand and a lag in data-center construction would raise computing costs, exacerbate inf and could threaten economic growth. He said faster buildout would increase available compute and help lower costs, while delaying infrastructure risks broader economic damage. Fink dismissed concerns of an "AI bubble", calling the core problem a supply shortage as demand has outpaced expectations, and warned that infrastructure delays could ultimately constrain adoption.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent warned the U.S. will identify and sanction anyone supporting the Iranian regime, including those conducting illicit ship‑to‑ship oil transfers and the law firms or other enablers that assist them. He said Iran’s enablers must choose to align with the U.S. or be treated as adversaries, and that authorities know who they are and will continue to act.