RIO will invest $1.9bn to develop the Kangwinan bauxite project in northern Australia to replace output from depleting Andoom and Gove mines. First ore is planned for 2029; RIO said northern Queensland bauxite capacity will rise to 44.0 mln t/yr from 38.0 mln t/yr. The bauxite will be refined to alumina and shipped to smelters for aluminium production. RIO’s aluminium and lithium CEO said the project reflects the group's long-term commitment to its bauxite business.

Japan's largest union federation Rengo will push for about a 6% pay increase in 2027 spring wage talks, urging affiliates to demand at least 5% (ideal 6%). It calls for base wages to rise at least 3%, with an ideal target of 4%. Rengo assistant secretary-general Akira Nidaira said the move follows last year's 5% baseline and is intended to encourage larger pay gains, aligning with the government's aim of using sustained wage growth to support consumption and economic expansion.

法国10年期国债收益率现报5.084%，自2013年以来首次超过美国国债收益率。