美國6月達拉斯聯儲新訂單指數 2.3，前值6.4。

Baidu’s Kunlun AI chip unit is reportedly planning a Hong Kong IPO and counts Tencent as a customer. Earlier reports said ByteDance was considering adopting Kunlun’s AI chips; sources close to ByteDance say it currently has no intention to cooperate with Kunlun.

The Observer reports UK prime minister Starmer, who recently resigned as Labour Party leader, may seek the NATO secretary-general post when Rutte’s term ends in 2028. The role requires unanimous approval from all 32 member states and candidates are vetted through informal consultations among members. Report says Starmer would need backing from the UK government — including a good relationship with the new UK prime minister — and strong political deal-making skills, which are widely viewed as a weakness.