China A-share compute-power rental names surged: Hongjing Technology jumped over 10% and Runjian Co. approached limit-up; Dawei Technology, Tongniu Information, Capital Online, Wangsu Science & Technology, Litong Electronics and UCloud also gained.

President Trump posted that gasoline retailers must immediately lower pump prices, setting a target near $2.50/gal. He said crude is about $68/bbl and falling and that the U.S. national average—roughly $3.86/gal—remains too high; he warned price-gouging is illegal and retailers who do not comply will face "big trouble." He also singled out California, urging an end to what he called excessive fuel taxes that are nearing the price of the product.

Market sources: Wall Street regulators are seeking public comment on "new" exchange-traded funds (ETFs).