India's commerce minister said goods exports rose about 15% and services exports rose about 11% in April–June.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange added Dajin Heavy Industry to the list of Hong Kong Stock Connect eligible securities, effective July 3.

Citigroup expects aluminum to bottom within the next month and to recover to $3,300–3,500/ton during Sep–Dec. The call is based on a more dovish Fed outlook, falling real rates, an improving demand outlook and inventories declining on a consumption‑days basis. The bank says the recent ~20% drop from about $4,450/t over the past month largely reflected weaker-than-expected demand, slower visible inventory draws, easing geopolitical risk, concentrated liquidations of speculative and physical positions, and rising expectations of future supply increases. Citigroup warns conditions do not favor shorting: the market was in a supply deficit before the recent shock and new supply is unlikely to close the gap quickly. It also says concerns about a rapid return of Middle East supply may be overstated.