U.S. API gasoline stocks fell 2.929 mln barrels in the week to July 3, versus -1.55 mln barrels expected and -2.106 mln barrels in the prior week.

France Finance Minister Lescure said the government has cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.7% as output is being dragged down by budget approval delays and the Middle East conflict, including the Iran war. He said the revision reflects a weaker-than-expected start to the year, while inflation and consumption data are more encouraging. The budget had been based on a 0.9% growth assumption for 2026; the new forecast aligns with Insee, whereas the Bank of France expects weaker growth of 0.5%. Lescure blamed a deeply split parliament for postponing budget passage, forcing the government to temporarily extend key spending and tax measures via special legislation.

特步國際(01368.HK)跌超5%，大和降特步目標價至3.9港元，下調評級至“持有”。