American Express (AXP.N) shares fell more than 5% after mixed Q2 results: revenue missed expectations, but the company raised its full-year guidance.

Federation of Thai Industries: June vehicle exports fell 7.45% YoY, after a 26.69% YoY decline in May.

Okasan Securities economist Ko Nakayama said yen weakness and a rebound in crude oil have increased cost pressures and left upside risks to Japan's inflation outlook high. He said current price gains reflect multiple drivers — rising oil and napatha prices, higher wages, a weaker yen and rising raw-material and logistics costs. Government data on Friday showed a modest rebound in June consumer inflation; BOJ policymakers have said oil-driven effects are likely to feed into consumer prices around summer.