U.S. imports of finished petroleum products for the week to July 24 were 186,000 b/d, down from 280,000 b/d the prior week, EIA data showed.

SK Hynix (SKHY.O) expects 2026 capex at the upper end of its guidance, up to 40 trillion won.

China's National Intellectual Property Administration said 453,000 invention patents were granted in 1H, 2.055 million trademarks were registered, 64 geographic-indication products were recognized and eight geographic indications were approved for registration as collective or certification marks. Integrated-circuit layout-design registrations totaled 5,061. Authorities approved two new national IP protection centers and six rapid rights‑protection centers, and patent‑trademark pledge financing has benefited more than 19,000 enterprises.