歐元區第二季度GDP年率初值、6月失業率、7月工業及經濟景氣指數將於十分鐘後公佈。

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has increased in recent days despite ongoing Middle East tensions; the US said its navy escorted several tankers through the waterway. Ship-tracking data show LNG carrier Al Areesh departed Qatar and left the Persian Gulf earlier on Thursday. Market-intelligence firm Kpler reported 14 vessels transited the strait on Wednesday, up from single digits last week; figures are subject to revision.

Chongqing has issued policy measures to accelerate development of an international consumption center city. The plan backs upgrading and creating world‑class shopping districts, promoting improvements to the consumption environment and digital transformation, supporting first‑release and night‑time economies, and guiding conversion and upscale redevelopment of existing commercial stock and specialty shopping streets. It increases land support for new industries and new business formats and steers globally leading, regional‑landmark and wholly‑held new‑consumption projects into key commercial areas and specialty blocks. The measures push systemic urban renewal, introduce cross‑department joint approvals to shorten permit times, and aim to reactivate idle commercial assets that meet planning. Repurposing old factories for eldercare, medical and other state‑supported industries will receive a five‑year transition policy allowing continued land use under original purpose and land‑rights classifications.