Sony (SONY.N) raises fiscal-year dividend to 35 yen per share.

Bank of Japan says underlying consumer price index (CPI) inflation carries upside risk and could exceed its 2% price-stability target.

The World Gold Council's Q2 2026 Global Gold Demand Trends report, released July 30, shows China market gold demand (jewellery, bars, gold ETFs and industrial) totaled 155 tonnes, down 41% YoY — the weakest Q2 since 2022. Jewellery demand fell 28% YoY and gold ETFs recorded net outflows of 22 tonnes, the primary drivers of the decline; consumer jewellery spending remained elevated despite lower volumes.