A Reuters survey found 57% of economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise its policy rate to 1.25% in September, versus 5% in the previous survey.

German business confidence improved sharply in August: the business climate index rose to 88.8, versus market expectations of 87.2. Both components strengthened — the current conditions index climbed to 88.5 (exp. 87.0) and the expectations index rose to 89.1 (exp. 87.5) — signalling greater six‑month optimism. The release coincides with recent signs of renewed resilience in the German economy, including stronger manufacturing activity and recovering corporate sentiment; industrial momentum has helped offset continuing weakness in some service-sector areas, as reflected in preliminary PMI readings.

Beijing border inspection authority said total entry-exit passenger inspections at Beijing ports exceeded 15.0 mln as of Aug 25, up 9% YoY and reaching that level 20 days earlier than last year.