South Korean won fell 0.8% against the dollar, underperforming other Asian emerging-market currencies.

Xinqi Microelectronics said at its 2026 interim results meeting that H2 deliveries of high-end PCB equipment remain full and advanced packaging tools have moved into validation and deployment. The company expects next year's AI-server builds, related substrates and advanced packaging capacity expansions to drive additional equipment demand. Its Phase-II plant ramped in 1H with high capacity utilization and is expected to reach full release in H2; modular production and pre‑stocking of key components will support continued fulfillment of high-end PCB and advanced packaging equipment orders.

U.S. Interior Secretary said an oil export ban is unlikely to reduce energy prices, but all options remain under consideration.