日本央行行長植田和男：薪資數據顯示，春季薪資談判後薪資狀況出現明顯改善。

SoftBank Group increased a margin loan secured by Arm shares by $5 billion to $25 billion, people familiar with the matter said. The group renegotiated terms with lenders and signed an agreement this month. It is the third expansion of the Arm-backed facility as founder Masayoshi Son seeks billions to finance expanding AI investments, including a near $65 billion commitment to OpenAI. SoftBank is also pursuing large data-center builds: SB Energy is developing 8.8 GW of capacity in the US with estimated capex of about $174 billion, and the group plans a 5 GW data-center project in France.

Pakistan announces austerity measures including cuts to fuel allocations for official vehicles, setting market closing times, a ban on government vehicle purchases, restrictions on official foreign travel and a prohibition on official banquets.