Germany's DAX breached 26,000, rising 0.80% intraday.

In a lengthy CBS 60 Minutes interview, President Trump said he does not intend to escalate military action against Iran for now, while arguing prior strikes weakened Iran’s conventional forces and delayed its nuclear program. He acknowledged the Iran war and higher fuel prices hurt GOP support. Trump said he will issue a large number of pardons before leaving office, including for some January 6 participants. He flagged imminent White House and cabinet personnel changes and possible firings, expressed confidence in Defense Secretary Hegseth and expected Senator Rubio to stay, and said he has not decided whether to endorse a 2028 Republican candidate. He also conceded parts of the administration’s immigration removals were overly harsh.

Japan and Vietnam leaders will meet in Tokyo on Monday to deepen trade, technology and security ties, with economic security a priority amid regional geopolitical and trade tensions. Vietnam General Secretary Su Lin, the first in 11 years to visit Japan, will speak to the Japanese parliament and meet Prime Minister Takaichi Monday evening. The agenda stresses energy security and supply‑chain resilience; Japan has pledged support for crude supplies to the Nghi Son refinery and seeks deeper cooperation on rare earths and other critical minerals.