[CALENDAR ADDITION] US War Secretary Hegseth and General Caine is to hold a press conference at 08:00EDT / 13:00BST

The upcoming press conference by US War Secretary Hegseth and General Caine is significant as it may provide insights into U.S.

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Australia sells AUD 1bln vs exp. AUD 1bln 2.50% 2030 AGB: b/c 3.82x (prev. 3.44x), average yield 4.6947% (prev. 4.2888%)

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Japanese Trade Minister Akazawa says regulatory moves for energy conservation is not being considered and not expecting an immediate hike in power rates

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[CALENDAR ADDITION] US War Secretary Hegseth and General Caine is to hold a press conference at 08:00EDT / 13:00BST

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China's Commerce Minister met with the President of European Automotive Manufacturers Association to talk about the China-EU auto industry cooperation and EU trade restrictions

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Chinese EV makers are reportedly focusing on building in-house chips to improve autonomy and making cars smarter, SCMP reports

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defense policies and military strategies. Given the current geopolitical climate, markets could react to any cues regarding military engagements or shifts in defense spending, which could impact related sectors and risk sentiment more broadly.

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