European leaders at the G7 express skepticism regarding President Trump's timeline to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Friday.
The Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1%, the highest level since 1995, signaling a shift towards policy normalization.
Asian stocks are wavering as investors assess the sustainability of the relief rally triggered by the US-Iran deal.
The MSCI Asia index is up 0.3%, supported by technology stocks, while Australian stocks are trimming earlier losses after the central bank held rates steady.
Retail sales in China have contracted by 0.6% year over year for May, marking the largest decline since the COVID pandemic.
Our interpretation: The skepticism surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may lead to increased volatility in oil markets, while the contraction in Chinese retail sales could signal broader economic challenges, impacting global investor sentiment.




