Japanese companies escalate warnings over rare-earth shortages as China keeps export controls tight, threatening supply chains for electronics and auto parts manufacturers dependent on the materials.

China stalls Japan-bound exports of various critical minerals, Kyodo reports, restricting shipments of key materials to Japanese markets.

China has stalled Japan-bound exports of various critical minerals, Kyodo reports.

Mexico's Sheinbaum says U.S. delegation arriving July 20 for USMCA review talks after U.S. declined to renew the pact, triggering annual reviews until 2036.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said talks with the United States are ongoing to ensure the USMCA review process does not generate uncertainty for investors, with a U.S. delegation scheduled to arrive July 20. The U.S. officially declined to renew the agreement on July 1, 2026, triggering annual reviews until the pact expires in 2036.

Japan's 30-year government bond auction posts strongest demand since 2019 as elevated yields draw investors despite fiscal and inflation concerns.

Japan's 30-year government bond auction drew its strongest demand since 2019 as high yield levels attracted investors despite worries about fiscal policy and inflation.

Japanese wages climb again in May, outpacing inflation and bolstering Bank of Japan's case for raising interest rates

Japanese wages rose again in May, comfortably outpacing inflation and reinforcing the Bank of Japan's stance toward raising interest rates.