Toto shares surge 18% to record in Tokyo after toilet maker to ramp up chip investment on AI demand. The Japanese company plans to boost capital expenditure in semiconductor components.

Brazil's central bank cuts key interest rate by a quarter point for the second consecutive meeting, despite accelerating inflation and signs of economic resilience.

Brazil's central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for the second consecutive meeting, despite rising inflation and signs of economic growth.

Russian oil resumes flow through Ukraine's Druzhba pipeline, clearing the way for Hungary to approve a $105.79 billion EU loan package for Kyiv.

Russian oil flows have resumed through the Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline, prompting Hungary to lift its veto on a $105.79 billion European Union loan for Kyiv.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will end its financial backing of the LIV Golf league after the current season concludes.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) will cease funding the LIV Golf league following the conclusion of the current season.

Bank of Canada official signals potential for back-to-back interest rate hikes as energy prices drive inflation concerns. Canadian government bonds fall following the announcement.

The Bank of Canada has signaled the possibility of consecutive interest rate increases if rising energy costs drive broader inflation, leading to a decline in Canadian government bond prices.