Bank of Japan Policy Board member Tamura said exchange-rate volatility is an important factor affecting Japan's economy and prices.

Sources say Google is reorganizing its recently formed AI coding-tool task force to accelerate catching up with Anthropic in high-value AI applications. The reorganization focuses on changing model training to boost code-generation capabilities and to extend applications into more office workflows, including presentation creation. Sources say the move aligns with Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s strategy to broaden AI coding from standalone developer tools into wider enterprise productivity platforms.

UK Chancellor Reeves said the budget must set out detailed plans for devolving fiscal powers.