ECB Governing Council member Wunsch said rapid ECB action does not necessarily imply a move in July.

The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Monday launched an online reconsideration portal allowing designated individuals and entities to submit delisting petitions and request non‑confidential information. OFAC said the portal will centralize and streamline a process that previously relied on lawyers, improving transparency and processing efficiency. The announcement noted it comes amid ongoing adjustments to US sanctions policy, with recent relaxations on some measures for Iran, Russia and Venezuela while new restrictions have been added on Cuba.

SK Hynix is negotiating with semiconductor equipment vendors to supply test equipment for its Cheongju P&T7 fab. Vendors are verbally coordinating quantities deliverable next year; industry sources expect about 200 units, including HBM4 test systems, at KRW 1.5–2.0 bln per unit, implying a potential total of up to KRW 400 bln.