Saudi state TV reported the Saudi Public Investment Fund's net profit rose to 65.1 billion riyals in 2025 from 25.8 billion riyals in 2024.

Maybank analysts say USD/JPY breaching 162 raises intervention risk — 162 is viewed as a critical trigger level. They say it is unclear whether intervention is imminent or underway, though Japanese officials have issued warning statements. Maybank is monitoring for sharp FX volatility that could accompany intervention and notes Japan’s deposits and securities holdings are substantially larger than the roughly $74bn spent in the prior intervention. Maybank cites 162.00 as the near-term pivot; a break would put 164.00 next resistance, with support at 158.00 and 155.00.

BOE Technology (A-share) turnover exceeded CNY15 bln; shares were up more than 8% intraday.