Alibaba Cloud says Meoo has launched a Night Plan running 22:00–08:00 BJT on meoo.com. Users who select designated models on the web interface during that window will be billed automatically at off‑peak rates. Qwen 3.7‑Max night pricing is as low as 20% of standard; Qwen 3.7‑Plus as low as 40%. No user setting is required; discounts apply to price only and do not affect model service quality or response speed.

White House National Economic Council director Hassett criticized former Fed chair Powell for remaining on the Federal Reserve, saying Jay Powell not stepping down is "extremely unusual" and that his staying blocks the administration from nominating new Fed governors. Hassett also said most Fed voters "did not vote out of patriotism but because they wanted to remove Trump." Powell, whose board term runs to January 2028, said he will remain for now. He has said an investigation into a Fed building project appears politically motivated and in April said he would leave "when I think appropriate." The Fed board currently has only one member nominated during Trump's re‑election: new chair Kevin Warsh.

Shanghai Gold Exchange gold T+D closed up 1.76% at 886.5 yuan/gram in the July 1 evening session; silver T+D closed up 2.96% at 14,552 yuan/kg.