U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said the U.S. is committed to the process and will ensure any decisions do not harm the interests of its allies and partners.

House Speaker Johnson will meet President Trump tomorrow to address a legislative impasse after Trump refused to sign a housing bill, saying he will sign it only after Congress approves the SAVE America Act, which he framed as necessary for election integrity. Johnson earlier met with Defense Secretary Hegseth to discuss a supplemental defense appropriations bill; the meetings appear to confirm reports the White House will seek a new congressional spending package to pay for a war with Iran.

ANZ researcher Khoon Goh says Singapore core inflation could continue to accelerate and peak above 3% in early 2027 before easing thereafter. Rising oil has lifted petrol and other energy costs, but ANZ sees no evidence yet of second‑round price effects broadening across the economy; however, lagged pass‑through from higher oil could push inflation modestly higher in coming months. ANZ projects average core inflation of 2.1% in both 2026 and 2027.