Bank of Japan board member Ayano Sato said she would not comment on specific FX levels.

On June 30 local time, Prime Minister Starmer unveiled a defence investment plan adding £15 billion to existing spending. He said the package builds on last year’s strategic defence review and will form a platform for successors to continue defence buildup. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the funding will be sourced by reprioritising government expenditure, adding that "defence and readiness" are urgent priorities.

The National Energy Administration released the China Power Supply Development Report 2026, saying China has built the world’s largest power supply system with full urban–rural coverage. In 2025 national electricity consumption surpassed 10 tln kWh and electricity users approached 800 mln; the sector operates about 99,000 local service outlets and employs over 560,000 staff. The report frames a shift in power services from basic supply toward a ‘quality experience’.