Italy June HICP preliminary monthly rate 0.1% (exp. 0.2%), prior 0.3%.

Southbound Stock Connect net bought CNY 5.895 bln today. Via Shanghai–Hong Kong Stock Connect, Kingboard Laminates and SMIC were net bought HKD 681 mln and HKD 645 mln respectively; UBTech was the largest net seller at HKD 224 mln. Via Shenzhen–Hong Kong Stock Connect, SMIC and Zhipu were net bought HKD 1.288 bln and HKD 568 mln respectively; Alibaba-W was the largest net seller at HKD 442 mln.

Shanghai International Energy Exchange said effective from settlement at close on July 2, 2026, international copper futures BC2607, BC2608, BC2609, BC2610, BC2611, BC2612, BC2701 and BC2702 will have a daily price limit of ±9%; margin ratio for spread/hedged positions 10% and for general positions 11%.