Saudi media reported Saudi Arabia and Oman stressed the importance of freedom of navigation.

Tickmill Group analyst Patrick Munnelly said AI trading in parts of Asia has shifted from a leadership role to liquidation. South Korean stocks extended losses on Wednesday, pushing the benchmark KOSPI into a bear market. After a historic rally, investors are continuing to sell crowded semiconductor positions; efforts to separate the broader AI narrative from chip liquidations may become harder. He said markets are also coping with geopolitically driven supply shocks, overextended tech positions and sticky inflation expectations.

RBNZ says its real-time GDP nowcast model KIWI-GDP currently projects 0.6% GDP growth for the quarter to September 2026.