One of the biggest sticking points to emerge from the continuing Gaza cease-fire talks is the future of a key crossing to the enclave and control over two corridors within it.
South Korea’s central bank held interest rates steady again but cut its inflation and growth forecasts for the year, amid rising expectations that it will pivot to easing in the coming months.
JGBs edged higher in the morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight gains in U.S. Treasurys after minutes of the FOMC’s July meeting backed the case for a September rate cut.