Japan CPI: 1.9% YoY in July, up from 1.6% in June, marking the fastest pace this year.
Gold: Spot gold trades around $4,674 per ounce, a 15-week high, buoyed by US Treasury buyback plans and safe‑haven demand.
US Equities: The S&P 500 slipped about 0.25%, the Nasdaq fell 0.75%, while the Dow eked out a 0.25% gain as investors weighed tech weakness and geopolitical jitters.
EUR/JPY: Virtually unchanged at 185.70, reflecting a balance...
