Trump said the US will not attack Iran before the November midterm elections, citing productive discussions. Oil prices eased further, with WTI down 0.8% to $90.74 and Brent down 1.0% but above $103. Gold rose 1.0% to $4,176.75. Asian equities were mixed: Nikkei -0.7%, Shanghai -1.2%, Hang Seng +1.1%. AI and chip stocks declined in Hong Kong, tracking US selloff on AI spending concerns.
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