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President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with Japan that includes a 15% tariff on Japanese exports to the US, significantly lower than the previously anticipated 25%

The Australian dollar edged lower against the US dollar following the release of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s meeting minutes. The RBA opted to defer a rate cut, viewing a July move as inconsistent with their ‘cautious’ strategy.

Asian markets opened the week on a steady note. With Japan’s onshore market closed for a holiday, Nikkei 225 futures held steady despite Prime Minister Ishiba’s ruling coalition losing its majority in the upper house.