A vessel is hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising new concern over one of the world’s most important energy shipping lanes. UKMTO says the incident occurs in the strategic waterway, but details on the extent of damage and the condition of the crew are not yet clear.

Donald Trump says the United States should have the world’s lowest interest rate ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting. The remarks add political pressure to the interest-rate debate at a moment when markets are closely focused on the Fed’s path and the broader direction of U.S. borrowing costs.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring whether Canada could pursue an associate form of membership with the European Union. The idea is tied to easing the movement of goods, services, and workers linked to strategic supply chains, potentially reducing trade frictions and deepening Canada’s economic integration with Europe.

Anthropic is reportedly selecting Nasdaq as the venue for an initial public offering targeted for October. The move would mark one of the most closely watched AI-related stock debuts, though key terms of the deal are still being finalized and the timetable remains subject to change.

South Korea extends stock trading into evening hours in a bid to attract more global investors and make its market more accessible across time zones. The longer schedule starts Monday and keeps most shares trading until about 8 p.m., expanding beyond the country’s traditional market day.

Authorities in Mexico uncover a hidden crypto mining site in remote mountain terrain during an alleged money-laundering investigation. Investigators find makeshift buildings housing mining equipment after tracing the location from machinery noise, highlighting how digital-asset infrastructure can operate far from conventional financial oversight.

Reform UK says two crypto-billionaire donors have given the party a combined £72 million and are asking for nothing in return. The party says the donors, Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo, are not seeking honours or state benefits if Reform were to take power.