According to an AFP reporter: A loud noise was heard in western Tehran.

EU Energy Commissioner: We will not offer compensation to countries to exit Russian gas.

British Prime Minister Starmer: Will hold talks with US President Trump on trade agreement today.

German Chancellor Merz: It will be difficult to resolve the tariff dispute at this summit, but we hope to take steps towards solving the problem.

German Chancellor Merz: Will observe whether there is an opportunity to hold talks with the United States on tariff policy during the summit.

German Chancellor Merz: I hope the United States can impose sanctions on Russia in sync with the EU measures.

Fantasia Holdings (01777.HK): The Company announces that the final deadline of the restructuring support agreement entered into on April 29, 2024 has been further extended to June 20, 2025 based on the terms contained therein.

The G7 draft says Israel has the right to self-defense; Iran could never have a nuclear weapon.

Two Iranian sources: In return, Iran will offer some flexibility in nuclear talks with the United States.

U.S. and Brent crude oil prices bottomed out and rebounded, currently trading at $70.74 per barrel and $71.1 per barrel respectively.

U.S. Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year yield down 1.5 basis points on the day to 4.409%.

June 16, Bank of America warned that foreign interest in U.S. Treasuries may be waning. Last week, custody assets, which represent foreign demand, fell sharply, with U.S. dollar asset holdings falling by more than $60 billion since April. Although recent U.S. Treasury auctions have eased immediate concerns, Bank of America said the long-term trend is disturbing as more global investors reduce their exposure to U.S. assets.

European Commission Vice President Šefčović will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Greer on the sidelines of the G7 summit to discuss trade and tariffs.