EZB President Christine Lagarde has not clearly denied reports of a potential early departure, stating her assumption is to serve her full term until October 2027, amidst speculation she might step down to allow French President Macron to influence her successor before upcoming French elections. Meanwhile, in Germany, tariff negotiations for 585,000 chemical and pharmaceutical workers are entering their second round, with the union demanding higher wages due to inflation, while employers cite a deep industry crisis. Asian stock markets are mixed due to uncertainty over US tariff policy, with some indices reaching record highs while others are impacted by potential trade disruptions. The US dollar is under pressure amid political uncertainty, and the EU Parliament is considering suspending a tariff deal with the US following a court ruling against President Trump's trade policies.