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Lead inventories near record highs put the battery metal in focus as metals traders weigh surplus risk, warehouse flows and demand signals.

Swiss franc weakens as dollar gains from rising Treasury yields, oil shock inflation fears and cautious SNB policy, keeping USD/CHF in focus.

Nikkei 225 and Asia indexes fall as tech weakness spreads from Wall Street, while U.S. futures attempt a cautious rebound.

Brent crude holds above $100 as Red Sea tanker risk and Gulf disruption keep energy traders focused on supply security.