The day's media focus centered on the intricate developments surrounding Seven & i Holdings. Early reports highlighted Alimentation Couche-Tard's withdrawal of its acquisition bid, citing a lack of constructive engagement. This evolved into coverage of Seven & i's counter-arguments concerning the deal's collapse, followed by discussions of the company's independent growth strategy. Concurrently, domestic political narratives gained prominence, with reports on the current cabinet's record-low approval rating and intensifying discussions around the upcoming Upper House election, including analysis of an emerging "anti-foreigner" political party. Global economic shifts also received attention, notably China's reduction of dollar lending to developing Asia and Japan's efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical materials.