The day was defined by two major threads. In the morning, Prime Minister Takaichi ordered consideration of a supplementary budget for summer electricity and gas subsidies, citing Middle East instability. This came as bond yields hit 2.8% (29-year high) and the yen weakened, triggering a 'triple dip' of falling stocks, bonds, and currency. Meanwhile, the Tochigi robbery-murder case deepened: the arrested high school student claimed he was threatened to kill family and friends, and that he recruited two acquaintances as perpetrators. Police suspect higher-level coordinators beyond the arrested couple. The 'tokuryu' (anonymous fluid criminal groups) involvement was highlighted, with 50% of such arrests being under 20. Later, the Osaka Ishin party's narrow by-election win (163-vote margin, 24% turnout) and a fire in Osaka's Minami district drew coverage.