The statement showed that the Pakistani military launched a military operation in Balochistan province in response to militant attacks.

The Israeli military said a local Hamas commander in the West Bank city of Jenin had been killed by Israeli police.

Dell (DELL.N) shares rose more than 6% in pre-market trading in the U.S. as its Q2 revenue and adjusted earnings per share exceeded expectations.

ECB board member Rehn: Economic growth outlook is weaker than expected.

The Central Bank of Zimbabwe kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 20%.

The three major U.S. stock index futures rose, with Nasdaq futures up 0.56%, Dow futures up 0.13%, and S&P 500 futures up 0.34%.

Nissan Motor: Will resume operations at both factories on the night shift on August 30.

Bank of Thailand: Will ensure that the Thai baht does not fluctuate excessively.

ECB Executive Board Member Schnabel: Anti-inflation policies should not be abandoned too early.

Bank of Thailand: Some Thai industries are constrained by structural problems.

Bank of Thailand: Tourism will remain the main driver of the economy.

Bank of Thailand: Will monitor government budget spending, exports and manufacturing.

ECB Executive Board Member Schnabel: The probability of a soft landing for the eurozone economy is higher than a recession.

ECB Executive Board member Schnabel: Monetary policy should focus on inflation targets.

BHP Billiton (BHP.N): The final investment decision for the first phase of the smelter and refinery expansion is currently planned for the first half of fiscal 2027.

ECB Executive Board Member Schnabel: Inflation momentum remains high.