Ukrainian President Zelensky: Held a meeting with leaders of NATO Indo-Pacific partner countries to discuss air defense issues.

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Cantwell: Hopes Boeing (BA.N) CEO Calhoun will testify on safety issues.

Market news: US President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol reiterated their commitment to nuclear deterrence.

Freddie Mac: The 30-year mortgage rate in the United States fell to 6.89% last week, from 6.95% in the previous period.

According to the BBC: British Prime Minister Starmer said President Biden was in good shape during their meeting and was aware of all the details.

US Department of Defense: US military personnel attempted to re-secure the temporary Gaza dock on Wednesday, but failed due to technical and weather reasons.

Market news: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to postpone its decision on whether to block Chevron (CVX.N) from acquiring U.S. oil company Hess (HES.N) for $53 billion.

The Nasdaq 100 extended its losses to 2%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.9%.

According to the Associated Press: US President Biden is expected to announce $225 million in arms aid to Ukraine.

The bid-to-cover ratio for the U.S. Treasury bond auction for the four weeks ending July 11 was 2.69, compared with 2.81 in the previous period.

The winning rate of the U.S. Treasury bond auction for the four weeks ending July 11 was 5.27%, compared with the previous value of 5.28%.

The winning rate of the U.S. Treasury bond auction for the eight weeks ending July 11 was 5.26%, compared with the previous value of 5.28%.

Mexico says it is working to strengthen its steel industry.

Czech Central Bank member Prochazka: The Czech Central Bank may cut interest rates or keep them unchanged in August. The possibility of a 50 basis point rate cut in August is extremely low.

US Geological Survey: 6.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in Tofino, Canada.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Hamas insists on demands that contradict the ceasefire agreement framework. Only by putting pressure on Hamas can the hostages be brought back.

Goldsmith Romero (Biden’s nominee for CFTC Chairman): “Open mind” to the re-proposal of capital rules and wants to understand the impact of the plan.

According to the Detroit News: U.S. Democratic Congresswoman Scholten of Michigan called on Biden to "withdraw" from the nomination.