The National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Beryl is approaching the central Texas coast.

Polish central bank official Wnorowski: It is expected that conditions will be met to consider lowering interest rates in the second half of 2025.

Bank of Japan Osaka branch manager: Companies are gradually passing on rising import costs and retaining income to raise wages.

Manager of the Osaka branch of the Bank of Japan: Wage increases are not only common among large companies, but also among small companies.

According to the Times of Israel: The Israel Defense Forces said that over the past day, more than 30 militants were killed in Rafah and terrorist targets were destroyed in air strikes.

The main contract of CSI 500 Index Futures (IC) fell by more than 2% and is now at 4740.2 points.

According to Albawaba News in Amman: An American citizen was seriously injured by a missile fired by Lebanese Hezbollah at Israel, and his condition is deteriorating.

Manager of the Osaka branch of the Bank of Japan: Regarding the impact of the weak yen on price increases, companies have both positive and negative views.

UK Debt Management Agency: Plans to conduct a joint issuance of long-term traditional government bonds in September.

The spread between French and German 10-year yields fell to 63.7 basis points in early trading, the lowest since June 13.

According to the Times of Israel: If an agreement is reached, Egypt will cooperate with the United States to build an underground barrier on the Gaza border.

European credit risk rose following the French election results.

Euro Stoxx Bank Index futures fell as much as 0.8%.

Tesla (TSLA.O) is hiring a senior battery process engineer in South Korea. The new role at Tesla will focus on reworking and remanufacturing battery packs as LG Energy Solution prepares to mass produce 4680 cells, according to Teslarati.

The National Hurricane Center: As the center of Hurricane Beryl approaches the central Texas coast, winds are strengthening and weather will deteriorate, with dangerous storm surges, flash flooding and strong winds expected.

Market news: Paramount Universal (PARA.O) will continue to lay off employees until a deal is reached with Skydance Media. Paramount will also seek to divest some assets.

Pakistan Stock Exchange CEO: Stock trading suspended for one hour.

Bank of Japan: Many regions say consumption is solid, boosted by inbound tourism.