U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Harris: The middle-class tax cut policy will benefit 100 million Americans.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: I see great possibility of defeating deflation.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: A strong yen is bad for exporters but good for importers. It is hard to tell whether the positive or negative impact is greater.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: By maintaining the current monetary policy stance, we will be closer to achieving our price target.

Harris accepts the Democratic presidential nomination for the United States.

Special envoy of Palestinian President Abbas: The Palestinian government expects Israel to launch a large-scale operation in the West Bank.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: If long-term yields fluctuate sharply, the Bank of Japan will respond flexibly.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: I hope long-term yields can fluctuate more freely.

The National Hurricane Center said Gilma is expected to remain a major hurricane through Friday but will continue to weaken going forward.

Market news: Australia will command the Red Sea Task Force for six months starting in October.

Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan: Price stability is the basis for sustainable economic growth.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Real interest rates are likely to remain negative, and loose financial conditions will continue to support the economy.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: It is vital for the government and the Bank of Japan to work closely on the economic and financial situation.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: If the supplementary budget is large, the fiscal balance target for fiscal 2025 may be affected.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: When reducing ETF holdings, we will strive to avoid disrupting the market and sell them at appropriate prices.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: We are not considering reducing ETF holdings at this time.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The July interest rate hike was carried out under loose conditions.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Foreign exchange markets may influence policy depending on the extent of over- or under-expected risks in the price outlook.

According to the Times of Israel: Rocket sirens sounded at a kibbutz near the Lebanese border.