The Israeli new shekel fell against the dollar for a second day as ceasefire talks drew attention.

U.S. Vice President Harris appeared on the same stage with U.S. President Biden at the Democratic National Convention.

US President Biden: Harris and her running mate will continue to fight corporate greed.

US President Biden: Committed to an eventual Gaza-Israel ceasefire.

Former US President Trump: Harris has said she will not participate in the Fox News debate on September 4.

US President Biden: Inflation has dropped significantly and is still falling.

US President Biden: Political violence has a foothold in the United States.

The Nikkei 225 index rose 2% in early afternoon trading.

U.S. First Lady Jill Biden: We (Democratic Party) cannot afford to lose the election.

U.S. First Lady Jill Biden: Biden supports Harris.

The Philippine Composite Index rose to 7,005.27 points, its highest point since early April, up 1.7% on the day.

Indonesian stock index hits record high.

Ukrainian military: Air defense forces are taking part in repelling Russian air strikes on Kiev.

Bank of Korea: Household credit grew 0.7% month-on-month as of the end of June, compared with a decrease of 0.2% as of the end of March, the fastest month-on-month growth since the end of September 2023. Household credit grew 1.9% year-on-year as of the end of June, compared with 1.6% as of the end of March, the fastest year-on-year growth since the end of June 2022.

According to AFP: Venezuelan opposition candidates called on Maduro to "step aside" to allow a transition.

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party member Shigeru Ishiba: We have basically obtained enough supporters for the LDP presidential election.

The Indonesian rupiah rose to 15,470.00 per dollar, its highest level since early January 2024.

HILLARY CLINTON, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE: (Speaking at the Democratic Convention) In the days ahead, we need to work harder than ever before.

US Geological Survey: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake occurred 4 km northwest of Baramulla, India.