Toyoaki Nakamura, Bank of Japan deliberation member: The decision on when to end the negative interest rate policy will be made after careful observation of economic developments.

According to Japan Broadcasting Association NHK: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering raising the national minimum wage to 1,500 yen per hour in the mid-2030s.

Bank of Japan review member Nakamura Toyaki: The adjustment of yield curve control (YCC) did not cause chaos in the market.

Bank of Japan review member Nakamura Toyaki: The yield curve control (YCC) policy adjustment in July is not part of the policy exit strategy.

UBS: Target to reduce total costs by more than $10 billion.

Thailand said drought conditions may worsen in 2024.

Thailand expressed its confidence in reaching its export target of 8 million tons of rice.

Thailand says it has enough rice supplies for export.

Thailand’s rice exports from January to July increased by 13.5% year-on-year.

Indonesia will set the quota for subsidized liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at 8.03 tons in 2024.

National Hurricane Center: "Idalia" is expected to remain a tropical storm after leaving the coast.

National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Idalia is about 15 miles north of Charleston, South Carolina; maximum sustained winds are 60 mph.

National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Idalia produces heavy rainfall in the Carolinas.

CanSino CEO: Polio vaccine is expected to be available soon.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hiroshi: (When asked about the coup in Gabon) Japan will ensure the safety of Japanese citizens with a sense of urgency.

The Philippine stock index fell 1 percent to 6,232.31.

COMEX silver futures fell back below $25 per ounce, down 0.43% on the day.

Source: The United States restricts the export of some AMD chips to Middle Eastern countries.