Japanese government officials: The reduction in chip manufacturing equipment is due to weak overseas demand, and the outlook looks grim.

Japanese government officials: Due to the global economic downturn, there is a risk that factory output in August will be lower than expected and needs to be carefully monitored.

Japanese government official: Output has declined in many areas, including production machinery.

The National Marine Forecasting Station issued a red wave warning.

National Hurricane Center: There is a 60% chance of the storm near the Cape Verde Islands becoming a cyclone in the next 48 hours.

USD/JPY fell below 146, down 0.17% on the day.

Market news: British lawmakers proposed that allies form an artificial intelligence alliance to prevent bad behavior.

The Society of British Motor Manufacturers (SMMT): British car production increased by 31.6% year-on-year in July, reaching 76,451 units.

Market News: U.S. officials are weighing a way to allow more companies to tap federal home loan banks.

Russian regional governor: Two Ukrainian drones were shot down in the Bryansk region in southern Russia.

Deputy Governor of the Bank of Mexico: Economic growth may exceed 3% this year.

Sources: Israeli tech company AI21 Labs has raised a new round of funding at a $1.2 billion valuation.

According to Ukrainian media reports, six Ukrainian soldiers were killed in an accident between two helicopters in the east of the country.

US President Biden: Will try to contact US Senate Minority Leader McConnell this afternoon.

The Hang Seng Index futures closed up 0.91% at night, at 18544 points, 61 points above water.

US President Joe Biden: Maui will take time to recover from wildfires.

Banco de Mexico: The share of Mexican exports in the US market has increased.

US President Biden: Hurricane Idalia remains very dangerous.

Market news: Italy is considering selling key state-owned (enterprise) shares to support finances.