The New Zealand dollar NZD/USD fell 0.50% on the day and is now at 0.5942.

The main coking coal contract rose by 2.00% within a day, and is now reported at 1512.50 yuan / ton.

European Commission Vice President and "Foreign Minister" Borrell: The situation in West Africa is a major issue for Europe.

European Commission Vice President and "Foreign Minister" Borrell: We will discuss the situation in Gabon.

The main iron ore contract rose by more than 2.00% within a day, and is now reported at 829.50 yuan/ton.

Sri Lanka abolished the licensing system for the import of wheat flour.

Sri Lanka has increased the import duty on wheat flour from 16 Sri Lankan rupees to 27 Sri Lankan rupees.

Money markets are pricing in a 60% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike by the ECB in September, compared with around 50% the previous day.

Indian Oil Minister: India buys UAE oil in rupees very little.

U.S. National Hurricane Center: "Idalia" quickly strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane.

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his support for the fight against the "Islamic State" extremist organization in talks with the Iraqi Prime Minister.

French President Emmanuel Macron had a telephone conversation with the Iraqi Prime Minister on August 29.

National Hurricane Center: Bermuda is expected to have a tropical storm later today, and life-threatening surf and rip currents will continue along the U.S. East Coast.

Indian Oil Minister: We will buy oil from all sources where we can get it at lower prices.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said there is a 40% chance that the storm near the Cape Verde Islands will form a cyclone within the next 48 hours.

The Ukrainian military said Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 28 Russian missiles and shot down 15 of 16 drones launched at night.

Bank of Japan member Naoki Tamura: It is very important to avoid large fluctuations in long-term interest rates.

Bank of Japan member Naoki Tamura: The market plays a key role in determining market interest rates.

Indian Petroleum Minister: Not overly worried about the current global crude oil price situation.

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