Iran said the release of funds was a "constructive step" in the nuclear talks with Iran.

Australian LNG plant workers support a strike by Chevron plant employees.

French Finance Minister Le Maire: We also need to address inflationary pressures in the services sector.

French Finance Minister Le Maire: Food producers will be asked to do more to deal with inflation, what they are doing now is not enough.

Euro Stoxx 50 futures extended gains, up 1% on the day.

The main coking coal contract fell by 2.00% within the day, and is now reported at 1478.00 yuan / ton.

The U.S. dollar index DXY fell below 104, down 0.17% on the day.

The main coke contract fell by more than 2.00% within the day, and is now reported at 2186.50 yuan / ton.

Varma, member of the Monetary Policy Committee of India: There is currently no evidence of wage pressures, which leads us to believe that food inflation will not spread.

Varma, member of the Monetary Policy Committee of India: There is a huge output gap and we still have a lot of work to do.

National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Idalia is about 150 miles (245 kilometers) south of the western tip of Cuba and has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h).

The National Hurricane Center said Idalia is expected to strengthen into a hurricane today.

British military intelligence agency: Russia may cancel exercises because too few troops and equipment are available.

Varma, member of Monetary Policy Committee of India: 1% to 1.25% real interest rate range is reasonable.

British military intelligence agency: Russia is likely to cancel its planned Zapad-23 joint strategic exercise.

Varma, member of the Monetary Policy Committee of India: Rural demand is a problem. The impact of the bad monsoon on economic growth is as serious as inflation and needs to be closely watched.

Varma, member of Monetary Policy Committee of India: If monetary policy is as restrictive as it is now, food inflation tends to be temporary.

According to the British Financial Times: European Council President Michel will propose that the EU must be ready for (accepting) new member states by 2030.

UAE Minister of Economy: The UAE will inject more funds into the BRICS New Development Bank.

Syrian Ministry of Defense: Israeli airstrikes have halted operations at Aleppo International Airport.