London Metal Exchange (LME): Aluminum inventories increased by 38,725 tons, copper inventories increased by 100 tons, nickel inventories were flat, lead inventories decreased by 200 tons, tin inventories decreased by 25 tons, and zinc inventories increased by 1,425 tons.

The current account of the euro area in June was not adjusted seasonally to 36.77 billion euros, the previous value was -11.3 billion euros.

Gazprom: will continue to deliver gas to Europe via Ukraine, with 42.4 million cubic meters delivered on Tuesday.

The Pakistani rupee fell to a record closing low against the dollar.

The New Zealand dollar NZD/USD extended its intraday gains to 0.50% and is now at 0.5958.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Changyong: Policymakers will take micro and macro measures to manage household debt.

Microsoft: Under the new proposal, Ubisoft would pay Microsoft compensation for cloud game streaming rights through a one-time payment and a market-based wholesale pricing mechanism.

The MSCI AC index of Asia Pacific rose 1%.

Microsoft: It is expected that the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) review process can be completed before the October 18 deadline for the 90-day extension of its agreement with Activision Blizzard.

The Egyptian Ministry of Oil announced the discovery of new oil resources in the western Gulf of Suez.

South Korea said it would expand the scope of regular monitoring, possibly beyond its territorial waters.

South Korea said it agreed to establish a hotline with Japan in case of emergency.

Natural gas supply to power plants in Vietnam fell to 5.7 billion cubic meters in 2023.

Bank of Korea Governor Lee Changyong: The direction of U.S. monetary policy is more important than the interest rate differential between South Korea and the U.S.

Government of India: Expect recent rise in some food prices to be temporary.

Government of India: Global uncertainties and domestic disruptions are likely to keep inflationary pressures elevated in the coming months.

Government of India: Inflationary pressures will require greater vigilance from the government and central bank.

Government of India: Precautionary measures will quickly ease price pressures.