Uber (UBER.N) CEO: is using artificial intelligence to improve the productivity of developers and engineers.

Uber (UBER.N) CEO: Very optimistic about self-driving cars, focusing on safety issues.

The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield was up 10 basis points on the day.

Barrick Gold ( GOLD.N ) plans to start first production from the Reko Diq copper-gold mine in 2028.

The Ivorian government said it had suspended all imports and exports of Niger goods due to regional sanctions.

Iraqi Prime Minister: Iraq owes Iran 9.25 billion euros in gas imports.

Iraqi Prime Minister: Iraqi central bank representatives fly to Oman to settle Iranian gas debt.

Marathon Petroleum (MRO.N): The discount on Canadian oil prices will widen between now and the end of the year.

Russia shot down a drone in the Sevastopol region of Crimea, the local governor said.

US Defense Department spokesman Kirby: No decision has been made on the future of US aid to Niger.

US Department of Defense spokesman Kirby: Our position in Niger has not changed.

US Department of Defense spokesman Kirby: There is no indication that US citizens face immediate threats in Niger.

Marathon Petroleum (MRO.N): Growing demand and tight supply will support profit margins in the second half of the year.

Marathon Petroleum (MRO.N): Demand is expected to grow in the second half of the year as air travel improves and energy prices fall.

The South African rand fell more than 2% against the dollar to 18.2400.

Private sector analysts expect the benchmark rate to reach 11.00% in 2023, according to a survey by the Bank of Mexico.

Private sector analysts expect USD/MXN to reach 17.90 by the end of 2023, according to the Banxico survey.

From New Zealand to August 1, the global dairy trade price index -4.3%, the previous value -1%.

Ministry of Economy of Ukraine: Economic growth is expected to be about 5% in 2024 and 2.8% in 2023.