HSBC Holdings (00005.HK) rose 1.2%.

Institutional comments on the RBA interest rate decision: While for many mortgage holders it was a relief to keep interest rates on hold, it needs to be remembered that the full impact of the rate hike has not yet been transmitted to household budgets. For residents using variable rates, the higher repayments are usually not due until three months later. For those still using ultra-low fixed-rate loans, the shock will be even greater.

According to TASS: Drones attempted to attack Russian warships 34 kilometers southwest of Sevastopol.

According to TASS: Russia says it has thwarted a drone attack by the Ukrainian navy on its Black Sea naval ships.

According to TASS: Russia said that Ukraine tried to attack warships in the Black Sea.

Reserve Bank of Australia: The pause in rate hikes will provide time to assess the impact of rate hikes.

RBA: Will take necessary steps to achieve inflation target.

RBA: Inflation is expected to reach 3.25% by the end of 2024.

HSBC CEO: expect good revenue growth globally.

RBA: Consumption growth has slowed sharply.

RBA: Many home lenders are experiencing a painful financial squeeze.

HSBC Holdings (00005.HK): Expected credit losses and other credit impairment provisions of US$1.3 billion.

HSBC Holdings (00005.HK): Profit before tax in the first half increased by US$12.9 billion to US$21.7 billion, including the reversal of US$2.1 billion in impairment related to the planned sale of the French retail banking business and the acquisition of the British Silicon Bank A provisional gain of US$1.5 billion was recorded by Hong Kong Limited.

HSBC Holdings (00005.HK) posted a pre-tax profit of US$8.8 billion in the second quarter, compared with market estimates of US$7.96 billion.

According to Interfax: Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Army Gerasimov visited Russian troops in Zaporozhye.

Brent crude oil fell back below $85/barrel, down 0.31% on the day.

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX: Aims for a consensus plan and emerges from bankruptcy.

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX plans to submit a revised plan in the fourth quarter to reflect feedback.

FTX debtors filed preliminary plans and outlines of terms for reorganization.