Italian 10-year bond yields fell 3 basis points to 4.08%.

The short-term decline of the euro against the U.S. dollar EUR/USD expanded and is now at 1.1098.

The euro against the U.S. dollar EUR/USD fell more than 10 points in the short-term and is now at 1.1125.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Fighting in Ukraine has intensified recently.

According to the Washington Post: U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen will announce Ethan Zindler as the next climate adviser.

Ukraine receives $1.5 billion from Japan for its budget through the World Bank.

Indian Oil Corporation executive: By 2030, the goal is to have a natural gas portfolio of 20 million tons per year.

Central Bank of Türkiye: Inflation outlook needs continued tightening.

Russian Defense Ministry: Russian forces have thwarted four Ukrainian attacks near Bakhmut in the past two days.

Valero Energy (VLO.N) Q2 net profit in 2023 was US$1.944 billion, the market expected US$1.817 billion, and US$4.693 billion in the same period last year.

Valero Energy (VLO.N) Q2EPS in 2023 is US$5.4, the market expects US$5.196, and US$11.57 in the same period last year.

Sudanese military: Jeddah delegation returns to Sudan for consultations.

Kuwait Oil Minister: Kuwait will start drilling and production at the Durra field without waiting for border delineation with Iran.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch: Upgraded Boeing (BA.N) to buy with a target price of $300.

The CBI retail sales expectations index in the UK recorded -32 in July, the lowest level since March 2021.

UK July CBI Retail Sales Expectation Index -32, previous value 0.