Sales of Mercedes-Benz light commercial vehicles rose 19 percent year-on-year to 119,500 units in the second quarter.

UK interest rate swaps show investors see a 70% chance of a 50 basis point rate hike by the Bank of England on Aug. 3.

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan: Dialogue with South Korea on export controls.

Russian diplomat: Europe will be the first region to face "catastrophic consequences" if Ukraine escalates.

UK 2-year gilt yields fell 4 basis points to 5.313%.

The Thai baht rose more than 1 percent against the dollar on the day, its biggest gain since April.

European Central Bank Governing Council Villeroy: The French economy is expected to grow by 0.7% in 2023.

ECB Governing Council Villeroy: French economy will escape inflation without recession.

European Central Bank Governing Council Villeroy: Once we reach this peak, we need to stay at this level for a while.

ECB Governing Council Villeroy: We are close to peak interest rates.

European Central Bank Governing Council Villeroy: Underlying inflation risks may be more persistent.

ECB Governing Council Villeroy: Inflation should fall back to an average of 2.5% next year.

Norwegian government: In 2023, Norway will increase its military support to Ukraine by NOK 2.5 billion, eventually reaching NOK 10 billion.

European Central Bank Governing Council Villeroy: Inflation will continue to decline and will return to 2% in 2025.

ECB Governing Council Villeroy: Food inflation should slow in the second half of 2023.

ECB Governing Council Villeroy: We are starting to get good news on inflation.

European Central Bank Governing Council Villeroy: Savings account interest rates must strike the right balance.