Bank of Israel: In light of the ongoing war, the Monetary Board’s policies will focus on stabilizing markets and reducing uncertainty, while maintaining price stability and supporting economic activity.

Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces: Tehran will definitely make a planned response to the assassination of Haniyeh.

The Baltic Dry Index rose 1.98% to 1,755 points.

Oil market watchers remain divided over whether OPEC+ will resume production next quarter as planned as concerns about demand persist.

Fitch: The US election has put the issue of commodity imports in the spotlight.

According to the American political news website Politico: Nikolay, the brother and co-founder of the social platform "Telegram" CEO Durov, is also wanted by the French authorities.

The Star Oil refinery of the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) in Turkey will shut down in early September for two months of maintenance, sources said.

The Hong Kong Observatory cancels the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal.

The U.S. MBA 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.44% in the week ending August 23, compared with 6.5% in the previous week.

It is reported that ADNOC, the national oil company of Abu Dhabi, plans to advance the acquisition of Covestro in September.

British Prime Minister Starmer: No new decision on providing weapons capabilities to Ukraine.

German Chancellor Scholz: Hope to quickly dispose of frozen Russian assets.

British Prime Minister Starmer: Britain hopes to "reset" its relationship with the EU and establish a closer relationship.

British Prime Minister Starmer: Will cooperate with Germany to crack down on smuggling gangs.

British Prime Minister Starmer: Discussed plans to deal with illegal immigration.

Germany and Britain said in a statement they plan to sign a cooperation treaty early next year.

British Prime Minister Starmer: Germany and the UK will further strengthen their defense agreement.

British Prime Minister Starmer: Signing a new cooperation treaty with Germany is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Economic growth is the top priority of the British government.

Market news: Malaysia is considering imposing a goods and services tax instead of cutting petrol subsidies.