U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week ending August 6, speculative net long positions in COMEX copper futures decreased by 2,255 contracts to 7,194 contracts.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week ending August 6, speculative net long positions in COMEX silver futures decreased by 27 lots to 24,904 lots.

IAEA Director General Grossi: We are monitoring the situation around the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant and call on both sides of the conflict to exercise restraint.

Intel postponed its innovation event originally scheduled for September.

Hang Seng Index futures closed down 0.1% at 17062 points in the night session, 28 points below the spot price.

[Canada announces sanctions on 10 individuals and 6 entities in Belarus] Canadian Foreign Minister Joly announced sanctions on 10 individuals and 6 entities in Belarus. It is reported that these measures were implemented after Canada coordinated with the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and other countries.

Canadian Railway Union: No strike before August 22.

The White House: Qatar has assured us that they will work to get Hamas to participate in ceasefire negotiations.

US Vice President Harris: The Federal Reserve should make decisions independently of the president.

The White House: The Ukraine security assistance plan is worth $125 million.

The White House: Announced a new aid package to Ukraine, including Stinger missiles, ammunition and anti-armor systems.

The White House: Gaza ceasefire meeting will be held in Doha or Cairo on August 15.

Governor of Kursk Oblast: Due to the impact of the Ukrainian drone crash, the Russian city of Kurchatov (where the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant is located) has no electricity supply.

European automaker Stellantis will cut 2,450 jobs at its Michigan truck plant.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of US$312.198 billion from 62 counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with the Emir of Qatar, reiterating his call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and saying France will work with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon to ensure stability in Lebanon.

According to the Times of Israel: Lebanese sources confirmed that Hamas officials were killed in previous drone attacks.

Hezbollah: Islamic resistance group jihadists on Friday targeted and hit buildings used by enemy soldiers in the Doveif settlement.