The Nasdaq extended gains to 1%.

Prime Minister of Montenegro: The prospect of joining the EU in 2030 is too late.

According to TASS: Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

ECB Governing Council Nagel: The ECB may need to keep interest rates steady for some time.

Florida Governor DeSantis: An evacuation order is about to be issued for the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Ukrainian National Gas Transportation Company: 40.32 million cubic meters of Russian gas will pass through the Sudzha crossing on August 29, and 41.57 million cubic meters on August 28.

ECB Governing Council Nagel: The German economic situation is challenging.

Exxon Mobil Petroleum (XOM.N) 2050 Global Outlook: By 2050, global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by 25%.

National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Franklin rapidly intensifying.

According to Politico: The Pentagon is pushing for rapid production of autonomous systems, with plans to deploy thousands of autonomous systems within two years.

The U.S. 2-year Treasury yield fell to 5.054%.

European Council President Michel: The EU should be ready to admit new members by 2030.

ECB Governing Council Nagel: We should avoid needing a bank resolution framework under any circumstances, but if needed, I believe the framework will work.

According to Punchbowl: U.S. House of Representatives Speaker McCarthy to launch congressional investigation into Hawaii fires.

According to Punchbowl: US House of Representatives Speaker McCarthy will travel to Hawaii this week.

ECB Governing Council Nagel: Will wait for data before making next decision.