ECB Governing Council Nagel: We will see in September what we have to do, I will not send any signal today.

Market news: Deutsche Bahn members vote against unrestricted strikes.

Chevron Australia spokesperson: We will continue to work hard to find a result that is in the interests of employees and the company through the negotiation process.

Chevron Australia Spokesperson: Received notification of protected industrial action at downstream facilities in Gorgon and Wheatstone, which commenced on 7 September. Employees are entitled to protected industrial action; steps will be taken to maintain "safe and secure operations".

The medical company THORNE HEALTHTECH (THRN.O) rose more than 28% before the market. American private equity CATTERTON proposed to acquire it at US$10.20 per share, with a transaction value of approximately US$680 million.

National Hurricane Center: Storm Idalia will intensify into a hurricane later today as it approaches western Cuba. It is currently about 90 miles (150 kilometers) south of the tip of Cuba; maximum sustained winds are 65 mph.

According to the "Washington Post": The Biden administration is considering several key new options to strengthen Western military support for Ukraine. Washington is increasingly supporting the provision of rocket-launched cluster munitions that can strike deeper on the front line.

According to the Ukrainian State News Agency: In the 2023/2024 marketing year (July 1-August 28, 2023), Ukraine exported nearly 4.2 million tons of grains and pulses, including 1.8 million tons of wheat, 460,000 tons of barley, 600 tons of rye and 1.9 million tons of corn. In the previous season (ending August 31, 2022), Ukraine exported almost 4 million tons of grains and pulses.

National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Franklin is expected to have maximum winds of 130 mph (210 km/h), with higher gusts.

US National Hurricane Center: Detection finds that Hurricane Franklin (Franklin) will intensify.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), two people were killed in an explosion on an onshore oil pipeline in southern Iran.

Electricity prices in Italy rose 29.9% last week.

Riksbank Deputy Governor Floden: I firmly believe that the Swedish Krona will strengthen in the future.

Libyan government sources said the Libyan prime minister had fired Foreign Minister Mangush because he had met with his Israeli counterpart.

UK air traffic control provider NATS: Currently experiencing a technical issue and has implemented traffic flow restrictions to maintain safety.

Scottish Loganair: There was a network-wide failure of the UK air traffic control computer system this morning.

Riksbank Deputy Governor Floden: The growth forecast may be lowered.

Virgin Galactic (SPCE.N): The flight window for "Galaxy 03" will open on September 8.