The Israeli military issued a statement confirming that Hamas military leader Mohammad Deev was killed in a July attack in Gaza.

Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) fell 2.3 percent in premarket trading after the chipmaker warned of the impact of trade restrictions.

Western Digital Corp (WDC.O) fell 5.7 percent after the company forecast first-quarter revenue below expectations.

ECB Economic Bulletin: Domestic price pressures remain high, services inflation has intensified, and overall inflation is likely to remain above target next year.

ECB Economic Bulletin: Amid heightened uncertainty, investment indicators point to weak growth in 2024.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed issuing an airworthiness directive for some Boeing 787 aircraft.

Iraq and BP sign memorandum of understanding to develop North Kirkuk oil fields.

Nippon Steel Corp.: Still expects to complete its merger with U.S. Steel this year.

Citi: In the 0-3 month outlook, zinc prices are expected to rise to $2,800 per ton and lead prices are expected to rise to $2,150 per ton.

Morgan Stanley: Raised Meta Platforms (META.O) target price from $550 to $575.

Volkswagen CEO: Possibility of reducing investments in battery sector.

JPMorgan Chase: Lowered Qualcomm (QCOM.O) target price from $235 to $230.

India Meteorological Department: Rainfall is expected to be higher in September than in August.

Volkswagen CFO: Fourth quarter expected to be strongest quarter of the year.

Shell CEO: The first LNG from the Canadian project is expected to be put into production in mid-2025.

According to Yonhap News Agency: Senior diplomats from South Korea and Thailand held talks this week.

India Meteorological Department: India will receive above normal rainfall during August-September.

Rolls-Royce shares rose 11% to a record high after the carmaker raised its earnings guidance.

UK five-year gilt yields fell to their lowest level since February 1 at 3.718%, down more than 4 basis points on the day.