- CLSA Securities reported that US federal debt exceeded USD 40 trillion and interest expenses doubled to USD 1.37 trillion.
- Emerging market fund flows shifted, with Taiwan, South Korea, and India recording net foreign inflows while Brazil saw outflows.
- August earnings forecast revisions strengthened globally, with developed markets reaching their strongest level since October 2021.
- Walmart shares fell 9 % due to recording their weakest sales growth in over 6 years.
- Alibaba reported weaker fiscal first-quarter earnings as it invested heavily in artificial intelligence to preserve its market lead.
- CK Hutchison filed international arbitration against Panama seeking $ 1.5 billion in damages over a port dispute.