The EUR/USD of the euro against the US dollar fell by 1.05, with an intraday decrease of 0.50%. USD/JPY rose more than 0.50% in the day and is now reported at 152.15.Putin: Having a sufficient number of "Hazelnut" missile systems will not require the use of nuclear weapons. Russian President Putin said that Russia has not upgraded its nuclear doctrine, but improved it. Generally speaking, what Russia needs to improve now is not the nuclear doctrine, but the "hazel tree" missile system. In fact, having a sufficient number of "hazel tree" modern weapon systems will hardly require the use of nuclear weapons. Putin said that Russia has been very cautious and even restrained in all aspects. But when necessary, Russia will show the necessary will at the national level and at the level of Russian citizens.The CEO of Huaping said that he saw an opportunity to invest in financial services companies.
According to informed sources, Saudi sovereign wealth funds are close to reaching an agreement on investing in PGA Tour Enterprises.White House: We are trying our best to learn about journalist Austin Tess (who was kidnapped while reporting in Syria on August 13th, 2012).The Israeli military says it has cracked down on 320 strategic targets in Syria since the weekend.
EIA: The growth rate of global crude oil demand in 2024 is expected to be 900,000 barrels per day. EIA's short-term energy outlook report shows that the growth rate of global crude oil demand in 2024 is expected to be 900,000 barrels per day, compared with the previous forecast of 1 million barrels per day. The growth rate of global crude oil demand in 2025 is expected to be 1.3 million barrels per day, compared with the previous forecast of 1.3 million barrels per day.White House: We think there is a chance to reach a hostage release agreement in Gaza, but Hamas continues to be an obstacle.The STOXX 600 index in Europe fell by 0.5% to 518.58 points.