Iraqi prime minister to visit Saudi Arabia next Thursday, Al Arabiya reports.

Korea Exchange and Koscom Check data show retail investors aggressively bought 14 single-stock leveraged ETFs on July 24, with net inflows of about KRW 450 bln. Retail had been net sellers of these products over July 21–23, with cumulative net outflows of KRW 547.17 bln. The July 24 reversal comprised net purchases of seven Samsung Electronics single-stock leveraged products totaling KRW 103.90 bln and seven SK Hynix products totaling KRW 350.03 bln. The buying occurred on a day when the KOSPI fell over 5%, Samsung and SK Hynix fell about 7–8%, and the related single-stock leveraged ETFs dropped roughly 15–16%. Market commentary notes the sharp ETF price declines likely drew dip buyers, and that higher minimum margin requirements taking effect on July 31 may have prompted some retail investors to increase positions ahead of tighter rules.

Pakistan's foreign minister and the IAEA director general, while reviewing the latest regional situation, stressed the need to advance diplomatic efforts to secure lasting peace.