CENC automatic determination: at 21:39 on July 30 an estimated magnitude ~3.2 earthquake occurred near Luxian, Luzhou, Sichuan (29.23°N, 105.64°E). Final parameters subject to the official preliminary bulletin.

NHTSA chief says the US expects to issue the first federal safety standard for automated driving systems before the end of the Trump administration.

Korea Exchange has begun technical checks on a temporary short-selling ban and narrowed daily price limits as a high-intensity option to counter a sharp market fall, Yonhap Infomax reported. Yonhap Infomax cited a person familiar saying only technical feasibility has been confirmed and the review is an exploratory check of tools to ease volatility rather than a decision to implement; KRX held internal discussions on feasibility and system lead time on the afternoon of the 29th.