Bank of Japan Governor UEDA said policy will be guided by the aim of achieving the price target sustainably and stably.

Evercore ISI removed Meta Platforms (META.O) from its preferred-stock list, retained an OUTPERFORM rating and cut its price target to $820 from $930.

July 31 — At a regular foreign ministry briefing, CHINA said it had noted media reports that the US is planning military action against Cuba, including blockades, air strikes and ground invasion. CHINA urged Washington to immediately stop threatening Cuba with force and to end any unilateral blockades or sanctions, and said it will continue to support Cuba’s sovereignty and oppose external interference.