美国第二季度劳工成本指数季率 0.9%，预期0.80%，前值0.90%。

CHINA STATE PLANNER said at a July 31 briefing that private capital in modern water network construction exceeded CNY10.8 bln in 1H, up 85.8% YoY. It said it will roll out a batch of projects with stable operating returns to attract private firms. For compute-network construction, it will strengthen planning guidance and factor support to create a more favorable environment for private investment.

Apple Inc (AAPL.O) CEO Tim Cook said memory spending in the third fiscal quarter was "significantly higher" than in the second fiscal quarter.