Russia's foreign intelligence service (SVR) says European leaders are explicitly denying the prospect of Ukraine joining the EU, citing concerns that Ukrainian integration would impose excessive economic and political risks on a "unified Europe".

Final July manufacturing PMI readings for France, Germany and the euro area are due in 10 minutes.

No new IPOs were accepted for review in the week July 27–Aug 2. As of Aug 2, 243 companies have been newly accepted for review year-to-date. Total companies currently under review across Chinese exchanges: 435 — Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) 95 (Main Board 23; Sci‑Tech Innovation Board/STAR Market 72), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) 109 (Main Board 22; ChiNext 87), Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) 231. As of Aug 2, 48 companies have had review processes terminated in 2026 (withdrawn or rejected/registration terminated): SSE 13 (Main 4; STAR 9), SZSE 6 (Main 2; ChiNext 4), BSE 29.