KPMG UK senior economist Dennis Tatakov said government borrowing continues to be off-track. Public sector net borrowing was £1.8bn in July, versus £1.1bn a year earlier. Since the fiscal year began in April the shortfall between forecast and actual borrowing has remained around £2.3bn. Stronger-than-usual July PAYE receipts were insufficient to realign borrowing, and pledged cost-of-living support could keep near-term borrowing elevated. Market appetite for additional debt is limited.

On Aug. 21 Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov said Moscow is open to dialogue with the US on Ukraine but will not sacrifice its principled positions. He said Washington has shown a willingness to engage constructively and to understand Russia’s stance, but the key issue is whether Washington can influence Kyiv and its European backers, who still “fantasize about forcing a strategic defeat on Russia.” Ryabkov added US Secretary of State Rubio has called for new proposals; Russia is willing to hear them, though openness to talks does not imply yielding on core principles.

据美国证交会文件披露，人工智能公司Cerebras(CBRS.O)高管Sean Lie拟出售价值1.5319亿美元的公司股票。