Australia Q2 corporate profits rose 7.4% YoY, versus 3.2% previously.

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar said a new fuel quota system will take effect on Sept. 1.

Multiple senior aides have resigned from President Trump’s team over the past month, forcing greater reliance on a smaller inner circle. Departures include the chief spokesperson, the top legal counsel, a key national security adviser and the senior official for congressional liaison; White House press secretary Leavitt left this month. Additional senior officials are reportedly considering departures in coming months. The resignations come as Republicans face the risk of losing their congressional majority in November’s midterms; if Democrats win control of Congress, the administration could face subpoenas and investigations. Finding replacements is said to be difficult.