U.S. President Trump reiterated that Spain has not been paying its required NATO contributions.

US August S&P Global Services PMI (final) 56.5, prior 56.8.

The Washington Post reported on Aug. 2 that President Trump urged recently resigned Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll to remain in office through the November midterm elections; the White House request’s rationale was unclear. People familiar with the matter said Driscoll told Trump at the White House last week he intended to resign and expressed concern that Defense Secretary Hegseth was weakening the Army.