路透調查：七月貨幣政策會議後，26位經濟學家中有14位預計新西蘭聯儲將在九月底前再加息25個基點，最終利率達到2.75%。

Israel's Channel 12 reports the military struck the Ali Tahir Heights in southern Lebanon. The Upper Galilee Regional Council warned residents they may hear explosions due to attacks from southern Lebanon.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov said Russia remains open to peace talks and expects the United States to play a mediating role; Moscow has welcomed visits by U.S. presidential envoys Witkov and Jared Kushner and, despite their prolonged absence, continues U.S. contact via existing channels. He said Ukrainian forces, citing front-line deterioration, have stepped up attacks on Russian infrastructure; Russian forces are creating a border security buffer with visible effects and are advancing steadily in the special military operation area. Peskov added that the EU’s shift into a military-political bloc has worsened the Ukraine situation and Russia hopes the EU will not undermine prospects for negotiations.