Korea Exchange has triggered a circuit breaker on the KOSPI index, halting trading for 20 minutes. Earlier the KOSDAQ index had already triggered its circuit breaker.

Capital Economics economist Abhijit Surya said softer-than-expected Australian inflation will likely keep the Reserve Bank of Australia on the sidelines. With core inflation unexpectedly down in Q2, the RBA is unlikely to feel immediate pressure to hike; the data could prompt it to keep rates unchanged at the August meeting.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with US President Trump at the White House on July 28. Large crowds in Washington, D.C. on July 27-28 protested, calling Netanyahu a war criminal and urging US authorities to arrest him. Some Jewish protesters accused Netanyahu of exploiting Jewish religion and identity to defend alleged crimes, describing Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, citing killings in the West Bank and a 78-year occupation as criminal, protesters said.