Ukraine's SBU said on Aug 4 it has struck more than 100 Russian strategic targets over the past 40 days, targeting defence-industrial firms, air bases, air-defence systems, command posts, ships, 'shadow fleet' tankers, refineries, oil depots, pump stations, oil terminals and military logistics, causing damage to equipment and infrastructure. The SBU said strikes hit six military airfields, including Saky, Gvardeyskoye and Engels, and the Yevpatoria aircraft factory. Kyiv said it will continue op

Shanghai Stock Exchange data showed 2.6554 mln new A-share accounts opened in July 2026, down 7.30% MoM and up 35.23% YoY (vs 1.9636 mln in July 2025). Year-to-date new accounts totaled 22.8168 mln, up 56.69% YoY.

Economists forecast 85,000 nonfarm payrolls in July after 57,000 in June—both well below levels in prior years. A shrinking labor supply means fewer jobs are needed to keep the unemployment rate stable, whether from tighter immigration enforcement or increased baby-boomer retirements. Comerica Bank chief economist Bill Adams says employers likely added modest jobs in July, keeping the unemployment rate roughly unchanged while the labor force participation rate edges up slightly from June's post‑pandemic low. Household survey gains may continue to lag payroll hiring; if that persists it would put downward pressure on the unemployment rate.