Interfax: Russian Defence Ministry said Russian forces hit three vessels in the Black Sea carrying Ukrainian military cargo.

Final July services PMIs for France, Germany and the euro area due in about ten minutes; releases will be staggered.

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Shaanxi. On Aug 5 the National Disaster Reduction and Relief Committee activated a national-level four emergency response. Citing the national natural disaster relief emergency plan and provincial damage assessments, China State Planner has urgently allocated 50 mln yuan of central-budget investment to support post-flood emergency recovery in Shaanxi, prioritizing repair of damaged roads, water‑conservancy infrastructure and restoration of public services including schools and hospitals to expedite resumption of normal production and living order.