Eurozone July CPI final YoY 2.9%, in line with consensus and the prior 2.9%.

Iraq approved a three-month crude oil export mechanism effective Sept. 1, allowing domestic and international firms to export crude oil.

Russia's ambassador to Sweden Sergey Belyayev told RIA on the 18th that Sweden has detained multiple cargo ships serving Russian interests since late 2025, calling the actions politically motivated and in breach of international maritime law. He said Sweden has relied on allegations the vessels flew false flags but has produced no substantive charges and that the detentions are intended to pressure commercial operators involved in Russia's foreign trade. AFP reported earlier this month that Swedish court documents show a previously detained freighter will be handed over to Ukraine, accused of transporting grain from Russian-occupied areas.