Andrew Grantham, CIBC Capital Markets economist, says June retail sales rose 0.6% but Statistics Canada’s preliminary estimate shows nominal retail sales down 0.8% MoM in July, suggesting Q2 growth momentum may have stalled into July. Grantham says final July figures could be weaker after gasoline prices rose following the US resumption of strikes on Iran.

市場消息：韓國SK海力士工會會員將於8月24日至25日就2026年暫定工資及勞動協議投票表決。

China's National Radio and Television Administration reported 1H total broadcasting and TV services revenue of 751.39 bln yuan, up 9.15% YoY. Realized revenue was 675.37 bln yuan, up 11.05% YoY. By operator, broadcasters accounted for 324.76 bln yuan and online audiovisual service providers 426.63 bln yuan. As of end-June cable TV households totaled 205.0 mln and broadcasting 5G users were nearly 44.0 mln.