Sources Say European Central Bank Policymakers Are Prepared To Raise Interest Rates In September To Curb The Side Effects Of The War With Iran, But They Seem Reluctant To Signal Further Tightening Of Monetary Policy

Sources: Gunvor Is In Negotiations To Acquire Silver Hill's Haynesville Shale Gas Assets For $1.2 Billion To $1.5 Billion. If The Deal Succeeds, Western Natural, Backed By Gunvor, Will Operate Silver Hill's Assets In The Haynesville Shale Play

Iranian Foreign Minister: The Proposed New Passage Through The Strait Of Hormuz, Joint Mine Clearance, And Future Management Framework Are A Prime Example

Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi: Iran Is Committed To Maintaining Peace And Stability, Which Is Consistent With Its Firm Foreign Policy Toward Its Neighbors

Pakistani Foreign Minister: Pakistan Welcomes The US Decision To Lift All Sanctions Against Syria

British Chancellor Of The Exchequer: Supports US Efforts To Promote A Diplomatic Solution And Welcomes Increased Pressure On Iran Through Means Such As "economic Isolation"

British Chancellor Of The Exchequer: (Regarding Sanctions Against Iran) He Called On Iran To Cease Its Disruptive Activities In The Region, Including The Strait Of Hormuz

Market News: U.S. Democrats Are Urging Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh To Maintain The Arrangement For The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) To Hold Eight Meetings Per Year

Fed July Discount Rate Meeting Minutes: Two Of The 12 Federal Reserve Banks Called For A Rate Hike