B3, the Brazilian Stock Exchange, achieved a net profit of 1.7 billion reais in the second quarter, surpassing the previous market expectation of 1.61 billion reais.

CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company: Iran's oil production is "definitely higher than the data published by some official institutions, publications, and international sources." Compared to the pre-war period, Iran's oil exports have increased by about 10% during the recent conflict.

Spot platinum has just surpassed the $1,860.00/oz mark, now trading at $1,859.86/oz, up 0.13% on the day; the main Nymex platinum futures contract is now at $1,872.3/oz, up 0.58% on the day.

Spot gold has just broken above the $4,630.00/oz mark, last trading at $4,629.85/oz, down 0.62% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract last quoted at $4,686.60/oz, down 0.17% on the day.

UK raises October energy price cap by 4% to £1,723 as Middle East conflict drives up wholesale electricity prices