Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a proposal by US-backed mediators for disarming Hamas, hardening his position after voicing misgivings at the suggestion that Israel reciprocate with phased pullouts from Gaza. Bloomberg's Dan Williams reports on Bloomberg Daybreak Europe. (Source:

The Philippine central bank is ready to tighten monetary policy further to guide inflation back to target, Governor Eli Remolona said, while adding that there’s less pressure to do so after last quarter’s surprise economic slowdown.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto nominated Acting Governor Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate to head the central bank, advancing a hiring process that has attracted attention from global investors since veteran Perry Warjiyo unexpectedly resigned from the post in late July.

Adnoc Gas reported net income for the second quarter of $665 million that beat the average analyst estimate even as the Mideast conflict disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. CFO Peter van Driel spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar about the numbers. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Technocraft Ventures IPO entered its second day of bidding with 2.59 times subscription and an 11% grey market premium. Valued at Rs 251.88 crore, the issue offers shares in the Rs 200 to Rs 212 price band. Analysts have given it a Subscribe Long Term rating based on solid growth fundamentals.

Asia stocks gain, oil up amid Gulf confusion

Treasury Wine shares soar as US supply overhaul eases inventory concerns

Brent crude prices rise as Tehran says critical waterway will not reopen without major US concessions.

Sony, TSMC to spend $6.3 billion to jointly make image sensors, Nikkei says

One person has died in the Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia which has spread over 53 sq miles.