Barbie's Box-Office Debut and Market Updates

Barbie's box-office debut in Asia is expected to generate $100 million in ticket sales in the US over the weekend. Tesla shares fell 4% after hours due to price cuts affecting margins and CEO Elon Musk expressing uncertainty about the global economy. Ansell and Aurizon have issued negative outlooks for their respective businesses in Australia. China's Communist Party and cabinet have pledged support for private businesses, and the central bank has encouraged corporate fundraising abroad. Hong Kong stocks are struggling after weak Q2 growth data and concerns about the real estate sector. The Australian dollar rose 1% due to a stronger yuan and positive jobs data. Key events for Thursday include US jobless claims and housing starts, as well as earnings reports from Philip Morris and American Airlines.