AP Top Business News at 3:36 a.m. EDT

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillionAP investigation shows how banned goods are smuggled into Gaza and millions of dollars change handsAsian shares advance, led by a nearly 6% gain for South Korea's KospiHong Kong conglomerate seeks $1.5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal portsChampagne growers race to preserve quality in record-early harvestJapan reports record exports and imports for July as energy costs climbPrince Harry emphasizes need to better apply veterans' skills during roundtable with service membersUS stocks halt their slide after the Treasury Department moves to ease pressure from the bond marketModerna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key testTrump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain