Economy
European gas prices fall as diplomatic shifts ease market tension
Lower TTF prices follow developments in US-Iran relations, but storage levels and Qatari supply remain concerns.
Porsche SE reports 2.2 billion euro loss due to Volkswagen stake write-down
Majority shareholder urges Volkswagen to act quickly on cost-cutting and capacity issues
Gold prices rise to $4,264 ahead of US NFP report
Treasury yields climb and market pricing suggests potential Federal Reserve rate hikes
Estonia inflation hits 2.2% in July, lowest since April 2021
Price rises for services and housing were offset by falling food and fruit costs
Fresnillo reports 11.4% drop in first-half silver production
Production decline at the world's largest primary silver producer is driven by agreement terminations and declining ore grades
Japan food self-sufficiency ratio falls to 37 per cent
The calorie-based ratio remains well below the 2030 target of 45 per cent amid structural agricultural challenges.
The Trade Desk shares fall following earnings miss and weak outlook
The advertising technology company reported a revenue miss and signaled slower growth for the second quarter.
Allianz SE reports record second-quarter operating result of 4.87 billion euros
Record profits driven by insurance and asset management businesses offset lower-than-expected net profit.
Daimler Truck second-quarter profit falls by 48 percent
The German-based company attributed the decline to tariff burdens in North America.
Japan's Topix index poised for major overhaul
More than 600 companies may be removed as new eligibility rules target bottom-ranking market caps.
Philippines Q2 GDP growth slows to 2.3 per cent
The economic expansion fell short of economist projections and showed a decline in quarter-on-quarter growth.
China's July exports rise 23%, exceeding analyst forecasts
Trade balance grew more than expected as global demand for high-tech components bolstered shipments.
Philippines Q2 GDP growth slows to 2.3% year-on-year
The second-quarter economic expansion fell short of expectations.
Microchip Technology forecasts second-quarter revenue above estimates
The semiconductor firm cites strengthening demand in AI data centers, automotive, and aerospace sectors.
Japan's household spending falls in June
Consumer spending dropped by 3.3% year-on-year, contrary to market expectations of growth.
Fujifilm Holdings Corp. shares hit record single-day decline in Tokyo
The stock price drop follows first-quarter earnings that missed market expectations.
Swiss Re first-half profit beats estimates, announces new cost cuts
The reinsurer's results were supported by stronger underwriting and lower catastrophe claims, with all business units meeting targets.
Kellogg to remove artificial dyes from all cereals by end of 2024
The Michigan-based company is accelerating its timeline to use fruit and vegetable-based colorings.
Honeywell Aerospace shares plunge 21% on lowered outlook
Supply chain bottlenecks prevent the newly independent company from converting high demand into sales.
EPAM Systems shares drop following revenue forecast cut
The software services provider lowered its annual growth outlook due to slowing demand.
Aston Martin transfers intellectual property rights to Authentic Brands in debt deal
The automaker secured £550 million in financing through HPS, triggering threats of legal action from bondholders.
US initial jobless claims rise to 199,000 for the week ended August 1
Weekly claims remain below the 200,000 threshold for a third straight week as moving averages reach multi-year lows.
Gold hits seven-week high as US dollar weakens and Hormuz talks advance
Prices surged amid declining bond yields, falling oil prices, and expectations of a diplomatic breakthrough in the Iran-Oman talks.
Türkiye Central Bank total reserves reach $164.4 billion
The increase was driven by gains in both foreign exchange and gold assets.
Air Baltic suspends Tallinn to London Gatwick flights for winter
The airline is adjusting its winter schedule across the Baltics to align capacity with travel patterns.
Violent crypto 'wrench attacks' see $30 million stolen in first half of 2026
France emerges as a primary target following alleged data breaches involving tax records
WPP shares surge following higher-than-expected half-year profits
The advertising group's share price saw its most significant increase since its 1995 initial public offering.
UK Regulators Decline to Escalate Scrutiny of Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. Deal
The UK antitrust watchdog and culture minister decided against further investigation into the proposed $110 billion takeover.
Amazon to reduce return window for 16 product categories
The company will move from a 30-day to a 14-day return period for several categories starting September 2026.
Restaurant Brands International beats quarterly earnings expectations
Burger King U.S. same-store sales rise by 8.5% as McDonald's reports slower growth