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Low Gas Prices Restrain US Retail Sales, but Romentum Stays

Low Gas Prices Restrain US Retail Sales, but Romentum Stays

U.S. retail sales rose slightly in June as lower gasoline prices weighed on receipts at service stations, but motor vehicle purchases accelerated and online spending surged, prompting economists to upgrade their second-quarter growth ​estimates. The economy's resilience was underscored b...


July 17, 2026
Investors Brace for Slower AI Hyperscaler Spending
Investors Brace for Slower AI Hyperscaler Spending

The parabolic rally in AI chipmakers has run into turbulence amid concern about valuations and the sustainability of their bumper revenues, with...

ECB to Hold Rates Now, but Energy Risks Point to Sept Hike
ECB to Hold Rates Now, but Energy Risks Point to Sept Hike

The European Central Bank will hold interest rates on July 23 but will hike for the second time this year in September as a renewed energy price...

China Bets on State Projects to Boost Growth, avoid Stimulus
China Bets on State Projects to Boost Growth, avoid Stimulus

China can stabilise economic growth this year by accelerating already-budgeted national infrastructure investment projects, economists and one...

S.Korea-US Team Unveils Robotic Tech that Dresses Wearer
S.Korea-US Team Unveils Robotic Tech that Dresses Wearer

A team of South Korean and U.S. researchers has unveiled a robotic technology that allows a person to suit up without using their ​hands or aid...

July 16, 2026
German Chem Lobby Warns Asia Shift Hurts Recovery
German Chem Lobby Warns Asia Shift Hurts Recovery

Germany's chemical industry expects production, including pharmaceuticals, to fall ​1.5% in 2026, its main lobby group VCI said on Thursday,...

UK Claws Back some Growth as Burnham Prepares to Take Power
UK Claws Back some Growth as Burnham Prepares to Take Power

Britain's economy eked out minimal growth in May as the services industry expanded but other sectors shrank, suggesting fragile confidence...

Nearly Half of Japanese Firms Hurt by BOJ Rate Hikes
Nearly Half of Japanese Firms Hurt by BOJ Rate Hikes

Nearly half of Japanese firms are experiencing negative business impact from the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes, with higher ​borrowing...

July 15, 2026
Busiest US Container Port Sets Cargo Record in June
Busiest US Container Port Sets Cargo Record in June

The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest U.S. container seaport, said on Wednesday it ​set a June cargo record as shippers ranging from ‌retailers...

Spain's Final 12-mth EU-Harmonised Inflation at 3.6% in June
Spain's Final 12-mth EU-Harmonised Inflation at 3.6% in June

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rose to 3.6% ​in June, unchanged from ‌the period through May, final data...

China Q2 GDP Growth Cools to 3-1/2-Year Low as Gaps Widen
China Q2 GDP Growth Cools to 3-1/2-Year Low as Gaps Widen

China's economy expanded at its slowest pace in over three years in the second quarter, with weak household consumption ​clouding strong...

Japan Manufacturers Stay Upbeat on Chip Demand, Services Hit by Costs
Japan Manufacturers Stay Upbeat on Chip Demand, Services Hit by Costs

Japanese manufacturers' ​sentiment remained relatively upbeat in July, supported by solid semiconductor demand, while confidence ‌among...

China New Home Prices Fall Slower, but Recovery Doubtful
China New Home Prices Fall Slower, but Recovery Doubtful

China's new home prices contracted ‌at a slower pace in June, but the modest improvement is unlikely to result in a broad recovery as...

China Q2 Growth Likely to Slow; Stimulus to Stay Calibrated
China Q2 Growth Likely to Slow; Stimulus to Stay Calibrated

China's economy likely cooled in the ​second quarter, with growth drifting toward the lower end of Beijing's annual target as an entrenched...

US Consumer Inflation Moderates, but Mideast Risks Remain
US Consumer Inflation Moderates, but Mideast Risks Remain

U.S. consumer inflation slowed more than expected in June as energy prices retreated, but the moderation was insufficient to convince financial...

July 14, 2026
Citi Results Beat Wall St Views on Banking, Trading
Citi Results Beat Wall St Views on Banking, Trading

Citigroup (C.N), opens new tab beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit after reporting its highest quarterly revenue in a...

India to Ban Forced Labour Imports amid US Probe
India to Ban Forced Labour Imports amid US Probe

India has prohibited the ​import of goods produced using forced ‌labour, the trade ministry said on Tuesday, in a move that could help avert...

India Draws nearly $10B via RBI Drive to Support Rupee
India Draws nearly $10B via RBI Drive to Support Rupee

India ​has attracted roughly $10 billion in inflows through the Reserve Bank of India's special deposit programme for overseas Indians, two...

US Small-Business Sentiment Up in June Despite Inflation
US Small-Business Sentiment Up in June Despite Inflation

U.S. small-business sentiment increased in June, but the share of owners reporting that inflation ​was their "single most important"...

German Retailers Warn of Worse Business as Costs Rise
German Retailers Warn of Worse Business as Costs Rise

German retailers are facing worsening business conditions as rising energy, labour and ​purchasing costs squeeze profits while sales remain...

China Tells Banks not to re-Discount Bills below 0.5%
China Tells Banks not to re-Discount Bills below 0.5%

Chinese regulators have issued guidance to some banks barring them from conducting bill re-discount ​operations at rates below 0.5%, sources said...

China's June Oil Imports Hit near 10-Year Low amid Iran War
China's June Oil Imports Hit near 10-Year Low amid Iran War

China's June crude imports slumped 41.3% to their lowest in almost a decade as refinery run rates hit a ten-year low ​due to weak domestic...

Britons Buy Clothes, Fans and Booze amid the World Cup Heat
Britons Buy Clothes, Fans and Booze amid the World Cup Heat

A heatwave and the men's soccer World Cup drove up consumer spending in Britain ​in June, according to data published on Tuesday. Barclays...

UK Firms, Energy Sector Urge new PM to Slash Power Taxes
UK Firms, Energy Sector Urge new PM to Slash Power Taxes

Britain's new prime minister must slash energy levies paid by businesses to speed up economic ​growth, a leading employers group and an energy...

July 13, 2026
Brazil Coffee Faces El Niño Headwinds, Crops more Resilient
Brazil Coffee Faces El Niño Headwinds, Crops more Resilient

El Niño could cut Brazil's expected record harvest by up to a fifth, according to the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (Abic), as...

US Health Watchdog Expects $5.56B in Recoveries and Savings
US Health Watchdog Expects $5.56B in Recoveries and Savings

The federal watchdog for the U.S. health department generated $5.56 billion in expected recoveries and projected ​savings over six months and...

Slowing China GDP Growth Raises Stimulus Expectations
Slowing China GDP Growth Raises Stimulus Expectations

China's economy likely slowed in the second quarter after a solid start to the year, as weak domestic demand offset the ‌boost from...

Japan Pension Pivot Seen as Slow Burn, not Fire Sale
Japan Pension Pivot Seen as Slow Burn, not Fire Sale

A pivot in Japan's massive retirement assets would likely manifest as a slow redirection of maturing debt rather than a fire sale that could...

China June Export Growth to Slow, AI Demand Stays Strong
China June Export Growth to Slow, AI Demand Stays Strong

China's exports likely grew at a slightly slower but still-solid pace in June, as firms accelerated shipments to the U.S. ahead of possible new...

July 10, 2026
German Automakers Hit by Sharp China Sales Drop in Q2
German Automakers Hit by Sharp China Sales Drop in Q2

German carmakers' sales collapsed further in China during the second quarter, as a protracted ‌slowdown in the world's...

EU Regulators Hit US Wall in Quest for Private Credit Data
EU Regulators Hit US Wall in Quest for Private Credit Data

European financial supervisors seeking a clearer picture of banks' exposure to private credit markets are running into resistance from the U.S....

India Gold Discounts Deepen on Volatility; China Steady
India Gold Discounts Deepen on Volatility; China Steady

Gold traded at a wide discount in India ‌this week as price volatility weighed, while demand in China remained steady with the country's...

Yen Rises as Japan Woos Pension Funds into Domestic Assets
Yen Rises as Japan Woos Pension Funds into Domestic Assets

The yen bounced on Friday on news that Japan plans ​to encourage pension funds to increase their holdings of domestic financial assets, a move...

Global EV Demand Up as Europe Offsets China, US Weakness
Global EV Demand Up as Europe Offsets China, US Weakness

Global demand for electric vehicles rose ​for a fourth straight ‌month in June, driven by strong growth in Europe as sales ​weakened in China...

Japan Wholesale Inflation at 3-Year High on Weak Yen
Japan Wholesale Inflation at 3-Year High on Weak Yen

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in June at ​the fastest pace in more than three years as firms aggressively passed on rising costs from...

Geopolitics Drives Wealth Funds to National Goals: Study
Geopolitics Drives Wealth Funds to National Goals: Study

Shifting geopolitical alliances are ‌pushing sovereign wealth funds to place greater emphasis on strategic national priorities — from...

July 9, 2026
US Existing Home Sales Unexpectedly Fall in June
US Existing Home Sales Unexpectedly Fall in June

U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in June as house prices hit a record high and mortgage rates remained elevated, pushing potential buyers...

ECB saw Inflation Rising Despite 3 Expected Hikes: Minutes
ECB saw Inflation Rising Despite 3 Expected Hikes: Minutes

European Central Bank policymakers gathering last month were presented with projections showing inflation staying above ​target into next year...

Energy to Drive Europe Earnings as Underlying Growth Slows
Energy to Drive Europe Earnings as Underlying Growth Slows

A surge in energy profits linked to higher oil ​prices is set to drive ‌European blue-chip earnings growth in the second quarter, masking...

Hormuz Oil Tanker Traffic near Standstill amid Iran Tension
Hormuz Oil Tanker Traffic near Standstill amid Iran Tension

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill on Thursday, according to data and sources, as ​shipping risks escalated...

US Stock Reliance over Debt is Dollar Risk: Deutsche Bank
US Stock Reliance over Debt is Dollar Risk: Deutsche Bank

The United States is relying more than ever on international flows into its companies' shares than investments in its debt to fund ​itself, a...

India Inflows Spark $120B Hedging as Exporters Return
India Inflows Spark $120B Hedging as Exporters Return

Indian exporters sharply increased foreign exchange hedging in June after the central bank's measures to attract dollar inflows tempered...

Bank of Japan sees Growing Inflation Pressures from Iran War
Bank of Japan sees Growing Inflation Pressures from Iran War

The Bank of Japan said on Thursday the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is likely to prod more firms to raise ‌prices later this year, signalling...


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