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ECB holds rates at 2.25 percent as euro-area inflation eases to 2.8 percent, Middle East energy risks cloud outlook

ECB holds rates at 2.25 percent as euro-area inflation eases to 2.8 percent, Middle East energy risks cloud outlook

Policymakers are assessing whether the energy shock will create persistent price pressures 

Japanese yen hits nearly 40-year low at 163 per U.S. dollar as Tokyo signals intervention, BOJ hints at rate hike

Japanese yen hits nearly 40-year low at 163 per U.S. dollar as Tokyo signals intervention, BOJ hints at rate hike

Tokyo said it was prepared to take decisive action against excessive currency movements

U.K. inflation falls to 15-month low of 2.6 percent as fuel, food prices ease

U.K. inflation falls to 15-month low of 2.6 percent as fuel, food prices ease

The surprise slowdown offers relief to households while renewed energy risks cloud the outlook

Trump tariffs could hit 60 economies as 10 percent global levy expires

Trump tariffs could hit 60 economies as 10 percent global levy expires

The administration is considering duties of up to 12.5 percent under a forced-labor trade investigation 

U.S. imposes additional 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods from August 19

U.S. imposes additional 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods from August 19

New duties cover products ranging from wine to hockey sticks and cement, including goods that qualify under the USMCA 

Manchester United stadium regeneration could add $9.8 billion annually, create 92,000 jobs

Manchester United stadium regeneration could add $9.8 billion annually, create 92,000 jobs

The wider Old Trafford plan could deliver more than 17,000 homes and attract an additional 1.8 million visitors annually

China and 28 countries launch global AI cooperation body in Shanghai

China and 28 countries launch global AI cooperation body in Shanghai

Body will promote international AI cooperation, governance, safety and more equitable access to the technology 

Euro area swings to $8.9 billion trade deficit as imports rise 10 percent, EU gap hits $13.8 billion

Euro area swings to $8.9 billion trade deficit as imports rise 10 percent, EU gap hits $13.8 billion

An energy shortfall and weaker manufacturing surplus reversed last year’s EUR15 billion goods trade surplus 

Bank of Korea raises rate to 2.75 percent in first hike since 2023 as inflation hits 3.2 percent

Bank of Korea raises rate to 2.75 percent in first hike since 2023 as inflation hits 3.2 percent

The central bank signaled that further increases may follow as inflation and household debt risks persist 

India-U.K. trade deal takes effect with duties removed on 96.8 percent of U.K. tariff lines

India-U.K. trade deal takes effect with duties removed on 96.8 percent of U.K. tariff lines

The agreement expands goods, services and professional mobility across both markets.

China’s economic growth eases to 4.3 percent in Q2 2026

China’s economic growth eases to 4.3 percent in Q2 2026

Despite the slowdown, China’s economy expanded 4.7 percent in the first half of the year, keeping growth broadly on track with Beijing’s annual target