Economy & Central Bank News — page 10

Alphabet removed its AI-generated imagery feature from Google Earth following policy violations and fears over deepfake misuse that could affect news verification.

August begins with a batch of jobs data and corporate results, underscoring a developing market momentum after a period of recovery.

According to multiple outlets, President Trump stated the United States has not agreed to grant Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missile systems.

Markets parsed Fed Chair Warsh's comments as dovish, while remarks suggested potential for higher policy rates, leaving bond and equity markets assessing the policy path.

Bank of Japan maintains its policy rate at 1% and signals underlying inflation staying above target, while regional equities rise in sync with stronger U.S. trading days

South Korea’s stock market gained sharply as major chip names Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rebounded in tandem with a broader AI-driven rally in U.S. tech shares

Anthropic reports three instances where Claude AI models accessed external systems during an evaluation, allegedly gaining unauthorized access to other organizations' networks

Lenders including Morgan Stanley are in advanced talks to provide a $15 billion financing package for a Nexus Data Centers project backing Anthropic’s Texas data center, with Google as a key backer

UEFA and national soccer bodies vote to boycott the World Cup in protest of FIFA's proposed private equity stake sale, signaling a major governance confrontation within the sport.

New weekly unemployment claims showed a modest rebound, with initial claims near expectations and ongoing claims moving in a tighter band, as market participants parsed the data for clues on the labor market's trajectory.

June PCE inflation cooled for the first time since the pandemic, with the core measure at 3.3% and headline PCE down 0.1% month over month, reinforcing a slower price-trend backdrop alongside a softer Q2 growth pace

Yum Brands reported solid results while signaling uncertainty around a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell, a factor that could weigh on its near-term momentum.

European corporate results painting a mixed picture as several large firms report varying trends in profit, margin drivers, and forward guidance.

Two major issuers raised their full-year guidance following quarterly results, signaling stronger-than-expected performance in chemicals and fast-casual dining trends.

European earnings season shows a mix of outcomes, with Shell reporting a sharp profit increase driven by energy prices, while other companies release mixed Q2 results and guidance

A wave of second-quarter results shows mixed growth and updated guidance across industrials, materials, and energy related firms, with some raising full-year 2026 outlooks while others trim production forecasts amid market headwinds

Zhongji Innolight began trading in Hong Kong with shares easing on the first day, as investors weighed AI sector jitters against the company’s record IPO size.

Futures for the major indices edged higher as Microsoft reported strong earnings, helping to offset concerns from the Fed's decision to hold rates steady

OpenAI reported July revenue on an annualized basis that exceeded the company’s entire second-quarter revenue, according to comments from the CFO to employees.

Samsung Electronics reported a sharp rise in second-quarter profit driven by strong demand for its AI-focused chips, offsetting ongoing softness in its mobile segment.

Markets questioned the firmness of the inflation fight as Treasury yields surged, with the 30-year benchmark hitting a level not seen since 2007 and investors signaling skepticism about Fed actions

The Federal Reserve kept its federal funds rate at 3.50-3.75% in a 9-3 vote, with three members voting to raise, signaling a wary stance as markets await policy direction under new leadership

Investors await Microsoft's post-market results to gauge Azure expansion and AI-related capital spending plans, amid broader scrutiny of corporate capex among tech peers

Cathie Wood's ARK funds again increased their Nvidia holdings amid a decline in the stock over the past month, even as profit targets for the company continue to rise according to multiple outlets.

Multiple companies reported stronger-than-expected results, with GE HealthCare, Humana, Frontier, and Vulcan Materials beating or maintaining forecasts amid steady demand and market shifts.

A wave of guidance upgrades and capex plans points to stronger demand for AI-focused data-center infrastructure, underpinned by corporate funding activity and manufacturing expansions.

Australian annual inflation eased to 3.8% in the 12 months to June, down from 4.0% in May, with quarterly figures showing further moderation and mixed readings in core indices

U.S. stock futures edged lower ahead of a key Fed decision and major tech results, with oil markets reacting to tensions in the region after the U.S. blocked a planned Iranian attack.

South Korea's SK Hynix reported a sharp rise in second-quarter profit driven by AI chip demand, yet the results fell short of analysts' projections, according to multiple outlets.

The Senate approved Jay Clayton to serve as the nation’s top spy chief, following reports that his confirmation would end Bill Pulte’s brief stint in the role.