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Today: July 16, 2026
Today: July 16, 2026

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Asia|Business|Economy|World

ADB raises developing Asia 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%

The Asian Development Bank sees a slight improvement in the growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific this year, though still below earlier projections due to the

ADB raises developing Asia 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US wholesale inventories in May revised lower

U.S. wholesale inventories rose far less than initially thought in May, which could temper expectations that restocking would provide a significant lift to economic

US wholesale inventories in May revised lower
Business|Economy|World

China's central bank pledges to maintain accommodative policy amid weak demand, external shocks

China's central bank said on Wednesday it would maintain an appropriately loose monetary policy and ramp up financial support to revive domestic consumption, adding that

China's central bank pledges to maintain accommodative policy amid weak demand, external shocks
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Trading Day: A chip on our shoulder: Volatile semis drag U.S. stocks lower, crude jumps

Wall Street stocks followed their European counterparts lower amid a chip-driven tech selloff on Tuesday as a flare-up of Middle East tensions sent crude

Trading Day: A chip on our shoulder: Volatile semis drag U.S. stocks lower, crude jumps
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

MUFG CEO warns weak yen inflation may stifle demand, threaten growth

The CEO of Japan's largest banking group warned that sustained inflation driven by a depreciating yen could hit consumer sentiment and the

MUFG CEO warns weak yen inflation may stifle demand, threaten growth
Business|Economy|World

US service sector growth dips in June; employment rebounds after months of contraction

U.S. services sector activity dipped in June as some of the boost from businesses rushing to place orders amid the Middle East war ebbed, but employment rebounded after

US service sector growth dips in June; employment rebounds after months of contraction
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German commercial property financing sentiment plunges, survey shows

The mood among those financing commercial real estate in Germany plunged in the second quarter, a survey showed on Monday, after the war in Iran prompted a rise in

German commercial property financing sentiment plunges, survey shows
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

For one small business, AI was key to a quick start and expansion

Here Now Health isn't an AI-based company, but its quick path from an idea in founder Michelle Turner's mind to an operating mental health platform

For one small business, AI was key to a quick start and expansion
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Better growth won't help European stocks, BofA says

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Better growth won't help European stocks, BofA says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Investors look for Fed clues, earnings signs as tech wobbles 

Investors in the coming week will seek clues about the likelihood of impending interest-rate hikes and early signs of a pivotal earnings season as they

Investors look for Fed clues, earnings signs as tech wobbles 
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Cooling US jobs data buys the Fed and stock market more time

A tepid June jobs report offers relief for U.S. equities just as investors had begun to worry that excessive labor market strength

Cooling US jobs data buys the Fed and stock market more time
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Weak jobs, declining labor force, could renew Fed debate over state of labor market

A weaker-than-expected jobs report could renew debate at the U.S.

Weak jobs, declining labor force, could renew Fed debate over state of labor market
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers

Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Instant View: Job growth falls short of expectations in June

U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in June and data for the prior month was revised lower, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, pointing to continued labor

Instant View: Job growth falls short of expectations in June
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Verisk estimates over $10 billion in economic losses from Venezuela earthquake

Catastrophe and risk modeling firm Verisk said on Thursday it expects economic losses from the Venezuelan earthquake to exceed $10 billion.

Verisk estimates over $10 billion in economic losses from Venezuela earthquake
Economy|Political|World

Progressive surge complicates Democrats’ midterms focus on prices

Democrats head into November’s midterm elections with potential advantages, including the

Progressive surge complicates Democrats’ midterms focus on prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters

The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters

The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
Business|Economy|World

Wall Street ends choppy session lower as tech shares drop

U.S. stocks finished slightly lower on Wednesday as technology shares fell, but gains in Meta Platforms limited the decline in the S&P 500

Wall Street ends choppy session lower as tech shares drop
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

US car sales on cruise control despite pressures

Automakers on Wednesday reported steady second-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, despite what normally would be a bleak backdrop for the car

US car sales on cruise control despite pressures
Business|Economy|World

US construction spending inches up in May, but homebuilding weak

U.S. construction spending edged up in May as higher mortgage rates because of the Middle East conflict constrained homebuilding.

US construction spending inches up in May, but homebuilding weak
Business|Economy|World

French manufacturing grew in June by more than first forecast, final PMI shows

France's manufacturing activity grew slightly faster in June than initially forecast, despite ongoing supply-chain pressures caused by transport disruptions due to the Iran

French manufacturing grew in June by more than first forecast, final PMI shows
Business|Economy|Technology

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia home prices suffer steepest fall in 3-1/2 years as rates burst bubble

Australian home prices suffered their steepest fall in three-and-a-half years in June as a record housing boom succumbed to higher borrowing costs, while a tax

Australia home prices suffer steepest fall in 3-1/2 years as rates burst bubble
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US single-family home prices ease on a monthly basis in April, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices eased on a monthly basis in April, but remained supported by a shortage of homes for sale.

US single-family home prices ease on a monthly basis in April, FHFA says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

ECB's inflation fears linger despite oil price retreat

European Central Bank policymakers welcomed the recent drop in oil prices on Tuesday but warned that energy costs remain high and the shock will linger in the

ECB's inflation fears linger despite oil price retreat
Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan vows to boost investment in Takaichi's first policy blueprint

Japan will overhaul its budget process to more flexibly boost investment in growth areas and respond to crises, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first

Japan vows to boost investment in Takaichi's first policy blueprint
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Argentina economic activity grows less than expected in April

Argentina's economic activity grew less than expected in April, official data showed on Monday, as gains in mining and agriculture were partly offset by weakness in

Argentina economic activity grows less than expected in April
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks

The U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market are starting to go their own ways. 

What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Amazon Prime Day offers a glimpse into U.S. consumer as shoppers navigate with pinched wallets

U.S. online shoppers clawed for deals on electronics, appliances, items for children and everyday essentials during Amazon.com's  annual sales event

Amazon Prime Day offers a glimpse into U.S. consumer as shoppers navigate with pinched wallets
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

When the chips are down and up and down

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.

When the chips are down and up and down
Business|Economy|Political|World

Fed to hold rates this year, economists say, defying market bets for hikes: Reuters poll

The U.S.

Fed to hold rates this year, economists say, defying market bets for hikes: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first half

Jobs data in the coming week will shed light on the U.S. economy's strength, which could raise prospects for near-term interest rate hikes, adding

Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first half
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Chipflation

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Just as investors were settling into the idea that the AI rally still had legs, Apple delivered a reality check that someone

Chipflation
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Tech outlook is cloudy

It was a day of modest reversals across currencies and commodities on Thursday, to varying degrees, as the dollar rally and oil slump paused for

Trading Day: Tech outlook is cloudy
Business|Economy|World

May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table

U.S. inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time in three years as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, and

May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brazil inflation slightly below expectations in mid-June

Brazil's consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in the month to mid-June, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Thursday, with food costs driving the

Brazil inflation slightly below expectations in mid-June
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US core capital goods orders rebound sharply in May

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rebounded sharply in May as demand increased broadly, suggesting business spending on equipment would again underpin

US core capital goods orders rebound sharply in May
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over

Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over

Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over
Business|Economy|Food

Condiments maker McCormick tops profit estimates on higher pricing

Cholula hot sauce maker McCormick handily beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, as higher prices for its spices and condiments helped offset rising

Condiments maker McCormick tops profit estimates on higher pricing
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain's industrial prices rise at fastest pace in more than three years

June 25 - Spanish industrial prices rose in May at their fastest pace since December 2022, fuelled by a considerable increase in energy prices, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Thursday

Spain's industrial prices rise at fastest pace in more than three years
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

ECB's Schnabel sees more tightening even after Iran ceasefire

The European Central Bank will need to keep raising interest rates as energy prices remain high and a ceasefire in the Middle East is no reason for policymakers to let

ECB's Schnabel sees more tightening even after Iran ceasefire
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US CFOs in survey say firms mostly absorbed oil price shock

The U.S.-backed war against Iran touched off fears of stagflation last spring, but most company finance chiefs in a recent Federal Reserve survey

US CFOs in survey say firms mostly absorbed oil price shock
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats

Labour unrest has flared up across Australia's resources sector, with its lucrative iron ore mines and ports facing heightened

Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK employers scale back pay expectations for 2027, Brightmine survey shows

British employers expect to scale back pay increases markedly next year, according to a survey on Wednesday from human resources data firm Brightmine that added to signs of a

UK employers scale back pay expectations for 2027, Brightmine survey shows
Economy|Political|World

Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?

Pakistan's role in

Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

BoE's Taylor backs extended hold for interest rates

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Tuesday that an "extended hold" for interest rates was the right response to the increase in price pressures spurred by

BoE's Taylor backs extended hold for interest rates
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment

US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time

Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better than usual.

US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Stocks flat, oil falls as rate worries offset Iran talks optimism

Global stocks were mostly flat on Monday while oil prices fell, as optimism over progress in U.S.-Iran talks was offset by expectations of higher

Stocks flat, oil falls as rate worries offset Iran talks optimism
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Amazon Prime Day to gauge US consumer strain as focus shifts to basics

Amazon Prime Day starting on Tuesday will be a litmus test of U.S. shoppers' spending power, with the earlier-than-usual sales event

Amazon Prime Day to gauge US consumer strain as focus shifts to basics