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UK Labour's Andy Burnham unveils pro-business inflation plan
Andy Burnham, the Labour leader and Mayor of Greater Manchester, has outlined a pro-business Labour platform, citing his regional experience as a model for future government policy on inflation and economic growth.
Commerzbank: European Gas Prices to Stay High Despite Hormuz Reopening
Commerzbank analyst Norman Liebke expects European gas prices to remain elevated in the near term, even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, citing tightening supply.
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Expected to Improve in July but Stay at Historically Low Levels
The University of Michigan's preliminary estimate for July's Consumer Sentiment Index is expected to show further improvement, though the reading will remain at historically low levels.
ECB Likely to Hold Rates in September, Societe Generale Says
Societe Generale's Anatoli Anenkov expects no policy change at next week's ECB meeting, citing persistent data dependence and recent Euro Area data that have not shifted the outlook.
Iran's IRGC Warns of 'More Crushing' Retaliation Against US and Allies
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning of heightened aggression against the United States and countries hosting US military bases, threatening a 'more crushing' response during the European trading session.
Silver Falls to $55.44, Down 0.17%
Silver prices edged lower on Friday, trading at $55.44 per troy ounce, down 0.17% from the previous level of $55.53, according to FXStreet data.
Czech Producer Prices Remain Benign in June
Czech industrial producer prices stayed subdued in June despite higher input costs earlier in the supply chain. Agricultural producer prices posted an even sharper annual decline.
Silver on Track for Weekly Decline as Middle East Tensions Fuel Rate-Hike Worries
Silver (XAG/USD) trades near $55.50 on Friday, flat on the day, but is set to post a weekly loss as heightened Middle East tensions raise expectations of interest rate hikes.
WTI Crude Consolidates Near $79 Ahead of Breakout
West Texas Intermediate crude oil continues to trade in a tight range around $79.00 for the fourth consecutive session, with analysts eyeing bullish momentum for the next leg higher.
US Tariffs on Brazilian Exports to Shape Election Dynamics – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered analyst Dan Pan assesses the impact of new US Section 301 tariffs on Brazilian exports, with a 25% levy effective July 22 that could influence upcoming elections.
Leaked Suno Code Shows Millions of Tracks Downloaded for AI Training
A leaked Suno source code reveals logs of over 2 million clips from YouTube Music being used to train its AI, potentially strengthening copyright claims by music labels.
US Stock Index Futures Slip Ahead of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Data
Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell in European trading on Friday as traders awaited the preliminary Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index.
Silver Tests Major Long-Term Support After Collapse
Silver prices have collapsed from resistance at 5770/5800, reaching targets down to 5590/5560, and are now poised to test a key longer-term support level.
GPIF Accumulates Domestic Alternative Assets, Says Takaichi
Japanese official Takaichi stated that the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is already building up domestic investments through alternative assets under existing guidelines, supporting Japan's economic growth.
LNG Market Shifts Focus from Supply to Flexibility
As storage season advances, attention in the liquefied natural gas market is moving away from supply availability concerns toward operational flexibility.
Baltic Growth Recovery Uneven, Lithuania Outperforms
Economic growth in the Baltic countries is recovering, though performance across the region remains uneven. Lithuania continues to outpace its neighbors, according to recent updates.
WTI Oil Rises to Near $79 on US-Iran Tension Escalation
WTI crude oil edged higher to around $79.00 during early European trading, heading for its biggest weekly gain since April as escalating US-Iran tensions threaten oil supplies.
IRGC Threatens to Halt Hormuz Oil Exports Amid US Strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that no oil or gas will pass through the Strait of Hormuz if US attacks continue, raising geopolitical risk for global crude supplies.
China Q2 GDP Growth at 4.3%, Slowest Since Q4 2022
China's GDP grew 4.3% YoY in Q2 2026, below the government's target range and the slowest pace since Q4 2022. Fixed-asset investment dropped sharply, led by a record decline in property investment.
WTI Crude Holds Near $79 on Middle East Tensions
West Texas Intermediate crude edged higher in Asian trade on Friday but remains within a recent range. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to support bullish sentiment, keeping upside potential intact.
Google Workers Rally at Headquarters Over Job Security, Union Demands Voluntary Exits
Google employees held a rally at the Mountain View headquarters, demanding job security amid ongoing layoffs. The Alphabet Workers Union is calling for voluntary exits and guaranteed severance packages.
Trump Media to Launch Truth API for High-Frequency Traders
Trump Media plans to launch a paid Truth API service that gives trading firms millisecond-early access to Trump's Truth Social posts before public release, targeting high-frequency traders.
CIA Director: Russian Recruits Survive Minutes at Front Due to AI Drones
CIA Director Ratcliffe stated that Russian recruits arriving at the Ukraine front survive an estimated 20-30 minutes before being killed or wounded, citing Ukraine's widespread use of AI-powered drones.
Fed's Jefferson: Labor Market Stabilizing, AI Uncertainty
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said the labor market is stabilizing in a low-hire, low-fire environment driven by uncertainty, particularly over AI. He welcomes more dynamism but wants to avoid rising unemployment.