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Top oil majors hold record cash pile as Q2 free cash flow nears $70bn
ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies and BP generated nearly $70 billion in free cash flow in Q2 2026, the largest quarterly figure on record, while net income jumped 160% year-over-year to $47 billion.
US JOLTS Response Rates Near Record Lows
The share of businesses participating in the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey has fallen sharply, leaving official vacancy data based on a historically small response pool.
US Consumer Inflation Expectations Ease in July
Median 12-month inflation expectations fell to about 4.5% in July, while average expectations dropped to 5.5%, although most consumers still expect interest rates to rise.
US ETF launches on track for record year as leveraged products surge
Roughly 900 new ETFs have launched in the US year-to-date, putting the industry on pace for its strongest year on record. Leveraged funds account for about a third of the new launches.
GCC Condemns Iranian Attacks on ADNOC Tankers in Hormuz
The Gulf Cooperation Council's Secretary General has denounced repeated Iranian attacks on UAE-owned ADNOC tankers and commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Upper Galilee Residents Warned of Overnight Explosions Amid Israeli Operations in Lebanon
Local authorities in northern Israel have told residents of the Upper Galilee to expect loud explosions overnight as Israeli military operations continue in Lebanon.
LME Copper Spreads Hit 2021 Levels as Stockpiles Keep Falling
LME front-month copper spread reached a $370 per ton premium and inventories fell for a 42nd straight day, signaling extreme near-term supply tightness.
Hezbollah drone attack injures three Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon
Israel's Broadcasting Authority reported that three Israeli soldiers were wounded this morning by an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah in the Ali Taher Heights area of southern Lebanon.
Morocco Says Heavy Deployment Prevented Mass Migrant Crossings Near Ceuta and Melilla
A Moroccan security source said heavy public force deployments around Ceuta and Melilla prevented any mass infiltration by irregular migrants.
UAE calls IRGC use of Hormuz pressure 'piracy'
The UAE Foreign Ministry says targeting commercial navigation or using the Strait of Hormuz for economic blackmail amounts to piracy by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Putin's First Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands Draws Japan Condemnation
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting sharp diplomatic criticism from Japanese officials.
Copper Arbitrage Trade Becomes Real-Time U.S. Tariff Risk Gauge
Copper futures hit a record high near $6.90 per pound last week, while an arbitrage trade in the industrial metal is now acting as a live measure of U.S. tariff risk.
UAE Says Attacks on ADNOC Tankers Won't Change Its Policy
A senior UAE official said repeated targeting of ADNOC tankers will not deter the country from pursuing what he called a balanced and rational policy.
Taliban Seek Renewed US Ties and Investment in Afghan Minerals
The Taliban are calling for the reopening of the US embassy and American investment in Afghanistan’s mineral resources and infrastructure, five years after expelling the US.
Iran accuses US of relying on lies in foreign policy
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman accused the United States of relying on “lies” in its governance and policy toward Iran and the region, invoking Fyodor Dostoevsky.
South Korean President Calls for Talks With North Korea on Peace Regime
President Lee Jae Myung called for dialogue with North Korea to reduce tensions and eventually replace the Korean War armistice with a formal peace arrangement.
Yemen Says Houthi Missiles Kill Four in Red Sea Port of Mocha
Yemen's internationally recognized government reported that Iran-aligned Houthi forces fired six ballistic missiles at Mocha, killing four civilians as clashes with Saudi-backed forces escalate.
AI Turns Workers Into 'Reverse Centaurs', Cory Doctorow Warns
A concept described by Cory Doctorow frames drivers, programmers, and journalists as 'reverse centaurs' — humans subordinated to algorithms while still bearing responsibility for their errors.
US Pressures Apple to Avoid Chinese Memory Chips Amid AI Shortage
Washington is pressing Apple not to source memory chips from Chinese suppliers, while AI-driven demand keeps memory prices elevated. Apple is reportedly testing chips from CXMT and YMTC and says it must consider all options.
Israeli Airstrike Kills Seven in Southern Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike on a house in southern Lebanon left at least seven people dead and three injured. It marked the deepest strike inside Lebanon since a ceasefire took effect two months ago.
Berlin Readies for Rave the Planet Parade Near Scene of Recent Attack
Tens of thousands are expected at Berlin's Rave the Planet techno parade, scheduled near the site of an Islamist attack that occurred three weeks ago on the sidelines of the city's Pride parade.
Iran Says Over 500 Telecom Sites Hit During War
Iran’s communications minister reported Saturday that more than 500 telecommunications sites were damaged during the war, with some hit again after being repaired.
Chinese Rare-Earth Project in Laos Suspended
A Chinese rare-earth project in Laos has been suspended, underlining China's dependence on imports for certain rare-earth elements despite its large domestic reserves.
Malaysia’s Anwar Pledges Faster Reforms Amid Political Setbacks
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will accelerate reforms and strengthen its anti-corruption drive to rebuild public support after electoral defeats and party departures.