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CDC Reports 345 Sickened by Salmonella Outbreak Across 27 States
The CDC has confirmed 345 illnesses across 27 states from a single salmonella strain, with 27 hospitalizations and no deaths. The FDA is probing whether recalled jalapeños reached retail shelves.
ASX Reports July Listings and Capital Raising Figures
The Australian Securities Exchange posted July statistics showing new listings market capitalisation of A$3.14 billion and total new capital quoted of A$9.4 billion, with overall cash market value at A$180.81 billion.
Oil Majors’ Q2 2026 Profits Near Record $44 Billion
Five top Western oil companies are poised to report combined Q2 2026 earnings of about $44 billion, their third-highest quarterly haul ever, driven by elevated crude prices during the Iran conflict.
US Manufacturing PMI Surges to 55.6 in July, Highest Since May 2022
The ISM Manufacturing PMI jumped 2.3 points to 55.6 in July, marking the seventh straight month of expansion and the fastest growth since May 2022.
Gold breaks above $4,240 as US labor market weakens
Gold surged over 4% to trade near $4,247 while silver rallied almost 5% toward $62.20 after a softer-than-expected US labor market report.
Honeywell Aerospace Supply Base Falls Short of Expectations, CEO Says
Honeywell Aerospace's CEO acknowledged that its supplier base has not ramped up production as anticipated earlier in the year, and that the timeline for corrective actions has been underestimated.
MSCI Schedules August 12, 2026 for Index Review Announcement
MSCI has set August 12, 2026, for its August index review announcement. Detailed rebalancing data will be released to clients immediately after the summary.
Expedia CFO Says Demand Healthy but Growth to Decelerate in H2
Expedia Group's CFO noted that strong demand trends from Q2 into Q3 are expected to continue, but warned of deceleration in the second half due to tougher comparisons and some impact from the Middle East conflict on fuel and ticket prices.
Expedia booked room nights up 6%, US growth fastest in 15 quarters
Expedia Group CEO reported an 8% rise in consumer bookings and a 6% increase in booked room nights, driven by the fastest U.S. growth in 15 quarters, while Europe remained under pressure.
Expedia CEO: Q2 Consumer Spending Healthy, Travel Demand Resilient Amid Price Hikes
Expedia Group's CEO reported healthy consumer spending in Q2, particularly in the US, with travelers prioritizing longer stays and earlier bookings despite rising airfare and hotel prices. The World Cup added modest incremental demand late in the quarter.
Fed Governor Cook Backs Rate Hold, Flags Possible Hike If Disinflation Stalls
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook supported keeping interest rates unchanged at the last FOMC meeting, but cautioned that a rate hike could be needed if progress on lowering inflation stalls.
Costco July sales rise 8.9% ex-gas and FX, digital up 17.7%
Costco reported July total company sales of $23.12 bln, with comparable sales ex-gas and FX up 8.9%. Digitally-enabled sales jumped 17.7%.
Iran’s President Says Khamenei Accepted Council’s Conclusion After Overwhelming Vote
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Supreme Leader Khamenei accepted an expert council’s conclusion, which received 12/13ths of the vote, exceeding the three-quarters threshold he had previously set. He accused some of exploiting the acceptance to foment division.
Iran’s President: Talking to Mojtaba Khamenei Is Hard, but His Role Is Critical
President Pezeshkian acknowledged difficulties in communicating with Mojtaba Khamenei but stressed his involvement remains a vital source of stability, despite past opposition and attempts to stir partisan discord.
Iran's President: Nation Endures Hardships Thanks to Noble People
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran's survival stems from the nobility of its people, acknowledging both public demonstrators and those who quietly bear the country's hardships.
Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss Strait of Hormuz security in Amman
Foreign ministers from four regional powers met in Jordan to address de-escalation and the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese Investors Pour $1.2 Billion Into Gold ETFs Amid Stock Market Turmoil
Gold-backed ETFs in China have attracted $1.2 billion over 14 consecutive days of inflows, the longest streak since March, as stock market volatility drives institutional demand for the metal.
New Satellite Constellation Delivers Global Coverage Every Five Days
A group of satellites provides worldwide revisit times every five days, aiding environmental monitoring, agriculture, and disaster response with specific crop projects in Indonesia and Uzbekistan.
China Launches Two Hyperspectral Satellites with Onboard AI
China successfully launched two Oriental Smart Eye satellites on August 5, 2026, using a sea-based Smart Dragon-3 rocket. The satellites carry advanced hyperspectral imagers and AI processors to analyze Earth surface data directly in orbit.
Saudi Foreign Minister Calls for Jerusalem to Be City of Peace, Not Conflict
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says Jerusalem must be a city of coexistence for Muslims, Christians, and Jews, rejecting any imposition of a fait accompli.
Apollo Names Reed Rayman to Drive AI and Chip Infrastructure Financing
Apollo Global Management has appointed partner Reed Rayman to lead its chip-focused coverage as part of a broader push to source more digital infrastructure deals and connect them with investment teams.
Houthis Claim Missile Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden
Yemen's Houthi forces say they targeted the Saudi oil tanker 'Daisy' with a ballistic missile in the Gulf of Aden, warning they will block further Saudi tanker movements.
US Job Openings Fall to 7.36 Million in June, Lowest Since March
US job openings dropped by 178,000 in June to 7.36 million, the lowest level since March, marking the second straight monthly decline.
WTI Crude Hovers Near Three-Week Low as Hormuz Shipping Deal Awaited
West Texas Intermediate crude oil trades around $74 per barrel, staying under pressure as markets await confirmation of a potential resumption of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.