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Jul 30, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedApple beats expectations following strong quarterly iPhone sales
Apple reported a 16.4% revenue increase to $108.65 billion in its third-quarter results, topping market forecasts thanks to strong iPhone demand.
Jul 30, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedOpenAI-linked hedge fund hit by market downturn as Studsvik board member buys shares
An OpenAI-connected hedge fund has suffered from recent market declines, while a Studsvik board member made a multi-million share purchase, according to Dagens Industri.
Jul 30, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedGerman economy posts modest growth despite falling public confidence
Germany's GDP grew by 0.2% in the second quarter, yet public trust in state capacity dropped to a record low of 17% amid economic anxiety.
Jul 30, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedMaersk introduces new surcharge for shipping through Strait of Hormuz
Danish shipping giant Maersk has announced a new container surcharge for freight passing through the Strait of Hormuz to cover rising insurance costs.
Jul 30, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedGlobal electric vehicle sales reach record highs amid rising fuel prices, IEA reports
Global EV sales jumped 35% in Q2 as rising oil prices accelerated adoption across over 50 countries, according to the International Energy Agency.
Jul 30, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedEuropean automakers report mixed results amid electric vehicle expansion
Renault reported strong EV growth while Stellantis returned to profitability in Q2, though investor skepticism remains.
Jul 30, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedChina raises concerns over US economic measures in call with top American officials
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng expressed "serious concern" over recent US trade measures during a phone call with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
Jul 30, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedDrought forces nuclear shutdowns in Hungary and Romania as Danube reaches record low
Historic low Danube water levels have forced nuclear plant shutdowns in Hungary and Romania, while hydroelectric output drops across the region.
Jul 30, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedCroatia signs defense deal with Beretta and reports arrest of cyberattack suspect
Croatia signed a deal for a new ammunition factory, arrested a cyberattack suspect, and saw manufacturer Končar secure €320 million in financing.
Jul 30, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedUS economic growth slows to 1.5% in second quarter
US economic growth slowed to an annualized 1.5% in the second quarter, falling short of analyst forecasts.
Jul 30, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedLow Danube water levels disrupt shipping and force European nuclear reactor shutdowns
Record-low water levels in the Danube River have halted a nuclear reactor in Romania and threaten operations at Hungary's Paks power plant, while disrupting regional shipping.
Jul 30, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedEurozone economy expands 0.4% in second quarter, exceeding forecasts
Preliminary Eurostat data shows the Eurozone economy grew by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter, outpacing market forecasts.
Jul 30, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedBosnia and Herzegovina approves draft decision on gas pipeline agreement with Croatia
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Council of Ministers unanimously adopted a draft decision ratifying a cross-border gas pipeline agreement with Croatia.
Jul 30, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedFed chair Kevin Warsh unnerves markets with unclear inflation strategy
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference sparked market turbulence after failing to detail his strategy on inflation amid rising internal dissent.
Jul 30, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedEurozone economy expands slightly in second quarter as Croatian consumption growth slows
Preliminary Eurostat figures show mild Q2 growth across the EU, while Croatian retail sales recorded a third consecutive month of slowing growth in June.
Jul 30, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedGerman GDP expands in second quarter as Swedish economic sentiment improves
Germany's GDP grew 0.2% in Q2 while Swedish economic sentiment reached a two-year high, as global markets remain cautious ahead of US Federal Reserve policy decisions.
Jul 30, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedSamsung's quarterly profit surges on AI chip demand
Samsung reported an 1,813 percent surge in second-quarter operating profit driven by AI chip demand, helping stabilize South Korea's benchmark Kospi stock index.
Jul 30, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedUS launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after missile attack
The U.S. military launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets following intercepted missile attacks on American forces and regional shipping.
Jul 30, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedYemen reports Houthi plan to tax Red Sea shipping with Iranian backing
Yemen's government reports Houthi rebels are preparing a toll system for ships in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait with Iranian assistance.
Jul 30, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedChip maker's strong earnings lift Asian markets as Kospi rebounds
A major semiconductor producer's earnings beat forecasts, helping South Korea's Kospi index recover during a mixed trading session across Asian markets.