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Jul 29, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedFirst-time buyers face growing affordability gap in Irish housing market, SCSI survey shows
A survey by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland shows first-time buyers face a severe affordability gap in Dublin despite dual incomes and state support.
Jul 29, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedFirefighters stabilize Gironde wildfires as heatwave warnings expand across France
Firefighters stabilize wildfires in Gironde and Var as France prepares for expanded heatwave alerts across 16 departments.
Jul 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedRussians turn to gas conversions amid fuel shortages
Russian motorists are turning to LPG car conversions as Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure lead to widespread gasoline shortages and price hikes.
Jul 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedWall Street ends mixed as investors rotate out of semiconductor stocks
Wall Street closed mixed as investors moved funds from chipmakers to cyclical sectors, boosting the Dow while the Nasdaq dipped.
Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedTurkey and Iraq bolster diplomatic and energy ties as TPAO acquires Kirkuk stake
Turkey and Iraq strengthen energy and diplomatic ties as TPAO acquires a 15 percent stake in BP's Kirkuk enterprise alongside high-level bilateral talks.
Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedGulf states back proposal for voluntary Strait of Hormuz transit fees
Persian Gulf nations are supporting an Omani plan allowing Iran to collect voluntary fees from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to end shipping disruptions.
Jul 28, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedOman advances Hormuz proposal as Red Sea tanker targeted
Oman secured regional backing for its Strait of Hormuz plan as Houthi forces attacked a Saudi tanker and Israel warned of potential Iranian strikes.
Jul 28, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedApple hits $5 trillion valuation following record share price
Apple reached a historic $5 trillion market capitalization after its share price hit a record high of $342.89 during US trading.
Jul 28, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedAustrian fiber producer Lenzing to cut 2,000 jobs globally by 2027
Austrian fiber manufacturer Lenzing announced plans to cut 2,000 jobs globally by 2027, including the potential closure of its plant in Heiligenkreuz.
Jul 28, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedGermany plans new gas plants to support renewable grid, says Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended plans for new gas-fired power plants as essential for grid stability alongside expanding renewable energy sources.
Jul 28, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedTech sector faces market sell-off and Amazon data center damage in Bahrain
Global tech equities decline amid AI valuation warnings from Fitch, while Amazon data centers in Bahrain suffer missile damage.
Jul 28, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedGlobal markets digest Asian sell-off ahead of Fed rate decision
Global stock markets displayed mixed performance on Wednesday following sharp drops in Asian tech stocks and ahead of a key US Federal Reserve rate announcement.
Jul 28, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedGlobal tech stocks slide as Chinese chip advances spark market concern
Global markets face volatility as Chinese semiconductor advances trigger sharp sell-offs among major tech firms, sparking concerns over high artificial intelligence valuations.
Jul 28, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedGlobal ETF assets hit 23 trillion dollars as passive investing boom reshapes markets
Global investments in exchange-traded funds have reached $23 trillion, prompting discussion on the broader financial market side effects of passive index investing.
Jul 28, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedGlobal oil prices drop amid reports of US-Iran talks
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump signaled ongoing talks with Iran to ease Middle East tensions.
Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedUnilever reports an increase in operating profit
Consumer goods multinational Unilever has reported an increase in its operating profit, according to financial market reports.
Jul 28, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedJohnson & Johnson agrees to $5.5 billion settlement in baby powder lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5 billion to resolve nearly all remaining lawsuits alleging its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer.
Jul 28, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedMercedes lowers sales outlook as demand slumps in China
Mercedes-Benz cut its sales forecast after Q2 profits dropped 26%, impacted by a 30% sales slump in China amid stiff local competition.
Jul 28, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedAsian stock markets plunge as South Korea's Kospi leads regional losses
Asian stock markets plummeted across the region, with South Korea's Kospi dropping nearly 10 percent and Japanese and Chinese shares experiencing steep losses.
Jul 28, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedFederal Reserve expected to hold interest rates as Kevin Warsh launches operational review
The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged as new leadership launches a comprehensive review of central bank operations.