Germany's jobless count hit 2.96M in May, the highest since 2010. Unemployment stayed at 6.3% as weak manufacturing drives the rise, but fiscal hopes grow.
Macy's cut its 2025 profit forecast amid tariff uncertainty, cautious spending, and rising competition, now expecting $1.60–$2.00 EPS vs. $2.05–$2.25 prior.
Target cut its full-year sales outlook as Q1 sales fell 3% amid weak spending, tariff worries, and DEI backlash. CEO vows improvement as shares slump 37%.
Tesco adds AI to self-checkouts to fight record UK shoplifting, using cameras and replays. Shoppers joke it's like football VAR, but some say it goes too far.
Bitcoin hit a record high, driven by hopes the US Congress will pass the GENIUS Act, the first stablecoin bill under the Trump administration.
UK fruit and veg prices may rise as stricter EU-style import checks add border red tape, affecting items like avocados, mangoes, tomatoes, and pineapples.
New Zealand cuts rates by 25 bps, hints at a slightly deeper easing cycle amid rising global risks.
Nissan may raise over 1 trillion yen ($7B) via debt and asset sales, including a UK-backed syndicated loan.
U.S. capital goods orders and shipments fell in April, signaling weaker business spending amid economic uncertainty and tariffs, Commerce Dept. data shows.
Tesla's Europe sales plunged 49% in April despite a 27.8% rise in EV sales, as its Model Y upgrade failed to boost demand amid steady overall car sales.
Retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Sam's Club are expanding gas stations, betting fuel demand stays strong as EV adoption remains slower than expected.
Toyota to shift some GR Corolla production to the UK, investing $56M to cut wait times and boost North American exports; move not linked to Trump's auto tariffs.
Japan's 20- & 30-year bond yields fell after reports the finance ministry may cut super-long bond issuance to ease market pressure amid BOJ taper concerns.
Sony to unveil growth plan for financial arm spin-off, set for Sept 29 listing. It'll distribute 80% of shares to investors, marking a key shift in strategy.
Ex-minister urges UK to raise pension contributions, saying the 8% minimum isn't enough for a decent retirement under current auto-enrolment rules.
Xiaomi unveils YU7 EV SUV with 760km range, topping Tesla Model Y. Priced around ¥250K–¥320K, it may challenge Tesla's China market share
Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 mostly white-collar jobs amid high costs, slowing EV demand, and trade tariff uncertainty as part of a broader restructuring plan.
Trump clears U.S. Steel-Nippon merger, promises 70K jobs, $14B boost. HQ stays in Pittsburgh. Shares jump 20% after Biden blocked deal in January.
France, Vietnam signed deals including 20 Airbus planes as Macron visits Hanoi, boosting ties amid U.S. tariff threats and rising South China Sea tensions.
Trump delays EU tariff threat to July 9 after call with EU chief. Earlier, he warned Apple, EU over trade; markets dipped as tensions rose.
Republicans warn they may block Trump-backed bill over its $3.3T deficit impact. Passed by one House vote, the bill faces growing Senate opposition.
Indian rupee rose to 84.82/USD, extending Friday's 0.9% gain, as weak dollar trends from U.S. trade shifts and fiscal worries boosted Asian currencies.
Singapore's core inflation rose to 0.7% in April, above forecasts, but stayed low. Headline inflation held at 0.9%. Risks remain tilted to the downside.
Apple raised iPhone trade-in values in China to boost sales. iPhone 15 Pro Max now gets up to ¥5,700, signaling efforts to regain market share.