Paramount settles Trump's suit over a CBS interview for $16M, funds to go to his future library; no apology given. Trump had sought up to $20B in damages.
ABB launches three new robot lines in China to tap growing automation demand, targeting electronics, food, and metals sectors for tasks like polishing, placing.
Senate GOP passes Trump's tax and spending bill, slashing taxes, cutting social programs, raising military spending, adding $3.3T debt; heads to House.
Bolivia's crypto transactions surged 530%, hitting $294M in H1 2025 vs. $46.5M in H1 2024.
Japan won't compromise its farm sector in U.S. tariff talks, its top negotiator said, after Trump criticized Japan for not buying American rice.
Tesla's sales dropped for the 6th month in Sweden & Denmark. In Sweden, June registrations plunged 64.4% YoY, highlighting rising competition & Musk backlash.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio meets Australian, Indian, Japanese counterparts to strengthen ties against China despite trade tensions.
Renault to book €9.5B ($11.2B) loss on Nissan stake in H1 after changing accounting method according to the French carmaker.
Equinor and partners approve $1.29B expansion of Johan Sverdrup, western Europe's largest oilfield, boosting output.
1MDB liquidators sue Standard Chartered in Singapore, alleging it aided fraud causing $2.7B losses, as part of efforts to recover stolen 1MDB funds.
Germany's inflation fell to 2% in June, hitting ECB's target. ECB likely to cut rates again in Sept to 1.75% as eurozone inflation stays near goal.
Canada dropped its digital tax on U.S. tech firms hours before rollout to revive trade talks. Carney, Trump aim for a deal by July 21, per Canada's finance ministry.
Britain's economy expanded 0.7% in the first three months of 2025, the Office for National Statistics said on Monday, confirming a preliminary estimate.
Japan's factory output rose just 0.5% in May, missing forecasts of 3.5%, as U.S. tariffs threaten to derail its fragile recovery, METI data showed.
BIS warns trade tensions and geopolitics threaten global finance. Chief Carstens says U.S.-led trade wars are unraveling the long-standing economic order.
Elon Musk called the new U.S. Senate tax and spending bill "utterly insane," saying it would destroy millions of jobs and cause huge harm to America.
Britain's financial regulator is set to relax regulations, making it easier for firms to provide customers with support around pensions and investments—a move welcomed by the industry
BNP Paribas will acquire HSBC's custody and depositary business in Germany, transferring services to BNP's Securities Services division in the country.
Barclays CEO welcomed signs U.S. Republicans may drop the Section 899 tax, calling it a positive move for UK firms like Barclays investing in the U.S.
Meta criticized EU regulators for shifting rules, saying it's been unfairly targeted despite making major changes to comply with pay-or-consent model orders.
The U.S. dollar hits a 3-year low as markets fret that President Trump may replace Fed Chair Powell, fueling expectations of a more dovish monetary policy.
Hedge funds increased leverage to almost 300%, the highest since 2020, buying bank, trading, and insurance stocks ahead of U.S. Fed decisions and geopolitical risks
To counter U.S. tariffs, Nike plans to reduce dependency on China-based manufacturing for its U.S. market, boosting its stock by 11%
U.S. GDP fell 0.5% in Q1, revised down from 0.2%, as consumer spending slowed. Tariffs are seen as a key factor behind the weaker economic performance.