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Euro zone yields edge up before US data, Fed and BoJ meetings in focus
By Stefano Rebaudo July 29 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields edged up on Tuesday as investors turned their focus to upcoming policy meetings by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, alongside a slate of key economic data from both the U.S. and the euro area.Borrowing costs fell on...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Spotify forecasts quarterly profit below estimates on higher taxes
July 29 (Reuters) - Spotify SPOT.N forecast third-quarter profit below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday as higher taxes related to employee salaries outweigh upbeat demand for its premium music-streaming plans.Investors are closely watching the Swedish company's profitability after price hikes, ...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
The 2026 campaign has already kicked off, with ads focused on Medicaid, Trump tax cuts
Unofficial kickoff to 2026 midterm campaign with focus on Trump's signature billDemocrats attack Medicaid cuts and health care accessRepublicans promote tax cuts, saying bill will put money in workers' pocketsBy Helen Coster and James Oliphant NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) - Residents of Co...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Bond investors warm to risk, with Fed staying put in 'Goldilocks' economy
Fed likely to keep rates steady amid resilient economyCredit spreads narrow amid strong investor confidence in USFed's wait-and-see approach encourages bond risk-takingBond volatility remains low, suggesting stable economic outlookBy Gertrude Chavez-DreyfussNEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) - Bond inv...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Athletics-McLaughlin-Levrone 400m flat foray a highlight for US trials
NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) - Hurdles queen Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wants to carve out new territory in the 400 metres flat as the U.S. track and field trials kick off this week in Eugene, Oregon, with a ticket to the World Athletics Championships on the line.She broke the 400m hurdles world recor...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Police seek clues to motive behind deadly mass shooting in Manhattan office tower
Four victims shot dead, including New York police officerRampage ends when gunman takes his own lifeCarnage unfolds in skyscraper housing NFL, financial firmsGunman had history of mental illness; drove from Las VegasBy Lananh Nguyen and Michelle NicholsNEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) - New York City hom...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
PREVIEW-Meta's year of bold 'superintelligence' bets unlikely to pump profits
Meta's spending rises amid AI talent war and slow profit growthCompany's AI strategy faces challenges from competition and uncertain superintelligence timelineMeta's ad market faces threats from TikTok and US tariffsBy Jaspreet Singh and Aditya Soni July 29 (Reuters) - It's crunch...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
EXCLUSIVE-Trump administration slashed federal funding for gun violence prevention
The DOJ cut $158 million in gun violence prevention grantsFunding cuts threaten programs in cities across the U.S.A DOJ official said the programs are no longer agency prioritiesBy Bianca Flowers CHICAGO, July 29 (Chicago) - The Trump administration has terminated more than half of all federal fu...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
UnitedHealth forecasts annual profit below estimates
July 29 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth's UNH.N has reinstated full-year profit forecast that it pulled over two months ago, but its guidance fell short of analysts' already-lowered expectations, as the U.S. health insurer battles rising costs in its government-backed plans.The company on Tuesday f...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Russian forces push Ukrainian troops out of another two settlements, TASS cites defence ministry
MOSCOW, July 29 (Reuters) - Russian forces have pushed Ukrainian forces out of the settlements of Temyrivka in the Zaporizhzhia region in southern Ukraine and from Novoukrainka in the eastern Donetsk region, the state-run TASS news agency reported citing the Defence ministry.Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Nomura logs highest profit for a first quarter since 2020 with 52% jump
Global markets division revenue climbs 7% year-on-yearMajor domestic deals lift investment banking revenueResults boosted by sale of subsidiary's Tokyo property By Anton BridgeTOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nomura Holdings 8604.T said first-quarter profit surged 52% with its trading and ...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Kremlin says it 'noted' Trump's statement on shortening deadline for deal to end Ukraine war
MOSCOW, July 29 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday it had "taken note" of a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump that he was shortening his deadline for Moscow to agree an end to the war in Ukraine or face new sanctions on Russia and buyers of its exports.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Pe...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
EXCLUSIVE-Boeing/Saab in talks with BAE on UK jet trainer bid, sources say
PARIS/LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N and Sweden's Saab SAABb.ST are in talks with Britain's BAE Systems BAES.L about teaming up on a future replacement of Britain's Hawk trainer in a growing niche of the fast jet industry, three people familiar with the matter said.Boeing and Sa...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Automotive retailer Lithia's Q2 adjusted EPS beats estimates
OverviewLithia Q2 revenue rises 4% yr/yr but missed analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q2 beats analyst estimates, driven by unrealized gainsCo repurchased 1.5% of outstanding shares during the quarterOutlookCompany well positioned to accelerate growth in second half of 2025Result DriversAFTERSALE...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Sailing-Black Jack hits the jackpot in centenary Fastnet thriller
Black Jack wins monohull line honours in Rolex Fastnet RaceOcean Fifty class delivers thrilling competition with close finishesFastnet Race winner determined by IRC handicap system, not just line honoursBy Ossian ShineJuly 29 (Reuters) - Monaco’s Black Jack 100 played its hand perfectly on Tuesday t...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Japan's trade deal with US guarantees lowest tariff rates for chips, pharma
TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) - Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Tuesday the trade agreement with the U.S. guaranteed Japan would always get the lowest tariff rate on chips and pharmaceuticals out of all the pacts negotiated by Washington."If a third country agrees with the U...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Poland could lose over $2 billion due to US tariffs, PM says
WARSAW, July 29 (Reuters) - The new U.S. tariffs on European products could cost Poland around 8 billion zlotys ($2.16 billion), according to preliminary estimates, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday. "The losses will be significant on both sides of the Atlantic, but a tough trade...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
Singapore says U.S. non-committal on if baseline tariff will stay at 10%
SINGAPORE, July 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. was non-committal on whether its baseline tariff would stay at 10% in talks last week, trade minister Gan Kim Yong said at a conference on Tuesday.Gan visited the U.S. last week to discuss tariff concessions for the country's pharmaceutical exports, as par...Reuters
Tue, Jul 29
