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Eurozone Escapes Recession? Q2 GDP Grows Beyond Expectations at 0.3%
The Eurozone witnessed an economic uptick in the second quarter of the year, fueled by the decline in energy prices which provided relief for household budgets. 
The Eurozone witnessed an economic uptick in the second quarter of the year, fueled by the decline in energy prices which provided relief for household budgets. -
British Billionaire Joe Lewis Hands Himself over to U.S. Authorities Amid Alleged Insider Trading Scandal
Subtle but media-shy British billionaire and Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis, with an estimated net worth of $6.2 billion (£4.4 billion), has rarely been in the limelight. However, he is now making headlines worldwide due to his controversial conduct. 
Subtle but media-shy British billionaire and Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis, with an estimated net worth of $6.2 billion (£4.4 billion), has rarely been in the limelight. However, he is now making headlines worldwide due to his controversial conduct. -
Vietnam's Economy at Risk of Missing Growth Target as Exports Slump
According to data released by the Vietnam Statistics Office on Saturday, Vietnam's imports fell by 9.9% and exports contracted by 3.5% in July, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline and the longest continuous downturn in 14 years. 
According to data released by the Vietnam Statistics Office on Saturday, Vietnam's imports fell by 9.9% and exports contracted by 3.5% in July, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline and the longest continuous downturn in 14 years. -
Fed May Hold Off Further Rate Hikes This Year If Wage Growth, Inflation Slow Down
As wage growth and inflation continue to decelerate, what action will the U.S. Federal Reserve take next? 
As wage growth and inflation continue to decelerate, what action will the U.S. Federal Reserve take next? -
Why Apple Stays Low-Key on AI When Tech Giants Are Buzzing About It?
While artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword for every tech company today, Apple seems to stand as an exception. 
While artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword for every tech company today, Apple seems to stand as an exception. -
Microsoft Warns Cloud Services May Face Interruptions if GPUs are in Short Supply
Microsoft has updated a risk factor in its annual report on the evening of July 27th, emphasizing the importance of securing graphic processing units (GPUs) for its data centers. The tech giant has been ramping up its capital expenditures, including the purchase of GPUs, to cater to the escalating demand for cloud-based artificial intelligence services. 
Microsoft has updated a risk factor in its annual report on the evening of July 27th, emphasizing the importance of securing graphic processing units (GPUs) for its data centers. The tech giant has been ramping up its capital expenditures, including the purchase of GPUs, to cater to the escalating demand for cloud-based artificial intelligence services. -
A Surprise Twist by the Bank of Japan: A Stealthy Move Towards Normalization or a Half-Baked Policy?
On July 28, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) stated at its most recent monetary policy meeting that it would flexibly control the yield on ten-year government bonds. On one hand, it decided to maintain the target range for ten-year Japanese bond yields at ±0.5%. On the other hand, the central bank will continue to purchase ten-year government bonds at a yield of 1% on each business day, not the previous 0.5%. 
On July 28, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) stated at its most recent monetary policy meeting that it would flexibly control the yield on ten-year government bonds. On one hand, it decided to maintain the target range for ten-year Japanese bond yields at ±0.5%. On the other hand, the central bank will continue to purchase ten-year government bonds at a yield of 1% on each business day, not the previous 0.5%. -
Eurozone Two Largest Economies' Report: Dipping Inflation and Halting Economic Contraction in Germany
July's data released by the two largest economies in the Eurozone show a further decline in inflation, indicating a gradual transmission of the European Central Bank's monetary policy. The likelihood of a rate hike in September has thus been further reduced. However, the data also reveal that Germany, the economic locomotive of Europe, ended its downward trend in the second quarter, while France, the second-largest economy, experienced a slight GDP growth driven by a surge in exports. July's data released by the two largest economies in the Eurozone show a further decline in inflation, indicating a gradual transmission of the European Central Bank's monetary policy. The likelihood of a rate hike in September has thus been further reduced. However, the data also reveal that Germany, the economic locomotive of Europe, ended its downward trend in the second quarter, while France, the second-largest economy, experienced a slight GDP growth driven by a surge in exports. -
Bank of Japan Flexes Rate Control: A Stepping Stone in Global Interest Rates Evolution
On July 28, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced that it would flexibly implement its yield curve control (YCC) policy. The bank will adjust its control over the 10-year government bond yield, allowing it to fluctuate outside the 0% ±0.5% range. Meanwhile, to mitigate the impact on the bond market, the BOJ will adjust fixed-rate operations, purchasing 10-year Japanese government bonds at a rate of 1% every business day. This shift suggests that Japan is beginning to move away from its extremely relaxed monetary policy, but the approach remains cautious. 
On July 28, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced that it would flexibly implement its yield curve control (YCC) policy. The bank will adjust its control over the 10-year government bond yield, allowing it to fluctuate outside the 0% ±0.5% range. Meanwhile, to mitigate the impact on the bond market, the BOJ will adjust fixed-rate operations, purchasing 10-year Japanese government bonds at a rate of 1% every business day. This shift suggests that Japan is beginning to move away from its extremely relaxed monetary policy, but the approach remains cautious. -
Kering Group's Q2 Profits Cool Down; Takes a 30% Stake in Valentino
Following the report's release, Kering Group's Euro stocks remained almost 3% higher at close, while American Depository Receipts (ADR) quickly narrowed from nearly a 3% increase to a flat position. 
Following the report's release, Kering Group's Euro stocks remained almost 3% higher at close, while American Depository Receipts (ADR) quickly narrowed from nearly a 3% increase to a flat position.
