European equities hold a little higher to kick start the day

Norway's $1.9T fund saw 6.4% Q2 returns, driven by 8.45% equity gains, especially in financials. Tech stocks also boosted.

UK eyes US-style citizenship tax as 3.8K directors flee. Could it plug £50B deficit or drive more wealth away?

Australia's RBA cuts rates to 3.6%, downgrades growth outlook. Future moves data-dependent. Traders eye inflation.

China's factory workers face wage cuts & unpaid leave amid tariffs, impacting consumer confidence & retail sales.

Aussie rates hit 3.6%, GDP forecast slashed amid trade woes. Fed eyes 3 cuts. Borrowers rejoice!

Retail sales up 2.5% in July, lagging inflation. Tax hikes risk jobs & store closures. Watch for budget impacts.

Quantum computing race heats up! Google & IBM eye breakthroughs, startups scale. Market set for 34.6% CAGR.