European equities hold lightly changed to start the day

US tariffs boost revenue, S&P affirms AA+ rating. Traders eye 30-yr yields near 4.94% amid fiscal debate.

Asia mixed; SoftBank's $2B Intel stake, Novo Nordisk up 3.7%, Soho House +14.9%. Fed cues awaited.

UK pension age may hit 70, tying to life expectancy. Experts warn of planning chaos, impacting future retirement finances.

China's polysilicon cartel plan faces risks: 50B yuan buyout, price wars, and local gov't pushback. Will it work?

Retail sales jump 0.5% in July! Shoppers buy ahead of tariffs, boosting consumer goods stocks.

Spain eyes 100% tax on non-EU buyers, impacting property revenue. France leads EU property tax at 3.7% GDP.

Japan's BOJ eyes rate hikes to combat weak yen & inflation. Kono urges fiscal reform; real rates remain negative.