Credit strategists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are urging clients to hedge risks as global corporate bond yield premiums have reached their lowest level since July 2007. This comes amid slowing economic growth and no signals from the Fed about an imminent rate cut.
Global stocks continued their decline for the sixth consecutive day, the longest losing streak since September 2023. The reason was new tariffs announced by Donald Trump, which outweighed the optimism from tech giants' reports.
Hamas will not participate in negotiations with Israel until the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip improves. The US and Israel have formed a new agreement regarding negotiations.
US President Donald Trump has maintained a basic tariff rate of 10% for countries with a positive trade balance. For 40 countries with a trade deficit with the US, a minimum tariff of 15% has been set, and for Canada, the tariff has increased to 35%.
Microsoft analysts found that the Russian cyber-espionage group Turla (Secret Blizzard) is attacking foreign embassies in Moscow, using local internet providers. The hackers disguise malware as Kaspersky antivirus.
Two US senators have introduced a bill to allocate $54. 6 billion in aid to Ukraine for two years. The aid includes weapons, replenishment of US stockpiles, and funding from confiscated Russian assets.
Indian state-owned oil refining companies have suspended the purchase of Russian oil due to reduced discounts and warnings from the US president. The companies have turned to the spot market, preferring Middle Eastern and African grades.
US President Donald Trump confirmed the imposition of sanctions against the Russian Federation after a 10-day period, expressing doubt about their effectiveness. He noted that he regrets the losses of Russians, but the US should not be involved in the war.
The US Senate Appropriations Committee approved the 2026 defense spending bill, which provides for the allocation of approximately $1 billion to support Ukraine. This funding is included despite its absence from the Donald Trump administration's budget request.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Russia cannot effectively counter the US in a conventional war. He believes that the Kremlin may use tactical nuclear weapons in case of escalation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported on a phone conversation with high-ranking Russian officials regarding peace in Ukraine. No progress was made, the US is ready for new sanctions.
The US administration will send official notifications by midnight to all countries without a current trade agreement or prior letters regarding tariffs. This concerns trade terms, a White House spokeswoman said.
In Ohio, a boy was born from an embryo that had been in a cryo-chamber for over three decades, setting a new world record. The parents are Lindsey and Tim Ridgeway, who used a unique embryo adoption procedure.
The US expects the war in Ukraine to end by August 8. This information was confirmed by the leading US diplomat at the UN Security Council.
Tesla no longer accepts orders for its luxury electric vehicles Model S and Model X in Europe. Buyers can only purchase pre-configured models, while Model 3 and Model Y are available for order.
The number of representatives of Georgia's ruling party "Georgian Dream" and related individuals who have fallen under Western sanctions has exceeded 230. Restrictions were imposed by the USA, Great Britain, the Baltic states, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, and Ukraine.
The United States of America will apply 15% tariffs on imports of European wine and spirits starting August 1. Despite efforts by France and Italy, these goods were not included in the list of exceptions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that confiscated Russian assets should be used for the needs of peace. He emphasized the necessity of blocking Russia's war machine and its arms industry.
US President Donald Trump stated that strained relations with Putin and Netanyahu prevent him from receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. He is disappointed by the actions of both leaders regarding the continuation of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
European luxury car manufacturers, including Porsche and Aston Martin, are raising prices in the US due to tariffs. This comes after the US and Europe reached a trade agreement on a 15% tariff on cars from the EU.
Dmytro Medvedev responded to Donald Trump's words about "dangerous territory" and the "dead economies" of India and Russia. He ridiculed the US president and hinted at nuclear war.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam made an emergency landing in Minneapolis due to severe turbulence. 25 people were taken to local hospitals for examination and medical care.
Donald Trump reacted to Dmitry Medvedev's threats of war with the US, urging him to watch his words. Trump also commented on US relations with India and Russia.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using over 300 drones and 8 missiles. Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv regions were affected, with casualties and injuries.
The enterprise produces communication equipment for the Russian army and is under sanctions from the EU, USA, Canada and other countries.
Oil prices stabilized as investors assessed the risk of supply shortages amid Trump's push for a resolution to the war in Ukraine. An unexpected increase in US oil inventories is putting pressure on prices.
The Trump administration urges US government agencies to update regulatory approaches to cryptocurrencies. This is intended to ensure their full integration into the national economy, making the US a global leader in digital assets.
Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem rejected demands for disarmament, claiming it serves Israel's interests. The US insists on disarming the group to resume negotiations on ending Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
The US Federal Reserve kept the key interest rate at 4. 25-4.5%, ignoring President Trump's calls. The decision was made amid uncertainty caused by import tariffs.
Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with South Korea, which provides for 15% tariffs on imported goods. South Korea will invest $350 billion and purchase $100 billion worth of LNG.
