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Bank of England cuts rate as keeps watch over tariffs
The Bank of England on Thursday cut its key interest rate by a quarter point to four percent, the lowest level in 2.5 years, as it bids to boost a UK economy still threatened by US tariffs.
Stock markets brush aside higher US tariffs
Most stock markets gained Thursday even as President Donald Trump's new tariffs on dozens of countries took effect, with investors eyeing exemptions from his threatened 100-percent levy on semiconductors.
Siemens warns US tariffs causing investment caution
Siemens warned on Thursday that US tariffs were prompting its customers in key sectors to slow investment decisions, even as the German industrial giant reported forecast-beating quarterly profits.
Macron urges tougher line in standoff with Algeria
President Emmanuel Macron urged a tougher line from Paris in an intensifying standoff with former north African colony Algeria, saying France's stance needed to "command respect".
India exporters say 50% Trump levy a 'severe setback'
Indian exporters warned on Thursday that the cost of additional US tariffs risked making businesses "not viable" after President Donald Trump ordered steeper levies totalling 50 percent on imported Indian goods.
Germany factory output lowest since pandemic in 2020
German industrial production slumped to its lowest level in June since the pandemic in 2020, data showed Thursday, underlining the fragility of Europe's top economy even before higher US tariffs kicked in.
Higher US tariffs kick in for dozens of trading partners
The United States began charging higher tariffs on dozens of trading partners Thursday, in a major escalation of President Donald Trump's drive to reshape global commerce in America's favor.
Deliveroo slips back into loss on DoorDash takeover costs
Food delivery app Deliveroo on Thursday reported that it fell back into a loss in the first half of 2025, citing costs related to its takeover by US rival DoorDash.
US tariffs prompt Toyota profit warning
US tariffs prompted Japanese auto giant Toyota on Thursday to cut its annual net profit forecast by 14 percent.
China exports top forecasts as EU, ASEAN shipments offset US drop
China's exports rose more than expected last month, with official data on Thursday showing a jump in shipments to the European Union and other markets offset a drop in those to the United States.
China says trade jumped in July, beating forecasts
China's exports beat expectations and rose 7.2 percent year-on-year in July, official data showed Thursday, as overseas shipments buoyed its struggling economy even as it navigated a shaky trade war truce with the United States.
Higher US tariffs take effect on dozens of economies
Higher US tariffs came into effect for dozens of economies Thursday, drastically raising the stakes in President Donald Trump's wide-ranging efforts to reshape global trade.
Sony hikes profit forecasts after strong quarter for games
PlayStation-maker Sony raised its annual profit forecasts on Thursday, citing strong performance in its key gaming business and a smaller-than-expected negative impact of US trade tariffs.
Japanese population sees record drop in 2024
The population of Japanese nationals fell by a record amount -- more than 900,000 people -- in 2024, official data showed, as the country battles to reverse its perennially low birth rates.
United Airlines flights grounded in the US
Thousands of US air passengers were facing delays Wednesday after United Airlines halted many departures in the wake of a systemwide problem.
For Argentine farmers, Milei's free-market reforms fall short
Twenty months after Argentina's President Javier Milei came to power vowing to lead a free-market revolution in the so-called sick man of South America, the farming community is egging him on to go further.
Bank of England set to cut rate as UK economy weakens
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut its key interest rate Thursday, with policymakers mindful of US tariffs and their potential risks to an already-struggling UK economy.
GECC Completes the Sale of Sprott Shaw College to BPP Education
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Global Education Communities Corp. (TSX:GEC)(OTCQB:GECSF) ("GECC" or the "Company") today announced that, further to its news release of July 7, 2025, it has completed the sale of its subsidiary, Sprott Shaw College Corp. ("SSCC"), to BPP Education Group based in the United Kingdom. This all-cash transaction includes all 16 Sprott Shaw College campuses and two offices.
Kingstone Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Achieves Highest Quarterly Net Income in its HistoryRaises 2025 EPS Guidance, and Announces 5-Year Goal to Achieve $500 Million in Premium
E-Cite Motors Narrows U.S. EV Assembly Plant Search to Four Business-Friendly States
While Industry Giants Face Location Headwinds, E-Cite (VAPR) Targets Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and Nevada for Strategic Expansion
ReelTime's Reel Intelligence (RI) Update - Reports Significant Progress, Surpassing Industry Peers in Performance and Efficiency
RI outpaces AI's Backed by Tech Giants Like Microsoft (MSFT), NVIDIA (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), - heralded as smarter, more capable, higher quality, more efficient, and significantly more environmentally friendly" than any AI.
Adcore to Publish Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 13, 2025
The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss those results on August 13 at 10AM ET
Announcing the 2025 Regina Consumer Choice Award Winners
REGINA, SK / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Regina & Greater Region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Regina Consumer Choice Award Winners.
SWK Holdings Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / SWK Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:SWKH) ("SWK" or the "Company"), a life science-focused specialty finance company catering to small- and mid-sized commercial-stage companies, today announced that it will issue its second quarter 2025 earnings results after the market close on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its corporate and financial results on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am ET.
Announcing the 2025 Ottawa Consumer Choice Award Winners
OTTAWA, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Ottawa region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Ottawa Consumer Choice Award Winners.
Axcap Continues to Discover New High Grade Zones at Converse
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Axcap Ventures Inc. ("Axcap" or the "Company") (CSE:AXCP)(OTCID:GARLF)(FSE:A6V) is pleased to announce assay results from the second drill hole (CV25-002C) of its ongoing exploration program at the 100%-owned Converse Project in Nevada.
Bicycle Thefts Increase by 138% During the Summer, Reports Square One
While theft increases in the summer, the combined data from all surveyed cities show a downward trend in reported thefts. The only city in which bicycle thefts were trending upward is Montreal, though data for 2023 and 2024 were not available at the time of writing. The decline is also evident when correcting for population growth.
Announcing the 2025 York Region Consumer Choice Award Winners
NEWMARKET, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the York Region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 York Region Consumer Choice Award Winners.
Valeura Energy Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE)(OTCQX:VLERF) ("Valeura" or the "Company") reports its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2025.
Apple to invest additional $100 bn in US
Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, taking its total pledge to $600 billion over the next four years, US President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
Rare 'Hobbit' first edition auctioned for £43,000
A rare first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" sold for 43,000 pounds ($57,000) at auction on Wednesday, after it was found during a house clearance in southwest England.
Grok, is that Gaza? AI image checks mislocate news photographs
This image by AFP photojournalist Omar al-Qattaa shows a skeletal, underfed girl in Gaza, where Israel's blockade has fuelled fears of mass famine in the Palestinian territory.