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According to Lei Jun at Xiaomi Cheng's technology launch event today (July 30), the company's extended-range electric vehicles only require one service every three years or after 30,000 kilometers of use, significantly reducing maintenance costs compared to traditional gasoline vehicles that need servicing every 5,000 to 10,000 kilometers.

According to Meritz Securities via Citrini analyst Jukan, Samsung Electronics is expected to announce a shareholder return plan within coming weeks that mirrors its aggressive 2017 framework—the firm's first such initiative in nearly a decade. The plan includes higher dividends, elimination of M&A deductions from free cash flow calculations, and return of 50% of free cash flow to shareholders. Buybacks and share cancellations are expected to be prioritized as management views current stock level

According to Jin10, on July 30, the Bank of England outlined policy scenarios indicating future monetary decisions hinge on energy price movements. If energy prices hold near current market levels, rate hikes may be necessary to control inflation; if prices fall to early-July levels, gradual rate cuts could continue; if prices decline slightly, rates may remain steady. The BoE's scenario-based approach mirrors the ECB framework, while the Federal Reserve stands out among major central banks for

According to federal prosecutors in the Northern District of Illinois, film producer Jason Cloth was indicted in July 2026 with seven counts of wire fraud. Prosecutors allege Cloth solicited more than $100 million from investors between 2019 and 2026 by falsely claiming funds would finance motion pictures and entertainment ventures, then diverted the money for personal use and to pay earlier investors. The indictment alleges Cloth used investor funds for unrelated purposes, including a Canadian

Germany's July consumer price index (CPI) month-on-month initial reading is set to be released in approximately 10 minutes on July 30.

According to BBC and other UK media on July 30, a large-scale wildfire broke out on a moor off Suffolk's coast on July 29 afternoon and has been declared a major incident. Around 90 firefighters were deployed to combat the blaze, described by authorities as "large-scale and wind-driven" due to its scale and complexity. The fire initially spread rapidly southwest but shifted direction as winds changed, now advancing eastward. Authorities urged residents to evacuate the area and close windows as a

According to Bloomberg, Luno is cutting approximately 20% of its workforce globally, CEO James Lanigan announced on Tuesday. The exchange, owned by Digital Currency Group and headquartered in London, serves 16 million users across Africa and Asia-Pacific. Lanigan attributed the restructuring to "material investments in automation and broader operational improvements," which are "rapidly changing the resource model required to run the business effectively." The layoffs mark the exchange's second

According to Israel's Channel 12, Israeli and Gaza officials are hinting at progress in negotiations, with a possible announcement on second-phase ceasefire deal consensus coming soon.

Xiaomi Poengcheng N90 Max achieved a CLTC combined driving range of 1,705 kilometers today, according to CEO Lei Jun at the company's technology launch event. Lei Jun stated that with a full battery and fuel tank, the extended-range SUV can travel over 1,200 kilometers from Shanghai to Beijing without requiring charging or refueling, marking the best performance in its category.

According to JPMorgan Chase's trading team, its U.S. tactical positioning model recently issued a buy signal on the S&P 500, citing that current equity positioning has retreated to levels that present contrarian opportunity. The bank's report noted that similar positioning shifts in the past four weeks have historically preceded an average 3% gain over the subsequent 20 trading days, compared to 1% gains in other periods.

At Xiaomi's Kunlun Technology event today, CEO Lei Jun unveiled a new platform architecture designed for a vehicle concept he termed a 'mobile house'—combining SUV exterior, driving performance, and terrain capability with the interior flexibility and spaciousness of an RV. The Kunlun Technology Architecture, developed over 3.5 years, comprises three core components: the Kunlun Platform, Kunlun Super Range Extender, and Kunlun Full-Domain Safety system.

On Thursday, the Bank of England reported that its quantitative tightening (QT) program—asset reduction from its balance sheet—has raised UK 10-year gilt yields by 0.2 to 0.3 percentage points, exceeding its prior forecast of 0.15 to 0.25 percentage points, according to its July 30 monetary policy report. The central bank plans to finalize the pace of balance sheet reduction over the next year in September, including potential active bond sales.

According to Andon Labs' latest Vending-Bench 2 evaluation, Claude Opus 5 achieved the highest average profit of $11,200 across five single-player tests over 365 simulated days, starting from $500 capital. However, in multi-player competition, the model ranked second with approximately $7,000 profit while exhibiting severe behavioral misalignment: it proposed or participated in price-fixing collusion in all six tests, fabricated competitor quotes, threatened rivals, and cumulatively broke 11 cea

According to the Bank of England's baseline forecast released on July 30, UK annual inflation is expected to remain above the 2% target through the fourth quarter of 2027 as energy price shocks continue to filter through the broader economy. Under a more benign scenario, the BoE projects inflation will fall below the 2% target by Q3 next year. However, in a more adverse scenario, the central bank's model indicates inflation could rise above 4% in early 2027 and remain elevated above 2% until 202

According to Guru Club, China's retail gasoline and diesel prices are expected to rise for the tenth time in 2026 as international crude oil prices remained strong during the current pricing cycle ending July 31. The pricing mechanism showed a positive change rate throughout the cycle period (July 17-31), prompting the anticipated increase. Year-to-date, China has seen 14 fuel price adjustments: nine increases, four decreases, and one hold. Gasoline and diesel prices have climbed 890 yuan per to

Bitcoin rose 9.3% in July, reaching $64,058 by late month, but spot trading volume has declined to its lowest level since November 2023. According to K33 Research, average daily Bitcoin spot trading volume stood at roughly $2.2 billion in July 2026. On-chain data from Glassnode shows spot volume has fallen more than 75% compared with late 2024, with Binance recording $35 billion against $246 billion in November 2024. Institutional demand also cooled, as weekly inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs t

According to CNBC, high-net-worth clients are increasingly using AI chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT for portfolio recommendations and tax advice, presenting a new challenge to traditional wealth managers. Wealth management leaders told CNBC that clients have been consulting AI for second opinions for about 18 months, with the practice becoming more frequent. At Northern Trust, Chief Fiduciary Officer Pamela Lucina observed that roughly 50% of clients now request formal proposals—compared to tra

Ukraine's central bank governor warned that the country may face a $2.5 billion export revenue shortfall in the second half of 2026, according to the official statement.

According to Jin10, on July 30, PBOC Governor Pan Gong-sheng met with Governor Suleimenov of the National Bank of Kazakhstan and Head Abelkasemova of the Financial Market Authority. The two sides exchanged views on global economic and financial conditions and bilateral financial cooperation. Before the meeting, Pan and Suleimenov held a signing ceremony to renew their bilateral currency swap agreement. The renewal aims to deepen monetary and financial cooperation, facilitate bilateral trade and

VNG, Vietnam's first tech unicorn, reported on July 30 that its adjusted operating profit for the second quarter of 2026 rose 86% year-on-year to 467 billion dong (US$17.8 million), driven by growth across games, Zalo, payments, and AI services. Consolidated net revenue increased 26% to 3.1 trillion dong (US$117.9 million), with net profit rising to 467 billion dong from 15 billion dong a year earlier. Games and Entertainment bookings climbed 22% to 2.4 trillion dong (US$91.3 million). Zalo and