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BOJ Holds Rate at 1.0%, Cuts 2026 CPI Forecast to 2.5%

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) held its base rate at 1.0% on July 31 following a two-day monetary policy meeting, while downgrading its 2026 core consumer price index (CPI) forecast from 2.8% to 2.5%. Eight of nine board members voted for the rate hold, with dissenting member Takada Hajime proposing a 1.25
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LucasBennett·07-31 06:17
BOJ Holds Rate at 1.0%, Cuts 2026 CPI Forecast to 2.5%

BP Launches Divestment Process for North Sea Business

According to its official statement, BP launched a process to seek a sale of its North Sea operations. CEO Meg O'Neill stated that the company believes the North Sea business "will be better served as part of another company" as BP focuses its portfolio and directs capital toward higher-value
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GateNews·07-31 06:17
BP Launches Divestment Process for North Sea Business

German 10-Year Yields Hit 3.15%, Trapped in Cycle Amid Global Uncertainty

According to Barclays, eurozone interest rates remain trapped in an endless cycle of hope and fear, with German 10-year yields hitting 3.15% on July 31, the weakest level in over two decades for the month. The bank's rates strategists noted that front-end rates and global factors continue to
GateNews·07-31 06:16
German 10-Year Yields Hit 3.15%, Trapped in Cycle Amid Global Uncertainty

Reddit Stocks Fall 10% on Traffic Warning Despite Q2 Revenue Beat

Reddit shares fell 10% in overnight trading ahead of Friday despite reporting strong second quarter results, as investors focused on the company's warning about volatile search traffic. The social media platform's revenue in the second quarter rose 61% to $805 million, beating expectations of $730 m
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LucasBennett·07-31 06:15
Reddit Stocks Fall 10% on Traffic Warning Despite Q2 Revenue Beat

NatWest Q2 Pretax Profit Beats Forecast at £2.29 Billion

NatWest released second quarter results on July 31, with pretax operating profit reaching £2.29 billion, beating market expectations of £2.01 billion. Net profit came in at £1.60 billion versus an estimate of £1.39 billion, while total profit hit £4.50 billion against a forecast of £4.39 billion. Ne
GateNews·07-31 06:05
NatWest Q2 Pretax Profit Beats Forecast at £2.29 Billion