... McDonald's. The world's largest fast-food chain will report sales reflecting changes in consumer behavior and demand for fast food. Shopify. The Canadian e-commerce platform will present growth figures in online retail, showcasing trends in internet retail sales. Sony Group. The Japanese technology and media conglomerate will publish results that reflect the state of its electronics, video game, and entertainment content segments. Honda Motor. One of Japan's leading automakers will report on global car ...

... Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Major Economic Events: 04:30 (Australia): Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Q2 and monthly inflation indicator for June. Inflation data in Australia may impact sentiment in commodity markets and the AUD currency. 09:00 (Germany): Retail sales (June) – an indicator of domestic demand in Europe's largest economy. 12:00 (Eurozone): Preliminary GDP estimates for Q2 for France, Germany, Italy, and the Eurozone as a whole. Weak growth or stagnation will reaffirm cautious projections for ...

... Investors will monitor subscription trends and costs to assess future growth sustainability. Footlocker Inc ($FL): Report before U.S. market open; expected revenue growth – 1.1% What to expect: Weak revenue growth at 1.1% indicates challenges in retail due to declining demand for athletic shoes and apparel. Investors will also pay attention to comparable sales figures critical to assessing company success. How it might affect shares: If revenue and profit exceed expectations, it could improve short-term stock prospects; however, a weak report may trigger sell-offs as markets expect greater flexibility ...

... slowdown caused by the pandemic and global economic turmoil. Record industrial performance Industrial production rose 6.2% in December, driven by a recovery in supply chains, government support for manufacturing, and increased demand for Chinese goods. Retail sales up Retail sales rose 3.8%, driven by subsidies aimed at stimulating consumption, particularly in electronics and automobiles. Trade surplus China posted a record trade surplus. However, falling prices for exported goods have been a negative factor,...

.... By July 31, wholesale gasoline prices remained near peak values. The government has already signaled that it does not rule out extending the export limitation after August 31, if there is no significant stabilization of prices in the wholesale and retail segments. Thus, Russia's case illustrates that even one of the largest gasoline exporters is willing to limit external sales to protect domestic consumers. This highlights the presence of local fuel imbalances in different parts of the world. A contrasting picture is observed in the U.S., where the domestic fuel market is experiencing a period of relative abundance. Thanks ...