... Volkswagen AG – Europe’s largest car manufacturer faced serious difficulties. According to half-year results, Volkswagen’s operating profit in Q2 fell by more than 29% YoY (to ~€2.3 billion), and net profit declined by 36%. The main reasons include a sales slump in the key market of China, where competition from local electric vehicles is intensifying, as well as costs resulting from American import tariffs.... ... investors with strong results against the backdrop of high interest rates in the country. For the first half of 2025, NatWest achieved a net income of about £2.5 billion, an 18% increase compared to the previous year. Profit growth was driven by an expanded ...

... artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity continue to attract capital. The development of green technologies to achieve carbon neutrality goals by 2030. Healthcare The pandemic has heightened interest in medical innovations: Biotechnology ... ... domestic demand and investments in technology. However, risks are associated with high inflation and a budget deficit. Asia China is actively recovering its economy despite external challenges, with growth anticipated in the real estate and consumer ...

... performance decreased by only 5%, while operational costs were reduced by 70%. This development poses a significant threat to Nvidia's dominance in the field of AI computing. What is Huawei Ascend 910B? Ascend 910B is a processor developed by Huawei specifically ... ... autonomous vehicle management. Active promotion in the Asian market, where Huawei holds strong positions. Many major companies in China, including tech giants Baidu and Tencent, are testing Ascend 910B for integration into their AI products. What Does This Mean for Nvidia? The results achieved by DeepSeek serve as a warning sign for Nvidia. The company, long regarded as a monopoly in AI computing, is facing the ...

... interest rate is likely to remain unchanged (around 0.5% per annum). Although Japan's inflation exceeds the 2% target (the core CPI index has been above target due to rising... ... cautiously to avoid pressure on the rand). Statistics: PMI, Inflation, and Labor Market China – PMI Indices (04:30 MSK): Early in the morning, China's official purchasing... ... is expected to be around $1.5 billion (+4% year-on-year), maintaining profitability achieved earlier in the year: the consensus for earnings fluctuates between $1.0-1.2...

... major companies as well as key macroeconomic data. Below is a brief overview of the day's pivotal events and corporate reports, tailored for investors from the CIS countries... ... revenue of ~$804 million (up 34.7% year-on-year). The fintech platform is close to achieving its first quarterly profit. Commentary: SoFi's results will be critical as... ... rising costs. Commentary: The main topics for Starbucks are the recovery of business in China and the impact of inflation costs (wages, rent, raw materials) on operating margins...