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The Houthis of Yemen are disrupting vital shipping in the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia is now forming a naval coalition to break their grip on this key route. This move shows how the nation got serious about protecting commercial traffic, as many ships currently face threats in these busy waters.
KT&G launched its global brand ESSE at Istanbul Airport duty-free shops on August 10, 2026. The company introduced five cigarette variants at this major aviation hub. A spokesperson said, "This entry into Istanbul Airport duty-free represents a significant opportunity for consumers from around the world to experience KT&G products."
Contact Energy reported a net profit of NZ$423 million for the year ended June 30, 2026, up 62% from the previous year. The utility got a boost from the Manawa acquisition and higher renewable generation. Now, the company said it plans to explore a 250-MW data center at its Stratford site.
Japanese executives are warning that a weak yen creates risks for the economy by raising import costs. In July, the yen hit a 40-year low, prompting intervention. "A weak yen does not necessarily mean all is well," said Mitsubishi Electric’s Kenichiro Fujimoto. Many firms now want more currency stability.
Malaysia will release its final 2Q2026 GDP data on August 14. The economy expanded 5.8% in the second quarter, up from 5.4% earlier. Markets now watch for June IPI figures and inflation data from the US and China. Economist Alvin Liew said, “Singapore is likely to upgrade its official 2026 GDP forecast.”
Insurtech is changing Vietnam’s insurance sector as firms adopt AI for underwriting and claims. GreenNode’s Mai Hai Duong said, “Technology risk is no longer an internal IT issue, but a critical business risk.” Companies now use hybrid systems to manage complex data while keeping human oversight for high-value decisions.
The Employees Retirement System of Texas is moving a quarter of its public equity portfolio to external managers. Chief investment officer David Veal said, “Our portfolio does best when diversification works.” The $46 billion fund hopes this shift helps navigate a highly concentrated market and provides more consistent investment returns.
Trump is betting that a U.S. naval blockade will force Iran to negotiate. In an interview on Sunday, he said, “We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money.” Many officials fear the economy is near collapse after recent protests and sanctions.
On September 19 last year, Pattern cofounders David Wright and Melanie Alder rang the NASDAQ bell. The couple started by reselling fridge magnets on Amazon in 2013. Wright said, “We were just trying to bring in a little extra money on the side.” They now hold a $2.2 billion fortune.
European stocks are attracting global investors as stronger earnings and better economic data support a market rally. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index rose all last week, gaining 11% in 2026. Helen Jewell from BlackRock said, "There is definite excitement about Europe," noting that economic resilience has exceeded many market expectations.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said a "100-year flood" in memory chip pricing hit the company. While Apple faces higher costs, chip makers Sandisk and Micron are making a fortune. These companies saw their stocks rise as data centers use more memory. This trend could continue for investors until 2027.
Gen Z workers are increasingly ghosting employers by skipping their first day of work. A Resume.org survey showed 54% of hiring managers got ghosted after offering jobs. Mary Julia Koch said, "Ghosting is a thing you do over text," noting that many young people feel discouraged by current economic pressures.
Gold gained nearly 7% for the week, breaking the downtrend that controlled prices since March. Investors who once crowded into the trade have mostly left, but now buyers are returning. As Baird Strategas strategist Todd Sohn said, "[ETF] flows suggest a low bar for tactical" moves as gold prices rise.