German sportswear titan Adidas announced on Wednesday that it experienced a financial setback in the second quarter of 2025 due to US-imposed tariffs, although it has not indicated whether these rising costs will be passed on to consumers. Despite the disruption, the company reported a substantial 90% increase in net profit, supported by strong sales […]

Mercedes-Benz, the premium German automotive manufacturer, reported a dramatic decline in second-quarter profits, citing US tariffs and sluggish sales in China as primary contributors. The firm has now adjusted its full-year revenue outlook to reflect the turbulent geopolitical and trade climate. Financial Figures – Q2 2025 Metric Figure Net Profit €957 million Analyst Expectation (FactSet) […]

France’s economy saw a modest yet notable acceleration in growth during the second quarter of 2025, according to data released on Wednesday by the country’s national statistics office, INSEE. The increase comes despite a backdrop of global economic uncertainties, with household spending playing a significant role in the upturn. According to INSEE, Gross Domestic Product […]

French payments provider Worldline has reported a €4.2 billion ($4.8 billion) net loss for the first half of 2025, primarily due to significant asset writedowns. The announcement comes just weeks after media allegations suggested the company had facilitated billions of euros in potentially suspicious transactions. The company’s turnover declined by 3.4% to €2.2 billion, reflecting […]

HSBC, the London-headquartered banking group, has announced a 26% drop in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2025, totalling $15.8 billion, down from $21.5 billion during the same period last year. Despite this fall, the bank stated it remains “well positioned” to navigate ongoing global uncertainties, particularly those related to US-imposed tariffs. Chief Executive […]

Boeing has reported a significantly reduced loss for the second quarter of the year, citing improved aircraft deliveries and early signs of operational stabilisation. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Ortberg, acknowledged steady momentum in reversing years of setbacks, though he cautioned that the transformation remains ongoing. The aerospace giant posted a net loss of […]

Analysts anticipate a rebound in the United States’ economic growth for the second quarter of the year, primarily driven by trade-related distortions as businesses raced to avoid the harshest impacts of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime. However, experts warn that this uptick is temporary and masks underlying fragilities in the economy. According to consensus […]

The United States Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, resisting growing political pressure from President Donald Trump. The announcement is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. US Eastern Time (1800 GMT), and follows a series of key economic data releases this week, including preliminary […]

Asian markets saw a mixed performance on Wednesday, as investors closely monitored developments in China–US trade relations, while also preparing for major tech earnings reports and a closely watched Federal Reserve policy decision. Trade Talks Between China and the US: A Pause Without Progress Following trade agreements between the United States and both Japan and […]