From August 4 to 8, 2025, significant economic events are taking place that could influence ... ... the state of Japan's economy in the services sector at the beginning of Q3. 04:45 (China): Caixin PMI indices in services and Composite (July). Important private indicators... ... the state of the technology and media sector, while Honda Motor will present global car sales and production data. After market close: Walt Disney, Uber Technologies, Airbnb...

... include potential cooling in the automotive market—signs of declining prices for used cars or rising interest rates (increased auto loan costs) may temper investor enthusiasm... ... pressures (U.S. Department of Justice investigation concerning fees) and competition from fintech and crypto-payment firms. Investor analysis: If Visa demonstrates double-digit... ... 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...

... startups raised approximately $145 billion in the first half of 2025, a 43% increase from the previous year. About $90 billion of these funds were invested in AI projects... ... billion—one-third less than the previous year. The downturn is particularly pronounced in China (about $5 billion per quarter due to a lack of exits). However, investments in... ... local startups (for example, the Mexican neobank Klar raised $170 million, and the used car platform Kavak secured $127 million). Thus, the geography of startup investments...