... Americans view inflation developments a year ahead—an important signal for the Federal Reserve. Corporate Earnings: Before market open: Siemens AG, Toyota Motor, Eli Lilly, Adidas. Thursday morning will see reports from several global companies: German industrial conglomerate Siemens will present its results for Q3 FY2025 (a signal about the state of machinery and automation), automotive giant Toyota will report for the quarter amid supply chain challenges and vehicle demand, pharmaceutical corporation Eli Lilly will provide data (key interest—sales of new drugs, including diabetes treatments), and Adidas will report as a ...

... the week, the US also concluded a separate trade deal with Japan, avoiding tariffs on Japanese cars. Now, European businesses hope for a similar compromise for the EU: uncertainty surrounding potential tariffs significantly reduces appetite for risk. Industrial and automotive giants in Europe are particularly vulnerable, having already incurred costs from tariff confrontations. For instance, recent half-year results from Volkswagen showed a profit decline of over 30%, largely due to additional expenses of about ...

... 0.3% (with a year-to-date increase of ~4.6%, slightly above overall inflation of ~4.5%). As of July 31, exchange prices for automotive gasoline remained near peak levels. The government has already signaled that it does not rule out extending the export ... ... availability of energy resources. Economic Growth and Demand. Macroeconomic indicators in key economies—GDP growth rates and industrial activity in China, the U.S., Europe, and India—will determine consumption dynamics for oil, gas, and electricity....

... another 0.3% (for the year, the increase is ~4.6%, slightly above overall inflation of ~4.5%). As of July 31, exchange prices for automotive gasoline remained near peak values. The government signaled that it does not rule out extending the export ban beyond ... ... will impact global oil and gas supply chains. Economic Growth and Demand: Macroeconomic indicators in key countries—GDP and industrial growth rates in China, the U.S., Europe, and India—will determine the dynamics of oil, gas, and electricity consumption....

... interest rates and diversification, while tech leaders continue to profit from digitization and new trends (cloud, AI), whereas industrial giants are struggling against cyclical demand declines. The consumer segment shows mixed results: mass demand is slightly ... ... signals: the resilience of profits among some companies is encouraging, however, the existence of weak links (e.g., chips or automotive) serves as a reminder of risks. As autumn approaches, markets will increasingly focus on prospects for monetary policy ...