11:35
European stocks

European stocks rise after Fed rate cut, say SIG tanks

European shares nudged up on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered borrowing costs for the first time since December, while shares of SIG plummeted after the Swiss-based company issued a profit warning.

10:52
Banana textiles

Taiwan entrepreneur wants to make clothes out of bananas

Entrepreneur Nelson Yang is reaching back into Taiwan's history to turn the humble banana plant into an unlikely sustainable textile. Taiwan is now the world's dominant producer of advanced semiconductors but the yellow fruit, still widely grown on the island, was once a source of patriotic pride.

17:04
United States and Japan

U.S.–Japan auto deal boosts investment and sparks market jump

Shares have surged in the automobile industry after the U.S. agreed a deal to lower tariffs this week with Japan, triggering a sharp rally in Japanese equity markets. It's after President Donald Trump and Japan's lead negotiator Ryosei Akazawa made the agreement on Tuesday (22 July).

15:30
Retailer Shein fined

Shein fined €40M in France for deceptive pricing

Fast fashion retailer Shein has been fined €40 million ($47.17 million) by France’s antitrust watchdog for allegedly having misleading discounts and unclear environmental claims, despite the company’s claim that the issues were fixed a year ago.

21:30
Crypto Market

US banks eye crypto expansion as regulations ease

Top U.S. banks are quietly preparing to enter the crypto market through cautious pilot programs and partnerships, as regulators offer clearer signals. While enthusiasm grows, most lenders remain hesitant, seeking more clarity on rules before committing heavily.

20:00

Shein says prices in France may rise due to EU fee

Shein says French consumers may face higher prices if the EU imposes handling fees and France enacts new penalties on fast fashion. The platform criticizes the lack of dialogue with authorities as pressure mounts on budget e-commerce models.

17:30
E-commerce

EU plans €2 fee on low-value e-commerce parcels

The European Union aims to introduce a €2 handling fee on low-value online shopping packages entering the bloc, targeting billions of cheap goods from platforms like Shein and Temu. The move seeks to cover the high costs of customs compliance and safety checks.

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