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Sources say EDF is considering selling a minority stake in Edison using a preferred stock structure.
According to an official EU gazette, the EU will implement temporary safeguard measures on imported electrical steel.
Amazon Web Services (AWS): A five-year strategic partnership agreement with SAP SE (SAP.N) is in place to expand SAP’s commercial artificial intelligence platform to seven new AWS regions.
US President Trump: I can't stand CNN, it's failing and extremely dishonest. Everything they say is biased against the Republican Party. They really are "fake news"! Luckily, very few people watch their shows!
Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia's total arms export orders exceed $70 billion.
Russian President Vladimir Putin: Drones and other weapons are being supplied to the Russian armed forces continuously.
Mexican President Simbaum: I communicate with the automotive, steel, and aluminum industries every day.
Cuban Foreign Minister: The United States' admission of deploying weapons in outer space is further evidence of its continued pursuit of military and imperialist dominance, and its blatant disregard for international law, the UN Charter, and resolutions opposing these actions. Cuba reiterates its firm stance against the deployment of any type of weapon in outer space.
Mexican President Sinbaum: We respect Canada's decision to move closer to the European Union.
Mexican President Simbaum: We are doing everything we can to reach an agreement as soon as possible, within the framework of our sovereignty.
U.S. House Speaker Boris Johnson: Record economic growth is on the horizon! The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model currently projects a 5.1% growth rate for the third quarter. Thanks to the Republicans, we are cutting taxes, creating jobs, and boosting private sector investment to get the U.S. economy back on track.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico: I am deeply concerned that everything being sought now is just an excuse for a major conflict between NATO and Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: I met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić at the Carpathian Summit and discussed the agreements reached during my visit to Belgrade. We discussed in detail the European integration processes of Ukraine and Serbia, as well as the situation related to the Russian attacks. Bilateral dialogue will continue.
Switzerland has imposed further EU sanctions on Belarus.
Mexican President Sinbaum: Detailed information will be provided once a final agreement is reached.
Mexican President Simbaum: I maintain ongoing communication with US President Trump.
According to the Financial Times, US asset management firm Allspring Global is exploring a sale, with an estimated value of around $4 billion.
U.S. stocks turned negative, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down nearly 0.5%, the S&P 500 down 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite down 0.03%. Oracle (ORCL.N) and Qualcomm (QCOM.O) both fell more than 3%. The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rose 1%, while Bilibili (BILI.O) and Alibaba (BABA.N) both rose more than 4%.
The U.S. Treasury Department issued General License 131J for activities related to Russia, authorizing certain activities in connection with Lukoil International Limited.
The Conference Board's senior manager for business cycle indicators predicts that U.S. real GDP will grow by 1.9% in 2026. Meanwhile, the 2027 economic growth forecast has been lowered from 1.9% to 1.8%.