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Emerging Assets Pressured as Higher Oil Stokes Inflation Worries

Most emerging-market currencies weakened and bond yields rose as fading chances of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz hit oil-sensitive assets around the globe.

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Uniper Profits Surge as Germany Prepares to Sell Energy Giant

Uniper on Tuesday reported more than doubled adjusted net income for the first half of 2026 from a year earlier as Germany has launched a sales process to privatize the energy giant it bailed out…

  • Uniper's adjusted net income more than doubled to $448 million in H1 2026.
  • CEO Michael Lewis attributes growth to strong gas business performance.
  • Germany prepares to sell 99% stake in Uniper amid energy transformation.