Bessent at G20: growth key to solving debt crisis

Chicago PMI Falls Significantly, Signals Contraction in Manufacturing

The latest data release for the Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has revealed a notable decline, raising concerns about the economic health of the manufacturing sector in the Chicago region.

• Chicago PMI falls to 47.1, indicating manufacturing contraction
• Below 50 reading suggests economic downturn in region
• Unexpected decline impacts market perceptions negatively

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Greece Retail Sales Growth Slows in June

Retail sales in Greece increased 1.9% year-on-year in June 2026, slowing from a downwardly revised one-year high of 6.7% in the previous month.

• Greece's retail sales growth slowed to 1.9% in June 2026
• Food sales increased by 2.5%, down from 7.9% in May
• Automotive fuel sales declined to -6.9%, down from -0.4%

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Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF declares monthly distribution of $0.2808

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Venezuela says it will retain ‘sovereignty’ over its oil reserves despite US deal

Venezuela’s acting president says the aim is to turn the country’s underground resources into a “source of social and economic well-being for the people of Venezuela.” Venezuela’s acting President…

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Contecon Manzanillo opens the port to ultra large container ships

Contecon Manzanillo S.A. de C.V. (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Mexican unit, has paved the way for the Port of Manzanillo to accommodate ultra large container…

• Contecon Manzanillo expands port capacity for ultra large container ships.
• Terminal now handles ships up to 15.5 meters draft, 400 meters in length.
• Approval follows dredging works to support deeper-draft vessels.

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NYK to Acquire Full Ownership of YJK Solutions

NYK has reached an agreement with Fujitsu Limited to acquire all shares of YJK Solutions Co., Ltd. (YJK) held by Fujitsu, making YJK a wholly owned subsidiary of NYK (the “Transaction”).

• NYK acquires full ownership of YJK Solutions from Fujitsu.
• Acquisition set to close on October 1, 2026.
• NYK aims to integrate YJK's IT strategy with its own.

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