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U.S. housing market loses momentum as pending home sales decline in June

The U.S. housing market continued to show signs of slowing in June 2026, as pending home sales declined on both a monthly and annual basis, reflecting ongoing affordability challenges driven by elevated mortgage rates and historically high home prices. According to data released by the National Association......

Korean Air reports 34% drop in quarterly profit despite record revenue

Korean Air reported a sharp decline in second-quarter operating profit as higher fuel costs weighed on earnings, even as the airline posted its highest-ever revenue for a second quarter thanks to robust passenger demand and a booming cargo business. The South Korean flag carrier said strong inbound......

China’s economic growth expected to slow in second quarter, increasing pressure for fresh stimulus

China's economy is expected to lose momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with softer domestic demand offsetting resilient export performance and strengthening expectations that Beijing could introduce additional measures to support growth. Economists surveyed by Reuters forecast that China's......

Titan reports 41% growth in consumer business as festival demand boosts jewelry sales

India’s Titan Company reported a 41% year-on-year increase in its consumer business during the first quarter of the financial year, supported by strong festival-driven demand that fueled sales in its flagship jewelry division. The company said growth for the three months ending June 30 was primarily......

Rupee pressure returns as Indian companies revive forex arbitrage trades

The Indian rupee has come under renewed pressure as companies increasingly exploit pricing gaps between domestic foreign-exchange markets and offshore non-deliverable forward (NDF) contracts, a strategy that is boosting demand for U.S. dollars and reviving a longstanding challenge for policymakers. Market......

Indian refiners IOC and HPCL secure 7 million barrels of crude in latest tender deals

India’s state-owned refiners have purchased approximately 7 million barrels of crude oil through recent tenders, highlighting sustained import demand from one of the world’s largest energy consumers, according to trade sources. The combined purchases were made by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)......

Boeing launches new 737 MAX assembly line to support higher aircraft production

Boeing has reached a new milestone in its manufacturing recovery by launching operations at a fourth 737 MAX final assembly line at its Everett, Washington, facility, reinforcing its strategy to increase production of its best-selling narrow-body aircraft. The new production line, known internally as......

Lidl air conditioners resold at inflated prices amid heatwave-driven demand surge

A surge in demand for low-cost cooling equipment has triggered a wave of resale activity across online marketplaces, with air conditioners originally sold by discount retailer Lidl being listed at significantly inflated prices just days after purchase. The trend follows a promotional sale in which thousands......

Toronto housing market extends recovery as home sales rise for fourth consecutive month

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) increased for a fourth consecutive month in June, signaling a continued recovery in Canada’s largest housing market as prices also edged higher, according to data released by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. The improvement suggests that the......