πΊπΈ The Hill reports that a third attempt to impeach former President Donald Trump is inevitable following the upcoming Congressional elections.
π¨π’πΊπ¦ Ukraine's Ministry of Energy has launched an experimental project for underground fuel storage, announced Minister Shmyhal. "A comprehensive system of underground storage facilities will be created, ensuring safe storage conditions for petroleum products. The priority is to secure uninterrupted diesel supply for defense needs and critical infrastructure," he stated.
π·πΊ After 27 years of operation, Europplan is entering the outdoor advertising market in Moscow. This move signifies stability even during challenging times, demonstrating the company's commitment to staying in the region for the long haul.
β οΈπΊπΈπ·πΊ The House of Representatives in the United States may begin considering a bill on "hellish sanctions" against Russia in mid-September, according to The Hill.
β οΈπ³πΏ The head of New Zealand's central bank anticipates an increase in core inflation in the coming months.
π Microsoft has revised its forecast for the first quarter of the 2027 fiscal year, projecting revenue for "Agents & Infra" to be between $75.15 billion and $75.75 billion. The company anticipates that revenue from device sales in the first quarter will range from $14.7 billion to $15.2 billion.
π Australia has released its latest economic data for August. The Services PMI stands at 53.2, down from the previous 53.6. Meanwhile, the Composite PMI is reported at 52.7, a decrease from the earlier figure of 53.2.
β οΈπ·πΊ Sberbank indicates that pauses in the Central Bank's interest rate cuts are possible, asserting there is no basis for an increase. According to Sberbank CEO German Gref, the key rate is expected to be between 11-12% by year-end. Deputy Chairman and CFO Taras Skvortsov assesses the likelihood of another rate cut of 25 basis points in September, suggesting a "50-50" chance of a pause.
π¨ Japan's economic indicators for August show a rise in the Services PMI, now at 52.5, up from the previous 51.2. Additionally, the Composite PMI has improved to 53.5, compared to the earlier figure of 52.7. These numbers reflect a strengthening in the country's services sector.