Tatarstan's Head Rustam Minnikhanov highlights China as the republic's leading investment partner, with a record trade turnover of $3.35 billion in the previous year, at the SPROUTS forum in Kazan.
Shares of China's leading DRAM maker ChangXin Memory Technologies rose 12 per cent to a record 61.80 yuan, extending its lead as China's most valuable listed company, driven by sector-wide optimism over AI memory demand.
While the S&P 500 reached a record high, Bitcoin traded near $63,000—its Median Realized Price—as weak demand and thin liquidity leave the cryptocurrency vulnerable to leveraged selling despite favorable macroeconomic conditions.
Bullish shares jumped 13% after reporting a 62% year-over-year increase in second-quarter adjusted revenue to $92.6 million and more than tripling adjusted EBITDA, despite a dip in trading volume.
US credit card debt rose to $1.26tn between April and June, nearing last year's $1.28tn record, as high inflation forces many households to rely on credit for essentials like groceries.
Oil prices rose and global stocks mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited crucial US inflation data and monitored stalled Iran war talks. Brent crude climbed to $89.67 a barrel, while Wall Street slipped and Asian markets traded mostly higher.
Global sea surface temperatures reached a record high for July, according to Copernicus, as devastating heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires impacted western and central Europe.
Chinese electric vehicle sales across Western Europe reached a record 14.2% market share in the first five months of the year, driven by strong UK demand and Italian subsidies, though analysts suggest pure electric sales may have peaked.
Copper prices reached record highs due to supply constraints, AI data center grid demands, and mining disruptions in Chile, coupled with new export bans in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Extreme heat, drought, and wildfires across Europe are causing widespread crop failures, threatening reduced food production and pushing up prices for staples like olive oil, grains, and vegetables.
The US stock market reached record highs on Tuesday, driven by strong corporate earnings reports from companies like Palantir and Caterpillar, alongside a significant drop in international oil prices.
Europe's Stoxx 600 index closed at a record high of 656.86 points, rising 0.7% on Tuesday. While semiconductor and banking stocks surged in 2026, luxury and auto sectors faced severe struggles amid geopolitical tensions and slowing demand.
Jeff Bezos filed plans to sell roughly 15 million Amazon shares valued at about $4.1 billion following record stock highs driven by strong quarterly earnings and cloud growth.
UK poetry sales are set for a record year, exceeding £8m in the first 30 weeks of 2026. The surge is largely driven by Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey and popular social media poets.
India's real estate market is booming in luxury sectors while facing an acute supply crunch in affordable housing, with the shortage estimated at 9.4 million units.
Kmart's Anko-branded $89 camera glasses have sold out across Australia, prompting a digital rights expert to label them a "privacy nightmare." The affordable smart glasses, similar to Meta Ray-Bans, raise concerns about non-consensual filming and the inadequacy of current privacy laws.
India's oil imports from Russia hit a 2.8 million bpd record in July, comprising over half its total purchases. While Russian supplies remain dominant, India also increased imports from Saudi Arabia and Iraq, indicating a recovery from Middle Eastern suppliers.
India's crude oil imports from Russia reached a record 2.8 million barrels per day in July, constituting over half of its purchases. Concurrently, Indian refiners increased sourcing from West Asian suppliers as oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz normalized.
Great Britain's solar energy generation hit a record 14.4% of electricity in July, surpassing May's record, driven by increased household rooftop installations to cut bills and high sunshine hours. This surge helps meet demand during heatwaves.
Yangsan, South Korea, recorded a new high of 42.5 C on Sunday, the highest since modern observations began in 1904, as a severe heat wave grips the nation. The government issued a Level 2 emergency, advising safety and strengthening aid for vulnerable citizens.
Yangsan, South Korea, recorded a new high of 42 C on Sunday, marking the fifth consecutive day temperatures exceeded 40 C in the southeastern city. This surpasses the previous record of 41.6 C set a day earlier, as a scorching heat wave continues to grip the nation.
India's UPI transactions reached a new high of Rs 29.9 lakh crore and 23.66 billion in volume in July, solidifying its position as the preferred digital payment method. UPI has also expanded its operations to nearly ten international nations, boosting India's global fintech presence.
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded its highest-ever monthly transaction value of Rs 29.88 lakh crore and 23.66 billion transactions in July, demonstrating sustained growth. The platform, now operational in 10 countries, is strengthening India's digital payments ecosystem and global fintech standing.
The median US home price reached $444,000, exacerbating the wealth gap between renters and owners. Millennials face significant barriers to homeownership due to high prices, student loans, and lack of starter homes, threatening intergenerational wealth accumulation.
