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Engie Raises Full-Year Profit Outlook Amid Market Volatility

French utility Engie SA raised its full-year profit forecast as it benefits from energy market volatility linked to the war in the Middle East and cost cuts, which helped mitigate a profit decline in the first six months of the year.

Saudi Ships Pivot from Red Sea Chokepoint for Rare Africa Trip

Six Saudi oil tankers are sailing away from the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint and appeared to be embarking on an unusual trip around Africa as threats from Houthi rebels upend shipping in the Red Sea.

Why Record Earnings Aren't Good Enough for AI, Chip Investors

Chipmakers are delivering record earnings, yet investor skepticism is dragging stocks lower. Sky‑high expectations, crowded trades, and looming uncertainty mean the AI boom isn’t easy money anymore. Bloomberg’s Anthony Stephens has more…

Yen Strategists Parse IMF Rules for Clues to Japan’s Next Move

Strategists trying to figure out Japan’s next move on the yen are looking to the International Monetary Fund’s technical guidelines for clues.

What Warsh is (probably) up to

The pro-volatility Fed chair

Kenya’s July Inflation Ticks Up to 6.5% as Fuels Weigh on Index

Kenya’s annual inflation rate climbed slightly up in July, exceeding the midpoint of the central bank’s target range for a third month, as energy costs fueled price growth.

Hospital parking hike adds stress, patients say

From 31 July hourly parking charges will increase by about 50% at several hospitals in the county.

Singapore Retrenchments Hit Highest Level Since the Pandemic

Singapore’s retrenchments last quarter climbed to the highest since the pandemic, as some overseas-facing industries restructured.

Yen Intervention on Watch; Korean Stocks Jump by Record | The Asia Trade 7/31/2026

"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from…

Sony raises outlook after entertainment drives earnings jump

Sony has been shifting its resources toward accumulating entertainment assets spanning music, games and anime, while scaling back in low-margin areas in consumer electronics.

Murata Warns AI Spending Will Level Off After Raising Outlook

Murata Manufacturing Co. warned that the global technology buildout will eventually lose steam even as the maker of high-end AI components raised its profit outlook.