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US Walks Out on France at UN Security Council Over Human Rights Vote July 28
US diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday after France compared America’s human rights voting record to North Korea and Russia. The row stems from US opposition to extending UN rights chief Volker Turk’s term.
Angus Taylor Named in ICAC Corruption Probe Over $15K Reformers Donation
Angus Taylor named in ICAC corruption probe over alleged $15K donation to NSW Liberal Reformers faction. Text messages shown at inquiry reference ‘shakedown’ for funds. Taylor not accused of wrongdoing.
FTSE 100 Rises 0.22% as Markets Recover From Chip Sell-Off, Middle East Risks Persist
On July 28, 2026, the FTSE 100 advanced 0.22%, bouncing back after a sharp global sell-off in semiconductor stocks unsettled investors earlier in the week. Strong corporate earnings and bargain buying helped support the UK’s benchmark index, while tensions in the Middle East continued to keep traders cautious. Investors are weighing encouraging company results against…
10Y Treasury ~4.62% as Oil Slides; Yield Curve Holds Positive Slope (30Y ~5.11%)
The 10-year Treasury yield eased to roughly 4.62% on July 28, 2026, pulling back from last week’s highs. Brent crude fell to $86.58 a barrel, down 1.54% on the day, as hopes grew for renewed US-Iran talks. The 30-year Treasury yield slipped to 5.111%, while the 2-year fell to 4.301%. Despite the pullback, the Treasury…
Barclays (LSE: BARC) H1 Profit Jumps 17% to £6.1B as Investment Banking Revenue Surges
Barclays posted pre-tax profit of £6.1 billion for the first half of 2026. That marks a 17% jump from £5.2 billion a year earlier. The result beat analyst forecasts of £5.9 billion comfortably. Investment banking income climbed 11% to £8 billion, driven by stronger trading and deal activity. Barclays Delivers Stronger-Than-Expected H1 Results Barclays (NYSE:…
New Zealand Shares Unchanged While Asian Equities Retreat on Semiconductor Stock Sell-Off
On July 28, 2026, New Zealand shares held steady while most Asian stock markets slipped during a broad semiconductor sell-off. Sharp declines in major chipmakers across Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan weakened investor sentiment and renewed concerns about technology stock valuations. Even as regional markets struggled, New Zealand remained relatively stable. So, what helped the…
ABC Investigation Finds Chinese Tomatoes Mislabeled as Australian in Leggo’s, Coles Products
ABC investigation reveals Leggo’s, Coles, and Aldi sold Chinese-grown tomatoes labeled as Australian or Italian. Forensic testing by Source Certain found Xinjiang origins in some products.
Google Faces Up to $10 Billion in EU Damages Claims After Landmark Antitrust Loss
Google now faces private lawsuits seeking up to $10 billion in damages across Europe. The wave follows a €1 billion Digital Markets Act fine, the first ever issued under that law. Regulators penalized Google for favoring its own services and blocking cheaper app payment options. Alphabet shares closed at $326.56 on July 27, 2026, up…
Vanguard Quietly Builds Nearly $1 Billion Strategy Stake Despite Bitcoin ETF Stance
Vanguard has increased its stake in Strategy Inc by $50 million, pushing its holding close to $1 billion. The asset manager now holds roughly 10.5 million shares of the Bitcoin treasury company. This comes despite Vanguard’s long-standing refusal to offer spot Bitcoin ETFs on its brokerage platform. The firm’s exposure stems from passive index tracking,…