Overview: Most the dollar's late sell-off yesterday after the White House endorsed Stephen Miran to fill the remainder of Governor Kugler's term at the Federal Reserve has been recouped today. In mostly narrow ranges, the greenback is firmer against the G10 currencies but the Canadian dollar and sterling. The dollar is also trading with a stronger bias against emerging market currencies. China reports its CPI and PPI figures tomorrow, and next week's US July CPI is expected to have risen...

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While the United States (U.S.) had begun to diverge from the European Union (EU) on sustainability policy in 2024 due to political and legal shifts, that trajectory accelerated in 2025. Under the current administration, the U.S. has taken a markedly different path from the EU in addressing climate change, renewability, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities. As the EU continues to advance green development goals, enforce disclosure mandates and strengthen international climate commitments, the U.S. has pursued broad deregulation,...

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The August lull is a myth—a mirage for those who mistake heat for inertia. As this summer advances, businesses and investors should brace for turbulence, not tranquility. A kaleidoscope of US tariffs, an escalation of Russia's assault on Ukraine ahead of the American deadline, deceleration of US growth, when looking through the trade-related distortion, and the de-synchronization of the monetary cycle, weave together a narrative far more dramatic than Northern Hemisphere’s summer doldrums. Market participants and policymakers alike will...

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EU and US reach a trade agreement On Sunday, 27 July, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with US President Donald Trump in Scotland to advance discussions on EU-US trade relations ahead of the 1 August tariff implementation deadline set by the US administration. During the meeting, Trump indicated that, should an agreement be reached, this would be “the end of it for a number of years.” A preliminary 15% tariff framework agreement was reached, under which the EU commits...

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New York, NY - July 30, 2025 In a bold move to streamline one of the most burdensome processes in enterprise operations, opAida.ai today announced the launch of RFI, an AI-driven platform that automates responses to Requests for Information-empowering business teams to respond faster, more accurately, and with complete transparency. "Manual RFI responses cost companies time, money, and momentum," said Dr. Tianhao Wu, Co-Founder and CEO of opAida.ai. "With opAida's RFI platform, teams go from burdened to empowered-delivering answers with over...

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Streamline Your Internships, Contractors, and Temporary Hiring with ACG Resources As summer internship season kicks off, it’s the perfect time to ensure your hiring process is smooth, compliant, and hassle-free. At ACG Resources, we provide Employer of Record (EOR) and payroll services not only for summer interns, but also for any contractors or temporary employees you’d like to bring on without adding them to your payroll. By acting as the official employer of record, we handle the legal and administrative responsibilities so you can focus...

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