Asian equities were mostly lower overnight, as Japan and Pakistan outperformed while Hong Kong and Mainland China underperformed.

Gold investment activity leapt 78% year on year in the second quarter, as continued safe-haven interest drove ETF inflows and bar and coin sales sharply higher.

Stocks that appear positioned for short-term gains, as these companies lifted guidance to better numbers than the high-end of prior outlook.

Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz missed its moment. Nostalgia couldn’t overcome poor range, high price—and a U.S. market still unsure about EVs.

Asian equities were mixed overnight as investors awaited today’s decision from the US Federal Reserve, as Taiwan and Vietnam outperformed, while Hong Kong and Indonesia underperformed.

BAE Systems now expects sales to rise between 8% and 10% in 2025, and underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) to improve by 9% to 11%.