Revenues, net income rise despite the spectre of uncertainty and economic damage
Heightened uncertainty, geopolitical risk is boosting the precious metal
But an early estimate indicates a rise of 0.1% in July
Manufacturing, retail sectors hardest hit with employment declines this year
Overall, economic growth picked up, but results were mixed across countries
Sharp drop in U.S. imports hampers goods trade, but services trade surges
Impaired loans continue to grow amid elevated interest rates, uncertainty
Decision to end tariff retaliation will ease inflation pressure, boost growth
Small decline in line with forecasts as job market weakens
Redistribution from poor to rich will impact corporate revenues, credit risks