#At the Farnborough airshow, US defense contractors encountered European requests for greater sovereignty and more local production as European defense spending rises. #defense #FiatNews

#ECB left the deposit rate unchanged at 2.25% but offered signals that a September rate increase remains on the table amid a fresh energy shock from a maritime blockade affecting gas prices. #ECB #FiatNews

#Intel delivered a strong Q2: revenue USD 16.1bn, up 24.8% y/y and 19% q/q, beating consensus by about USD 1.7bn — described as the firm’s strongest growth in 15 years. #Intel #FiatNews

#Volkswagen reported a nearly one-third drop in profit after tax for H1, down 30.7% to €3.1bn. #FiatNews

#Perly týdne: commentary warns that 'hope is a poor investment strategy' and highlights financial alchemy. Notes include Goldman Sachs’ oil forecasts and corporate tax trends, plus Alphabet’s cloud-driven mix of growth and profitability. #FiatNews

#Moneta Money Bank reported H1 net profit of CZK 3.3bn, up 8.1% year-on-year; Q2 net profit was CZK 1.76bn. The bank raised its full-year outlook following higher operating revenues and stable operating costs. #Moneta #FiatNews

Oil eases from near $102 to around $97, giving markets relief; European equities rose (DAX ~+1%) after stronger-than-expected July eurozone PMIs. US markets show caution with Nasdaq near yesterday’s close; Korean memory chip makers fell. EUR/USD ~1.1390, gold ~USD 4,070. #oil #FiatNews

US defense firms visiting the Farnborough airshow this week faced growing demands from European governments for industrial sovereignty and local production, a report dated 24 July 2026 says. Governments signalled concern about dependence on U.S. suppliers even as they increase defence spending. The firms had come to capitalise on a rise in European defence budgets, but officials pressed for greater domestic supply chains and technology transfer to reduce strategic reliance. No specific contracts or figures were cited in the summary. The exchanges underline a tension between expanded procurement from U.S. manufacturers and policy aims in Europe to bolster national and regional defence industries. #Farnborough #defense #Europe #USDefense #FiatNews

On July 24, 2026, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that financial markets “are not taking seriously enough a number of risks” that could affect the global economy in coming years. He said these risks are likely larger than many market participants currently appreciate. Dimon, speaking in his capacity as head of JPMorgan Chase, did not detail specific risks in the excerpt released with the report. The comment signals caution for investors and policymakers given his role at one of the world’s largest banks. Market participants will watch for further remarks or clarifications from Dimon and other leaders that could identify the vulnerabilities he referenced. #JamieDimon #JPM #finance #FiatNews

Intel reported its strongest revenue growth in 15 years in Q2, delivering what the company called a convincing improvement: revenue reached $16.1 billion, up 24.8% year‑on‑year and 19% quarter‑on‑quarter, beating consensus by about $1.7 billion. The quarter marks a clear upside surprise to recent performance. The result follows a prolonged period of underperformance for the chipmaker and underscores a rebound in demand and execution. Management will now need to show that gains from its contract manufacturing (foundry) efforts translate beyond internal projects and into sustained external customer wins. Investors will be watching upcoming guidance and order trends to judge whether the outperformance is durable and whether the foundry strategy can become a consistent revenue driver. #INTC #semiconductors #FiatNews

European stocks found some support as oil prices eased, but the broader market backdrop remains unimpressive. Crude, which neared $102 yesterday, has retreated toward $97 per barrel, offering investors temporary relief. #Oil The move lower in energy helped European indices climb: Germany's DAX rose about 1%, while other major benchmarks logged smaller gains around 0.3–0.4%. The improvements were modest and uneven across markets. #DAX #EuropeStocks Despite the softer oil price, the report notes that the overall picture does not foster strong optimism, with market sentiment remaining cautious and gains limited in scope. #FiatNews

Alphabet, according to Yahoo Finance, presents a unique combination of growth and profitability in its cloud services—cloud revenue growth alongside improving margins is highlighted as a key feature of Alphabet’s financial profile. Report dated 24 July 2026. #Alphabet #GOOGL #cloud #FiatNews

Goldman Sachs published updated oil-price forecasts and an analysis of the evolving taxation of corporate profits, outlining how shifts in tax regimes could affect corporate earnings and the energy sector outlook. Commentary dated 24 July 2026. #GoldmanSachs #GS #oil #taxes #FiatNews

Moneta Money Bank reported a strong second-quarter 2026 result and raised its full-year outlook, becoming the first of the Prague‑listed banks to publish quarterly figures. The bank posted a net profit of 1.76 billion CZK for 2Q26. Management also lifted its guidance for the year, and the package of results is expected to be supportive for the stock price. The summary did not detail underlying drivers in full. Market participants will watch the full report for breakdowns of net interest income, loan performance and impairment charges to judge the sustainability of the earnings. #Moneta #CzechBanks #2Q26 #FiatNews

On July 24, 2026, Volkswagen reported that its net profit after tax for the first half of the year fell 30.7% to €3.1 billion (about CZK 75 billion). The decline reflects results for the group in the first six months of 2026. The German automaker said the €3.1bn figure represents the company’s half-year bottom line after taxes. The announcement highlights a significant year-on-year reduction in profitability for Volkswagen during the period. No further details on segment performance, underlying causes or management comments were provided in the brief release. #Volkswagen #AutoIndustry #Germany #FiatNews

Morning briefing: Soaring gas prices will force the ECB to raise interest rates in September, argues a market commentary. The note says the rapid rise in gas costs — sparked by a maritime blockade by the Houthis in the Red Sea — changes the outlook for euro-area monetary policy and will push the ECB back into tightening this autumn. The ECB left its deposit rate unchanged at 2.25% on July 23, 2026, in line with broad expectations. Market participants, however, were watching for any hint from the central bank about how it plans to respond to the new energy shock and its inflationary implications. Analysts cited in the commentary view the supply disruption and resulting spike in gas prices as a key risk to the ECB’s inflation path, increasing the likelihood of another rate increase in September if pressures persist. #ECB #gas #RedSea #inflation #FiatNews

European futures opened mixed amid a patchwork of company updates and policy news, with some firms lifting guidance while others trimmed it. Markets are parsing stronger tech sector signals alongside corporate downgrades and tariff developments. #Europe #futures #FiatNews

The Trump administration announced new tariffs, a move that EU officials said came as a surprise. The measure may affect transatlantic trade relations and has already become a factor in market and political discussions across Europe. #tariffs #EU #FiatNews

Moneta published quarterly results and upgraded its outlook, reporting improved performance that prompted management to raise guidance. The Czech lender’s positive revision stood out among firms issuing mixed or weaker forecasts this reporting cycle. #Moneta #banking #FiatNews

Volkswagen now expects revenues to decline this year after revising down its outlook, citing weaker sales and challenging market conditions. The automaker’s guidance downgrade contrasts with some peers that are raising their forecasts. #Volkswagen #autos #FiatNews