The survey showed that UK inflation is expected to average 2.6% in 2024 and 2.2% in 2025 (up from 2.5% and 2.2% respectively in the June survey).

The survey showed that the UK economy is expected to grow by 0.8% in 2024 and 1.3% in 2025 (up from 0.7% and 1.2% respectively in the June survey).

Russian Ministry of Energy: Russia has submitted a compensation plan to OPEC, and Russia will make compensatory production cuts for excess oil production from October to November 2024.

Microsoft (MSFT.O) and Lumen Technologies announced a new partnership.

German Chancellor Scholz: My government will never support a boycott of Israeli products.

The Baltic Dry Index fell 0.27% to 1,864 points.

German Chancellor Schulz: German electric vehicles will see growth in the global market.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): Iran summoned the German ambassador because Germany banned the "Hamburg Islamic Center" association.

Delta Air Lines CEO: Normal operations are expected to resume on Thursday.

Delta Air Lines: Flight cancellations are expected to remain minimal on Wednesday.

German Chancellor Schulz: (When asked what Russia must do to prevent the United States from deploying long-range missiles in Germany) Russia must stop the conflict in Ukraine.

According to Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Germany will hold its next national election on September 28, 2025.

Market news: India may adjust rules to curb hot money inflows brought about by its inclusion in the (JPMorgan Emerging Markets) bond index.

Indian official: The Indian government plans to gradually reduce the debt (to GDP) ratio to 50%.

German Chancellor Scholz: Bad poll results motivate me to improve the current situation.

The U.S. MBA 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.82% in the week ending July 19, compared with 6.87% in the previous week.

Mizuho Bank: Raised Alphabet (GOOG.O) target price from $205 to $210.

Citi: Lowered Tesla (TSLA.O) price target from $274 to $258.

Morgan Stanley: Lowered Alphabet (GOOG.O) price target from $210.00 to $205.00.

Guggenheim: Raised Alphabet (GOOG.O) price target to $205 from $195.