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What You Need To Know About the Coronavirus Right NowReporting — Aug 26, 2020Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: The ozone effect Japanese researchers said low concentrations of ozone can neutralise coronavirus particles, potentially providing a way for hospitals to…

Ukraine expands strikes, hits Ozon warehouse — Aug 22, 2026Ukraine has intensified its campaign to disrupt Russia’s logistics by striking Ozon warehouses in Samara and Orenburg and targeting Wildberries facilities, part of a broader effort to cripple dual-use logistics tied to the Russian economy. Moscow denounces the attacks on civilian infrastructure, signals retaliation, and notes casualties and economic losses from the strikes.

Supreme Court Deals Blow To Biden EPA’s Ozone Emissions SchemeReporting — Jun 27, 2024The Supreme Court temporarily blocked an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plan to limit ozone pollution that drifts across state lines on Thursday. The court ruled to temporarily block the EPA’s “good neighbor”…

WMO warns wildfire smoke may be undercounting tens of thousands of deaths — Sep 7, 2026Global health and ecosystems are at risk as the WMO warns that escalating wildfires and heatwaves are eroding progress in air quality, calling for coordinated climate and air-pollution policies and enhanced monitoring of PM2.5, ground-level ozone, black carbon, and microplastics. The bulletin also highlights that wildfire-derived PM2.5 can be more toxic and may lead to underestimations of mortality, with hotspots and long-term averages showing troubling trends in places like northwestern Spain, northern Canada, and parts of Africa.

Tom Gallagher My asthma got way worse during that smoky week last summer and I bet none of that shows up in official death counts anywhere.

Biden Apparently Thinks $5 Gas Isn’t Painful Enough – His EPA Is Attacking America’s Largest OilfieldOpinion — Jul 1, 2022In case you were wondering whether the Biden administration could do anything more to cripple the U.S. fossil fuel industry, the answer is yes. The Environmental Protection Agency is considering an “ozone violation…

Putin Grants State Takeover of Critical Infrastructure — Aug 24, 2026Putin signed a decree granting the Russian state the temporary administration or takeover of critically important infrastructure—covering fuel, energy, industrial, communications, transport and logistics facilities—if owners fail to protect them against Ukrainian drone attacks or to repair after strikes. The move follows intensified Ukrainian strikes on warehouses and logistics hubs, including those of Wildberries and Ozon, and authorizes seizure of physical and financial assets as needed to safeguard national security and economic stability.

Ukrainian drone strike kills two children in Krasnodar — Aug 24, 2026A Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar killed two children and injured several others, with debris hitting a private childcare center and causing a fire at an Ozon logistics hub, illustrating Kyiv’s broader goal of targeting Russia’s civilian infrastructure and supply chains. The incident drawn international attention as European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine and Russia warns of retaliation, underscoring the war’s expanding reach beyond front-line combat.

Consumers Raise Eurozone Inflation Expectations Above ECB Target — 4dEuro-area consumers' one-year inflation expectation rose to 3.0% in August 2026, above the ECB's 2% target, with three- and five-year views also higher.

Derek Foss Seeing the five-year number rise too means people are losing faith in price stability over time.

Eurozone manufacturing hits four-year high as Germany surges, Italy contracts — Sep 1, 2026Eurozone manufacturing activity picked up in August, with the PMI rising to 52.7—the highest in about 51 months—led by Germany’s strongest growth in over four years and supported by improvements in France and broader regional demand; however, Italy remained in contraction. Separately, Sweden’s manufacturing PMI also signaled solid expansion at 56.1, underscoring a broader euro-area evidence of improving factory output and orders across major European economies, aided by easing input costs though supply pressures persist.

Nicole Hardy Easing input costs helping margins but supply chain issues sound like they never really went away.

Fitch Upgrades Portugal to A+ on Debt Decline — Sep 5, 2026Fitch upgraded Portugal's long-term sovereign credit rating to A+ with a stable outlook, citing strengthened public finances and a projected decline in government debt driven by fiscal prudence. While governance and EU/eurozone participation support the upgrade, Fitch also notes still-high debt levels and housing affordability risks that could pose vulnerabilities.

Jared Kim Good to see Portugal actually paying down debt instead of just talking about it. Housing costs are the real worry now though.

Eurozone Investor Confidence Hits Highest Since 2022 — Sep 7, 2026Eurozone investor sentiment rose to 5.1 in September, the highest since February 2022, marking a fifth straight monthly gain. The improvement was driven by better current conditions and expectations, with Germany a major contributor, and markets noted euro strength as sentiment turns more positive.

Priya Raman Euro strength alongside rising confidence usually spooks exporters, so I'll wait to see if this holds into Q4.

Eurozone GDP Growth Hits Four-Year High at 0.6% — Sep 7, 2026Eurostat revises euro-zone Q2 GDP to 0.6% q/q and 1.2% y/y, led by a 10.2% surge in Ireland and improved momentum in Germany, even as underlying demand remains weak. Employment across the euro area rose about 0.5% y/y and 0.4% in the EU in Q2, with Malta and Portugal posting the strongest gains and Romania lagging ahead of the ECB’s rate decision.

Chris Dalton Ireland's 10.2% is basically an accounting artifact from multinational tax structuring, not real growth on the ground.

GameStop, Apple and Meta face key tests in crowded September week — Sep 6, 2026MarketBeat’s stock screeners spotlight top picks across Retail, Toy, and Manufacturing: Retail includes Amazon, Lululemon, Walmart, Costco, and AutoZone; Toy includes Hasbro, Toyota, Mattel, MINISO, and TOYO; Manufacturing includes TSMC, Applied Materials, and Phillips 66. The coverage also notes forthcoming catalysts and events—such as GameStop, Apple, and Meta developments, Apple’s product launch, and key CPI data—that could influence near-term moves for these stocks.

Stock screener flags fintech, telecom and auto stocks for growth potential — Sep 3, 2026MarketBeat’s stock screens spotlight sector-specific lists—from value names like Invesco QQQ, SpaceX and Snowflake to fintech players such as Rocket Companies and Kaspi.kz—reflecting broad investor interest across technology, finance, and infrastructure equities. The reports also flag notable developments in other groups, including Bharat Forge’s Kalyani Strategic Systems’ arms deal, Solex Energy’s listing plan, Power Grid’s Gujarat transmission bid, Hindustan Zinc’s mining lease, and automotive and telecom peers such as SpaceX, Monolithic Power Systems, AutoZone, Rivian, O’Reilly Automotive, SoundHound AI, Verizon, AT&T, AST SpaceMobile, and T-Mobile.

Global Yields Rise Ahead of Warsh Speech — Aug 28, 2026Global bond yields firmed ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech, with US 10-year yields around 4.682% and the German 10-year Bund at 3.276%, as eurozone energy-price risks weighed on markets. In India, the 10-year G-Sec rose to about 6.91% ahead of a large debt sale, aided by RBI dollar support and hawkish minutes that heightened rate-hike expectations while investors awaited Warsh's guidance.

Eurozone Bank Lending Growth Accelerates Despite ECB Rate RiseFinance — Aug 27, 2026Eurozone bank lending strengthened in July, with loans to non-financial corporations up 4.4% and household lending up 3.1%, signaling resilience even after the ECB’s rate rise. While higher rates and tighter financial conditions could curb demand later in the year, credit growth remains robust and supports the eurozone’s ongoing growth momentum.

Autopsy Confirms Guard Shot 20-Year-Old in Back — Aug 27, 2026Autopsy findings across multiple reports indicate Tyrin Johnson, a 20-year-old in Memphis, was shot in the back during a pursuit by Tennessee National Guard members near AutoZone Park, contradicting initial police accounts that he faced the troopers. The disclosures, including family statements and official reviews, have spurred ongoing scrutiny and potential investigations as authorities determine whether the use of lethal force was justified.

France Services PMI Contracts in August — Aug 21, 2026France’s private sector remained weak in August as services activity contracted and overall demand softened, with manufacturing showing a rare uptick and input price inflation easing. While the broader business climate improved modestly, sentiment remains below long-term averages and the economy continues to face a subdued quarterly outlook for the eurozone’s second-largest economy.

Eurozone ZEW Sentiment Rises to 31.4; Germany 34.2 — Aug 18, 2026ZEW survey data show both Germany and the wider Eurozone posting stronger optimism in August, with Germany’s sentiment at 34.2 and the Eurozone index at 31.4 as exports and anticipated ECB rate cuts bolster expectations, even as current conditions remain weak. Regions face ongoing headwinds from low Rhine water levels, persistent inflation, and structural weaknesses, underscoring a recovery that is hopeful but uneven.

ZEW Sentiment Surges to 26.3 in GermanyFinance — Jul 21, 2026Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment jumped to 26.3 in July 2026, driven by stronger export-oriented industries and resilient domestic demand, while the automotive sector remained weak and upside risks from Iran tensions and higher oil prices linger. The Eurozone mood also improved, with the euro-area ZEW sentiment at 23.4, signaling broader optimism alongside Germany’s ongoing reforms, though uncertainties remain.