Germany’s unemployment rate was little changed this month, a signal that despite the economy sinking into a contraction in the second quarter, a robust jobs market may be one of the country’s key hopes for any rebound this year.
Lufthansa reported lower second-quarter earnings and repeated its warning that challenges to its flagship airline would continue to weigh on its results going forward.
Just Eat maintained its full-year guidance and said it planned a new share buyback after the .food-delivery group posted a steep rise in underlying earnings.
Adidas confirmed its preliminary second-quarter figures and backed its sales and earnings guidance for the year thanks to positive momentum driven by footwear, and said it would continue to work to get the brand back on track.
GSK raised its full-year guidance after turnover in the second quarter rose to £7.9 billion, helped by higher sales in oncology, HIV and general medicines portfolio.
The BOJ could raise interest rates again, as soon as this year, and if the Fed starts cutting rates, the yen will likely strengthen against the dollar, Mizuho Securities said.
