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• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported in its July Bulletin that the Indian economy has successfully navigated external uncertainties, leading to a recovery in foreign investments. • This trend indicates a revival of global investor confidence despite ongoing risks from fragile geopolitics and persistent supply chain pressures. • The findings matter as they signal India's resilience and attractiveness as a destination for capital amidst a volatile global economic landscape.

• Chelsea has reportedly made a €75 million bid to sign midfielder Alex Scott from Bournemouth. • Bournemouth has turned down the offer, while Arsenal has also emerged as a potential suitor for the player. • This activity follows Chelsea's recent record signing of Morgan Rogers as the club looks to strengthen its squad.

UK warehouse landlord says board unanimous in recommendation to accept ‘best and final offer’ The board of the UK warehouse landlord Segro has U-turned and said it would be willing to accept a £14bn takeover by Segro’s bigger US rival, Prologis, in a deal that would be one of the largest foreign takeovers of a UK-listed company.In the latest blow to the troubled London stock market, Segro said in a statement that its board had “unanimously concluded” it would recommend its shareholders accept what Prologis called its “best and final offer”, made just hours before a deadline. Continue reading...

Ten-second ‘siren’ to blare on most phones on Monday as part of national test despite reservations from some statesAn unsilenceable siren will blare out of most phones in Australia on Monday afternoon for ten seconds, with the federal government confirming a national test of the new AusAlert emergency alert will go ahead despite reservations from some state governments.Domestic violence campaigners and the National Emergency Management Agency have also repeated advice that people who may have secret ‘safe phones’, kept hidden for personal safety reasons, may want to turn off their devices for up to 24 hours after the test scheduled for 2pm (AEST) on Monday.iPhones 11 and up running iOS 26.4 or later;Apple Watch SE2, SE3, Series 6 and up running watchOS 26.4 or later;and Android devices running Android 12 or later. Continue reading...

• Friedrich Merz is leveraging the resignation of party heavyweight Jens Spahn to eliminate a political rival and stabilize his coalition. • The move facilitates a strategic cabinet reshuffle, allowing Merz to implement a political reset ahead of critical regional elections this fall. • These elections are particularly high-stakes in eastern Germany, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is projected to perform strongly.

• South Korea’s Kospi led an Asian market upturn, soaring 5.68% to 7,131.43, driven primarily by a rally in technology stocks. • Other regional markets saw mixed results, with Japan’s Nikkei rising 1.71% to 67,364.56 and China's SSEC advancing 0.24%, while Hong Kong’s HSI dipped 0.40% to 25,032.24. • The growth was supported by a surge in Japanese exports, though investors remain cautious while monitoring ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

• At the CIO 100 Leadership Live event in New York, IT executives discussed transitioning from initial AI pilots to achieving measurable returns on investment (ROI). • Speakers emphasized that successful AI integration requires a combination of solid IT fundamentals, strong business alignment, and the linking of data to decision-making processes. • This shift is critical as it necessitates the redesign of decision rights, the development of new funding models, and stricter accountability to keep pace with the "agentic economy."