The Fed vote everyone's watching - and why Trump is already...

The Fed vote everyone's watching - and why Trump is already deflecting blame

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

Investors are sharply increasing their bets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at next week's meeting, with markets now pricing in a 38% chance of a quarter-point hike on Wednesday — up...weiterlesen »

upday.com

European News Agency

upday.com

Volarberg Online

upday.com

$200 billion Broadcom deal - Samsung's biggest move yet to challenge TSMC

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Samsung has secured a $200 billion agreement with Broadcom to supply memory chips and manufacture advanced semiconductors through 2030. The deal positions Samsung to capitalize on surging demand for AI...weiterlesen »

While you paid more at Tesco and Sainsbury's, Aldi quietly dropped prices three times

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Aldi has emerged as the only major UK supermarket to lower grocery prices this year, while all five of its largest competitors have increased theirs. New data shows the discounter's average prices have...weiterlesen »

165 migrants cram into single boat crossing Channel - smashing previous record

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

A record 165 migrants reached the UK in a single boat on Thursday after crossing the English Channel. The vessel, dubbed a "mega dinghy" by media, was approximately 13 meters long and broke the previous...weiterlesen »

U.S. hits 60 countries with tariffs on 99.4% of imports over forced labor concerns

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

The United States has imposed new tariffs on imports from approximately 60 countries, affecting 99.4 percent of all goods entering the country. The measures range from 10 percent for European Union nations...weiterlesen »

£933m boost for Scotland: Why Scotch whisky just got tariff-free US access

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

The United States has removed tariffs on Scotch whisky imports, lifting a 10% levy on Friday. The move delivers on President Donald Trump's April promise made following a state visit by King Charles and...weiterlesen »

The tariff twist no one saw coming - Brazil pays more while Europe pays less

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Brazil has emerged as the country most severely impacted by new U.S. tariffs, according to an analysis by the Financial Times. The combined effect of multiple tariff rounds imposed by President Donald...weiterlesen »

Jeg Brakk

vor 21 Stunden - European News Agency

ImpulsTanz Festival [ENA] Ole Meland’s JEG BRAKK is a compelling and unusually generous piece of contemporary choreography, a work that turns fracture into a site of possibility. Framed by Meland as an...weiterlesen »

SAP cloud revenue jumps 22% as AI fears fail to dent subscriptions

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

SAP has turned concerns about artificial intelligence into a strategic opportunity. While the European software giant's market value has fallen by roughly a third this year due to fears that AI could disrupt...weiterlesen »

Eight Puppy Babies Rescued from Horror Transport on the A4

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Bei einer Schwerpunktkontrolle auf der A4 entdeckte die Polizei acht nur fünf Wochen alte Hundewelpen in einem Transporter. Die Tiere waren stundenlang ohne Wasser, Futter und Klimatisierung unterwegs....weiterlesen »

ANDERE NACHRICHTEN ÜBER DIESES THEMA...

165 migrants packed into a single boat crossed Channel - smashing previous record

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A record 165 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK on Thursday in a single boat, surpassing the previous high of 128 people set in July. The vessel, dubbed a "mega dinghy" by media, measured approximately...weiterlesen »

Vienna is among the most sexually liberal cities in the world

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Wien gehört laut dem neuen „Sexually Liberal City Index 2026“ zu den zehn sexuell liberalsten Städten weltweit. Im internationalen Vergleich landet die Bundeshauptstadt auf Rang sieben. According to the...weiterlesen »

Fed holds rates steady as internal debate over inflation heats up

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Wednesday, but a growing internal debate about potential rate hikes reflects mounting concerns over persistent inflation....weiterlesen »

How China closed a five-year AI gap in months - and why Trump may ban their models

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Chinese artificial intelligence models have rapidly emerged as serious challengers to US dominance in the AI sector. The technological gap between the two nations has narrowed dramatically from approximately...weiterlesen »

Battery Manufacturer Varta Files for Insolvency

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Der Batteriehersteller Varta hat Insolvenz angemeldet. Das Schutzschirmverfahren wurde bewilligt. Investor Michael Tojner will nun die Sparte für Mikrobatterien übernehmen und weiterführen. The German...weiterlesen »

$100 oil threat eases - but Trump weighs massive Iran strike as markets wobble

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Wall Street showed signs of stabilization on Friday after a sharp sell-off driven by escalating tensions with Iran and concerns over technology sector investments. Futures pointed higher as oil prices...weiterlesen »

How a quiet disaster season handed Munich Re its most profitable half-year ever

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Munich Re has reported a record profit of 3.9 billion euros for the first half of 2026. The German reinsurance giant benefited from an unusually calm period for natural disasters, with very low major-loss...weiterlesen »

Stephansdom: Cathedral Pastor Toni Faber Retires

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Jetzt ist es offiziell: Dompfarrer Anton Faber wird mit Ende August 2027 in Pension gehen. Die Erzdiözese Wien bestätigte die Einigung und startet nun die Suche nach einer Nachfolge. Anton Faber will retire...weiterlesen »

$100 oil and closure of the Hormuz Strait send Brazil rates to highest in a month

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazilian interest rates surged to their highest levels in a month on Thursday as oil prices topped $100 per barrel amid escalating conflict between the United States and Iran in the Middle East. The jump...weiterlesen »

Tech hits 50% of S&P 500 for first time ever as AI boom drives earnings surge - despite $1 trillion bet by 2027

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Major technology companies reported strong second-quarter earnings driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, even as massive investments in AI are raising questions about returns...weiterlesen »

What SAP's cloud backlog reveals about AI threats - and why shares just surged 5%

vor einem Tag - upday.com

SAP shares surged more than 5% in Frankfurt trading on Friday after Europe's largest software company reported better-than-expected cloud contract growth, easing investor concerns about potential disruption...weiterlesen »

ÖAMTC Demands Greater Relief at the Gas Pump

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Spritpreise sind in Österreich vielerorts wieder über die Zwei-Euro-Marke gestiegen. Der ÖAMTC fordert deshalb eine stärkere Senkung der Mineralölsteuer und mehr Entlastung für Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten....weiterlesen »

Markets tumble as oil nears $100 - and the ECB just hinted at September rate hike

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as escalating conflict in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global financial markets. Stock exchanges in New York and Europe recorded their worst day in two...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Schwechat Airport among Europe's Best Airports: Ranked 13th in Holidu Ranking 2026

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Der Flughafen Wien-Schwechat zählt erneut zu den beliebtesten Airports Europas. In einer aktuellen Auswertung landet Österreichs größter Flughafen auf Rang 13 und liegt damit vor mehreren großen internationalen...weiterlesen »

Oil tops $100, new US tariffs hit - but DAX expected to open nearly flat Friday

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The German DAX index is expected to open Friday's trading session with minimal movement after suffering recent declines. The benchmark index faces pressure from a combination of factors including new US...weiterlesen »

$110bn Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery deal blocked until August hearing

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A US federal judge has extended the pause on Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until August 17. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín added another two weeks to the temporary...weiterlesen »

40% oil surge in weeks - Iran attacks, refinery crisis and Rhine drought collide

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Fuel prices across Europe have surged to their highest levels since the onset of the Iran war, with diesel and gasoline costs soaring amid a perfect storm of supply disruptions. In Switzerland, unleaded...weiterlesen »

43% oil price surge to $100 sparks bidding war from Brazil to West Africa

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Oil prices have surged 43% this month to $100 per barrel as the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States reshapes global energy markets. The crisis has accelerated oil and gas exploration...weiterlesen »

What the ECB just signaled about September - and why your borrowing costs could rise

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Central Bank held its key interest rate at 2.25 percent on Thursday, giving policymakers time to assess whether Middle East conflict will fuel inflation and require further tightening. The...weiterlesen »

Summer Puts Many Under Pressure: Almost Every Second Person Wants to Lose Weight

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Badesaison, Urlaub und Freibad: Laut einer aktuellen Umfrage verspürt fast jede zweite Person in Österreich zu bestimmten Anlässen den Wunsch, abzunehmen oder besser in Form zu sein. Besonders junge Menschen...weiterlesen »

$100 oil and AI doubts trigger Asian market rout—Fed rate hikes now priced in

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Asian stock markets plunged on Friday as oil prices surged above $100 per barrel for the first time in two months, driven by an escalating Middle East conflict and mounting doubts over artificial intelligence...weiterlesen »

Oil hits $100 after Red Sea attacks - UK petrol heading to record 160p as prices surge 20% since February

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Oil prices have surged to $100 a barrel for the first time since May, triggering a sharp spike in UK fuel costs that threatens to push petrol and diesel prices to near-record highs. The surge follows fresh...weiterlesen »

Edinburgh's £50m tourist tax triggers arts cancellations as Scottish Ballet cuts shows

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Edinburgh is introducing a 5% visitor levy on overnight accommodation starting July 24, 2026, making it the first city in Scotland to implement a tourist tax. The charge is expected to generate up to £50...weiterlesen »

Petrol approaching 160p per litre - what the Middle East oil spike means for UK drivers

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Fuel prices across Europe have surged sharply as oil exceeded $100 per barrel following renewed tensions in the Middle East. In Austria, diesel reached 2.009 euros per liter on Wednesday, while UK drivers...weiterlesen »

Mortgage rates surge in Canada and UK as oil tops $100 amid Middle East crisis

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Mortgage rates in Canada and the UK are surging as Middle East tensions drive up oil prices and bond yields, reversing weeks of declining rates and threatening to increase borrowing costs for millions...weiterlesen »

Middle East flare-up sends oil past $100 - and inflation fears are back

vor einem Tag - upday.com

European and Brazilian stock markets fell sharply on Thursday as oil prices surged back above $100 per barrel, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Spain's Ibex 35 dropped 1.75% to below 19,300...weiterlesen »

$16.1bn revenue, 59% AI growth - yet Intel reports $11bn loss. Here's why

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Intel surged nearly 10% in after-hours trading Thursday after reporting its fastest revenue growth in 15 years. The chipmaker's second-quarter revenue jumped 25% year-over-year to $16.1 billion, driven...weiterlesen »

Russia's economy grinds to 0.2% growth as major companies slash investments by 14.3%

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged a sharp economic slowdown, with GDP growing just 0.2% in the first five months of 2026. The admission contradicts his efforts to project stability and...weiterlesen »

Musk publicly thanks chip suppliers as Tesla and SpaceX build up to $119bn factory

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Elon Musk publicly thanked chip manufacturers Micron, Samsung, and TSMC during Tesla's earnings call on Wednesday - an unusual move that highlights the severe global memory shortage threatening the automotive...weiterlesen »

Chinese carmakers surge to 10.5% EU market share, up from 6.5%

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Chinese car manufacturers captured 10.5 percent of the European Union market in June 2026, up from 6.5 percent a year earlier. The surge reflects both stronger sales from newer brands like BYD and a reclassification...weiterlesen »

$5 billion Anthropic bet: AMD unveils MI400 GPUs to challenge Nvidia's AI dominance

vor einem Tag - upday.com

AMD has unveiled its Instinct MI400 series GPUs and announced a $5 billion investment in AI company Anthropic this week, marking one of the chipmaker's most aggressive moves yet to challenge Nvidia's dominance...weiterlesen »

36% of Americans see China leading AI as Beijing launches 29-nation alliance, U.S. warns of sanctions

vor einem Tag - upday.com

China has launched an ambitious campaign to expand its global influence through open-source artificial intelligence, positioning low-cost AI software as a modern form of "soft power." President Xi Jinping...weiterlesen »

Fuel rationing spreads across 80 Russian regions as refinery attacks bite

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Russia is considering extending its ban on diesel exports for another month as Ukraine intensifies attacks on the country's oil infrastructure, Interfax reported. The move comes as Moscow grapples with...weiterlesen »