Crypto firm Ledger hikes prices of iPod-inspired wallet by 40% and launches new mid-tier option
Crypto firm Ledger is increasing the price of Ledger Stax, its iPod-inspired hardware wallet, and releasing a similar, cheaper device, called Flex.
Fed’s key inflation gauge rose 2.5% in June from a year ago, easing path to rate cut
The PCE price index was expected to increase 0.1% in June and 2.5% from a year ago.
Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy wins EU backing for reducing heart risks
Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy has received backing from the EU’s medical regulator to expand the weight loss drug’s use to reducing the rise of serious heart events.
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix to build $6.8 billion chip plant in South Korea
SK Hynix’s plant will be in the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster where the South Korean government is looking to build a massive complex of chip operations.
Obama endorses Kamala Harris as she builds momentum against Donald Trump
The Obamas’ highly anticipated endorsement could give Harris campaign a boost as it builds momentum to rival that of Donald Trump.
CrowdStrike CEO says 97% of Windows sensors back online after major outage
Last week, CrowdStrike issued a routine update to its users around the world that contained a bug which caused Microsoft’s Windows operating system to crash.
Eurostar cancels quarter of train services ahead of Olympics after arson attacks on French railway
French railway operator SNCF said in a statement its network had experienced several concurrent attacks on Thursday night, with fire damaging its facilities.
NatWest to buy Metro Bank mortgage portfolio after 16% profit fall
NatWest’s first-half pretax operating profit fell by a less than expected 16% to 3 billion pounds ($3.86 billion), it said on Friday.
Venezuela’s Maduro bids for a third term in power — as U.S., Brazil warn over need for free election
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro will seek his third term in office on Sunday in a vote that’s regarded as the country’s most open contest in more than a decade.
European stocks close higher as global selloff eases; NatWest up 7%
European markets closed higher on Friday as a global stock selloff eased and investors reacted to U.S. inflation data.
