Trade & Diplomacy: India-UK CETA took effect July 15, with nearly 99% of Indian exports getting duty-free access to the UK and tariff cuts on selected UK goods expected to deepen supply chains and jobs. Semiconductors & Tech: Dutch chip-equipment maker ASML lifted second-quarter profit and raised its full-year sales outlook, citing continued AI-driven demand for logic and memory chips. China Macro: China’s Q2 growth cooled to 4.3% as weak consumption and a property slump offset export strength, renewing calls for stimulus. Aviation & Consumer Costs: United Airlines will add a new Economy Plus option on its A321XLR that blocks the middle seat and adds a shared table, aiming to improve comfort without changing capacity. Tourism & Infrastructure: A study says poor public transport is holding back East England’s £4bn tourism economy by hurting visitor satisfaction and staffing. Regional Policy & Governance: Cambodia’s National Assembly approved new appointments and four laws to strengthen ASEAN trade and recognition frameworks. Local Economy: Iowa City’s downtown district is creating new roles focused on economic vitality and arts to keep the core vibrant. Labor & Jobs: An ILO official urged Fiji to shift from GDP-only targets to job-centered policy to tackle shortages, skills gaps, and migration. War Economy: A UN report warns Sudan’s “war economy” is sustaining conflict by exploiting commodities and trade routes, spotlighting gum arabic.