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FAO says open, diversified trade networks help global food markets absorb shocks, while export restrictions can deepen food price pressure.

European Parliament backs digital euro talks with EU member states after approving its negotiating mandate in a 416-169 plenary vote on Thursday.

Apple’s $30 billion Broadcom agreement covers U.S.-made chips, wireless connectivity parts and an expanded Fort Collins facility in Colorado.

Austria’s Donawitz electric steel plant advances Voestalpine’s green steel shift, cutting industry emissions through EAF production.

WIPO data showed intangible investment hit US$10 trillion in 2025, as IP, software, design, data and R&D gained economic weight.

FAO’s June Food Price Index slipped as cereals, sugar and dairy fell, offsetting gains in vegetable oils and record meat prices.

EU current account surplus rose to €113.4 billion in Q1 2026 as services and income gains offset a smaller goods surplus.

Euro area inflation slowed to 2.8% in June as Eurostat reported easing energy, services and food price growth across the currency bloc.

OECD-FAO outlook projects 13% growth in global agriculture and fisheries output by 2035, led by productivity gains and aquaculture.

Airbus and the EIB signed a €1bn loan under a €3bn aerospace package to fund European research and development through 2030 in three countries.