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Amazon (AMZN.O) has opened its first Canadian disaster relief center in Edmonton, specifically to deal with wildfire disasters.

On July 22, it was reported that China's Ministry of Science and Technology and the European Commission recently signed a new round of joint research funding agreements between China and the EU. According to the agreement, from 2025 to 2027, China and the EU will focus on areas such as "Agricultural, Food and Biodiversity Solutions" (FAB) and "Climate Change and Biodiversity" (CCB), jointly funding practical R&D projects between Chinese and European universities, research institutions, and enterprises to address global challenges such as climate change and provide technological solutions for achieving carbon neutrality and green, low-carbon development. As per the agreement, China will implement the joint funding mechanism through the "Key Project for Intergovernmental International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation" under the "National Key R&D Program," while the EU will implement the joint funding mechanism through "Horizon Europe."

July 22 - Data released on Wednesday showed that UK inflation slowed more than expected in June, reducing the likelihood of a Bank of England interest rate hike, causing the pound to fall. The June inflation rate fell to 2.6%, but core inflation remained at 2.6%, compared with economists' previous forecasts of 2.7% and 2.5%. Aberdeen Investments economist Felix Feather noted in a report: "Household energy bills have not yet fully reflected the energy price shock this summer, and the UK's Gas and Electricity Markets Office (Ofgem) raising price caps will push inflation higher again in the coming months."

Italian Foreign Minister: Italy hopes to reach its 5% NATO defense spending target within the next decade.

July 22 - During Asian trading hours, U.S. Treasury yields remained largely unchanged as investors weighed rising oil prices against expectations of an impending end to the U.S.-Iran standoff. Meanwhile, the market will also be watching demand for the U.S. Treasury's $13 billion 20-year note auction. JPMorgan strategists noted in a report, "Given the current high yield levels and weak valuation support, we believe Wednesday's auction will be well-informed by the market."

Hong Kong-listed tech stocks fluctuated and declined, with NetEase-S (09999.HK) and Tencent Holdings (00700.HK) both falling by more than 7%, Kuaishou (01024.HK) falling by more than 6%, Bilibili (09626.HK) falling by more than 5%, and other stocks such as Beike (02423.HK), Xiaomi Group (01810.HK), Alibaba (09988.HK), and Baidu (09888.HK) following suit.

July 22 - According to the China Trade Remedy Information Network, on July 21, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to initiate a Section 337 investigation (investigation code: 337-TA-1513) on certain negative electrode materials used in battery cells and batteries.

Volkswagen Group China is accelerating the development of Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities by deepening its collaboration with Horizon Robotics in AI. Deliveries of Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities are scheduled to begin as early as the second half of next year.

July 22nd - Data released by the UK Office for National Statistics on Wednesday showed that consumer prices rose 2.6% in the 12 months to June, down from 2.8% in the previous month. This is the lowest inflation rate since March last year and is also lower than the average economist forecast of 2.7%. Expectations of an end to the Iraq War led to a sharp drop in crude oil prices, which in turn drove down petrol and diesel prices last month. Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices also contributed to the overall price decline. The services inflation rate, a key indicator of domestic inflation pressure closely monitored by the Bank of England, slowed to 3.6% from 3.7%, slightly higher than expected. However, the respite for consumers from the decline in inflation may only be temporary. Economists expect a 13% increase in the ceiling for UK household energy bills in July, resulting in a slight rebound in the inflation rate. The market widely expects the Bank of England to keep interest rates unchanged next week, as it needs to balance the threat of rising energy prices with a weak labor market and sluggish economic growth.

Australia’s competition regulator has proposed approving an arrangement between Google (GOOG.O) and Epic Games, valid until September 30, 2032, with terms governing Google’s fees to developers and other parties for Google Play services.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has proposed a draft resolution to implement the settlement reached between Google (GOOG.O) and Epic Games in their ongoing legal dispute in Australia.

According to Iran's Fars News Agency, an official in Iran's Bushehr province said that two explosions occurred in the province this morning due to a US attack.

On July 22, it was reported that former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, along with prosecutors from the U.S. Department of Justice, jointly proposed to the court on Tuesday that the trial for the charges against Maduro be scheduled for June 2027. The two sides submitted a joint document ahead of a hearing in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, outlining a timetable for the subsequent trial in one of the most high-profile and impactful criminal cases in the United States in recent years. However, the U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who is presiding over the case, will ultimately decide the schedule, and both sides indicated that they may request adjustments to the timetable in the future. According to the submitted timetable, Maduro's first legal motion to dismiss the charges must be filed by September 2, which is expected to include a motion citing the immunity of a head of state. After the prosecution transfers any classified evidence to the defense for review, Maduro will file a second legal motion by January 11 next year.

Data from the UK National Grid shows that the Hisham 1-2 nuclear reactors have been restored to grid operation after being shut down.

The UK's core CPI rose 0.3% month-on-month in June, below the expected 0.2% and the previous reading of 0.3%.

The UK's core CPI rose 2.6% year-on-year in June, below the expected 2.5% and the previous reading of 2.60%.