July 27, 2026
United States:
US Core Capital Goods Orders Climb by More Than Expected
US orders for business equipment rose in June by more than projected, capping robust capital investment across the first half of the year.
The value of core capital goods orders, a proxy for investment in equipment that excludes aircraft and military hardware, increased 0.9% last month after an upwardly revised 1.9% gain in May, Commerce Department figures showed Monday.
Europe:
German Industry Warns Energy-Price Shock is Crimping Investment
German companies are increasingly delaying investment and considering moving production abroad to avoid ever-higher energy costs at home.
Electricity prices have increased for nearly half of companies over the past year, and heating costs rose for more than two-thirds, according to an annual survey published Monday by the DIHK industry lobby.
Asia:
China Says US Pledged to Cap Replacement Tariffs at 20%
China said the US had committed to cap replacement tariffs on Chinese goods at 20%, staking out a limit on further increases after US President Donald Trump imposed a new levy.
The Commerce Ministry disclosed the commitment for the first time Monday, saying Washington had made it during bilateral trade talks. By pointing out that the current replacement tariff is 12.5%, Beijing appeared to signal that the US has 7.5 percentage points of room for additional increases before reaching the stated ceiling.
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