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LA wildfires push insurance losses to highest since 2011: Munich Re
LA wildfires push insurance losses to highest since 2011: Munich Re
Economy

The Los Angeles wildfires drove insured natural disaster losses in the first half of the year to their highest level since Japan's Fukushima disaster in 2011, German reinsurance giant Munich Re said Tuesday. Insurers took almost $80 billion (69 billion euros) of losses from natural disasters worldwide, Munich Re said, the second-highest hit since 1980.

Spotify sees 12% rise in paid subscribers
Spotify sees 12% rise in paid subscribers
Economy

Spotify saw paying subscribers rise 12 percent to 276 million customers in the second quarter of 2025, the world's top music streaming service said on Tuesday, though profits fell below expectations. The below-expectation profit announcement comes as the streamer has found itself at the centre of the debate over music generated by artificial intelligence.

European pharma industry still worried about tariffs
European pharma industry still worried about tariffs
Economy

The European pharmaceutical industry said Tuesday that it remained concerned a EU-US trade deal reached at the weekend does not provide certainty for critical sector. The EFPIA trade association for the European pharmaceutical industry said it was monitoring announcements on the details of the deal "as key implications for the pharmaceutical sector remain uncertain".

Barclays bank profit jumps on US tariffs volatility
Barclays bank profit jumps on US tariffs volatility
Economy

British bank Barclays posted on Tuesday second quarter profits that beat expectations as traders benefitted from volatility in global markets caused by US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz. The bank said the boost to its global markets income reflected "continued support provided to clients through a volatile market environment".

Philips chops back US tariff bill
Philips chops back US tariff bill
Economy

Dutch medical equipment manufacturer Philips said Tuesday that the impact of US tariffs would be much less than it initially estimated, sending its share price surging. It said Tuesday it now expects between 150 and 200 million euros impact from US tariffs this year.

Dubai airport logs record travellers in first half
Dubai airport logs record travellers in first half
Economy

Dubai International Airport welcomed a record 46 million passengers in the first half of this year, authorities said on Tuesday, despite disruptions due to the Iran-Israel war The facility marked its busiest first half on record with a 2.3 percent year-on-year growth, Dubai Airports said in a statement, "despite temporary regional airspace disruptions in May and June".

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