‘To test their resolve’: Putin could launch limited attack on Nato, US intel warns

European stocks edged lower on Wednesday as technology shares declined ahead of earnings from Alphabet and Tesla, while investors monitored escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Energy stocks outperformed on higher oil prices, with markets also reacting to corporate earnings from Santander and Hiab.

Japan’s government reaffirms the Bank of Japan’s independent role in monetary policy decisions. This clarification addresses market concerns raised by an earlier draft of the economic blueprint. The government will also decide on a potential food tax cut by early August. The blueprint emphasizes coordination while respecting the central bank’s operational independence. Appropriate monetary policy…

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