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The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered the inspections of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks of a component that could affect the structural integrity of the planes.

The Japanese yen resumed its downward trend as investors reflected on the recent interventions by the United States and the Bank of Japan. After plunging to 155.20 earlier this week, the USD/JPY pair rebounded to 158.41 as traders bought the dip ahead of the US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data.

American Airlines is making it harder for elite flyers to receive an upgrade from economy to business class. The new policy affects some of the longest domestic routes, including trips to Hawaii.

Joint NASDAQ: JYNT reported second-quarter results that reflected progress in its shift toward a capital-light, pure-play franchisor model, while management said patient retention improved to its highest level in more than five years.

Kodiak AI NASDAQ: KDK reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $3.5 million, up 91% sequentially, as the autonomous-trucking company expanded its commercial driverless fleet and advanced preparations for a targeted long-haul launch by year-end.

Karat Packaging NASDAQ: KRT reported record second-quarter net sales of $136.3 million, up 9.9% from $124.0 million a year earlier, as growth in its online business and customer demand helped offset higher product and import costs.

Record temperatures across Europe are piling fresh pressure on food prices, supply chains and heavily indebted economies, creating another headache for financial markets already roiled by an Iran war-driven energy shock.

JPYC is driving regulated stablecoins beyond trading and into everyday business payments across Japan.

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD bulls back in action as US Nonfarm Payrolls report looms

Ripple's XRP is struggling to regain momentum, stuck in a tug-of-war around the $1.04 level as a mix of U.S. policy uncertainty and sustained 'ETF outflows' weighs on near-term sentiment. Despite a sharp jump in trading activity, price action remains fragile—underscoring concerns that selling pressure is still dominating flows.

Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has been ordered to pay $567m (£421m) to address the harm caused to children on its platforms.

Samsung Electronics edged higher on Friday while SK Hynix fell nearly 5%, an unusual split between two stocks that have generally moved together throughout South Korea's artificial-intelligence boom. By late morning in Seoul, Samsung was up about 0.8%, while SK Hynix extended its decline after Thursday's 10.4% plunge.

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