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Logistics news — August 1, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Logistics published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 3.

57 publications

  1. ScienceBudgetTradeLogistics

    Gold Price Fluctuations Awaiting Fed Decision

    Gold prices fluctuated throughout the week, influenced by a strengthening dollar and market anticipation of the Federal Reserve's mid-term decision on interest rates. The gold price slightly decreased on Wednesday, with markets awaiting Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference. Despite the initial decrease, gold prices rebounded and are on track to end a four-month decline, with a monthly gain of over 2%. The most liquid gold contract closed higher on Thursday following the Fed's decision to maintain interest rates and the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures index. Gold is seen as a hedge against inflation but loses its appeal when interest rates are high.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastLogisticsCommodities

    New Rules for Fuel Transportation Through Crimean Bridge

    Starting August 4, fuel can only be transported through the Crimean Bridge in certified steel, aluminum, or anti-static plastic containers marked 'GSL', 'Flammable', fuel/gasoline/petrol, with UN symbol or flame pictogram. Containers must be hermetically sealed, filled no more than 95%, and have no leaks or damage. The overall limit remains 200 liters per vehicle. It is not allowed to transport fuel in cans and large household gas cylinders at the same time. Inappropriate containers result in denial of bridge passage until violations are corrected.
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  9. BusinessTradeLogisticsCommoditiesMarkets

    Treasury Secretary Bessent on Economy, China Tensions

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects economic growth to pick up later this year with core inflation trending lower. He dismissed the slowdown in GDP as a 'technical adjustment' and expressed confidence in the economy's strength. Inflation, as measured by the PCE index, slowed in June but remains above the Fed's 2% target. Bessent warned about growing tensions with China over AI development and rare earth supplies, likening it to a 'water polo match' where the U.S. may need to 'kick back'.
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  10. BusinessTradeLogistics

    Dollar Rate Decreases, Euro Increases on July 30 and 31

    On July 30 and 31, the dollar rate decreased while the euro rate increased in both the cash and interbank markets. The average dollar rate decreased by 4-6 kopecks in purchase and 3-5 kopecks in sale, while the euro increased by 8-12 kopecks in purchase and 12-15 kopecks in sale. The dollar rate opened at 44.86/44.89 UAH and decreased to 44.68/44.71 UAH by the end of July 30, and closed at 44.63/44.68 UAH on July 31.
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  16. SocietyRegulatorsNorth AmericaBudgetLogistics

    BMW to Cut Around 8,000 Jobs Worldwide

    BMW plans to cut around 8,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2027, mainly affecting office jobs and not production. The German automaker aims to reduce costs and improve competitiveness amid a crisis in the automotive industry, including weak demand in China and increased global competition. The job cuts will be made through natural attrition and a voluntary severance program in Germany, with the first departures expected this year. The program is expected to cost the company a three-digit million amount.
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  18. WorldMiddle EastEuropean UnionLogistics

    EU to Label ChatGPT and Roblox as 'Very Large Online Platforms'

    The European Union is set to classify ChatGPT and Roblox as 'very large online platforms' (VLOPs) under its Digital Services Act, subjecting them to stricter regulations and transparency requirements. This includes content moderation rules, risk assessments, independent reviews, and increased transparency. The move comes as both platforms have exceeded 45 million monthly users in the EU.
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  20. BusinessTradeLogisticsCommodities

    Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Launch and Specs Leaked

    Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 FE is expected to launch around September 1, 2026. The Fan Edition phone will reportedly be available in Graphite, Aqua Green, and a third color between blue and purple. It may come in storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. A Samsung executive hinted that the device is weeks away from launching and is expected to feature a redesigned camera bump and 45W charging. Prices in Europe are rumored to start at 799 euros for the 128GB model, with increases proportional to storage capacity.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastLogistics

    Gasoline Prices in Russia Continue to Rise

    Consumer prices for gasoline in Russia increased by 0.56% from July 21 to 27, following a series of weekly increases. Year-to-date, gasoline prices have risen by 18.96%, outpacing overall inflation. Prices varied across regions, with Novosibirsk and Mordovia seeing significant increases, while Mari El experienced a decrease. The average gasoline price per liter was 77.69 rubles on July 27. Prices are expected to rise further by the end of the year, also impacting neighboring countries like Tajikistan.
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