Gold Market - Gold is set to achieve its seventh consecutive weekly gain, with spot prices around $3,851.99 per ounce, following an all-time high of $3,896.49 [2][9] - The surge in gold prices is driven by expectations of further U.S. interest rate cuts, with a near-certain 25 basis-point cut anticipated this month [2][3] - Year-to-date, gold has seen a remarkable 47% increase, bolstered by concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown that could delay key economic data [3][9] Geopolitical Tensions - Russia has launched a significant attack on Ukraine, deploying 381 drones and 35 missiles targeting energy infrastructure, which is viewed as a strategy to undermine civilian infrastructure ahead of winter [4][9] - The UK Space Command reports ongoing Russian attempts to jam military satellites, indicating heightened geopolitical risks [5][9] - Denmark is investigating drone sightings over military facilities, labeling them as a "hybrid attack," while assessing the risk of direct military confrontation as low [6][9] Economic Impact of Trade Tariffs - The U.S. trade tariff policy poses a potential 0.1% reduction in Italian GDP for this year and 0.5% in 2026, with a cumulative contraction of 1.4% projected between 2025 and 2026, potentially erasing €30 billion from the economy [8][10] - Despite these projections, Italy's Economy Minister maintains the government's growth forecasts, projecting a tax burden of 42.8% in 2025 [8][10] Spanish Services Sector - Spain's HCOB Services PMI for September rose to 54.3, indicating accelerated expansion in the services sector, attributed to a robust increase in new business and improved business confidence [11] - Employment in the Spanish service sector has continued to grow for 36 consecutive months, although challenges remain from lagging export growth and rising input costs [11] Cybersecurity Incident - Japan's Asahi beer production faces potential shortages due to a cyber attack that disabled ordering and delivery systems, leading to production halts across numerous factories [12] - The incident has raised concerns about panic buying and has forced Asahi Group to suspend new product launches [12] Tech Sector Performance - Financial market volatility is decreasing as investors focus on the AI-driven rally in megacap tech shares, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching new all-time highs [13][14] - Nvidia has achieved an all-time high, reflecting the sustained momentum in the AI sector, with OpenAI's valuation reportedly soaring to nearly $500 billion [14]

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Heineken N.V. successfully places €2 billion of Notes Amsterdam, 25 September 2025 - Heineken N.V. (EURONEXT: HEIA; OTCQX: HEINY) announced that it has successfully placed €2 billion of Notes across three tranches today. €500 million 3-year Notes with a coupon of 2.565%;€750 million 8.6-year Notes with a coupon of 3.505%, and€750 million 12-year Notes with a coupon of 3.872%. The Notes will be issued under the Company's Euro Medium Term Note Programme and will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. T ...

Heineken N.V. successfully places €2 billion of Notes Amsterdam, 25 September 2025 - Heineken N.V. (EURONEXT: HEIA; OTCQX: HEINY) announced that it has successfully placed €2 billion of Notes across three tranches today. €500 million 3-year Notes with a coupon of 2.565%;€750 million 8.6-year Notes with a coupon of 3.505%, and€750 million 12-year Notes with a coupon of 3.872%. The Notes will be issued under the Company's Euro Medium Term Note Programme and will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. T ...

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Continue Reading Anheuser-Busch Invests $7.4M in LA Brewery This latest $7.4 million investment in its Los Angeles Brewery is part of Anheuser-Busch's ongoing Brewing Futures initiative, through which the company is investing more than $300 million in its U.S. facilities to create and sustain U.S. manufacturing jobs.  Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch, said: "Investing in our Los Angeles Brewery enables us to brew and deliver more of the highest-quality beers an ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the initiative of China Resources Beer to enhance domestic barley production through the "National Barley Revitalization" project, aiming to reduce reliance on imported barley and improve the quality of beer production [3][4]. - China Resources Beer is a significant player in the beer industry, being listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and part of the Hang Seng Index, with a focus on both beer and non-beer business operations [2]. - The "National Barley Revitalization" project has expanded from an initial 3,000 acres in 2023 to over 16,000 acres by 2024, covering major production areas in Inner Mongolia, Northwest China, and Jiangsu [3][4]. Group 2 - The company employs a premium pricing strategy for high-quality malt, with standardized domestic barley yielding 70 yuan more per acre compared to wheat cultivation as of 2024, indicating a potential for higher profitability for farmers [4]. - The establishment of the "Hulunbuir National Barley Revitalization Practice Base" in August 2025 will serve as a national-level demonstration platform for ESG practices and agricultural industrialization [4]. - The initiative has successfully fostered collaboration among industry partners, promoting standardized barley cultivation and contributing to rural revitalization and the localization of the beer supply chain [4][5].