Production, adjusted for seasonal swings, fell 1.8 percent from the previous month, when it rose a revised 3 percent, data from the Economy Ministry in Berlin showed on Tuesday. The reading, which is typically volatile, was the biggest drop since August 2014. Source: Bloomberg
The ‘Joint Sea 2017’ drills of the Russian and Chinese naval forces have begun the first stage of major exercises, marking the first time they have taken place in Europe. Source RT
The International Monetary Fund late on July 20 approved a one-year, $1.8 billion loan program for Greece but will not release any funds until the eurozone agrees on a debt relief plan, in a highly unusual compromise step. Source: Daily News
“The current account deficit recorded $5.24 billion, indicating an increase of $2.13 billion compared to May of the previous year, bringing the 12-month rolling deficit to $35.3 billion,” the Turkish Central Bank said. Source: Daily News
