Travel & Inflation Pressure: Japan’s summer outbound travel is forecast to drop 8.8% to 2.17M trips as the weak yen and higher fuel surcharges push up costs, with long-haul demand hit hardest. Consumer Spending Watch: U.S. credit card borrowing fell the most in two years, with revolving balances dropping as households pull back amid high rates and inflation. Food Safety & Recalls: Armenia suspended Martin Star vanilla ice cream production after lab results flagged coliform bacteria non-compliance; the company disputes the findings. Airfare Regulation: India’s Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking rules to curb unpredictable airline airfare fluctuations and ancillary charges, with calls for a stronger independent regulator. Fuel Policy Tension: Delhi consumers raised concerns with Arvind Kejriwal over E20 ethanol-blended petrol, citing lower mileage and possible mechanical issues. Retail Season: Greece’s 50-day summer sales run July 13–Aug 31, with retailers cautiously optimistic as tourism supports spending. FMCG Workforce Signals: India’s FMCG giants show mixed staffing—HUL and Dabur trimmed permanent headcount while median pay rose across several peers. Food Prices Risk: Analysts warn a “super” El Niño could trigger a global food price shock lasting into 2028. E-commerce Competition: A complaint alleges Flipkart (and Walmart) uses an inventory-based model while claiming marketplace status, targeting predatory pricing and unfair competition. Consumer Protection & Safety: The FDA’s sunscreen rules are criticized as leaving Americans exposed, while regulators expand heavy-metals testing in meat and processed foods. Energy Demand for Tech: Data center power needs are surging globally, raising questions about whether energy supply can keep up with AI growth.