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TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
TOYOTA-PRODUCTION/
Toyota's Japan production at standstill as system failure hits assembly plants
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp on Tuesday said it has suspended operations at all 14 of its assembly plants in Japan due to a production system malfunction, bringing domestic output to a standstill at the world's biggest-selling automaker.
3M-EARPLUGS/
3M agrees to pay $6 bln to settle lawsuits over US military earplugs
3M on Monday agreed to pay $6.01 billion to settle nearly 260,000 lawsuits by current and former U.S. military service members who say they suffered hearing loss from using the company's earplugs, according to a person familiar with the agreement.
U.S.
USA-TRUMP/
Trump DC trial set for March 2024, in thick of GOP presidential fight
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Donald Trump will stand trial in March 2024 for trying to overturn his 2020 presidential election defeat, one day before Republican voters in more than a dozen U.S. states will decide whether to give him a chance to recapture the White House.
FLORIDA-SHOOTING/
Florida gunman thwarted at Black college before store shooting
A campus police officer chased a white gunman off Florida's first historically Black university a few minutes before the shooter killed three Black people at a discount store, the school's president said Monday, two days after the attack.
BUSINESS
JAPAN-ECONOMY/
Japan at 'inflection point' in 25-year battle with deflation – govt
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Japan may be at an inflection point in its 25-year battle with deflation as price and wage rises show signs of broadening, the government said on Tuesday, signalling its conviction the economy was nearing an end to prolonged stagnation.
CHINA-ECONOMY/
POLL-China's factory activity likely extended declines in August
BEIJING, Aug 29 - China's factory activity likely contracted for a fifth straight month in August, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday, as weak demand threatens recovery prospects in the world's second-largest economy and pressures officials to prop up growth.
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
FUTURE-COPYRIGHT/
Rapper Future fends off copyright lawsuit over mixtape track
Atlanta rap star Nayvadius Wilburn, better known as Future, has defeated a copyright lawsuit by another rapper over his song "When I Think About It," according to a Chicago federal court ruling.
PEOPLE-ELTON JOHN/
Elton John spends night in hospital after slip at his French home – BBC
LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - British singer Elton John spent a night in hospital in Monaco being treated for minor injuries after he slipped over at his villa in Nice, the BBC reported on Monday, citing his spokesman.
SPORTS
TENNIS-USOPEN/
Ruthless Djokovic makes winning return to US Open
NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the U.S. Open by storming past Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-0 6-2 6-3 on Monday to reclaim the world number one ranking and take the first step towards matching Margaret Court's record haul of 24 Grand Slams.
SOCCER-WORLDCUP/
Furore over Spanish soccer kiss grows as prosecutors launch probe against federation chief
MADRID, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Spain's High Court prosecutor on Monday opened a preliminary investigation into whether national soccer chief Luis Rubiales might have committed an act of sexual aggression when he grabbed player Jenni Hermoso and kissed her on the lips after Spain's victory in the women's World Cup. or nutgraf
UPCOMING
CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
UKRAINE-CRISIS/CRIMEA-TOURISM (PIX) (TV)
Russian tourism in Crimea is down, but many still shrug off risks
A Reuters multimedia report from the Crimean cities of Yalta and Yevpatoria on Russian holidaymakers still going to the Russian-annexed peninsula despite the risk of attacks by Kyiv. Comments from Russian holidaymakers and expert analysis from a hospitality industry representative.
29 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
CATALENT-RESULTS/
Catalent Inc fourth quarter earnings
Catalent Inc is expected to report before markets open on Tuesday. Investors will focus at commentary on full year forecasts at a time when the contract research manufacturer has been hit by production snags at its major facilities including its Brussels unit where it does filling work for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy. Focus will also be on updates about its other Maryland manufacturing site, where it produces raw material for mRNA-based therapies and gene therapies as well as at its plants in Bloomington, Indiana which deals with drug product manufacturing.
29 Aug 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
GERMANY-ENERGY/
German industry body DIHK to release poll on energy policy
29 Aug 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
USA-BANKS/FDIC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to consider proposed bank rules
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will consider several new rule proposals to toughen requirements for larger banks, including requiring them to issue long term debt and provide more robust 'living wills' detailing how they could be wound down.
29 Aug 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
MONEY-AGE/INDEPENDENCE
At what age should kids become financially independent?
At what age should kids become financially independent? The harsh reality of the modern economy makes it hard to figure out.
29 Aug 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
USA-OFFSHOREWIND/GULFMEXICO
US to sell offshore wind leases in oil-rich Gulf of Mexico
The Biden administration will hold the first auction of offshore wind development rights in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, expanding its bet on the nascent clean energy industry to a major U.S. hub for oil and gas production.
29 Aug 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
MEXICO-ECONOMY/GDP
Mexico-GDP
Mexico's statistics agency reports its final GDP data for the second quarter. According to preliminary figures released in July, the country's economy expanded 0.9% in the period from the previous quarter.
29 Aug 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
MEXICO-ECONOMY/ACTIVITY
Mexico-IGAE monthly economic activity
Mexico's statistics agency INEGI publishes data on the country's economic activity relative to June. Economists polled by Reuters forecast a 0.5% increase from the previous month.
29 Aug 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
PDD HLDG-RESULTS/
PDD Holdings Reports Second Quarter Results
PDD Holdings is expected to report a rise in quarterly revenue driven by rapid international expansion.
29 Aug 12:30 ET / 16:30 GMT
J M SMUCKER-RESULTS/
J M Smucker Q1 2024 Earnings
J M Smucker is expected to post a drop in first-quarter revenue as it battles stiff competition from private label brands with consumers trading down to cheaper options from its higher priced jams and coffees. Investors will watch out for comments on pricing strategies and consumer trends from the company.
29 Aug 12:30 ET / 16:30 GMT
BEST BUY-RESULTS/
Best Buy Co Inc Q2 2024 Earnings
Best Buy Inc is expected to post a fall in second-quarter revenue on Tuesday, as American shoppers hit a pause on buying electronics and home appliances amid strained household budgets due to rising costs of living. Investors will look out for comments on back-to-school shopping, holiday season and benefit from easing costs.
29 Aug 12:30 ET / 16:30 GMT
USA-TREASURY/ANNOUNCEMENT
Treasury Dept. announces weekly sales of 4-, 8- and 17-week bills
Treasury Dept. announces weekly sales of 4-, 8- and 17-week bills.
29 Aug 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT
USA-FED/BARR
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Barr participates in banking services discussion in Browning, Mont.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr participates in "Banking Services" roundtable discussion with the Blackfeet Business Council, in Browning, Mont.
29 Aug 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
HP-RESULTS/
HP reports Q3 results
Personal computer-maker HP is expected to report third-quarter revenue above estimates as easing inflation will lead to a rebound in demand for computing hardware.
29 Aug 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
UKRAINE-CRISIS/UN-EDUCATION (TV)
UNICEF report on education in Ukraine since the war
29 Aug 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
ARGENTINA-ELECTION/MILEI (PIX) (TV)
How Argentina’s outsider candidate will tackle “difficult months to come” in Argentina
In an interview with Reuters, Ramiro Marra of Javier Milei's Libertad Avanza party detailed key economic plans for an administration if it wins the presidency in October general elections, including lifting taxes on agricultural exports and dollarizing within two years.
29 Aug 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
GERMANY-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV)
Germany's cabinet meets for a two-day retreat, Scholz makes opening statement
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hosts a cabinet meeting at Schloss Meseberg castle outside Berlin and is expected to make an opening statement.
29 Aug 09:45 ET / 13:45 GMT
HUNGARY-RATES/
National Bank of Hungary holds rate setting meeting, expected to trim rates by 100 bps
Hungary's central bank is expected to continue its 100 bps rate cuts to revive a stagnating economy, taking its one-day deposit rate to 14%. The NBH cut its one-day deposit rate by 100 basis points in May, June, and July, and flagged further possible "gradual" cuts as it carries on with its easing cycle, the first in Central Europe.
29 Aug 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION-ACTORS/ (TV)
Rising Hollywood actors see career dreams deferred during strikes
Rising actors and acting coaches speak on the obstacles they've encountered during the actor's strike and share how their careers have been impacted by the work stoppage in Hollywood.
29 Aug 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
