With gasoline around $4/gal, fuel‑efficient hybrids have become among the most sought-after models at U.S. dealerships. Cox Automotive estimates 1H hybrid sales rose more than 9% while overall U.S. light‑vehicle sales fell about 3%; hybrid deliveries are up over 80% since 2023 and hybrids’ market share reached a record 14% in Q1. Honda and Toyota occupy seven of this year’s top‑10 best‑selling hybrid models; U.S. automakers have only Ford’s Maverick pickup in the top ten. Given limited hybrid li

ECB policymaker Dolenc said if Middle East tensions do not escalate before the next policy decision and energy prices remain stable, the ECB could keep rates unchanged at the next meeting. Speaking at the Sintra Forum, he said a pause in tightening is reasonable if energy prices hold, commodity volatility does not spread and second‑round inflation effects do not materialize. Oil and gas remaining subdued would remove the need to rush further tightening, he added, and based on current data it may be appropriate to wait until before September. He cautioned there are still weeks to the next decision and geopolitical risk remains elevated after a recent uptick in hostilities.

U.S. President Trump praised Boeing's next-generation Air Force One.