Economy:
The Typical Household, Now Worth a Third Less – New York Times
Consumer sentiment hits four-month low – MarketWatch
UK profit warnings hit three-year high, says EY – BBC
Markets:
Asia Stocks Rise as H Shares Head for Bull; Soybeans Gain – Bloomberg
The Big Mac index: Our flame-grilled guide to currencies suggests the dollar is getting dearer – Economist
New home sales fall sharply in June – LA Times
Politics:
Shinzo Abe faces rising disenchantment in Japan – Financial Times
Banks:
Silver bullion banks accused of manipulation in U.S. lawsuit – Reuters
Brazil injects $20 billion into banking sector – CNBC
