Fuel-price pressure: Germany’s SPD has issued a 14-day ultimatum to oil companies, demanding voluntary cuts to gasoline and diesel prices or facing a government-set price cap aimed at squeezing refinery margins. Retail transparency: Aldi is facing fresh customer questions about where its salmon comes from, as the chain points to its sustainability and traceability rules after earlier backlash. Food & dairy signals: European milk prices kept climbing in July for a third straight month, while the overall level still sits well below last year—an update that matters for shoppers and processors alike. Oktoberfest rush: Munich’s Oktoberfest opened with crowds sprinting for prime beer-tent spots, with organizers expecting more than 6 million visitors across the festival. EU trade protection: The EU is moving ahead with provisional safeguards on grain-oriented electrical steel and related products, including quotas and minimum prices, to defend European producers from low-cost imports. Auto supply chain reality check: Reports from China’s auto parts sector show revenues rising but profits falling, with overseas expansion not automatically delivering higher margins. Tech in the spotlight: Meta’s smart glasses debate continues, with scrutiny focused on whether recording controls are enough to prevent misuse.