Global Franchising News from International Trade Expert Bill Edwards, July 2026

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#164, July 7, 2026). The newsletter covers international franchise development, global employment issues, international travel, and updates on business trends in many countries. For the complete newsletter, including in-depth country reports, charts, graphs, international company news, and economic trends and statistics, go here. Previous issues are available as well.

The World’s 50 Most Valuable Companies

Retailers Rush In Holiday Imports Early To Avoid Looming Costs

UAE Oil Flows Hit Pre-War Levels on Dark Ships and Hormuz Bypass

Which Countries Hold the Biggest Mineral Reserves?

Why the Middle East Helium Supply Shock Didn’t Hit Chip Makers

The U.S. Dairy Industry Wants More Access to the Canadian Market

The Federal Government’s Economic Footprint is Shrinking at the Fastest Pace in 30 Years

What Investments Say About Central Asia

Chinese Economy Stalls as Spending, Investment Drop to Covid-Era Levels

Amazon To Invest Additional $13 Billion in India by 2030

Fewer U.S. Companies Are Willing To Hire Foreign Grads

Edwards Global Services (EGS) monitors 30+ countries, 40+ international information sources, and six business sectors daily to keep up with international franchise news. The company’s Global Team on the ground covers 43 countries and provides updates about what is happening in their specific countries. Visit the EGS website here.