Courtroom Finance: A federal judge paused an order that would have forced Trump’s trust to hand the BBC broad financial documents, letting the president keep the material hidden for now while he amends his lawsuit strategy. AI Funding & Debt: Alphabet is leaning more on debt to finance AI spending, even as it posts its first quarterly negative free cash flow—investors still seem to like the growth plan. Tax & Excise Policy: The UAE set a minimum excise price for e-cigarette liquids at AED1 per millilitre, effective Sept. 1, aiming to tighten compliance and standardize rules. Public Infrastructure Financing: Nigeria approved a financing framework to electrify health facilities nationwide, targeting reliable power for at least 30% by end-2027. Local Government Transparency: Illinois passed a law to make it easier to find local audit and financial reports via the Illinois Comptroller’s Office, starting Jan. 1, 2027. Energy & Water Deals: Texas approved $104.98M in water, wastewater and flood project assistance. SME Credit Push: The African Development Bank backed Standard Bank with USD 332M to expand SME financing in South Africa. Household Financial Strain: A study highlights how financial burdens are weighing on parents and grandparents, reinforcing the growing cost of family support.