European stocks set to open higher as markets assess inflation, trade news

European stocks are expected to open higher on Wednesday as investors assess the latest trade news and inflation data.
Ford rolls out new ad campaign amid industry-wide uncertainty

Ford rolled out a new ad campaign on Wednesday, marking the first global unification of its brand in decades.
Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk to cut around 9,000 jobs

Novo Nordisk, which produces Wegovy and Ozempic, said 9,000 roles would be cut.
Poland closes key airports following Russian strikes on western Ukraine, U.S. aviation body says

Poland closed four airports including its main Chopin Airport in Warsaw on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
China’s consumer prices fall more than expected in August as deflation woes persist

China’s consumer prices fell more than expected in August while deflation in factory-gate prices persisted, as calls mounted for Beijing to ramp up stimulus measures.
Record share of U.S. businesses divert China investments. Top choice: Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia remained the most popular destination for redirected investments, followed by the Indian subcontinent.
Judge blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court is likely to have the final say on whether President Donald Trump had legal cause to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve.
Detained South Korean workers to depart U.S. on Wednesday, Yonhap reports

South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid last week in the U.S. state of Georgia will depart from the U.S. around 1430 local time on Wednesday.
Klarna prices IPO at $40, above online lender’s expected range

Klarna priced its IPO at $40 a share, an offering that values the company at about $15 billion.
Aggressive buybacks are giving some companies an edge, Jim Cramer says

CNBC’s Jim Cramer told investors on Tuesday why he thinks generous share repurchasing is working in some companies’ favor.