DUBLIN (Reuters) -A strengthening rebound in air travel "across all major regions" boosted second-quarter revenue at AerCap as the world's top aircraft lessor predicted that supply chain issues for planemakers would support leasing demand for years to come.

(Reuters) -European shares edged higher on Thursday after a strong rally in the previous session on signs of U.S. inflation cooling, while Aegon climbed after the Dutch insurer raised its full-year forecast.

A strengthening recovery in air travel "across all major regions" boosted second-quarter revenue at AerCap by 36% year-on-year to $1.67 billion, the world's top aircraft lessor said on Thursday.

BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) -A Chinese property think tank owned by KE Holdings apologised on Thursday for sparking a "heated public discussion" with its report on rising housing vacancy rates in China, and that its assessment may not be sufficiently accurate.

BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) -A Chinese property think tank owned by KE Holdings apologised on Thursday for sparking a "heated public discussion" with its report on rising housing vacancy rates in China, and said its assessment may not be sufficiently accurate.

European shares opened higher on Thursday to extend gains from the previous session after data showed signs of U.S. inflation cooling, while Dutch insurer Aegon climbed after raising its full-year forecast.