Despite persisting uncertainty, the economy took a backseat in the last few weeks or so owing to worry surrounding the national elections, since it took place on Sunday largely peacefully, it did not inflict any major harm on the already bruised economy.

Cameron Smith staged one of the greatest back-nine charges ever witnessed at a major championship coming from four shots behind to win the 150th British Open on Sunday (July 17) as Rory McIlroy's major drought continued.