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Today: July 14, 2026
Today: July 14, 2026

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The US and Mexico are out of the World Cup. Ticket prices are plunging

The US and Mexico are out of the World Cup. Ticket prices are plunging

The US and Mexico are out of the World Cup. Ticket prices are plunging
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EU regulators hit US wall in quest for private credit data

European financial supervisors seeking a clearer picture of banks' exposure to private credit markets are running into resistance from the U.S.

EU regulators hit US wall in quest for private credit data
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ECB is back to square one as US-Iran war resumes

The European Central Bank is back to square one in its fight against high inflation in the euro zone after new hostilities between the U.S. and Iran caused energy prices to rise

ECB is back to square one as US-Iran war resumes
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French inflation rises 2.0% in June

Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in June on an EU-harmonised basis, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, confirming a preliminary reading published earlier this

French inflation rises 2.0% in June
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UNESCO urges wider use of debt-for-education swaps

UNESCO has urged governments and international lenders to expand debt-for-education swaps to help tackle a worsening education financing crisis, warning that

UNESCO urges wider use of debt-for-education swaps
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European shares muted on AI valuation concerns; Middle East tensions linger

European shares were muted on Friday as broader gains were largely offset by declines in technology stocks while investors assessed renewed Middle East tensions that put the

European shares muted on AI valuation concerns; Middle East tensions linger
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SK Hynix advisors win big fee windfall after modest SpaceX payday

Global investment banks and brokerages leading SK Hynix's mega share sale earned nearly $260 million in fees, a boost for the industry which took in a relatively

SK Hynix advisors win big fee windfall after modest SpaceX payday
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Anti-migrant protests risk economic blowback for South Africa

Frustrations over unemployment, crime and years of weak growth are driving South Africa's anti-migrant protests.

Anti-migrant protests risk economic blowback for South Africa
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Japan signals massive pension shift to domestic assets, sparking rally in yen, bonds

Japan's finance minister said on Friday the government aims to steer the country's vast state pension funds to "substantially" increase

Japan signals massive pension shift to domestic assets, sparking rally in yen, bonds
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A once-obscure chip maker has landed the largest US listing by a foreign company

A once-obscure chip maker has landed the largest US listing by a foreign company

A once-obscure chip maker has landed the largest US listing by a foreign company
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Japan calling capital home

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Japanese markets got a shot in the arm after the government indicated it wants the country's state pension funds to increase

Japan calling capital home
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Japan's wholesale inflation spikes as fuel costs, weak yen bite

Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in June at the fastest pace in more than three years and the government brushed aside market concern over political

Japan's wholesale inflation spikes as fuel costs, weak yen bite
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Japan encourages GPIF to boost domestic investment

Japan is seeking to encourage its Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's biggest pension fund, to boost investment in domestic assets, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama

Japan encourages GPIF to boost domestic investment
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Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments

African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking

Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments
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Fast Retailing shares slide in Tokyo after Uniqlo operator's results, yen warning

Shares in the Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo slid sharply on Friday after the company raised its profit forecast but warned about

Fast Retailing shares slide in Tokyo after Uniqlo operator's results, yen warning
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Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?
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USDA lowers beef export sales by 90% amid growing doubts over data

The U.S.

USDA lowers beef export sales by 90% amid growing doubts over data
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Brazil police target executive linked to Banco Master's communication efforts

Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation targeting executive Thiago Miranda, who had been hired by banker Daniel Vorcaro to run a communications campaign in defense

Brazil police target executive linked to Banco Master's communication efforts
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Global EV demand rises again as Europe offsets China, U.S. weakness

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a fourth straight month in June, driven by strong growth in Europe as sales weakened in China and North America,

Global EV demand rises again as Europe offsets China, U.S. weakness
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SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in US offering after pricing ADRs at $149

South Korea's SK Hynix priced its American Depositary Receipts at $149 on Thursday raising about $26.5 billion, a U.S. regulatory

SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in US offering after pricing ADRs at $149
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Geopolitical shifts drive sovereign funds towards national priorities, study finds

Shifting geopolitical alliances are pushing sovereign wealth funds to place greater emphasis on strategic national priorities — from resilient

Geopolitical shifts drive sovereign funds towards national priorities, study finds
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Slain Iranian leader buried as successor remains out of sight

Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in the country's holiest shrine, state media said early on Friday, after

Slain Iranian leader buried as successor remains out of sight
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Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says

Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says

Mexican man fatally shot by ICE was not the target of Houston immigration operation, source says
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The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken about Turkey as well as U.S. moves in the Persian Gulf

The Latest: Trump spoke with Netanyahu about US ‘moves’ in the Persian Gulf
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US ends probe into imported airplanes, parts without seeking new tariffs

The U.S.

US ends probe into imported airplanes, parts without seeking new tariffs
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Coinbase's top attorney who has led crypto's Washington fight to step down

Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, is stepping down after six years at the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange where he fought off a major lawsuit

Coinbase's top attorney who has led crypto's Washington fight to step down
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds

Victims of last month's powerful earthquakes in Venezuela are flooding relief services

Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds
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Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending

Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending

Republican Sen. Grassley probing FBI Director Patel’s travel and spending
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Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis

Volkswagen plans to drastically cut its model lineup and further pare back capacity, as Europe's largest automaker considers a

Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis
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Vinci Airports expects slow traffic growth through year-end, remains bullish on Mexico

Vinci Airports, a subsidiary of France's VINCI Group, expects air traffic growth to slow through the end of the year as higher jet fuel prices and

Vinci Airports expects slow traffic growth through year-end, remains bullish on Mexico
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity, memo shows

(Corrects figure in paragraph 11 to 2.5 gigawatts by end of year, not 5.5 gigawatts.) By Katie Paul, Max A.

Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity, memo shows
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Nasdaq ends sharply higher; chip surge offsets Iran worries

The Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Thursday, as Micron Technology fueled a rally in chip stocks that eclipsed fears that renewed U.S. and Iranian

Nasdaq ends sharply higher; chip surge offsets Iran worries
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide

Stocks rose, and oil prices eased as financial markets calmed a day after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran

Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide
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Andreessen, Chetty among leaders of Fed's new task forces evaluating operations

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, economist Raj Chetty and former Bank of England governor Mervyn King are among a slate of names released by the Federal Reserve Thursday that will help develop recommended changes to the central bank’s operations

Andreessen, Chetty among leaders of Fed's new task forces evaluating operations
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Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces

Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces

Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces
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Fed's Perli reiterates flexible path of reserve management buying

By Michael S.

Fed's Perli reiterates flexible path of reserve management buying
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French central bank revises growth forecast higher despite heatwave disruption

French economic growth strengthened in the second quarter as activity increased in June across industry and rebounded in services and construction, the Bank of France said on

French central bank revises growth forecast higher despite heatwave disruption
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Stocks climb, oil slides as tech hopes outlast Middle East worries

Wall Street surged on Thursday while oil prices retreated, as investors rekindled their enthusiasm for technology shares, shaking off worries about

Stocks climb, oil slides as tech hopes outlast Middle East worries
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules

The U.S.

US EPA proposes easing Biden heavy-truck emissions rules
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War-driven inflation fears fail to shake U.S. Treasury yield outlook: Reuters poll

Renewed hostilities in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and revived inflation risks have done little to sway most bond strategists surveyed by Reuters

War-driven inflation fears fail to shake U.S. Treasury yield outlook: Reuters poll
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Fed's Warsh taps broad group of Fed outsiders to oversee review

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh tapped a broad and intellectually diverse group of economists and former central bankers to

Fed's Warsh taps broad group of Fed outsiders to oversee review
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UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June

Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine and injured 1,816 in June, the highest combined casualty count since the first months after Moscow's full-scale

UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June
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Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei
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Man United reveals latest plans for new stadium to replace Old Trafford

Manchester United has revealed latest details about its proposed new stadium, including the precise location of the 100,000-seat arena

Man United reveals latest plans for new stadium to replace Old Trafford
Arts|Business|Economy

Trump promotes ‘Freedom Fuel’ stations that sell cheap gas. How they’re able to do so is unclear

Trump promotes ‘Freedom Fuel’ stations that sell cheap gas. How they’re able to do so is unclear

Trump promotes ‘Freedom Fuel’ stations that sell cheap gas. How they’re able to do so is unclear
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EQT, Advent, KKR explore takeover of diagnostics firm Qiagen, Bloomberg News reports

Diagnostics company Qiagen is drawing early takeover interest from buyout firms, including EQT AB, Advent and KKR, with potential offers from some suitors reaching at least $50 per

EQT, Advent, KKR explore takeover of diagnostics firm Qiagen, Bloomberg News reports
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US direct-lending activity falls even as private credit firms raise more cash

Direct lending by U.S. private credit firms fell sharply in the second quarter even as fund-raising by such firms rebounded, underscoring the deviation between capital raised for

US direct-lending activity falls even as private credit firms raise more cash
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IMF's Georgieva, Venezuelan acting president discuss use of SDRs for earthquake needs

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva spoke to Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez about

IMF's Georgieva, Venezuelan acting president discuss use of SDRs for earthquake needs
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Oil prices settle 2% lower as economic worries outweigh supply risks

Oil prices slid about 2% on Thursday on worries that rising inflation and other economic concerns could weigh on global oil demand despite continuing supply

Oil prices settle 2% lower as economic worries outweigh supply risks
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Former Fed chair Ben Bernanke joins Anthropic's AI oversight trust

Anthropic said on Thursday it has appointed former U.S.

Former Fed chair Ben Bernanke joins Anthropic's AI oversight trust
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Global M&A activity on track to eclipse 2021 deal boom, Morgan Stanley says

Morgan Stanley expects global mergers and acquisitions activity to hit a record $6.4 trillion in 2026, overshadowing the levels seen in 2021 as buoyant equity markets

Global M&A activity on track to eclipse 2021 deal boom, Morgan Stanley says
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South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes

Groups of anti-immigration South Africans seized foreigners from their homes in Johannesburg on Thursday and handed them to police in a hardening of protests that have

South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes
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US existing home sales fall as house prices hit record high

U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in June as tight inventory boosted house prices to a record high and the Middle East conflict kept mortgage

US existing home sales fall as house prices hit record high
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Airbus workers in Spain strike over working conditions

Employees of aircraft maker Airbus have gone on strike across most of Spain until the end of July over what unions describe as

Airbus workers in Spain strike over working conditions
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Fed's Logan says Fed open market operations would benefit from voluntary central clearing

By Michael S.

Fed's Logan says Fed open market operations would benefit from voluntary central clearing
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News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a legal fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 6.49%, pushing up homebuyers' borrowing costs

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate drew closer this week to 6.5%, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers

Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 6.49%, pushing up homebuyers' borrowing costs
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George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99

George E

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
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Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually

Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually

Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually
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Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill on Thursday, according to data and sources, as shipping risks escalated after the

Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as chip stocks gain; US-Iran tensions in focus

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged higher at the open on Thursday, as gains in chip stocks helped offset renewed geopolitical jitters after fresh exchange of attacks threatened to

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as chip stocks gain; US-Iran tensions in focus
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF looks forward to engaging with Fed on its review of communications, forward guidance

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it looks forward to engaging with the U.S.

IMF looks forward to engaging with Fed on its review of communications, forward guidance
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Fed's Williams expects energy prices to abate even as Iran war flares

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams expects energy prices to abate even as Iran war flares
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New York Times-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute

A group of newspapers including the New York Times and New York Daily News asked a federal court in Manhattan on Thursday to sanction OpenAI in their high-stakes

New York Times-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US markets brace for renewed funding pressure as leverage rises

U.S. equity funding markets remain stretched in the wake of last month's spike in short-term borrowing costs, as near-record stock prices and a

US markets brace for renewed funding pressure as leverage rises
Economy|World

Dollar slips as labor market remains stable, US-Iran tensions flare

The dollar dipped for a second straight session on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran carried out renewed attacks, while a stable reading on the labor

Dollar slips as labor market remains stable, US-Iran tensions flare
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO

Madrid said on Thursday U.S.

Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO
Economy|Health|World

Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say

Migrants deported from the U.S. and detained in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say authorities have used the facility to quarantine a suspected Ebola patient

Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say
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Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze

Ukrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems

Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
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Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced

Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced

Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced
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Hugo Boss urges shareholders to reject Frasers' 'inadequate' bid

German fashion brand Hugo Boss on Thursday urged shareholders not to accept a €2 billion ($2.3 billion) takeover offer from Britain's Frasers Group, saying it was "

Hugo Boss urges shareholders to reject Frasers' 'inadequate' bid
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EV maker Polestar's quarterly sales volumes slide amid looming US market exit

Sweden's Polestar reported a 4% fall in quarterly sales volumes on Thursday, weeks after a ban that effectively pushes the EV maker out of the U.S. market

EV maker Polestar's quarterly sales volumes slide amid looming US market exit
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Kenya economy to grow 4.3% in 2026, 4.4% in 2027 - World Bank

Kenya's economy is expected to expand 4.3% this year and 4.4% in 2027, the World Bank said on Thursday, with this year's forecast being 0.6 percentage

Kenya economy to grow 4.3% in 2026, 4.4% in 2027 - World Bank
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Coinbase restores prediction markets trading after technical issue

Coinbase has restored prediction markets trading on its platform after users were unable to place trades, the company said in a status message on Thursday.

Coinbase restores prediction markets trading after technical issue
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Micron boosts U.S. investment plan again, commits $250 billion through 2035

Micron Technology said on Thursday it plans to invest more than $250 billion in the U.S. through 2035, driven by surging demand for memory chips in the AI era and President Donald

Micron boosts U.S. investment plan again, commits $250 billion through 2035
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to prospective homebuyers’ affordability challenges

US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
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PepsiCo warns of higher commodity costs amid faltering North American food sales

PepsiCo on Thursday warned of higher commodity costs in the second half of the year, at a time when the snack and beverage giant is

PepsiCo warns of higher commodity costs amid faltering North American food sales
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

AI selloff drives quant funds' worst performance since August

Some hedge fund managers have in recent weeks posted their worst trading results in almost a year, as many got caught in crowded trades

AI selloff drives quant funds' worst performance since August
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US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June

U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in June as house prices hit a record high and mortgage rates remained elevated, pushing potential buyers to the sidelines.

US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June
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Japan to add BOJ independence reference to economic blueprint, source says

Japan's government plans to add an explicit reference to Bank of Japan independence in its economic blueprint after concerns over

Japan to add BOJ independence reference to economic blueprint, source says
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Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership

Nominations have opened in a Labour Party election to replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

Burnham on course to become UK prime minister as nominations open for Labour leadership
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Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough
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Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian attacks, straining tense global market

Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian attacks, straining tense global market

Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian attacks, straining tense global market
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US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week as layoffs in the U.S. remain historically low

US jobless claims dip modestly to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
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French competition authority's Nvidia probe nearing end

The French competition authority said on Thursday its probe into chipmaker Nvidia Corp is coming to an end.

French competition authority's Nvidia probe nearing end
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Honeywell Aero to develop more defense products for Europe outside US export controls

U.S. supplier Honeywell Aerospace is looking to add more products designed without restricted U.S. technologies as mounting European defense spending drives

Honeywell Aero to develop more defense products for Europe outside US export controls
Asia|Economy|Political|World

ASEAN foreign ministers to hold meeting with Myanmar counterpart at weekend

Foreign Ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN will hold an informal meeting with their Myanmar counterpart in Bangkok on July 12, Thailand and Vietnam said on Thursday.

ASEAN foreign ministers to hold meeting with Myanmar counterpart at weekend
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US relies more on foreign stock than debt flows, a dollar risk, Deutsche Bank warns

The United States is relying more than ever on international flows into its companies' shares than investments in its debt to fund itself, a shift that

US relies more on foreign stock than debt flows, a dollar risk, Deutsche Bank warns
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Citigroup expands cross-border instant payments to partner banks

Citigroup said it completed its first instant international payment in dollars with a partner bank, Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank. 

Citigroup expands cross-border instant payments to partner banks
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Markets remain long TACO

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters

Markets remain long TACO
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Australia, India strike deal on uranium exports during Modi visit

Australia and India reached a deal on Thursday to export Australian uranium to India for use in the nuclear energy

Australia, India strike deal on uranium exports during Modi visit
Business|Economy|World

Mexico's annual inflation hits lowest level in over five years

Mexico's annual inflation rate fell in June for the third consecutive month, to its lowest level since December 2020,

Mexico's annual inflation hits lowest level in over five years
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Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'

U.S. tech firm Palantir is challenging a decision to block a contract with London police, arguing on Thursday that London mayor Sadiq Khan's office wrongly took into account

Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'
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ECB saw inflation rising despite nearly three expected hikes, accounts show

European Central Bank policymakers gathering last month were presented with projections showing inflation staying above target into next year despite nearly three ECB

ECB saw inflation rising despite nearly three expected hikes, accounts show
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PepsiCo says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter

PepsiCo reported stronger than expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it said consumers tightened their budgets due to economic concerns

PepsiCo says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter
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Trump cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder

President Donald Trump's cancellation last year of a government food security survey could make it difficult to assess whether his cuts to the food stamp

Trump cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder
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Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say

President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Russia's oil

Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Trump peace push, sources say
Africa|Economy|Political

Zambia election will put Hichilema's economic record to the test

Zambia is gearing up for an August election in which President Hakainde Hichilema is favoured to win a second term but may face a strong challenge from

Zambia election will put Hichilema's economic record to the test
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Higher bar for corporate profit growth poses challenge for US stock market rally

Rising optimism over corporate earnings has driven the U.S. stock market to new heights in 2026.

Higher bar for corporate profit growth poses challenge for US stock market rally
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine says it hits more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies

Ukrainian drones hit a dozen more Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, Ukraine's military said on Thursday, the latest in a campaign aimed at disrupting fuel supplies to

Ukraine says it hits more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies

Skyrocketing demand from artificial intelligence data centers is exacerbating shortages of critical grid equipment like transformers across the U.S., driving up

US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets

Aviation lawyer Amanda Applegate skipped her annual vacation last month as a surge of wealth from AI startups and SpaceX

SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets
Economy|US|World

New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war

President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over

New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political

A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state

Democratic socialists have recently won elections in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver

A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

China’s passenger car exports are up 80% in June as EV demand grows, while sales drop at home

China has reported its exports of passenger cars surged 80% in June from a year earlier, while domestic sales sank 26%, according to an industry group

China’s passenger car exports are up 80% in June as EV demand grows, while sales drop at home
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

The year’s hottest rally is losing steam. Investors are asking what comes next

The year’s hottest rally is losing steam. Investors are asking what comes next

The year’s hottest rally is losing steam. Investors are asking what comes next
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Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing cautions on yen and heatwaves, but raises profit forecast

The Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday on strong global sales but warned about the impact of the weak yen at

Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing cautions on yen and heatwaves, but raises profit forecast
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Europe's financial stability watchdog examining private credit risks, adviser says

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Europe's financial stability watchdog examining private credit risks, adviser says
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German exports rise unexpectedly in May on surge in US demand

German exports rose unexpectedly in May, driven by a sharp increase in exports to the United States, data showed on Thursday.

German exports rise unexpectedly in May on surge in US demand
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Tech rebound lifts European shares after three-day slide

European shares gained for the first time this week on Thursday, as a rebound in technology stocks tempered lingering

Tech rebound lifts European shares after three-day slide
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Asia seeks strategic flexibility amid US-China rivalry

Asian policymakers, investors and business leaders are increasingly portraying themselves as active participants in navigating a more fragmented global

Asia seeks strategic flexibility amid US-China rivalry
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Asian investors eye firms benefiting from but resilient to AI

Asian investors struck a cautious tone on artificial intelligence as they increasingly wager on businesses that can withstand the AI-led disruption and look for firms

Asian investors eye firms benefiting from but resilient to AI
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HSBC lowers 2026-27 gold price forecasts on hawkish Fed tilt

HSBC cut its average gold price forecasts for 2026 and 2027 on Thursday, citing a hawkish shift in U.S. monetary policy expectations and a stronger dollar.

HSBC lowers 2026-27 gold price forecasts on hawkish Fed tilt
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Quake-hit Venezuela's push for a swift debt deal raises fears of future crisis

Venezuela is seeking to push through in record time one of the most complex debt restructurings ever attempted, with claims approaching

Quake-hit Venezuela's push for a swift debt deal raises fears of future crisis
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Kalshi in talks with regulators to expand never-expiring derivatives to new areas

Kalshi, a prediction markets platform that allows people to bet on events such as sports, election outcomes and weather, aims to expand into never-expiring

Kalshi in talks with regulators to expand never-expiring derivatives to new areas
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China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years

Fishermen sheltered in harbours, residents queued for sandbags and farmers raced to bring in crops on

China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years
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Bank of Japan sees growing inflation pressures from Iran war

The Bank of Japan said on Thursday the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is likely to prod more firms to raise prices later this year, signalling caution over mounting

Bank of Japan sees growing inflation pressures from Iran war
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The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?
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Australia agrees to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate

Australia has agreed to sell uranium to India for peaceful purposes

Australia agrees to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate
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Japan in 'early innings' of more corporate buyout activity, Goldman Sachs says

Corporate buyout and private equity activity in Japan is in the "early innings" and the country's stock market is well placed for

Japan in 'early innings' of more corporate buyout activity, Goldman Sachs says
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India consumer inflation likely topped RBI's 4% target in June: Reuters poll

India's consumer inflation likely breached the central bank's medium-term target of 4% in June for the first time in 16 months, according to a Reuters

India consumer inflation likely topped RBI's 4% target in June: Reuters poll
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New Zealand to consider joining Australia and Fiji in defence alliance, PM says

New Zealand will consider joining a defence alliance between Australia and Fiji that both countries entered earlier this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on

New Zealand to consider joining Australia and Fiji in defence alliance, PM says
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Gulf companies are set to reveal the unequal toll of Iran war

By Hadeel Al Sayegh and Federico Maccioni DUBAI, July 9 - Companies in the Gulf, some of the most directly affected by the Iran war, will provide one of the clearest insights so far of its regional

Gulf companies are set to reveal the unequal toll of Iran war
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China's producer inflation jumps to 4-year high, squeezing manufacturers

China's producer price inflation surged to its highest level in four years in June, piling pressure on manufacturers' profit margins as weak domestic demand limits their

China's producer inflation jumps to 4-year high, squeezing manufacturers
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Back-to-School spending to dip 6% amid economic worries, Deloitte forecasts

Back-to-school spending among U.S. households with school-age children is expected to decline about 6% this year on an inflation-adjusted basis, as consumer sentiment weakens amid

Back-to-School spending to dip 6% amid economic worries, Deloitte forecasts
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Japan benchmark bond yield extends rise after hitting 30-year high

The benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond yield hit a 30-year high on Thursday, driven by concerns over inflation from renewed tensions in the Middle

Japan benchmark bond yield extends rise after hitting 30-year high
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US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping,

US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
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Australia's Steadfast exclusivity period extended as US consortium reaffirms $5.3 billion bid

Australia's Steadfast said on Thursday that Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment had reaffirmed their takeover proposal valuing the insurance broker at A$7.7 billion ($5.34 billion

Australia's Steadfast exclusivity period extended as US consortium reaffirms $5.3 billion bid
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Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds
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Indonesia's Pertamina, Boeing sign MoU on sustainable aviation fuel development

Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with U.S. planemaker Boeing to explore opportunities in developing a

Indonesia's Pertamina, Boeing sign MoU on sustainable aviation fuel development
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"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore

"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore

"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore
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Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon

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Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon
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Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence

Russia denounced NATO's decisions at a summit in Turkey on Wednesday, saying they could have catastrophic consequences, after the alliance announced military aid to Ukraine and

Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence
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US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say

U.S. states concerned that Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say
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Oil rises more than a dollar per barrel as US launches fresh strikes against Iran

Oil prices rose more than a dollar a barrel in post-settlement trade on Wednesday after the U.S. military began launching fresh strikes on Iran.

Oil rises more than a dollar per barrel as US launches fresh strikes against Iran
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UK housing market downturn eased a little in June, RICS reports

The downturn in Britain's housing market abated slightly last month, although sentiment remains fragile and prone to uncertainty, a survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered

UK housing market downturn eased a little in June, RICS reports
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New Zealand's manufacturing index hits five-year high in June on renewed confidence

New Zealand's manufacturing activity rose sharply in June as businesses reported a renewed sense of confidence amid stronger sales and fuller order books despite the

New Zealand's manufacturing index hits five-year high in June on renewed confidence
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Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know
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John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement

John Deere owners should soon feel free to fix their own machines

John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
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Senate committee to vote on bill to tighten US ban on Chinese vehicles

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Senate committee to vote on bill to tighten US ban on Chinese vehicles
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US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran

The U.S. military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran, the U.S.

US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran
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Honeywell Technologies raises profit guidance after one-for-two reverse stock split

Automation firm Honeywell Technologies on Wednesday raised its second-half and full-year profit targets for 2026 after completing a one-for-two reverse stock split.

Honeywell Technologies raises profit guidance after one-for-two reverse stock split
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Trading Day: War on, risk-off: Stocks drop, crude jumps as Trump calls Iran peace deal 'over'

The S&P 500 and the Dow followed their global counterparts lower on Wednesday, and crude prices surged as U.S.

Trading Day: War on, risk-off: Stocks drop, crude jumps as Trump calls Iran peace deal 'over'
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Levi Strauss raises forecast as premium denim gains traction, but shares fall

Levi Strauss on Wednesday raised its annual net sales forecast, betting that its premium denim products would appeal to higher-income shoppers

Levi Strauss raises forecast as premium denim gains traction, but shares fall
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Big Tech joins Calgary Stampede oil bash, as Canada courts data centers

Big Tech has joined the party at the Calgary Stampede, a sign of growing interest in Canada from U.S.-based hyperscalers as the province of Alberta

Big Tech joins Calgary Stampede oil bash, as Canada courts data centers
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US coffee industry asks Trump to keep tariff exemption on Brazil beans

The U.S. coffee industry asked the Trump administration on Wednesday to keep Brazilian green coffee exempt from tariffs, during a session of public

US coffee industry asks Trump to keep tariff exemption on Brazil beans
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Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Tech giant Meta announced Wednesday it will build a massive data center in central Alberta, the company's first in Canada, as it rapidly builds out

Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada
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Paramount will not close Warner Bros deal before July 22 amid Oregon probe

Paramount has said it will not close its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros before July 22, the Oregon attorney general's office said, pushing out the timeline

Paramount will not close Warner Bros deal before July 22 amid Oregon probe
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Michael Burry buys Flutter, DraftKings shares betting prediction-market threat will fade

Michael Burry, the investor famed for predicting and profiting from the 2008 U.S. housing market collapse, has bought shares of sports-betting platforms Flutter Entertainment and

Michael Burry buys Flutter, DraftKings shares betting prediction-market threat will fade
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Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than 13 billion Canadian dollars ($9.1 billion) to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States

Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US
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Visualizing the buckling at an NYC high-rise and how teams are working to stabilize

Visualizing the buckling at an NYC high-rise and how teams are working to stabilize

Visualizing the buckling at an NYC high-rise and how teams are working to stabilize
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What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly

New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico are prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
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IMF's Georgieva to visit Argentina in late July

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit Argentina at the end of July, IMF spokesman Pierre Mejlak said on Wednesday.

IMF's Georgieva to visit Argentina in late July
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US SEC removes legal obstacle to UBS' crisis-resolution plan

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US SEC removes legal obstacle to UBS' crisis-resolution plan
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Venture Global's second-quarter liquefaction fee jumps 69% as Iran war lifts LNG prices

U.S.-based LNG producer Venture Global said on Wednesday average liquefaction fees jumped 69% in the second quarter from the previous three months, benefiting from higher global LNG

Venture Global's second-quarter liquefaction fee jumps 69% as Iran war lifts LNG prices
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How can Trump 'cut off all trade' with Spain?

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How can Trump 'cut off all trade' with Spain?
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Global economy resilient to Middle East war shock, agencies say

The global economy has been broadly resilient to the shock from the war in the Middle East, the heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund,

Global economy resilient to Middle East war shock, agencies say
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US diesel futures post biggest daily gains in four years after Russia bans exports

U.S. diesel futures were set for their biggest daily gains in four years on Wednesday after Russia announced a ban on exports of the industrial fuel,

US diesel futures post biggest daily gains in four years after Russia bans exports
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US judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags'

A federal judge on Wednesday approved the U.S.

US judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags'
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Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran

Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
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Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference

Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference
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Officials ‘confident’ temporary shoring has stabilized NYC high-rise

New York officials said they are “confident” that installation of temporary shoring on a high-rise in Midtown Manhattan has stabilized the building after officials warned of a partial collapse Tuesday when structural columns buckled.

Officials ‘confident’ temporary shoring has stabilized NYC high-rise
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Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes

Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of measures to support the domestic fuel market after systematic Ukrainian drone attacks on oil

Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply after targeted Ukrainian drone strikes
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UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank as battle enters endgame

One of Europe's most cantankerous banking battles in decades is becoming more a question of how and when, not if, UniCredit secures its

UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank as battle enters endgame
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Venezuelan fashion workshop swaps gowns for body bags after deadly earthquakes

Seated in his office alongside sketches of elegant dresses, fashion designer Efrain Mogollon starts the workday in Venezuela like any

Venezuelan fashion workshop swaps gowns for body bags after deadly earthquakes
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Investors get inflation 'wake-up call' as Trump fires up oil prices

Global investors have had a stark reminder of how quickly the oil market can reignite concern about inflation and volatility, after U.S.

Investors get inflation 'wake-up call' as Trump fires up oil prices
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Swiss official sees good chance 15% US tariff rate maintained

A senior Swiss trade official said on Wednesday she saw a good chance that Switzerland could maintain a U.S. tariff rate set by an initial deal with Washington in November.

Swiss official sees good chance 15% US tariff rate maintained
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OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously

OpenAI on Wednesday launched GPT-Live, a new family of voice models capable of listening and speaking simultaneously in real time.

OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously
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Fed policymakers' inflation concerns grew at June meeting, minutes show

Concern about high inflation mounted at the U.S. central bank's meeting last month, as officials followed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's lead

Fed policymakers' inflation concerns grew at June meeting, minutes show
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Pentagon seeks to rally Latin America behind new Monroe Doctrine

President Donald Trump's administration sought on Wednesday to rally Latin American nations behind a revamped Monroe Doctrine, the 19th-century policy asserting U.S.

Pentagon seeks to rally Latin America behind new Monroe Doctrine
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Etihad nearing deal to order 10 Boeing 787 jets, sources say

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is nearing a deal to order 10 Boeing 787 wide-body jets, with an announcement expected as early as this

Etihad nearing deal to order 10 Boeing 787 jets, sources say
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S&P 500 ends down after Trump says Iran deal is 'over'

The S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday after U.S.

S&P 500 ends down after Trump says Iran deal is 'over'
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Trump to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list

President Donald Trump on Wednesday informed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa that he had decided to remove

Trump to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
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Ireland's Manna begins push into U.S. drone delivery "battleground"

Ninety percent of Tulsans will be able to order deliveries by autonomous drone within the next year, operator Manna said on Wednesday after beginning a push into the

Ireland's Manna begins push into U.S. drone delivery "battleground"
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Deere settles lawsuit by US FTC, states over equipment repair restrictions

 Deere agreed on Wednesday to settle a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and five U.S. states accusing the farm equipment maker of illegally requiring

Deere settles lawsuit by US FTC, states over equipment repair restrictions
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Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflation

The Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday

Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflation
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The tenuous state of a US-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over high fuel prices

The potential unraveling of a fragile truce between Iran and the United States has renewed anxiety over fuel prices

The tenuous state of a US-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over high fuel prices
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Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them
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Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the message from a summit in Ankara, Turkey, is that “NATO delivers.”

Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start
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Monterey County farmers battle pests, rising costs and changing wine demand in crop report

Monterey County farmers battle pests, rising costs and changing wine demand in crop report

Monterey County farmers battle pests, rising costs and changing wine demand in crop report
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'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care
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Trump's Board of Peace planning pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza, official says

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is planning a pilot humanitarian zone for Gazans as a way to kickstart the U.S. president's stalled peace plan, regardless of whether a deal is reached

Trump's Board of Peace planning pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza, official says
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Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran

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Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran
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Airbus deliveries rise 15% to 351 in first half

Airbus delivered 351 airplanes in the first half of the year, up around 15% from 306 in the same period of 2025, after handing over 89 jets in June, the European planemaker said on

Airbus deliveries rise 15% to 351 in first half
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ADB raises developing Asia 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%

The Asian Development Bank sees a slight improvement in the growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific this year, though still below earlier projections due to the

ADB raises developing Asia 2026 growth forecast to 4.9%
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How Iran's 'golden weapon' of Hormuz became a bigger priority than its long-disputed nuclear programme

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, July 8 - Control over the Strait of Hormuz has become a "golden weapon" to Iran, for which it is willing to risk new escalations with the United States, and

How Iran's 'golden weapon' of Hormuz became a bigger priority than its long-disputed nuclear programme
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Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending

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Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit, progress on defense spending
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Trump says he doesn't think Iran conflict will start again

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he did not think a full-fledged conflict with Iran would erupt in the wake of military strikes from both sides.

Trump says he doesn't think Iran conflict will start again
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Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to change course or risk US alliance

Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat weighing a 2028 U.S. presidential run, said on Wednesday that Israel risks jeopardizing its alliance with Washington unless it

Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to change course or risk US alliance
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BofA extends first $520 million loan to OpenAI ahead of IPO, source says

Bank of America has extended a $520 million credit line to OpenAI, its first loan to the AI company that is preparing for an initial public offering, a person familiar with the

BofA extends first $520 million loan to OpenAI ahead of IPO, source says
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After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair

After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair

After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair
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IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year, weighed down by Iran war but helped by AI

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war

IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year, weighed down by Iran war but helped by AI
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Major AI offerings at a glance

OpenAI will launch GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model, on Thursday after a delay prompted by U.S. government concerns over the potential national security risks posed by

Major AI offerings at a glance
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JPMorgan hires veteran banker Michael Flynn to lead small-cap banking business

JPMorgan Chase has hired veteran banker Michael Flynn to lead a newly created banking business, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.

JPMorgan hires veteran banker Michael Flynn to lead small-cap banking business
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Stocks, bonds retreat after Trump says Iran MOU 'is over'

Oil surged and stocks and bonds dropped on Wednesday, after U.S.

Stocks, bonds retreat after Trump says Iran MOU 'is over'
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Oil hits multi-week high, Wall Street slips as Iran tensions reignite

Stocks were mostly lower and oil prices rose on Wednesday after U.S.

Oil hits multi-week high, Wall Street slips as Iran tensions reignite
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Dollar fades after touching one-week high as Iran deal in doubt

The U.S. dollar dipped after reaching its highest level in about a week on Wednesday after U.S.

Dollar fades after touching one-week high as Iran deal in doubt
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IMF says hopes to engage on central banks' changes to forward guidance

The International Monetary Fund hopes to engage with central banks in coming months on changes in their use of forward guidance on monetary policy, a

IMF says hopes to engage on central banks' changes to forward guidance
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US traffic deaths fell sharply in early 2026

U.S. traffic deaths fell to the lowest rate since 2014 in the first three months of the year after a ​sharp rise in road fatalities during the COVID

US traffic deaths fell sharply in early 2026
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NY Fed says firms in its district aren't done passing on tariff costs 

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NY Fed says firms in its district aren't done passing on tariff costs 
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Mexico expects economy to outperform IMF projections

Mexico Finance Minister Edgar Amador said on Wednesday that he expects the economy to perform better than the latest projections by the International Monetary Fund.

Mexico expects economy to outperform IMF projections
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US wholesale inventories in May revised lower

U.S. wholesale inventories rose far less than initially thought in May, which could temper expectations that restocking would provide a significant lift to economic

US wholesale inventories in May revised lower
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Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speech

Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate, warns that Israel is becoming isolated due to its leadership

Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speech
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Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us
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Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages
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IMF edges 2026 global growth forecast lower to 3%, sees rebound in 2027

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday inched its 2026 global growth forecast lower again to 3.0%, warning of ongoing risks posed by the war in

IMF edges 2026 global growth forecast lower to 3%, sees rebound in 2027
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Wall St opens lower as Trump says Iran deal is 'over'

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said an interim deal aimed at ending the war with Iran was "over," sending oil prices higher and

Wall St opens lower as Trump says Iran deal is 'over'
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Fed minutes due as analysts debate whether Warsh will curtail them

A critical readout on Wednesday of the first Federal Reserve policy meeting overseen by Chairman Kevin Warsh may offer greater insight into the "family fight" the new central bank

Fed minutes due as analysts debate whether Warsh will curtail them
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Venezuela’s acting president is facing her worst crisis yet. Could it help her stay in power?

Venezuela’s acting president is facing her worst crisis yet. Could it help her stay in power?

Venezuela’s acting president is facing her worst crisis yet. Could it help her stay in power?
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Florida’s proposed property tax cuts rely on a population boom that has slowed dramatically

Florida’s population boom has fizzled to just 0.9% growth as domestic migration slows to a trickle.

Florida’s proposed property tax cuts rely on a population boom that has slowed dramatically
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Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers

Rather than chasing dollars, gig workers are micro-entrepreneurs who perform a strict ‘mental audit’ of every single task to see if it’s worth their time.

Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers
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From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
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European shares post worst day since March; Trump threat rattles Spanish stocks

European shares posted their steepest one-day drop since mid-March on Wednesday after U.S.

European shares post worst day since March; Trump threat rattles Spanish stocks
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Catastrophic storms to test China's resilience in 2026, scientists warn

The floodwaters that ravaged southern China this week look set to expand to other provinces with the imminent arrival of

Catastrophic storms to test China's resilience in 2026, scientists warn
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Apple to spend $30 billion on Broadcom chips as it boosts US sourcing

Apple plans to spend more than $30 billion under a multi-year chip supply deal with Broadcom, bolstering its U.S. sourcing as President Donald

Apple to spend $30 billion on Broadcom chips as it boosts US sourcing
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Trump invokes communism 81 times in two weeks as aides test midterms message

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Trump invokes communism 81 times in two weeks as aides test midterms message
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Bezos' Blue Origin seeks first outside funding at $130 billion valuation, NYT DealBook reports

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is looking to tap outside investors for the first time, aiming to raise $10 billion in a funding round that would value the rocket maker at $130 billion

Bezos' Blue Origin seeks first outside funding at $130 billion valuation, NYT DealBook reports
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Airbus trims jet industry demand forecast after Iran war, tariffs

Airbus on Wednesday revised down its 20-year industry-wide forecast for passenger aircraft demand by 1% after the Iran war and trade

Airbus trims jet industry demand forecast after Iran war, tariffs
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Climate change threatens to dent Italy's long-term economic growth and  worsen debt risks, study says

Climate change could significantly weaken Italy's long-term economic growth and make its already heavy public debt burden harder to sustain, with output

Climate change threatens to dent Italy's long-term economic growth and  worsen debt risks, study says
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Le Pen can run, but can’t hide her policy flaws

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.)

Le Pen can run, but can’t hide her policy flaws
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China's central bank pledges to maintain accommodative policy amid weak demand, external shocks

China's central bank said on Wednesday it would maintain an appropriately loose monetary policy and ramp up financial support to revive domestic consumption, adding that

China's central bank pledges to maintain accommodative policy amid weak demand, external shocks
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HSBC drops 'overweight' call on EM equities on AI spending fears

HSBC closed its "overweight" stance on emerging markets equities on Wednesday, citing increased volatility in Asia and warning that renewed concerns over weaker AI spending could

HSBC drops 'overweight' call on EM equities on AI spending fears
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Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Too much fertilizer disrupts the hidden world of soil-dwelling microbes that were sustaining healthy crops long before synthetic fertilizer was invented.

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways
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Brazil's Natura sees second-quarter revenue down 9% to 10% year-on-year

Brazilian cosmetics maker Natura on Wednesday reported preliminary second-quarter consolidated net revenue between 5.1 billion reais and 5.2 billion reais ($1.01 billion)

Brazil's Natura sees second-quarter revenue down 9% to 10% year-on-year
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Chevron offers rival drillers its chemical technology to boost shale oil output

Chevron will allow rival oil producers to buy a chemical technology it developed to boost production from shale wells, the company said on Wednesday, as part

Chevron offers rival drillers its chemical technology to boost shale oil output
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Apple says it will spend $30 billion to design US-made Broadcom chips

Apple says it will spend $30 billion to design US-made Broadcom chips

Apple says it will spend $30 billion to design US-made Broadcom chips
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Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict
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Polymarket is in a high-stakes race to win back trust as it recommits to the US market

After four years in exile, the prediction market platform Polymarket has begun a well-funded campaign to sell a new version of itself to the American public

Polymarket is in a high-stakes race to win back trust as it recommits to the US market
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US container imports jumped 8% in June ahead of higher fuel costs and tariff increases

U.S. container imports surged 8.2% in June from the year earlier, supply chain technology provider Descartes Systems Group said on Wednesday, after

US container imports jumped 8% in June ahead of higher fuel costs and tariff increases
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From space rocks to smartwatches, AI millionaires rewrite the luxury playbook

Sitting on roughly $3.5 million in SpaceX shares, Chip, a former data scientist at Elon Musk's aerospace behemoth, has recently

From space rocks to smartwatches, AI millionaires rewrite the luxury playbook
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Crypto firms prepare defenses as quantum threat to encryption draws nearer

The cryptocurrency industry is starting to prepare for the threat of quantum computing as recent advances fuel concerns that the technology could soon be

Crypto firms prepare defenses as quantum threat to encryption draws nearer
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AI chip startup SambaNova valued at $11 billion in $1 billion funding round

AI chip startup SambaNova said on Wednesday it has raised $1 billion in a late-stage funding round led by General Atlantic at an $11 billion post-money valuation.

AI chip startup SambaNova valued at $11 billion in $1 billion funding round
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Foreign investors pare India rate-hike bets, fuel record 5-year swaps trading

A rush by foreign investors to unwind bets on interest rate hikes in India has pushed turnover in the country's five-year overnight index

Foreign investors pare India rate-hike bets, fuel record 5-year swaps trading
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Obamacare insurers ask for second-highest premiums increase in nearly a decade

Companies offering Obamacare health insurance plans next year are requesting payment rates representing a 14% median increase to premiums over 2026 rates,

Obamacare insurers ask for second-highest premiums increase in nearly a decade
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Is it 'over'?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Oil prices jumped on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran

Is it 'over'?
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The best used sedans for under $15,000, according to Edmunds

While prices remain higher than they were a few years ago, used-car shoppers with a budget of $15,000 can still find sedans that offer a compelling combination of comfort, efficiency, and modern technology

The best used sedans for under $15,000, according to Edmunds
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Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors

Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors

Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors
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Why does Trump keep talking about ‘communism’?

Why does Trump keep talking about ‘communism’?

Why does Trump keep talking about ‘communism’?
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New York hopes converted offices can ease a housing crisis. A structural emergency at a high-rise tower shows the challenges

New York hopes converted offices can ease a housing crisis. A structural emergency at a high-rise tower shows the challenges

New York hopes converted offices can ease a housing crisis. A structural emergency at a high-rise tower shows the challenges
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Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other

Data center proposals are often local controversies with significant underlying principles at stake.

Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other
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OpenAI set to launch most capable GPT model after delayed rollout

OpenAI will publicly launch GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model, on Thursday following a delay last month prompted by U.S. government

OpenAI set to launch most capable GPT model after delayed rollout
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New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were "absolutely necessary," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
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Daimler Truck Q2 vehicle sales rise 8% as North America demand recovers

Daimler Truck, one of the world's biggest truckmakers, on Wednesday reported an 8% increase in second-quarter group vehicle sales, driven by demand recovery in its North American

Daimler Truck Q2 vehicle sales rise 8% as North America demand recovers
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Mercedes-Benz Q2 sales fall, China competition intensifies

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday sales in its core car business continued to fall in the second quarter, declining 8% year-on-year due to intense competition in China

Mercedes-Benz Q2 sales fall, China competition intensifies
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Japan's ruling party plans tighter oversight of disclosures by activist investors

Japan's ruling party plans to propose stronger enforcement against suspected violations of shareholder disclosure rules by activist

Japan's ruling party plans tighter oversight of disclosures by activist investors
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Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks

At least four oil and gas tankers have turned back from attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data showed, as renewed

Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks
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China's actions risk creation of new status quo, Taiwan official says

China's gradually increasing pressure tactics risk creating an entirely new status quo in the Taiwan Strait, which the international community may not realise until it is

China's actions risk creation of new status quo, Taiwan official says
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Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way

Democrats tend to give less than Republicans when it comes to earmarked funding for universities – but they give more to minority-serving institutions.

Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way
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BHP iron ore workers threaten first strike in decades at Port Hedland

Hundreds of workers at BHP's Port Hedland iron ore operations in Western Australia could walk off the job next week, in what would mark the biggest

BHP iron ore workers threaten first strike in decades at Port Hedland
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Japan considers policy wording change as BOJ independence fears roil bonds

Japan's government is considering revising language on monetary policy in its economic blueprint, a draft obtained by Reuters showed, as

Japan considers policy wording change as BOJ independence fears roil bonds
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Ceasefire? What ceasefire?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee And just like that, we're back to staring at shipping routes across the Strait of Hormuz after a fresh bout of tit-for-tat

Ceasefire? What ceasefire?
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Germany could gain from planned U.S. port fees on China-built ships, DIW says

Germany could benefit from planned U.S. port fees on merchant ships built in China, with its exports to the United States potentially

Germany could gain from planned U.S. port fees on China-built ships, DIW says
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UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability

Two top United Nations officials are urging Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent the country from sliding back into instability

UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability
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US says it has completed a new round of strikes on Iran

The U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday it completed a new round of strikes on Iran and that it had struck over 80 targets during its latest attacks.

US says it has completed a new round of strikes on Iran
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Federal immigration agent fatally shoots man in Houston during an enforcement operation

Authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Houston during an operation after he attempted to evade arrest in his vehicle

Federal immigration agent fatally shoots man in Houston during an enforcement operation
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Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond

Shannon Gooden has voted Republican her entire life, including for Donald Trump three times.

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond
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Brazil's Senator Bolsonaro argues against 25% US tariff on its exports

Brazilian Senator and presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro on Tuesday argued to the U.S.

Brazil's Senator Bolsonaro argues against 25% US tariff on its exports
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Perplexity says it plans to use Nvidia's new CPU 

AI startup Perplexity on Tuesday confirmed it plans to use Nvidia's new central processing units, as the chip giant works to broaden its market and

Perplexity says it plans to use Nvidia's new CPU 
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Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says

Nine countries have committed to a new global defence bank, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday, in a

Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says
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Financial institutions' health is key factor in bank runs, New York Fed research shows

Bank runs turn into bigger problems when financial institutions' broader underlying health is under challenge, new research from the New York Federal Reserve showed on

Financial institutions' health is key factor in bank runs, New York Fed research shows
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Brokerages line up bullish calls as SpaceX enters Nasdaq-100

SpaceX's swift addition to the Nasdaq-100 index on Tuesday is expected to unleash billions in passive buying, as brokerages kicked off

Brokerages line up bullish calls as SpaceX enters Nasdaq-100
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Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific defend proposed $85 billion merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern told a U.S. government agency Tuesday they are willing to divest ownership stakes in some smaller railroads as

Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific defend proposed $85 billion merger
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US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil sales after LNG, oil tanker attacks

The United States on Tuesday re-imposed sanctions on Iranian oil, as a U.S. official warned that Iran's attacks on vessels in the

US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil sales after LNG, oil tanker attacks
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Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?

The Democratic Socialists of America, a left-wing political group, is now playing an influential role in the U.S. Democratic Party. 

Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?
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Korean chip stocks flip to losses on lingering AI, memory pricing concerns

Shares of South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reversed early gains to fall sharply on Wednesday, amid lingering concerns over slowing

Korean chip stocks flip to losses on lingering AI, memory pricing concerns
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Oklahoma sues Allstate, says insurer underpays damages claims

Allstate was sued on Tuesday by Oklahoma, which accused the insurer of underpaying or denying claims for damage from wind and hailstorms over several years.

Oklahoma sues Allstate, says insurer underpays damages claims
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Hormuz shipping risk raised to severe after tankers hit, reviving U.S.-Iran tensions

A Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding and a Saudi crude tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz on

Hormuz shipping risk raised to severe after tankers hit, reviving U.S.-Iran tensions
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Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice

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Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice
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Trading Day: A chip on our shoulder: Volatile semis drag U.S. stocks lower, crude jumps

Wall Street stocks followed their European counterparts lower amid a chip-driven tech selloff on Tuesday as a flare-up of Middle East tensions sent crude

Trading Day: A chip on our shoulder: Volatile semis drag U.S. stocks lower, crude jumps
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Oil jumps after settlement as US revokes general license for Iran oil sales

Oil prices settled 3% higher on Tuesday and then extended gains post-settlement, after Iran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the

Oil jumps after settlement as US revokes general license for Iran oil sales
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Exxon signals Q2 profit windfall as higher oil prices boost bottom line

U.S. oil and gas major Exxon Mobil signaled on Tuesday that its second-quarter earnings could see a boost of about $5 billion compared to

Exxon signals Q2 profit windfall as higher oil prices boost bottom line
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Venezuelan volunteers dig graves for quake victims as US defends government relief effort

At the La Esperanza cemetery in western Venezuela, local volunteers have been digging graves for victims

Venezuelan volunteers dig graves for quake victims as US defends government relief effort
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FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecom services

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it is adding California-based Digitalsystem Technology to a list of companies posing risks to

FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecom services
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UK jobs market downturn eases as pay pressure pick up, survey shows

Britain's jobs market downturn eased slightly last month, according to a survey of recruitment companies on Wednesday that showed an upturn in temporary hiring and starting salaries

UK jobs market downturn eases as pay pressure pick up, survey shows