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TVS sold 5.65 lakh units globally in June, beating Hero (5.41 lakh) and Honda (5.28 lakh). Exports were 2.9x the combined Hero+Honda export volume. The question is whether TVS can hold the lead through the festive season.
India's monsoon rainfall is 18% below average, delaying sowing of rice and soybeans. El Niño adds risk. The June CPI print on July 12 will show food price impact.
US growth above 2% and oil slide ease inflation fears, keeping the dollar bid. Canadian GDP bounces but BoC stays on hold. Next week's jobs and BOS data test the view.
Binance cannot onboard new clients in France, Italy, Poland and Spain after withdrawing its MiCA application. Existing users can still withdraw. Competitors are courting displaced users.
A 19-year-old hacker tied to the Scattered Spider collective faces federal charges after a luxury retailer breach demanding $8 million in crypto. Two terabytes of data were seized at his arrest.
Brazil's central bank warned institutions about crypto import structures, sending stablecoin prices up 2% and creating a 'Samba Premium.' Industry executives say the impact hits arbitrage desks, not the broader market.
GBP/EUR touched €1.1696 as UK political risk fades and softer eurozone inflation caps ECB hawkishness. The next test is €1.17 resistance, with UK services inflation due next week.
The dollar index slipped from a 15-month peak after jobless claims surprised to the upside, sending September rate-hike odds to 70%. Next week's CPI will decide if the pullback deepens.
WMO sees >80% probability of strong El Niño by July-Sept 2026. Below-normal rain threatens hydro output, raising fuel costs for Southern Company (SO). Alpha Score 49.
Tata assembled $26.3B in iPhone exports under PLI, topping Foxconn. Foxconn still leads domestic iPhone production at $12.4B vs Tata's $6.3B. The split reveals Apple's dual supply chain strategy.
Vedanta encumbered 90.67% of its promoter stake in HZL via a subsidiary loan guarantee, but shares rose. The pledge releases signal some deleveraging, but the headroom is now gone.
State Street will keep servicing South Korea's National Pension Service, extending a decade-long relationship as NPS pushes into global equities and alternatives with $1.1 trillion in assets.
Japan's services PMI rebounded to 52.2 in June, but input costs rose at the fastest pace in four years, keeping the BOJ on alert for persistent inflation pressures.
Binance in talks to lead Mesh round at up to $2B valuation, Axios reports, doubling the crypto payments firm's value six months after a $1B Series C.
RBA minutes show board ready to hike; US payrolls miss at 57k, ISM prices fall; Euro area inflation slows to 2.8%. Policy divergence sets up FX moves.
Mahrez retired from international football after AFCON 2025. His fan token RMHZ showed no price reaction, raising questions about athlete token longevity beyond peak career years.
Padwick Farm sees 60% growth in livery bookings as hay prices jump from £10 to £90 per bale. Owners spend £5,350/year per horse. The farm charges half the typical £800 monthly fee, offering an alternative to euthanasia.
NOBLE backs Clarity Act, citing enforcement tools. Senate talks target July vote before recess. Bloomberggives 60% chance of passage this month.
Antares Syndicate 1274 launches affirmative cyber war cover for US power, water, gas and electricity operators, bypassing attribution disputes that have left claims uncertain.
Russia's central bank says the digital ruble is ready for Sept. 1, with mandatory adoption for major banks and retailers. EU sanctions target RUBx and CBDC support.
US markets closed for July 4th after a disappointing non-farm payrolls report. Thin liquidity could trigger Japan intervention on USD/JPY. Also monitor US-Iran headlines.
Delhi government orders CAG audit of power discoms BRPL and BYPL over ₹38,500 crore regulatory assets. Impact on consumers and Tata Power.
Rich turns terminal output into formatted tables, progress bars, and syntax-highlighted code. A single import replaces print() and transforms debugging.
XRP whales are buying Pepeto presale while waiting for the CLARITY Act vote. The math: a 7.6x in months vs a potential 100x in weeks.
Pluxee reported €312M in Q3 revenue, down 3.3% organically, as Brazil's PAT1 reform capped merchant fees. Full-year guidance stands, but H1 2027 remains under pressure.
The Shenzhi Cup AI competition drew 1,451 teams from 30 countries. Forty finalists head to Shanghai July 14-18 for a RMB 4 million prize pool. Results show at WAIC.
The 7th Western Digital Economy Expo released a white paper on cross-border data flows. Companies like Apple with China exposure may face new compliance costs.
A heat dome building across the central and eastern US threatens power grids and travel as AAA forecasts 72.2 million travelers for the Fourth of July weekend.
Vedanta's three listed units shed up to 8% Monday as crude slipped below $70 and iron ore fell on Chinese steel output decline. Traders cited OPEC+ positioning; Nifty Metal down 2.5%.
Apple's Services margin hit 74% in the June quarter, adding 38 basis points to consolidated gross margin for every point of revenue mix shift. The stock trades at 31 times earnings as the iPhone 16 launch looms.