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Gold August futures opened at $4,025, down 0.3%, then firmed to $4,046.60. The metal holds in a $4,000–$4,100 range ahead of Friday's payrolls report.
Eurozone inflation fell to 2.8% in June, below forecasts and down from 3.2% in May. Core inflation also missed expectations at 2.4%.
Krispy Kreme sells $10 Clean Sheet Dozen for US-Canada match. If US holds Canada scoreless, free doughnuts Thursday. BOGO deal runs through Sunday.
Jacob’s Creek launches ‘Welcome to the Creek’ summer campaign backing its refreshed UK range, testing whether a heritage brand can reclaim shelf space without deep discounting.
Varo Money extended its $150 sign-up bonus to July 15. The offer requires a referral link, no monthly fees, and easy requirements. Payout varies between $100 and $150.
European blockchain pilots for educational credentials and public records cut cross-border verification time without merging databases, Cosmos Labs co-founder says.
Sure Global Tech shareholders approved a 15% cash dividend, or SAR 1.5 per share, for 2025. The payout yields roughly 3.7% at current prices.
The CLARITY Act would transfer most digital asset oversight from SEC to CFTC. SEC commissioner says passage expected soon; Senate needs 60 votes by July 4.
Ark Invest bought $44M of Coinbase, $25M of Circle, and $8.2M of Bullish in June. Circle fell 40% after Open USD launch. Alpha Score: COIN 25, CRCL 28.
Resolv Labs integrates the AA+f-rated JTRSY tokenized Treasury fund into PrimeUSD, a leveraged yield product for institutions. Beta test underway, public launch targeted for June 2026.
Hess Midstream targets a 40% distribution increase after debt falls below 3x. Transition from Bakken infrastructure spending to shareholder returns faces basin maturity and oil price risks.
Crypto's $189M midterm spend exceeds 2024's $170M; Fairshake super PAC has deployed $82M. Critics say concentration risks drowning other voices.
T1 swept Team Liquid 3-0 at MSI 2026 Play-In, with nearly $1M wagered on Polymarket. Record viewership and Faker's 100th MSI win highlighted the series.
Poland has no licensing framework as MiCA takes full effect. Stablecoin issuers face immediate compliance deadlines. The next milestone is the December travel rule for transfers above €1,000.
1,700 investors claim Binance sold crypto derivatives without FCA approval. Losses exceed £100,000 each. The case tests collective redress in crypto.
Zurich's new life sciences offering bundles product liability and property cover for life sciences firms across the UK and Europe. The program is globally coordinated, the insurer said.
Gentenox Enterprises argues that publishing volume without a distribution strategy wastes effort. The key is aligning content creation with where the audience actually consumes information.
Evommune holds $69 million in cash funding into Q2 2026, but the binary Phase 2b atopic dermatitis readout in late 2025 will decide the stock's next move.
Indian stocks rebounded Wednesday. Brent crude fell 1.07% and US-India trade deal optimism grew. Domestic cyclicals led gains; IT lagged. Sustainability hinges on FII flows.
Oracle's $90B–$95B AI capex plan, funded by $40B in debt and equity, sent shares down 12% and spiked crypto volatility. The debt-funded bet ties tech credit risk to digital assets.
Alramz Real Estate signed a deal to launch a SAR 1B Shariah-compliant fund for 800 homes. The fund, managed by Oud Capital, could accelerate deliveries without stretching Alramz's balance sheet.
Nurofen and Boots are training pharmacists to recognise gender bias in pain care, targeting a gap in how women's symptoms are handled at the counter.
Saudi Arabia's Nazaha conducted 1,585 inspection visits in June, probing 385 suspects and detaining 130 across criminal and administrative cases.
A 35-item grocery basket across Europe's six largest markets now costs €95.35, up 5.4% year-over-year. Food inflation remains sticky, squeezing household budgets and reshaping retail competition.
Rockhopper Exploration published a slide deck for a shareholder or analyst call on July 1, covering its North Falkland Basin operations and Sea Lion development progress.
Willis (WTW) expands CyMax cyber facility for EMEA SMEs, adding panel insurers AXA XL, Beazley, HDI, Markel and a simplified one-page application for businesses up to €500M turnover.
Trump's DOJ probe into oil pricing ignores inventory rebuilding. Retail price lags reflect supply chains, not gouging. Intervention could trigger shortages.
EUR/USD held near $1.14 after German and French inflation eased, giving the ECB room to hold rates in September. Focus turns to eurozone CPI on Friday.
AFG International shareholders approved a SAR 1.35 billion loan from Al-Futtaim Private Co. to refinance debt and fund working capital, avoiding equity dilution.
PE-VC investments fell 3% y-o-y to $6.4B in Q2 2026, but mega deals rose to $3.8B. Early-stage average deal size doubled to $10M as growth-stage investment cratered, per Venture Intelligence.