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The dollar rose after the US-Iran exchange near the Strait of Hormuz. With the ECB forum and US jobs data ahead, the next move hinges on rates and risk appetite.
ARDC's discount to NAV fell from double digits to 6%. The fund's leverage and credit quality risks still warrant caution. The hold rating remains.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis says the Vadodara-Mumbai stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway should open by August 31. Travel time drops from 8 hours to 4 hours. Direct JNPA port link is the key feature for logistics and exports.
The Fed CBDC ban passed with veto-proof margins but Trump refuses to sign until Congress passes a voter-citizenship bill that failed 48-50.
The EBA's standardized penalty framework for MiCA includes fines up to 12.5% of annual turnover for significant token issuers. The July 1 licensing deadline is days away.
Agarwal and Deshmukh bring regulatory and legal expertise as Smartworks scales into Singapore and posts Q4 profit jump.
The pound holds steady after its worst monthly drop since March, with Andy Burnham's speech the next catalyst. Markets look for clues on fiscal and trade strategy that could set GBP direction.
Samsung Bioepis said SB27 met primary endpoints in Phase 1 and Phase 3 trials, showing equivalence to Keytruda in NSCLC. A regulatory filing could follow within the year.
A Seeking Alpha analyst warns the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's AI bet is concentrated in TSMC, leaving it exposed to a valuation reset if earnings disappoint.
Circeus, the Shop Circle parent, raised EBRD backing for AI-led M&A. The group, with 18 acquisitions, says it is adding more revenue this year than the prior two years combined. AI metrics: 40% faster support response, 30-point CSAT jump.
The IMF released a video on April 23 promoting tokenization benefits. The crypto community sees a push for tighter government control over digital currencies.
Seeking Alpha analyst initiates MXL as quiet AI beneficiary, no price target or catalyst given. Stock tied to AI sentiment and potential product news.
The ASX 200 closed 0.6% higher after a ceasefire between Iran and a regional rival calmed supply fears. Crude pulled back, gold faded. The focus now shifts to China PMI and US jobs data.
Spain's CPI held at 3.2% in May, above the ECB's 2% target. The ECB raised rates by 25 bps on June 11, its first hike in three years, and cut GDP growth forecast to 0.8%.
A social media rumor claims BitMEX fired its CEO, CFO and head of growth. No verified source backs it. The exchange's leadership has been stable since 2022 under Stephan Lutz, while it rebuilds compliance under a deferred prosecution agreement.
Binance exits France, Italy, Spain, Poland by July 1 after MiCA deadline. Gate.io's 10% deposit bonus for new EU users comes with caveats on eligibility and lock-up periods.
BIS annual report says stablecoins fail four sound-money tests, could drain bank deposits in emerging markets. The report pushes a unified ledger with CBDCs as the alternative.
BitMEX removed its CEO, CFO and head of growth as the crypto derivatives exchange reportedly seeks a buyer. Competition from Binance and Bybit has eroded market share.
The 22-student program includes half content creators and half marketing and media executives, signaling growing demand for formal training in a booming sector.
Spain's June CPI held at 3.2% as core eased to 2.9%, keeping pressure on the ECB to maintain a cautious policy stance ahead of its July meeting.
IIFCL doubles planned loan to $1 billion after RBI's subsidised dollar-borrowing window; also in talks for $400 million ADB funding and a debut dollar bond.
Sicona Battery Technologies wins AU$45M from ARENA to build a silicon-carbon anode plant in Wollongong, targeting 230 tonnes a year for commercial qualification.
Tiger Research report: blockchain AI adoption lags as enterprises prioritize core AI infrastructure over decentralization. The gap is timing, not tech.
Sweden granted Leading Edge Materials a 25-year mining lease for the Norra Kärr heavy rare earth deposit. After China's export controls sent European dysprosium prices to a four-fold premium, the project could meet all of Europe's annual dysprosium demand.
Rio Tinto (RTNTF) shares rose 17.7% since January 2025. The stock's Alpha Score of 62 points to moderate valuation. The next catalyst is the commodity cycle peak — and the production report due next month.
IMCD buys Bangkok-based additives distributor Merit Solution, adding 24 staff and a lab for plastics compounding support in Southeast Asia.
South Korea's chip giants plan $518B in new AI factories, pulling risk capital away from crypto. Bitcoin near 200-week MA with no catalyst to reverse the flow.
Bajaj Auto's annual report shows record revenue and exports, but domestic commuter share slipped to 15.6%. The company is betting on premium bikes, EVs, and KTM's revival for growth.
Australia plans to raise the fine to A$50 million for platforms that fail to block under-16 accounts. Meta's Facebook and Instagram are target. Draft legislation due H2 2026.
Labour politicians want a probe into JD.com's UK expansion, warning state subsidies could undercut British retailers. The risk is a price war that keeps margins depressed across the sector.