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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.
Russia expands school military training to 17 hours with drone lessons. The move signals sustained defense spending and deepens isolation for Western firms like Apple.
CMB.TECH sold two Suezmax tankers for a net $100.5M gain, capitalizing on strong tanker valuations. CEO Saverys said proceeds will redeploy into fleet growth. Vessels deliver in Q3 2026.
Accent Group's board urged shareholders to ignore Frasers Group's A$390.8m cash offer, calling it opportunistic. The rejection could reshape M&A in Australian sportswear retail.
The global parts centre at Sri City is part of a five-day tour covering four districts. Naidu will also launch a pension programme, a steel plant, and a workshop with NITI Aayog.
India's largest discount broker seeks SEBI's Category-I merchant banking licence to manage IPOs and corporate advisory, intensifying competition in primary markets.
A couple's 40-year walking tradition mirrors the patience needed for Apple stock. Services growth and installed base are the real trail. The September event is the next milestone.
Brazil’s central bank eyes 24-hour hold on stablecoin transfers over $10K; Paraguay convicts two bitcoin miners; Binance pledges $3M USDT for Venezuela earthquake relief.
Adrian Mowat says the 15-20% AI chip correction reflects positioning unwinds, with hyperscaler spending accelerating and supply tight. Implications for Indian IT stocks.
Bacup households face a 13.5% energy cap rise from July 1, adding £221 to annual bills. The ONS reports 66% of adults already cutting spending. The next cap reset in October will test whether government measures offset the Iran-driven wholesale premium.
Invesco, Tresidor, Man Group and Napier Park back Matalan's debt extension to 2029, removing a December 2027 maturity that had loomed over the retailer's turnaround plan.
Employee agreed to 90-day trial for promotion, delivered, raise never came. Boss said 'be reasonable.' The case reveals critical lessons on trial periods and written agreements.
Ocado CEO Tim Steiner collected £94m since IPO. With shares below the float price, governance scrutiny is building ahead of the July AGM vote on pay policy.
The rupee barely moved Tuesday, stuck in a 40-paisa range for a seventh straight session. Dealers said Friday's U.S. payrolls report is the next catalyst for a breakout.
China's central bank debuted a liquidity facility Friday, splitting Asian equities. US futures rose as tech shares retreated, with chipmakers leading losses.
Benz Mining's 27m at 15.33 g/t gold step-out opens the Apollo extension at Glenburgh. 80% of the 6.1-7.3Moz target is drill-defined. Maiden resource estimate due this half.
Asian equities opened mixed on Monday. Oil above $87 after U.S.-Iran ceasefire kept dollar near one-year highs. AI profit-taking hit tech. Focus on Friday payrolls.
VARA issued its 50th crypto license but only 39 firms were operational by end-2025. The 11-firm gap shows the distance between approval and live service in Dubai's regime.
A study of typewriter adoption shows it boosted women's LFP and cut fertility. The historical framework may inform views on modern automation's labor effects.
Fermi's IPO pop to $30+ and subsequent collapse creates a high-risk event. With thin public information and a speculative analyst stance, FRMI is a watchlist-only name for now.