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A new AP-NORC poll finds 65% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of Iran, even after he pursued a diplomatic deal. The partisan split on the issue remains wide.
NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite said AI will take over some existing roles. JPMorgan's Dimon and Deutsche Bank's Roux agree. The shift compresses costs but could create regulatory friction.
To meet its $10B pledge by 2030, the Bezos Earth Fund needs to more than triple annual spending from current levels. Lauren Sánchez is leading the deployment. Implications for Amazon share sales.
India's drug regulator wants hospitals to import MRI and CT scanners without a license. Domestic device makers warn of safety risks from skipping specialized importers.
The yen trades near its weakest since 1986 as the dollar gains on Fed rate-hike bets and delayed US-Iran peace deal. Intervention risk keeps traders on edge.
Delhi High Court rules EY US secondment fees are taxable foreign technical services, not reimbursements. MNCs face up to 10% higher costs and potential GST liability.
India's power ministry will track hydropower output through the Grid Controller after a rainfall deficit threatens summer peak supply.
Brent crude whipsaws on Iran headlines, but depleted inventories and a slow Hormuz reopening keep the physical market tight. Wall Street sees $90-100 oil this summer.
India wants Uzbekistan's critical minerals for its digital economy. Bilateral trade hit $1.3 billion in 2025, up 33.3%. Both sides agreed to double trade over three years.
Kevin Warsh's debut speech pushed the euro below $1.0850 and short yields higher. The March dot plot will test whether the hawkish tone is real.
Oil prices are down. The 2-year yield is up. The breakdown between inflation expectations and Fed rate expectations creates a concrete trading divergence ahead of the next CPI print.
Elizabeth Svoboda's new book argues that the relentless push to do more destroys long-term output. For traders and portfolio managers, the timing is uncomfortable.
Seventeen years ago, we wrote the first Sovereign Man letter arguing America was structurally broke. The consensus called us cranks. Today the numbers are worse, and our playbook has only grown.
Iran delayed nuclear talks with the U.S. as the Lebanon ceasefire frayed. WTI tested $77, Brent hit $81.50. The Strait of Hormuz is open, but the risk premium is back.
Two trains collided south of Bedford on Friday, triggering a major emergency response. The crash blocked Thameslink lines between Luton and Bedford, a key commuter route into London.
Keel Infrastructure, formerly Bitfarms, jumped 15.8% on the TSX after closing a $458M convertible note deal to fund its shift from Bitcoin mining into AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Priced at roughly 40x earnings and debt-free, Raspberry Pi's risk is entry timing. The analyst's recommended strategy is to buy gradually. AlphaScala examines the trade-off.
MDA Space acquires Blue Canyon from RTX for $620M, gaining a US manufacturing hub near NORAD and Space Force. The deal adds $3.5B in sales opportunities.
Bond yields have eased with cheaper oil, but the rate relief is mostly for insured borrowers. Banks are holding wider spreads on uninsured mortgages.
The Mises Institute explains the economic fallacies behind the president's stated affection for inflation and what it means for bonds, gold, and dollar policy.
How Elsbeth and Widow's Bay test the Emmys' comedy definition. The category swap strategy matters for awards season as the Television Academy struggles to differentiate blurring genres.
Microsoft uncovered a crypto clipper malware spread via USB that hijacks clipboard content to swap wallet addresses. The campaign uses Tor to hide command servers.
Intel surged 11% after Trump said Apple will use its chips. No confirmation from either company. The stock's Alpha Score is 47, reflecting the gap between foundry ambitions and revenue.
Calhoun's Disquisition argues that taxation inevitably divides society into tax consumers and taxpayers. His concurrent majority theory offers a check on that divide.
Kaspersky found dozens of infected Wallpaper Engine packages on Steam Workshop. Lumma and Vidar infostealers target crypto wallets.
SFU VentureLabs partners with Manterra Technologies to give BC startups local manufacturing access, replacing offshore production for deeptech and science companies.
Iran's PGSA demands mandatory insurance from ships crossing Hormuz, free for now but with future fees possible. US says 20 vessels used Oman coastal route overnight. Allies push Washington not to accept the toll precedent.
Meta upgrades office kitchens after layoffs. X says it will exceed any snack budget. The perk war is tiny for investors; it reflects talent competition. META Alpha Score 57.
China bought 76% less Indian cumin in FY26 after a record domestic harvest. Total Indian cumin exports fell 28% to $524 million. Turkey's imports jumped fivefold.
Redemption Bank launches Bank King Card on Juneteenth, donating from each account to nonprofits that give direct cash to single mothers in subsidized housing.