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Today: July 16, 2026
Today: July 16, 2026

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Uber nears €12.5bn deal to acquire Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber is set to take over Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the German food delivery company at about €12.5 billion ($14.34 billion), the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Uber nears €12.5bn deal to acquire Delivery Hero, FT reports
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Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday sought to evade a range of questions from senators on issues such as the impact of AI on inflation, what contacts he has had with President Donald Trump, and how the central bank will determine the persistence of inflation

Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump
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Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say

Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz after a wave of Iranian

Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say
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Chile's Codelco expects flat copper output in coming years, chairman says

Chile's state-run copper miner Codelco expects production in the coming years to stay similar to current levels, chairman Bernardo Fontaine said on

Chile's Codelco expects flat copper output in coming years, chairman says
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US House panel unveils $95 billion plan to fund defense, parts of Trump's voter ID bill

A Republican-controlled committee in the U.S.

US House panel unveils $95 billion plan to fund defense, parts of Trump's voter ID bill
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US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran's weapon procurement

The U.S government issued sanctions on Wednesday targeting individuals and entities that it said were a part of an international network helping Iran procure weapons.

US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran's weapon procurement
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Wall Street banks point to resilient US consumer as loan growth picks up

Wall Street's largest banks struck a reassuring tone on U.S. consumer health, citing steady spending, rising loan balances and healthy credit quality that suggest

Wall Street banks point to resilient US consumer as loan growth picks up
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks rise after soft US inflation reading with Middle East in focus

MSCI's global equities index rose on Wednesday after a surprise drop in the U.S. inflation reading and a second day of strong

Stocks rise after soft US inflation reading with Middle East in focus
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EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent

The European Union, which fined Elon Musk's social media network X €120 million ($137.2 million) last year, said on Wednesday it had accepted an action plan by X to

EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent
Business|Economy|Technology

PayPal can push Stripe to dig deeper in its wallet

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.) By Karen Kwok NEW YORK, July 15 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Stripe's digital deal wallet is a little light.

PayPal can push Stripe to dig deeper in its wallet
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Oil prices make small gain on smaller US inventory draw

Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday, reacting to stronger-than-expected inventory and largely shrugging off a new wave of U.S. attacks against Iranian military

Oil prices make small gain on smaller US inventory draw
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Fed's Cook says she is prepared to act soon if inflation does not begin to slow

U.S.

Fed's Cook says she is prepared to act soon if inflation does not begin to slow
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Goldman counsel Ruemmler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew he abused women

Goldman Sachs senior counsel Kathryn Ruemmler told members of Congress in a closed-door hearing on Wednesday that if she had

Goldman counsel Ruemmler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew he abused women
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France faces debt surge unless spending curbed, report says

France faces a sharp deterioration in its public finances over the rest of the decade unless policymakers act quickly to curb spending, an independent report commissioned by

France faces debt surge unless spending curbed, report says
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US money market funds turn defensive with Fed rate outlook uncertain

Money market funds are taking a more cautious approach in their portfolios, reflecting lingering uncertainty about the U.S.

US money market funds turn defensive with Fed rate outlook uncertain
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Citigroup estimates revised after bank flags higher expenses, stock tanks

Analysts revised estimates for Citigroup on Wednesday after the bank's management surprised investors and forecast higher expenses in the second half

Citigroup estimates revised after bank flags higher expenses, stock tanks
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House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections

House Republicans have unveiled a $95 billion plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules

House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
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Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal

Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal

Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal
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Former Obama White House attorney says ‘it was a mistake’ to deal with Epstein and she regrets it

Former Obama White House attorney says ‘it was a mistake’ to deal with Epstein and she regrets it

Former Obama White House attorney says ‘it was a mistake’ to deal with Epstein and she regrets it
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IMF strategy chief calls for price stability, credibility in shock-prone world

The International Monetary Fund's strategy chief urged government officials on Wednesday to focus on medium-term fiscal frameworks and

IMF strategy chief calls for price stability, credibility in shock-prone world
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J&J medtech miss overshadows earnings beat

Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday that its medical device unit underperformed in the second quarter, even as strong sales of Tremfya for

J&J medtech miss overshadows earnings beat
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Morgan Stanley beats estimates on strong trading and dealmaking, bets on AI investment

Morgan Stanley beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, posting record revenue driven by strong deals activity, while

Morgan Stanley beats estimates on strong trading and dealmaking, bets on AI investment
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Apple chasing AI chip company deals, The Information reports

Apple is looking to buy chip companies to bolster its efforts to make server processors for running AI, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the

Apple chasing AI chip company deals, The Information reports
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US producer prices post largest drop in 14 months; inflation risks still tilted to the upside

U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in June, posting their biggest decline in 14 months amid a pullback in the cost of energy products, further

US producer prices post largest drop in 14 months; inflation risks still tilted to the upside
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Dollar falls after cooling producer prices, Middle East escalation in focus

The dollar fell against major currencies on Wednesday after softer-than-expected U.S. producer prices reinforced signs of easing inflation, bolstering

Dollar falls after cooling producer prices, Middle East escalation in focus
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Trump's pick to head Bureau of Labor Statistics clears key Senate hurdle

Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S.

Trump's pick to head Bureau of Labor Statistics clears key Senate hurdle
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Wall Street's investment banking machine firing on all cylinders

A broad revival in investment banking is taking hold on Wall Street, fueled by a surge in IPOs, mergers and debt issuance.

Wall Street's investment banking machine firing on all cylinders
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UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports

Andy Burnham is set to name interior minister Shabana Mahmood as his finance minister when he becomes Britain's prime minister next week, the Financial Times reported on

UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports
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White House weighs extending Jones Act waivers as Iran conflict raises price concerns

The White House is weighing another extension of waivers allowing foreign ships to transport goods between U.S. ports as renewed conflict with Iran raises

White House weighs extending Jones Act waivers as Iran conflict raises price concerns
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Elizabeth Warren blasts Kevin Warsh, saying he ‘seems to invite corruption’

Elizabeth Warren blasts Kevin Warsh, saying he ‘seems to invite corruption’

Elizabeth Warren blasts Kevin Warsh, saying he ‘seems to invite corruption’
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Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul

Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul

Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul
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Trump rescinds toll plan for ships in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump on Tuesday rescinded the decision to impose a 20% toll for cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will be replaced by Gulf state investments in the US.

Trump rescinds toll plan for ships in Strait of Hormuz
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Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland

Amazon says that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027

Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland
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Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections

Former President Joe Biden plans to publish his memoir, "Promise Me, America," this fall

Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections
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Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up

Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up

Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up
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Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway

Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway

Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway
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Wall St opens higher as investors weigh earnings; PayPal jumps

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, as investors weighed softer-than-expected producer inflation data and a flurry of corporate earnings, while PayPal surged on

Wall St opens higher as investors weigh earnings; PayPal jumps
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Brazil services activity shrinks 0.4% in May, missing forecasts

Services activity in Brazil fell 0.4% in May from April on a seasonally adjusted basis, government statistics agency IBGE said on Wednesday, missing economists'

Brazil services activity shrinks 0.4% in May, missing forecasts
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Celcuity shares fall as launch delay eclipses US approval for breast cancer drug

Shares of Celcuity fell nearly 19% in morning trading on Wednesday, as the delayed commercial launch of its newly approved breast cancer drug and label concerns

Celcuity shares fall as launch delay eclipses US approval for breast cancer drug
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Ukraine says it will protect ports to maintain export volumes after attacks

Ukraine will do everything possible to protect its seaports and guarantee grain exports at no less than last season's level, its deputy economy minister,

Ukraine says it will protect ports to maintain export volumes after attacks
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Five cloud business groups urge EU interim measures against Broadcom

The Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has joined forces with four other trade groups to urge EU antitrust regulators to suspend

Five cloud business groups urge EU interim measures against Broadcom
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Buffett says his children are ready to distribute his fortune, calls Bill Gates' Epstein ties 'distasteful'

Warren Buffett said he found fellow billionaire Bill Gates’ association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “distasteful,” but decided to stop donating

Buffett says his children are ready to distribute his fortune, calls Bill Gates' Epstein ties 'distasteful'
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Conagra reviews non-core assets after slashing dividend, issuing weak outlook

Conagra Brands is reviewing its non-core assets, the packaged food maker said on Wednesday, after it issued a weak profit forecast and halved

Conagra reviews non-core assets after slashing dividend, issuing weak outlook
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Bank of Canada holds rates, says the economy is growing again

The Bank of Canada left its benchmark overnight rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday as widely expected and said growth would

Bank of Canada holds rates, says the economy is growing again
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Stripe, Advent offer to buy PayPal for more than $53 billion, sources say

By Milana Vinn July 14 - Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have made a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc for $60.50 per share, in a deal that would value the payments

Stripe, Advent offer to buy PayPal for more than $53 billion, sources say
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Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appealed to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to judge his government on its merits ahead of an election in

Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election
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Fed Chairman Warsh questioned about independence from Trump

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said the Fed will continue to set interest rates without considering politics during his first congressional testimony on Tuesday. Democratic Rep. Nydia Velázquez of New York asked the new Fed leader if he works for Trump, to which he responded: “We’re an independent central bank.” He reiterated that view in an exchange with Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, who pressed Warsh on how he would respond if Trump “publicly pressures you to pursue a different course” than that warranted by economic data.

Fed Chairman Warsh questioned about independence from Trump
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Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session as UK leader

Keir Starmer has answered questions from lawmakers in the House of Commons for the last time before leaving the British prime minister's office next week

Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session as UK leader
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US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy

U.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook

US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy
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Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear slashes US IPO size by more than half

Standard Nuclear slashed the size of its proposed U.S. initial public offering by more than 50% on Wednesday, joining a string of companies that have scaled back their valuation

Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear slashes US IPO size by more than half
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BNY lifts 2026 revenue forecast above estimates after quarterly beat

BNY raised its 2026 revenue forecast above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday after trouncing estimates for second-quarter results,

BNY lifts 2026 revenue forecast above estimates after quarterly beat
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Electra taps Safran for 250 turbogenerators to power hybrid-electric EL9

Electra said on Wednesday it has signed a production agreement with France's Safran Helicopter Engines for turbogenerators, as the hybrid-electric aircraft

Electra taps Safran for 250 turbogenerators to power hybrid-electric EL9
Australia|Business|Economy

EQT sweetens pursuit of Australia's Perpetual with $1.75 billion bid

Australia's Perpetual said on Wednesday it received a sweetened A$2.5 billion ($1.75 billion) takeover proposal from Sweden's EQT AB, less

EQT sweetens pursuit of Australia's Perpetual with $1.75 billion bid
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UN warns Sudan gum arabic trade helps sustain civil war

The United Nations human rights office on Wednesday called on states, businesses and parties linked to Sudan's globally-relevant gum arabic industry

UN warns Sudan gum arabic trade helps sustain civil war
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Fed's Williams: "Unquestionably too-high" inflation may soon subside

While inflation is "unquestionably too high," there are reasons to believe it may have crested and should soon start subsiding, and U.S. monetary policy is

Fed's Williams: "Unquestionably too-high" inflation may soon subside
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Dimon-led JPMorgan poised to become world's first $1 trillion bank

Jamie Dimon's two decades at the helm of JPMorgan Chase have rewritten industry record books and the Wall Street giant is now within striking

Dimon-led JPMorgan poised to become world's first $1 trillion bank
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Wholesale inflation improved as energy prices fell last month — but relief may be temporary

Wholesale inflation improved as energy prices fell last month — but relief may be temporary

Wholesale inflation improved as energy prices fell last month — but relief may be temporary
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This is how to stretch your new car buying dollars in 2026, according to Edmunds

Car buyers looking to save money in 2026 can stretch their budgets by shopping strategically

This is how to stretch your new car buying dollars in 2026, according to Edmunds
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX's slide below IPO price risks turning blockbuster IPO into confidence test

SpaceX's slip below its initial public offering price risks turning a marquee stock-market debut into a confidence test, potentially unsettling retail

SpaceX's slide below IPO price risks turning blockbuster IPO into confidence test
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BlackRock assets hit record $15 trillion on boost from buoyant markets, ETF inflows

BlackRock's second-quarter profit outpaced Wall Street estimates on Wednesday as a stock market rally lifted the value of client assets

BlackRock assets hit record $15 trillion on boost from buoyant markets, ETF inflows
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Trump presses defense executives to boost weapons production

President Donald Trump urged top defense executives on Wednesday to accelerate weapons production and expand

Trump presses defense executives to boost weapons production
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ASML financial guidance includes Terafab plans, CFO says

Top computer chip equipment maker ASML said its capacity expansion plans in 2027 and 2028 unveiled on Wednesday along with second-quarter earnings take into account

ASML financial guidance includes Terafab plans, CFO says
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Brazil braces for new U.S. tariffs as Washington broadens trade push, sources say

Brazil is bracing for the United States to impose a new 25% tariff on thousands of its imports after months of intensive but largely unproductive

Brazil braces for new U.S. tariffs as Washington broadens trade push, sources say
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European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist

European shares ended Wednesday with slim gains as a strong rebound in luxury stocks countered weakness in telecom and

European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist
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China's DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO, sources say

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is planning to launch a fresh fundraising round at a valuation of about 500 billion yuan ($74 billion) ahead of a potential mainland

China's DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO, sources say
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Revamp of 'core' PCE measure could help Fed estimate underlying inflation, research says

The U.S.

Revamp of 'core' PCE measure could help Fed estimate underlying inflation, research says
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JPMorgan expands EMEA corporate banking business in latest push on regional rivals

JPMorgan has launched an expansion of its corporate banking business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa as it seeks to grow income and claim market

JPMorgan expands EMEA corporate banking business in latest push on regional rivals
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Netflix's next growth chapter hinges on keeping viewers hooked

Netflix is under pressure to reassure investors about its growth strategy when it reports second-quarter results on Thursday, as its user engagement has

Netflix's next growth chapter hinges on keeping viewers hooked
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

In US West, drought pits farms against towns, industry in scramble for water

In Arizona, dead fish lie in the dry bed of a reservoir.

In US West, drought pits farms against towns, industry in scramble for water
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Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank  chief says

Whoever wins the election in Israel later this year must rein in defence-led state spending that has grown in recent years and invest more in education,

Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank  chief says
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Melting core

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A torrent of new information hit markets on Tuesday, with a mostly

Melting core
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Brazil's Lula gains ground on Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has widened his lead over right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in the run-up to October's presidential election, a Quaest

Brazil's Lula gains ground on Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of presidential vote, poll shows
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M&T Bank's second-quarter profit lifted by interest income growth

M&T Bank posted a rise in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by higher interest income and trust income.

M&T Bank's second-quarter profit lifted by interest income growth
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PNC Financial posts record quarterly revenue on capital markets windfall, FirstBank buy

U.S. bank PNC Financial reported record quarterly revenue on Wednesday, boosted by robust capital markets activity and its acquisition of regional lender FirstBank.

PNC Financial posts record quarterly revenue on capital markets windfall, FirstBank buy
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UK economy needs budget discipline, OECD says as Burnham prepares for power

Britain must maintain its budget discipline, tackle high pension spending and address soaring energy prices to speed up its economy, the OECD said on

UK economy needs budget discipline, OECD says as Burnham prepares for power
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Canadian home sales rise in June, prices unchanged from prior month

Canadian home sales posted a modest increase in June following a robust jump the previous month, and prices remained unchanged, data from the Canadian

Canadian home sales rise in June, prices unchanged from prior month
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Eyeing valuation jump, investors prep bids for chip giant CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO

Chinese investors seeking shares in CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO are betting the Chinese chipmaker's valuation will soar as much as 10-fold

Eyeing valuation jump, investors prep bids for chip giant CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO
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Peru approves $2.8 billion budget hike ahead of Fujimori transition

Peru's Congress approved late Tuesday a $2.8 billion budget expansion to fund infrastructure projects, essential services and other purposes, offering

Peru approves $2.8 billion budget hike ahead of Fujimori transition
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India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade

India and Britain's trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for

India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Cartier-owner Richemont's sales beat boosts luxury sector as jewellery shines

Cartier brand owner Richemont gave a boost to the broader luxury sector on Wednesday after the Swiss-based group comfortably beat sales forecasts for its

Cartier-owner Richemont's sales beat boosts luxury sector as jewellery shines
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Spain's final 12-month EU-harmonised inflation at 3.6% in June

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rose to 3.6% in June, unchanged from the period through May, final data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE

Spain's final 12-month EU-harmonised inflation at 3.6% in June
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Ugandan farmer Mukiibi steers Slow Food beyond its Italian roots

When Carlo Petrini founded the Slow Food movement in Rome in 1986 to protest the arrival of Italy's first McDonald's, Edward Mukiibi was not yet born.

Ugandan farmer Mukiibi steers Slow Food beyond its Italian roots
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ASML capacity upgrade soothes AI chip bottleneck fears

ASML, the world's dominant supplier of equipment needed to make high-tech computer chips, raised its 2026 sales forecasts on

ASML capacity upgrade soothes AI chip bottleneck fears
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

UK's Dr Martens backs annual outlook on US wholesale demand

British bootmaker Dr Martens stuck to its fiscal 2027 outlook on Wednesday, citing encouraging wholesale demand in its largest market, the United States.

UK's Dr Martens backs annual outlook on US wholesale demand
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China's Q2 economic growth cools to 3-1/2-year low as imbalances worsen

China's economy expanded at its slowest pace in more than three years in the second quarter, missing forecasts, with

China's Q2 economic growth cools to 3-1/2-year low as imbalances worsen
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Japan PM Takaichi says draft economic blueprint not cause of bond market rout

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday said she saw no link between her government's draft economic blueprint and a recent market rout that has driven Japanese

Japan PM Takaichi says draft economic blueprint not cause of bond market rout
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Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips

By Max A.

Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips
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ECB's Kocher sees currently no second-round effects from Iran war, but bank is ready to act

The European Central Bank currently sees no second-round effects from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, but is paying close attention to indirect price effects from the

ECB's Kocher sees currently no second-round effects from Iran war, but bank is ready to act
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock

China has an increasingly important buffer against oil price shocks: electric taxis.

China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers

A gambling empire controlled by a powerful Cambodian tycoon was the landlord of a compound that was used for

Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers
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Big Blue's bad day raises the bar for ASML

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Europe's most valuable company and the top supplier of chip-making equipment reports on Wednesday with the AI rally getting

Big Blue's bad day raises the bar for ASML
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China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade

China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade

China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade
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China new home prices fall at slower pace, but recovery doubtful

China's new home prices contracted at a slower pace in June, but the modest improvement is unlikely to result in a broad

China new home prices fall at slower pace, but recovery doubtful
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Instant View: China's second-quarter economic growth misses market forecast

China's annual economic growth slowed sharply to 4.3% in the second quarter, official data showed on Wednesday, missing analysts' expectations as weak domestic demand and the oil

Instant View: China's second-quarter economic growth misses market forecast
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US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S.

US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
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Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade

The number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday, with most of them linked to Iranian trade, before a U.S. blockade

Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade
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Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets

President Donald Trump on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets
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SK Hynix shares surge 13% on AI hopes as US tech stocks resume their climb

Shares in SK Hynix jumped nearly 13% in Seoul on Wednesday, tracking gains in U.S. tech stocks after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, while upbeat

SK Hynix shares surge 13% on AI hopes as US tech stocks resume their climb
Business|Economy|World

Kuroda's negative rate surprise shocked his own BOJ board, minutes show

The Bank of Japan's shock introduction of negative rates in 2016 drew intense criticism from within the board with some blasting it as half-baked and a risky

Kuroda's negative rate surprise shocked his own BOJ board, minutes show