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Meta Holds Firm on Pay‑or‑Consent Model as EU Enforcement Looms
Meta Platforms has decided against further adjustments to its controversial pay‑or‑consent framework for European users, a choice that virtually guarantees fresh antitrust charges and potentially massive daily fines under the EU’s new Digital Markets Act. Despite warnings from Brussels and… Read More ›
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Policy Optimism Fuels Bitcoin Rally as Investors Brace for Legislative Breakthroughs
Crypto markets have ridden a wave of optimism in recent weeks as investors anticipate a raft of regulatory victories out of Washington. With Congress poised to debate key bills aimed at clarifying rules for digital assets, traders have poured fresh… Read More ›
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European Markets Gain Appeal as Investors Seek Stability and Growth
In the first half of 2025, global investors have markedly shifted their focus toward the European Union, directing more than $100 billion into European equity funds—three times the inflows of a year earlier—while pulling nearly $87 billion out of U.S. funds. This reversal of… Read More ›
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Trump Unveils Bold Plan for Gaza’s Future Amid Ceasefire Talks
Former President Donald Trump has outlined a comprehensive and controversial proposal for Gaza, envisioning a transformation of the war‑torn enclave under U.S. administration. His plan extends beyond a simple ceasefire, calling for American stewardship of the territory, large‑scale humanitarian initiatives… Read More ›
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China’s Grip on Critical Materials Threatens Global Auto Production and Competition
Recent moves by China to tighten control over key minerals and components have sent shockwaves through the global automotive industry. By curbing exports of heavy rare earth elements and imposing stringent licensing requirements, Beijing wields the power to throttle factory… Read More ›
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US Household Spending Slip as Tariff‑Driven Front‑Loading Unwinds
U.S. consumer spending dipped unexpectedly in May, underscoring a shift in household behaviour as the stimulus from advance purchases ahead of looming import duties evaporated. After two consecutive months of modest gains, total outlays fell by 0.1 percent, marking the second… Read More ›
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Robust Capital and Liquidity Buffers Underpin US Banks’ Downturn Resilience – US Fed
The Federal Reserve’s 2025 stress test results confirm that the nation’s largest banking institutions possess the financial strength to navigate a severe economic downturn without government support or curbs on lending. Fed supervisors subjected 22 major banks to a hypothetical… Read More ›
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EU and China’s Trade Talks Now tied to Cognac and EV tariffs
China and the European Union have made notable progress this month in their high-stakes trade negotiations, as both sides edge closer to resolving key disputes before a landmark leaders’ summit in Beijing on July 24–25. Recent breakthroughs include a tentative… Read More ›
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China’s May Industrial Profits Hit by Demand Shortages and Policy Shifts
In May, China’s once-resilient industrial sector saw a sharp reversal as profits tumbled 9.1 percent year-on-year, snapping a brief two-month uptick in growth. The downturn, affecting firms with annual revenues above 20 million yuan, spotlights a confluence of economic headwinds… Read More ›
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Sterling Rally Spurs Market Focus on Future Drivers
The British pound surged to its strongest level against the U.S. dollar since October 2021, trading above \$1.37 as markets weigh the next catalysts for further gains. Driven predominantly by a softer dollar, sterling’s rally has reignited debate over the… Read More ›
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