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⚡ Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge

A US federal judge has temporarily halted the proposed merger between media giants Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery after twelve states filed...

21 Jul 2026 Read →
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⚡ Brent: Geopolitics weigh on prices – ING

**BREAKING: Brent Crude Falls Below $90 on US-Iran De-escalation Hopes** Brent crude oil prices dropped below the $90 per barrel threshold as...

21 Jul 2026 Read →
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⚡ Equities: Geopolitics weigh on stocks – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists are reporting that US equities extended losses Wednesday, with the S&P 500 declining for a third consecutive session amid...

21 Jul 2026 Read →
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⚡ US CENTCOM: Latest strikes hit Iran’s military command centres and air defense systems

US Central Command has confirmed completion of military strikes against Iranian targets at 1AM GMT Tuesday, hitting military command centers and air...

21 Jul 2026 Read →
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⚡ RBNZ Sectoral Factor Inflation Model holds steady at 2.7% YoY in Q2 2026

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has released its Sectoral Factor Model Inflation gauge for Q2 2026, registering at 2.7% year-over-year, unchanged...

21 Jul 2026 Read →
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Vietnam to Fine Retail Crypto Traders Using Offshore Exchanges

Vietnam is implementing one of the world's most aggressive retail crypto enforcement regimes by directly penalizing individual traders who use unlicensed platfo...

21 Jul 2026 Read →
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ESMA Sets First T+1 Readiness Deadline Ahead of EU Settlement Shift

The European Securities and Markets Authority has confirmed the European Union's transition to a T+1 settlement cycle remains on track for October...

21 Jul 2026 Read →
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⚡ The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks

Young investors in their twenties are increasingly placing substantial bets on technology stocks, seeking high returns despite elevated market risks. The BBC...

20 Jul 2026 Read →
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⚡ China: Chinese AI models challenge US-led economics – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists have issued fresh analysis showing Chinese artificial intelligence models are closing the technology gap with US counterparts while ma...

20 Jul 2026 Read →
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⚡ Brent: Geopolitics support crude and cracks – Societe Generale

Brent crude prices have jumped sharply as escalating geopolitical tensions inject fresh risk premium into oil markets, according to Societe Generale analysts...

20 Jul 2026 Read →
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⚡ John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job

Britain's finance ministry has undergone an abrupt leadership change as John Healey assumes the role of Chancellor of the Exchequer just weeks...

20 Jul 2026 Read →
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⚡ Trump declares retaliation against Iran automatic in Truth Social post

President Trump issued a direct warning to Iran via Truth Social at the start of the week, declaring that any American military...

20 Jul 2026 Read →