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⚡ The Role of Alternative Finance in Stabilising SME Cash Flows

Australian SMEs are turning to alternative finance platforms in 2026 as traditional banks tighten lending criteria amid a worsening cash flow crisis....

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⚡ WTI Price Forecast: Consolidates around $79.00, above 200-day EMA and 23.6% Fibo.

West Texas Intermediate crude oil is trading in a tight range around $79 per barrel during Wednesday's Asian session, consolidating after reaching...

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⚡ ECB’s Kocher: Ready to take monetary policy action at any time if needed

The European Central Bank stands ready to deploy monetary policy measures at any moment if economic conditions warrant intervention, according to Governing...

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Macro

⚡ Double Win for HFM at The Trading Awards Africa 2026

Global multi-regulated broker HFM has secured two major accolades at The Trading Awards Africa 2026, claiming Best Trading Conditions and Best Customer...

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Macro

⚡ United States Dollar Index stays below 101 as traders trim hawkish Fed bets

The US Dollar Index remains pressured below the 101 level as traders scale back expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes in...

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⚡ China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

China's economy has sharply underperformed growth expectations, falling short of government targets as weak domestic consumption and oil price volatility from t...

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⚡ Breaking: China’s economy expands 4.3% YoY in Q2, vs. 4.5% expected

China's economy grew 4.3% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, missing market expectations of 4.5% and marking a notable slowdown from...

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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7910 vs. 6.7990 previous

China's central bank delivered a modest signal Wednesday as the People's Bank of China set its daily reference rate for the yuan...

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Japanese Yen edges higher vs weaker USD; bulls seem hesitant amid Iran risks

The Japanese yen gained modest ground against the US dollar for a second consecutive session on Wednesday as the currency pair retreated...

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Macro

British Pound gains traction above 1.3400 as softer US CPI dampens Fed rate hike expectations

The British pound strengthened against the US dollar to reach 1.3405 in early Asian trading after June inflation data from the United...

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Markets

⚡ WTI rises as Trump’s threats strikes on Iran

West Texas Intermediate crude surged to approximately $79.20 per barrel during Asian trading hours Wednesday, marking its third consecutive session of gains....

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⚡ PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7910 vs. 6.7990 previous

The People's Bank of China has set the US dollar to Chinese yuan reference rate at 6.7910 for Wednesday's trading session, marking...

15 Jul 2026 Read →