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The pound rose while the London stock market declined, and mining stocks surged.

The London stock exchange started the week with declines. The FTSE 100 index fell by 0.11%, and the FTSE 250 by 0.12%. Weakness was particularly evident in automotive stocks; the sector as

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iPhone 17 Launch in Beijing: Long Queues and Strong Sales Signals

Apple’s iPhone 17 series received a great deal of attention at its flagship store in Beijing. On launch day, approximately 300 people lined up early in the morning to pick up their

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Kenya aims to reach a trade agreement with the US by the end of the year.

Kenya aims to sign a trade agreement with the US by the end of the year. Commerce Minister Lee Kinyanjui said this would be a guarantee for exports should the current Africa

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Nvidia–Intel Partnership: Double Impact for Asian Chip Manufacturers

Nvidia’s $5 billion investment in Intel presents both opportunities and risks for chip manufacturers in Asia. Intel’s resurgence could reduce US pressure on foreign competitors, but in the long run, it could

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Technology

EU Takes Action for Digital Euro: Alternative to Visa and Mastercard Coming

European Union finance ministers are meeting to determine a common position on the digital euro. The aim is to reduce dependence on US-based payment giants like Visa and Mastercard and to create

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Finance

Embraer Workers’ Strike: Company Says “Production is Proceeding Normally”

The union representing metalworkers at Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has announced an indefinite strike. Workers at the headquarters and main production line in Sao Jose dos Campos claim the company has refused

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Finance

Oil India: Mozambique LNG Project to Resume at End of Year

Indian state-owned company Oil India announced that its $20 billion Mozambique LNG project will restart by the end of this year. Company Chairman Ranjit Rath said that with improved safety conditions, the

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Trump Tariffs and Farmer Support Package on the Agenda

US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told the Financial Times that the Trump administration plans to use tariff revenues to support US farmers. Rollins stated, “It’s possible we’ll announce a serious support package

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Leadership Change at Nestlé: Investors Expect Faster Transformation

Nestlé chairman Paul Bulcke’s early departure is seen by investors as an opportunity for the company to accelerate growth and focus on underperforming units. Bulcke will hand over his position to former

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Expected Fed Interest Rate Cut and Trump’s Economic Plan

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is concluding one of its most politically charged meetings in years on Wednesday. The general market expectation is a quarter-point interest rate cut. However, some members argue

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