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Google announces $50M workforce initiative and $15M energy fund in Virginia

Google announces $50M workforce initiative and $15M energy fund in Virginia

Google announces $50M workforce initiative and $15M energy fund in Virginia
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OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as its IPO looms

OpenAI received a subpoena from several states as part of a probe into the safety of customers using its chatbot as it prepares to offer stock to the public for the first time

OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as its IPO looms
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How much of Musk’s wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it

How much of Musk’s wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it

How much of Musk’s wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it
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What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war

The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz

What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
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UK's Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed efforts to end the Iran conflict during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Downing Street said on Saturday.

UK's Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict
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Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects

Some 200 protesters on Saturday tore down metal and razor wire fences surrounding a luxury development site on Albania's Adriatic coast, in another sign of growing

Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects
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Motels, marshland and luxury rates: Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey

Days before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was no

Motels, marshland and luxury rates: Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey
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Trump to meet with Middle East leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7, US officials say

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Trump to meet with Middle East leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7, US officials say
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Starmer tells Rutte UK will publish defence plan before NATO July summit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Saturday he would publish the government's defence investment plan before the alliance's

Starmer tells Rutte UK will publish defence plan before NATO July summit
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Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU
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America In Focus: Inflation hits 3-year high, Wall Street rallies and Musk becomes a trillionaire

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years, new data showed this week, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near

America In Focus: Inflation hits 3-year high, Wall Street rallies and Musk becomes a trillionaire
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From rockets to brain implants, here's a look at Elon Musk's vast empire

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and now first-ever trillionaire, controls a lot of different businesses

From rockets to brain implants, here's a look at Elon Musk's vast empire
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China opposes US move to list top firms as military companies

China says it firmly opposes the U.S. adding several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of military-linked companies

China opposes US move to list top firms as military companies
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You can ignore AI giants like SpaceX, but your 401(k) won't

Think you can ignore all the hubbub around SpaceX, Elon Musk and IPOs

You can ignore AI giants like SpaceX, but your 401(k) won't
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Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs

Legislation in two of the nation's most populous states could force 3D printers to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns

Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs
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Mag 7? MANGOS? SpaceX forces name rethink on Wall Street's tech-stock moniker

SpaceX roared into markets this past week with a valuation of more than $2 trillion, surpassing two members of Wall Street's "Magnificent Seven" and raising a

Mag 7? MANGOS? SpaceX forces name rethink on Wall Street's tech-stock moniker
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Apple’s big Siri update is here. Now the real challenge begins

Apple’s big Siri update is here. Now the real challenge begins

Apple’s big Siri update is here. Now the real challenge begins
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What is the Swiss population cap proposal and what would it mean for Europe?

Switzerland will decide on Sunday on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million in a referendum some have likened to Britain's Brexit vote that could have far-reaching

What is the Swiss population cap proposal and what would it mean for Europe?
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Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain

In a quiet cafe popular for its free Wi-Fi and good coffee, a Russian interior designer logs onto a virtual private network so she can chat with friends

Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain
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Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace

Omega's Constellation watch has been flashed in campaigns, movies and at the Met Gala by stars like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman,

Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace
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1975 summit at French castle plants seed for future G7 club of wealthy nations

When U.S. President Gerald Ford and leaders of the five other leading democracies gathered at a 14th-century castle outside Paris on Nov. 15, 1975, they planted the seed for what subsequently became the Group of Seven nations

1975 summit at French castle plants seed for future G7 club of wealthy nations
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Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access

Anthropic said on Friday it will "abruptly disable" its most advanced AI models for all users after the U.S. government ordered it

Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access
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China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms

China is "strongly dissatisfied" with a U.S. move to add several large Chinese companies to the Pentagon's list of firms it

China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms
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Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan office

Somaliland has a right to choose its own relationships and pressure tactics from Beijing and Mogadishu have not succeeded in altering its friendship with

Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan office
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Retail investors build big dreams on small slices of SpaceX

Individual investors eager for a piece of SpaceX's mega

Retail investors build big dreams on small slices of SpaceX
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OpenAI under investigation by group of state attorneys general, source says

A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has opened a sweeping investigation into OpenAI, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.

OpenAI under investigation by group of state attorneys general, source says
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A coalition sues to block Kentucky’s new 14.25% prediction markets tax

A coalition including Kalshi, Crypto

A coalition sues to block Kentucky’s new 14.25% prediction markets tax
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With smooth SpaceX debut, Wall Street sets new template for mega IPOs  

A collective sigh of relief swept across Wall Street after trading for SpaceX’s landmark Nasdaq launch went smoothly,

With smooth SpaceX debut, Wall Street sets new template for mega IPOs  
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First Brands moves ahead with liquidation plan

A U.S. bankruptcy judge in Houston said on Friday bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands could move ahead with a liquidation plan that would fund lawsuits

First Brands moves ahead with liquidation plan
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US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros

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US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros
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UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift

UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say
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Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros

Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says
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By the numbers: Here’s what you might have missed in SpaceX’s record market debut

By the numbers: Here’s what you might have missed in SpaceX’s record market debut

By the numbers: Here’s what you might have missed in SpaceX’s record market debut
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Díaz-Canel announces economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad in the economy

Díaz-Canel announces economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad
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Treasury expands bank data-sharing rules tied to Trump immigration crackdown

The Treasury Department has moved to involve banks more deeply in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown

Treasury expands bank data-sharing rules tied to Trump immigration crackdown
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US EPA sends California emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal

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US EPA sends California emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal
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SpaceX’s $2 trillion debut met with cheers, jeers and protest

On Friday, Elon Musk’s image loomed large over Times Square from the giant TV screen of the Nasdaq stock exchange, as tourists outside

SpaceX’s $2 trillion debut met with cheers, jeers and protest
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Japanese investors sought more than $6.2 billion worth of SpaceX shares at IPO, sources say

Japanese investors were willing to subscribe to more than 1 trillion yen ($6.2 billion) of shares in SpaceX's record-breaking IPO, two

Japanese investors sought more than $6.2 billion worth of SpaceX shares at IPO, sources say
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Dom Perignon, moon pies and fortunes flow as Wall Street feted SpaceX's historic IPO

The first day of SpaceX trading is over. Now, the parties begin.

Dom Perignon, moon pies and fortunes flow as Wall Street feted SpaceX's historic IPO
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U.S., Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory

The United States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior

U.S., Iran signal peace deal near as Tehran claims victory
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SpaceX surges past $2 trillion in Nasdaq debut, closes in on Amazon

SpaceX shares jumped 19% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday, sending the company's value past $2 trillion to make it the sixth-biggest U.S.

SpaceX surges past $2 trillion in Nasdaq debut, closes in on Amazon
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Target investors reject proposal for independent board chair, support rises but stays below majority

Target on Friday said its shareholders rejected a proposal to separate the roles of board chair and executive leadership, with 38.1% votes in support — above the 29% level achieved

Target investors reject proposal for independent board chair, support rises but stays below majority
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Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexes

A suddenly rocky U.S. stock market confronts a potential wildcard next week: A newly led Federal Reserve at a time investors are worried that interest

Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexes
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Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance

The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party said on Friday that she had used a visit to the U.S.  to correct "many misunderstandings" about her pro

Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance
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Exxon Mobil set to place Alex Volkov as head of global trading, sources say

Exxon Mobil was poised to name Alex Volkov as head of global trading, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. 

Exxon Mobil set to place Alex Volkov as head of global trading, sources say
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Roku exploring strategic options, including sale of company, sources say

Roku Inc is exploring its strategic options, including a full sale of the company, according to six people familiar with the matter, 

Roku exploring strategic options, including sale of company, sources say
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US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico

A group of U.S. Democratic lawmakers have promised Puerto Ricans that they would try to speed up the island’s sluggish recovery from destructive hurricanes and earthquakes, a process that relies heavily on federal funds

US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico
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US stocks rise after oil prices ease and SpaceX soars in its debut on Wall Street

U.S. stocks rose after oil prices fell again, and SpaceX soared in its highly anticipated debut on Wall Street

US stocks rise after oil prices ease and SpaceX soars in its debut on Wall Street
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SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Shares of SpaceX soared 19% in their Wall Street debut, making the rocket maker’s founder and CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire

SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
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Heavy trading expected when SpaceX options launch in coming days

Investors will soon get a new way to bet on SpaceX's trajectory: options on the stock are set to begin trading as soon as Tuesday,

Heavy trading expected when SpaceX options launch in coming days
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Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says

Negotiators for the United States and Iran are close to the finish line of a deal aimed at ending their three-month war and it could

Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says
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Wall Street ends higher as SpaceX's market debut dominates

U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday as investors held out hope for a peace deal between Iran and the United States and as SpaceX shares

Wall Street ends higher as SpaceX's market debut dominates
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Stocks rise as SpaceX makes market debut; oil slides on Gulf peace hopes

MSCI's global equities index rose on Friday with Wall Street ending modestly higher as shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soared in their

Stocks rise as SpaceX makes market debut; oil slides on Gulf peace hopes
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NFL says no discipline for Stefon Diggs under its personal conduct policy

Stefon Diggs won’t face discipline from the NFL after a league review determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to punish him under its personal conduct policy

NFL says no discipline for Stefon Diggs under its personal conduct policy
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The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves
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As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to wind down the war, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend

As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
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What's happening with the contested ballots in Peru's election?

The initial count has finished in Peru's runoff presidential election, but now the lengthy process of reviewing contested ballots is under way by

What's happening with the contested ballots in Peru's election?
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EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delays

European Union countries agreed on Friday to maintain the current three-hour flight delay threshold for compensation in the EU's next set of airline passenger rights and

EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delays
Economy|Europe|World

Bank of Italy trims Italy 2027 growth outlook, forecasts inflation jump

The Italian economy will grow by 0.6% this year and 0.4% in 2027, the country's central bank said on Friday, confirming its previous estimate for 2026 but trimming next

Bank of Italy trims Italy 2027 growth outlook, forecasts inflation jump
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Brazil unveils subsidized motorcycle credit program for app-based delivery drivers

Brazil's government on Friday launched a subsidized credit program for app-based delivery drivers to purchase motorcycles, in a fresh move to boost demand and support a

Brazil unveils subsidized motorcycle credit program for app-based delivery drivers
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Soccer-World Cup fans caught up in SpaceX IPO spectacle in New York

Soccer fans expecting little more than selfies and street noise in Times Square instead found themselves swept into another global spectacle on Friday, the

Soccer-World Cup fans caught up in SpaceX IPO spectacle in New York
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Space stocks slump as blistering rally cools after SpaceX market debut

U.S. space stocks tumbled on Friday as investors rushed to lock in gains on the day of SpaceX's market debut, snapping a months-long rally fueled by anticipation over the

Space stocks slump as blistering rally cools after SpaceX market debut
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SpaceX soars 28% after record-busting IPO

SpaceX soared 28% in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, a day after pricing its record $75 billion IPO.

SpaceX soars 28% after record-busting IPO
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Private credit roundup: Reflecting on funding stress in Berlin

Senior executives in the private markets sector pointed to weaker incomes and challenges raising money at the industry's largest annual conference in Berlin this week,

Private credit roundup: Reflecting on funding stress in Berlin
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Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe

Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake
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What Elon Musk's trillion means in real terms

Catapulted by the market debut of his rocket company SpaceX, Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire

What Elon Musk's trillion means in real terms
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Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund
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Dollar steadies, set for weekly loss on US-Iran deal talks

The dollar steadied on Friday but remained on track for a weekly loss, as markets monitored negotiations over a deal that could end the Middle East

Dollar steadies, set for weekly loss on US-Iran deal talks
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Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal

Brent crude prices fell to their lowest levels since early March as traders grew more confident about an imminent peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal
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US consumer sentiment pushes off record lows as gasoline prices ease

U.S. consumer sentiment bounced off record lows in early June as easing gasoline prices offered households some relief, though concerns about

US consumer sentiment pushes off record lows as gasoline prices ease
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Former star US bond manager Kenneth Leech pleads guilty to obstructing 'cherry-picking' probe

Kenneth Leech, a former star bond manager at Western Asset Management Co, pleaded guilty on Friday to obstructing a probe into alleged "cherry-picking

Former star US bond manager Kenneth Leech pleads guilty to obstructing 'cherry-picking' probe
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American Airlines to resume US flights to Haiti in November

American Airlines said Friday it will resume flights to Haiti on November 1 after major U.S. carriers suspended service to the Caribbean nation in

American Airlines to resume US flights to Haiti in November
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Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government

Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
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Iran war is straining African airlines, industry body warns

The war in Iran is driving up jet fuel prices, worsening supply strains for African airlines

Iran war is straining African airlines, industry body warns
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Gold's record rally falters as bulls run into Fed rate expectations, stronger dollar

Expectations for U.S. monetary tightening and a strong dollar have taken some wind out of the "perfect storm" powering an upswing in gold since 2023,

Gold's record rally falters as bulls run into Fed rate expectations, stronger dollar
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Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say

Since the start of the Iran war and Tehran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was "closed", the market has grappled to put a

Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say
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Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes

Iranians are living between confusion and exhaustion as the country and its economy are squeezed between war and multiplying crises at home

Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes
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Tired of chaos, investors retreat from oil market at record pace

The extreme volatility of global oil prices has drained liquidity from the market this year at the fastest pace on record, as

Tired of chaos, investors retreat from oil market at record pace
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Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish

Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish

Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish
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BP starts process to sell stakes in two Gulf of Mexico projects, sources say

British oil major BP has started a process to sell stakes in two of its Gulf of Mexico projects, four people with knowledge of the matter said, in what would be one of new

BP starts process to sell stakes in two Gulf of Mexico projects, sources say
Business|Economy

Defence resignation exposes spending bind for Starmer - and any challengers

Keir Starmer has a new defence minister, but the same problem: no spare money, competing political and financial demands and a party

Defence resignation exposes spending bind for Starmer - and any challengers
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Embraer's Eve vows to spend cautiously, eyes 2028 'flying car' certification

Embraer-controlled electric aircraft maker Eve vowed on Friday to spend money in a cautious manner as it eyes a 2028 certification

Embraer's Eve vows to spend cautiously, eyes 2028 'flying car' certification
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US to give Poland new $4 billion loan for arms purchases, PAP reports

The U.S. will give Poland a new $4 billion loan from the Foreign Military Financing programme, U.S.

US to give Poland new $4 billion loan for arms purchases, PAP reports
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Ukraine hikes military pay and seeks more foreign fighters, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will hike military wages and seek to recruit more fighters abroad, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, as the army faces a manpower

Ukraine hikes military pay and seeks more foreign fighters, Zelenskiy says
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BlackRock gets fresh chance to keep NYC pension assets despite climate concerns

BlackRock will have a chance to keep managing New York pension money as City Comptroller Mark Levine opened a rebidding process widely on Friday despite his

BlackRock gets fresh chance to keep NYC pension assets despite climate concerns
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SpaceX leveraged fund providers hit by day-one launch setback, sources say

Asset managers eager to roll out leveraged exchange-traded funds tied to SpaceX on its first trading day have been told to delay the

SpaceX leveraged fund providers hit by day-one launch setback, sources say
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UN labour organisation sets first global gig work standards

The International Labour Organization agreed on Friday to adopt the first binding employment standards for gig workers in sectors such as ride-hailing

UN labour organisation sets first global gig work standards
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US military helping move 7 million barrels of oil per day out of Persian Gulf, Wright says

Roughly 7 million barrels a day of oil are getting out of the Persian Gulf with U.S. military help, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said

US military helping move 7 million barrels of oil per day out of Persian Gulf, Wright says
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Venezuela says oil spill from Trinidad and Tobago could hurt fishing, environment

Venezuela's government said on Friday that an oil spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago is putting fishing as well as the

Venezuela says oil spill from Trinidad and Tobago could hurt fishing, environment
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SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire

Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire
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Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. But how much money is $1 trillion?

Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. But how much money is $1 trillion?

Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. But how much money is $1 trillion?
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Consumer sentiment rises for the first time in three months

Consumer sentiment rises for the first time in three months

Consumer sentiment rises for the first time in three months
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Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge

Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge

Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge
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Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula

In a new blow to the Kremlin’s narrative that Moscow is winning the 4-year-old war in Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces have targeted fuel supplies to the Crimean Peninsula

Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula
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UK shares clock weekly gains as Iran-US peace deal hopes push oil price lower

UK shares gained in a broad-based rally on Friday amid growing hoping of a peace agreement between Iran and the U.S., which sent crude

UK shares clock weekly gains as Iran-US peace deal hopes push oil price lower
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Spain opens new probe into ex-PM Zapatero over jewellery found in office

A Spanish High Court judge investigating former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for suspected corruption has opened a separate probe over jewellery found during

Spain opens new probe into ex-PM Zapatero over jewellery found in office
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Be careful what you Warsh for

The Federal Reserve holds its first meeting with Kevin Warsh in charge, Donald Trump is due to meet other world leaders in France having just struck a framework peace deal

Be careful what you Warsh for
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Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction

Sam Bankman-Fried on Friday lost his bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence over the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange he

Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction
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How Musk's tactics left investors clamoring for SpaceX stock and ignoring risks

In recent years, Elon Musk has been picky about whom he allowed to buy in to SpaceX, the rocket ship company making its highly anticipated stock market debut

How Musk's tactics left investors clamoring for SpaceX stock and ignoring risks
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Brazil's inflation accelerates in May, tops target range ahead of rate decision

Brazil's consumer inflation accelerated more than expected in May, official data showed on Friday, breaching the top of the

Brazil's inflation accelerates in May, tops target range ahead of rate decision
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Shell pauses $3 billion share buyback ahead of ARC acquisition vote

Shell said on Friday it was pausing its $3 billion share buyback programme through July 14, citing securities law requirements linked to its pending $

Shell pauses $3 billion share buyback ahead of ARC acquisition vote
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S&P, Dow open higher on Mideast deal hopes; SpaceX debut in focus

The benchmark S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow opened higher on Friday, underpinned by hopes for an imminent Middle East peace deal, while investors geared up for the market debut of

S&P, Dow open higher on Mideast deal hopes; SpaceX debut in focus
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Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred

Rolex raised the global price of its gold watches by an average 5% this month, adding a rare second annual

Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred
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SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days

In the old days, companies went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.

SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days
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Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK

New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK
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Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry

The executive order is voluntary for AI companies but aligns with AI safety experts on the potential for harm.

Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry
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Italy working on new inflation-linker for institutional investors, debt chief says

Italy is working on a new bond aimed exclusively at institutional investors to tap growing demand for inflation-linked products among banks, funds and insurers

Italy working on new inflation-linker for institutional investors, debt chief says
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India's May retail inflation rises to 3.93% on year

India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% year-over-year in May from 3.48% in April, driven by higher food and fuel costs, government data showed on Friday, as the outlook continued

India's May retail inflation rises to 3.93% on year
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Students in anti-Prabowo protests say Indonesia 'heading' for bankruptcy

Hundreds of Indonesian students rallied in Jakarta on Friday to protest the spending priorities of President Prabowo Subianto's

Students in anti-Prabowo protests say Indonesia 'heading' for bankruptcy
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Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponization' victims

While the Justice Department has said it has abandoned plans for President Donald Trump's proposed $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, some of his

Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponization' victims
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Hedge funds sold broader tech ahead of SpaceX IPO, JPMorgan data shows

Hedge funds sold out of the biggest U.S. tech stocks, and some even added bearish positions, according to data from a JPMorgan note late Thursday, just

Hedge funds sold broader tech ahead of SpaceX IPO, JPMorgan data shows
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Chips and ships

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Chips and ships
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Kazakhstan’s ruling party announces merger with pro-Tokayev upstart

Kazakhstan's ruling Amanat party said on Friday it is merging itself into a party created earlier this year by allies of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of

Kazakhstan’s ruling party announces merger with pro-Tokayev upstart
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Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will leave its key interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on June 18, according to all 65 economists polled by Reuters, who remained

Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll
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China's new loans miss forecasts in May as property slump curbs demand

China's new bank lending rose less than expected in May after contracting the previous month, as a prolonged property downturn continued to weigh on household borrowing.

China's new loans miss forecasts in May as property slump curbs demand
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U.S. equity funds record first weekly outflow in three weeks

Investors pulled money out of U.S. equity funds in the week to June 10 on caution over a market selloff and expectatons that the Federal Reserve would stay hawkish for longer, but

U.S. equity funds record first weekly outflow in three weeks
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Brazil refiners fueled scheme linked to U.S.-designated terrorist group, source and documents show

Brazilian refineries sold over 100 million liters of naphtha to a firm investigated in an alleged fraud scheme

Brazil refiners fueled scheme linked to U.S.-designated terrorist group, source and documents show
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India's inflation accelerates to 3.93% in May, remains a tad below RBI target

India's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May, driven by higher food and fuel costs, government data showed on Friday, while risks

India's inflation accelerates to 3.93% in May, remains a tad below RBI target
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South Korea's SK Hynix to opt for Nasdaq for planned US listing, sources say

South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix is looking to choose the Nasdaq for its planned U.S. listing, two sources familiar with

South Korea's SK Hynix to opt for Nasdaq for planned US listing, sources say
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Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause
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Sacramento hopes to make its pitch for expansion after the Athletics leave for Las Vegas

The Sacramento region strives to be more than just a way station for the Athletics before they complete their move from Oakland to Las Vegas

Sacramento hopes to make its pitch for expansion after the Athletics leave for Las Vegas
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Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war

President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency

Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
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Global equity funds draw third weekly inflow as investors buy the dip

Global equity funds drew inflows for a third straight week, as investors used a market selloff to add exposure to technology stocks on expectations the AI-driven rally will

Global equity funds draw third weekly inflow as investors buy the dip
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Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says

Ukraine is seeking an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies to cement what it sees as its current battlefield advantage over Russia, a Ukrainian defence

Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says