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Yen Spikes to 10-Week High Renewing Intervention Speculation

The Japanese yen surged about 1.8% in the span of a half hour during the afternoon of the Asia session and topped 155.04 per dollar, renewing speculation that the country is intervening in the market. The currency later pared some of the advance. David Savage reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

UK services industry faces ‘short-lived’ rebound as costs rise sharply

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Sensex closes 940 points higher, Nifty jumps 24,300; IndiGo up 7%

Sensex closes points higher Nifty jumps IndiGo up

UK’s BII Bets on Pension, Sovereign Funds to Raise $9.5 Billion

British International Investment intends to tap £7 billion ($9.45 billion) held by insurers, pension and sovereign wealth funds as co-investment into various projects globally over the next five years.

Gold price up above $4,700 per troy ounce first since April 27

By 12:00 p.m. Moscow time, the price of gold was up by 3.32% at $4,720.2 per troy ounce

Biggest seller of gas to UK posts £7billion profit after Iran war price surge

Norwegian giant Equinor accused of making "massive war-fuelled profits" while millions of households suffer from rising bills

Nigeria’s New Finance Chief Meets Creditors on First Trip Abroad

Nigeria’s newly appointed Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele has ruled out a return to government subsidies and price controls, reassuring the country’s bondholders that he will stick with reforms started by his predecessor.

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Regulator to review claims management companies amid ‘poor practices’ concerns

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EU, US fail to reach compromise on car tariffs — newspaper

According to the report, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic called on the American side to return to the agreements reached in August 2025

Cargo ship carrying tons of soda for Ukraine sinks off Greek island

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Will one-third of the world be left in the dark?

Millions in Asia, including India, China, and Thailand, face uncertainty over watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 due to delayed broadcast rights. Unfavorable late-night match timings and high costs are stalling deals, potentially impacting viewership. Experts, however, believe agreements will be reached, ensuring widespread access to the global football spectacle.

Gen Z most vulnerable to job scam, 49% nearly fall for them

Gen Z most vulnerable to job scam nearly fall for them

Salary hike or bonus in hand: Should you invest for returns or repay your home loan?

Salary hike or bonus in hand Should you invest for returns or repay your home loan

Adnoc Appears to Export Second LNG Shipment Through Hormuz

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. appears to have been able to export a second liquefied natural gas shipment through the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, even as the Iran war halts most traffic.

UK regulator launches review of ‘aggressive’ claims management firms amid compensation concerns

FCA focuses on marketing, misleading ads, unfair exit fees and people being signed up without their permissionThe City regulator has launched a review of claims management companies amid concerns that firms are misleading victims of financial scandals, such as car finance, about their compensation.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said some companies were pursuing “aggressive marketing, misleading advertising and unfair exit fees”. Continue reading...

H-1B 'crisis': Are Indians taking over US? What numbers say

An American entrepreneur's X post downplaying H-1B visa holders' impact on US jobs has ignited a fierce online debate. He argued H-1B workers are a tiny fraction of the workforce, especially in STEM. Critics, however, countered that his analysis overlooks crucial factors like spouse visas and the true scale of H-1B employment, asserting real job losses for Americans.

Pay 2X charges if you miss this payment window on barrier-less tolls

National Highways Authority of India warns motorists about new barrier-less tolling systems in Rajasthan and Telangana. Vehicles passing without stopping are tracked via LiDAR and FASTag. Failure to pay within 72 hours of an e-Notice results in double the original toll. Users can check and settle dues on the official portal.

Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary makes a prediction on California's Wealth tax

Kevin O'Leary has strongly criticized California's proposed wealth tax, deeming it 'un-American' and 'unconstitutional.' He predicts years of litigation due to the difficulty of valuing illiquid assets and argues the tax will accelerate the exodus of businesses and billionaires from the state.