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Inflation data gives Andy Burnham’s cost of living pledge a boost
UK inflation data shows improvement, supporting PM's cost-of-living promises.
Military briefing: can the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force?
US military efforts to secure Strait of Hormuz face skepticism, raising risks of oil supply disruption and geopolitical tension.
Trump Media fast feed for president’s posts sparks Wall Street backlash
Trump Media's paid fast-feed of presidential posts faces Wall Street backlash over insider trading risks.
Europe’s flash drought comes as heat causes ‘atmospheric thirst’, scientists say
European flash drought raises evaporation, lowering river flows, potentially impacting agriculture, energy, and transport.
Buyout groups hunt for software bargains after ‘SaaS-pocalypse’
Private equity firm raises $21bn to invest in software, signaling bottom after sector sell-off; AI won't decimate SaaS.
Household inflation expectations in the US are worryingly high
High US household inflation expectations could force the Fed to maintain tight policy, pressuring equities.
China’s Semight Is Said to Mull Hong Kong Listing After 2,200% Stock Rise
Chinese semiconductor test maker Semight mulls Hong Kong secondary listing after massive stock rally.
Iran-backed Houthis attack two Saudi Arabian oil tankers
Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers raise Brent prices, stoking supply disruption fears.
Chip firm priced as China's most valuable company before its IPO brings scrutiny to crypto platform
Chinese chip firm's pre-IPO premium via crypto trades draws regulatory scrutiny, raising concerns over crypto platforms.
Asian Chip Stocks Climb as Alphabet Spending Revives AI Momentum
Alphabet's planned $200B AI spending spurs semiconductor rally, boosting tech optimism.
Indonesian Stocks Set for Bull Market as Sentiment Improves
Indonesian stocks enter bull market after sovereign rating affirmation and tech optimism boost sentiment, but limited direct impact on S&P 500.
Why we're sticking with Alphabet despite an imperfect quarter and more AI spending
Analyst reaffirms Alphabet holding despite earnings miss and rising AI capex concerns.