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UK inflation falls more than expected to 2.6% in June
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June, exceeding expectations and signaling easing price pressures.
Zelenskyy ousts Ukraine’s army chief as protests expose wartime power struggle
Ukraine's army chief ousted amid protests, signaling political instability that could prolong the conflict and elevate global risk.
FTSE 100 Live: UK Inflation Slows More Than Expected in June
UK inflation fell more than forecast in June, boosting hopes for BoE rate cuts and easing global price pressures.
Why the EU faces a Russian oil vs LNG sanctions stand-off
EU faces a sanctions stand-off on Russian oil vs LNG, plus US-EU trade deal jitters, stoking energy cost and inflation worries.
Trump's push for American-made AI chips hits TSMC's margins
TSMC's $200B US investment aims to meet Trump's demand for domestic AI chip production, but higher costs may compress margins.
South Africa Finance Chief Set to Remove PIC Chairman, N24 Says
South Africa's finance chief plans to oust PIC chairman to address corruption at state pension fund.
Rare Earths Giant Lynas Shares Fall to Five-Month Low After Revenue Miss
Lynas Rare Earths shares hit five-month low after quarterly sales miss; sector-specific event with minimal broad market impact.
Insurers cut prices in hunt for new oil and gas business
Insurers cutting premiums for oil & gas projects lowers costs for energy firms, potentially boosting their profitability and investment.
The US has collected about $13bn of Venezuela’s oil money. Where is it?
The US collected $13bn in Venezuelan oil funds, with unclear allocation raising transparency concerns.
European heatwave wiped €2bn from value of grain crop, analysis estimates
European heatwave caused €2bn in grain crop losses, mainly maize and wheat in France and Hungary, potentially lifting food prices.
How shifts in capital flows could change the dollar’s role
Shifting capital flows challenge dollar dominance, creating long-term currency uncertainty.
Who will win the war of neo-mercantilists?
Analysis of China's economic self-sufficiency reducing its vulnerability to foreign coercion, signaling continued global fragmentation.