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Boliden to Buy Controlling Stake in Nexa in $1.3 Billion Deal
Boliden acquires Votorantim's stake in Nexa Resources, gaining control of the zinc and silver producer expanding into Brazil and Peru.
Swats: Saudi Derivatives Push Targets Global Investors (Video)
Saudi Arabia pushes derivatives products targeting global investors to deepen capital markets.
Thames Water creditors and government in stand-off over future
Thames Water creditors demand nationalisation clarity; UK government says no imminent decision.
Tanker attack tests Trump’s claim that Hormuz is a 'functioning strait'
Tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz raises oil supply disruption risk, testing US assurances of open shipping lanes.
Kuwait and Qatar Add to Growing Oil Flows Getting Through Hormuz
More Kuwaiti and Qatari crude flowing through Hormuz, boosting supply and keeping oil prices in check.
South Korea raises interest rates to 3% to tame AI-fuelled inflation
Bank of Korea raises rates to 3% to curb AI-driven inflation, signaling global tightening amid strong chip demand.
Japanese startups, IPOs set for boost with platform to trade unlisted companies
Japan approves trading platform for unlisted shares, boosting startup funding and IPO ecosystem.
Australia’s Household Spending Surges Past Estimates in July
Australian household spending beat estimates in July, showing resilient demand despite prior rate hikes.
Wealthy Indians Step Up Bets on Overseas Markets
Wealthy Indians are moving more money overseas, potentially boosting global asset managers but signaling rupee weakness.
Putin Moves to Escalate War in Ukraine
Russia to escalate attacks on Ukraine as peace talks dead-end, raising geopolitical risk.
Wheat Hits Three-Year High as Russia Prepares to Escalate War
Wheat hits 3-year high as Russia-Ukraine war escalation fears disrupt supply.
Zinc Rally Enters Seventh Day as Spreads Point to Tighter Supply
Zinc prices extend rally to seventh day on supply tightness, reaching four-year highs.