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What could trigger a Fed rate hike?

Gasoline prices over $4 a gallon, part of an ongoing supply shock in the energy markets, might seem like a cue for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to head off inflation. At least for now, that looks like a b…

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Years of Underinvestment Sets the Stage for a Commodity Boom

A commodities supercycle refers to a prolonged period during which most base metal and mineral prices rise significantly and remain elevated for over a decade. The rising demand for commodities due to rapid industrializ…

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Is Germany now the better bet than France in European equities?

Polish space technology company Creotech Instruments plans to raise $118 million to build a new satellite factory in Poland by 2029, a move that would quadruple its manufacturing output and position the Warsaw-based fir…

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Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms

A group of 100 firms, including Google, Microsoft, Anthropic and OpenAI, have signed an open letter calling on countries and organisations around the world to beef up their cyber defences before AI grows powerful enough…

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Bitcoin Is Up 22%: Has the Halving Cycle Begun?

Bitcoin peaked a year ago, hitting an all-time high of $126,210 in October 2025, and has since fallen more than 50%, bottoming near $58,000 two months ago. The tide may be turning; over the last week, Bitcoin rose by ov…

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ECB Is Gradually Shifting Towards a September Rate Hike

The international environment remains volatile, and the euro area – an open economy that is well integrated into global supply chains and international financial markets – could face strains ahead. While the acute risk …