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Swiss Franc: SNB on hold view boosts funding role – ING

ING’s Chris Turner highlights a Bloomberg source story suggesting the Swiss National Bank (SNB) may keep its policy rate at 0.00% until end-2027, aligning with ING’s own forecast. He argues this entrenches Swiss Franc (…

Oman presents Hormuz fee proposal to Iran

According to a Gulf source, Oman presented a proposal for a joint regional mechanism to Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for almost 20% of the global energy supply, with voluntary fees, Reuters repor…

SK Hynix Stock Drops Below $140

SK Hynix stock fell below $140, with its U.S.-listed ADR trading at $139.45, down 11.89% over the past 24 hours, as South Korea’s KOSPI Index plunged more than 8%. The sharp selloff triggered a 20-minute trading halt, m…

Games Workshop reports 11% rise in annual core revenue

Board games are enjoying a resurgence as social entertainment and strategic art converge. The global market continues to expand, driven by new hybrids, cafés, and an appetite for offline connection. In corporate team‑bu…