Paramount’s £80bn takeover of Warner Brothers a step closer after EU approval
European Commission says Paramount Skydance’s decision to end Universal venture addresses merger concerns
Economy
Tesla-SpaceX merger odds now at 90%, Deepwater’s Munster says
Speculation that Elon Musk could combine privately held SpaceX with Tesla (TSLA) within a decade puts the odds at over 50%.
South Korean Won: Internationalisation roadmap supports won recovery – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Ma Tieying analyses South Korea’s new South Korean Won (KRW) internationalisation roadmap, unveiled by the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Bank of Korea and Financial Services Commission. T…
US investigates Chinese AI firms’ chip access amid IP concerns- The Information
A partial “decoupling” of U.S. and Chinese technology ecosystems is well underway. Without a clear strategy, Washington risks doing too little or—more likely—too much to curb technological interdependence.
Kinder Morgan tops second-quarter profit estimates on higher gas volumes, power demand
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Euro stalls as high energy prices increase Fed hawkish bets
The EUR/USD consolidates near 1.1400 late on Wednesday, up a modest 0.08%, as it consolidates, with the shared currency failing to capitalise on overall US Dollar weakness across the board.
Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.4% in June, as expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate stayed at 4.4% in June, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday. The figure came in line with the market consensus of 4.4%.
Gold rebounds above $4,100 as buyers return
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades in positive territory around $4,125 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The precious metal extends its recovery as ongoing geopolitical uncertainties continue to underpin safe-haven d…
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Swissy reclaims 0.81 as pair nears one-year high
USD/CHF registers solid gains on Wednesday, with buyers reclaiming the 0.8100 figure amid a trading session in which the Greenback loses ground against most G8 FX currencies but posts gains versus the safe-haven status …
Euro gains against British Pound after mixed UK inflation report, ECB decision looms
EUR/GBP edges higher on Wednesday as a mixed UK inflation report weighs modestly on the British Pound (GBP). At the time of writing, the cross trades around 0.8533, extending its recovery after falling to its lowest lev…
Tories ask HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage owes tax on £5m gift
The Conservatives have asked HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage should have paid tax on the £5m gift he received from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD struggles to build momentum above $60.00
Silver (XAG/USD) trades with modest gains on Wednesday, supported by a slight pullback in the US Dollar (USD). However, the metal lacks strong upside momentum as traders weigh energy-driven inflation risks and their imp…
Segro board U-turns on £14bn takeover bid by US rival Prologis
UK warehouse landlord says board unanimous in recommendation to accept ‘best and final offer’
One bridge per tanker: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallies as escalation gets a price list
The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades near 52,400 on Wednesday, up around 200 points and on track for a second consecutive daily gain, while the S&P 500 hugs the flatline and the Nasdaq slips into the red. The index d…
Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal
The luxury car maker has been struggling in recent years and in March announced it would cut about 600 jobs, as last year's net losses leapt by a little over 50% to £493.2m.
Paramount-Warner Bros deal gets EU approval with conditions
The European Commission has cleared Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery’s pending $110 billion merger, subject to full compliance with commitments previously offered by the David Ellison-led media giant.
Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says
Lloyd's of London's former boss's close relationship with another director breached compliance rules, the insurance market has said after an internal investigation.
Chinese Yuan: Growth shortfall feeds mild depreciation bias – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s FX research notes USD/CNY trading around 6.77, slightly lower on the day. The combination of weaker Chinese growth and expectations of further policy easing is seen generating a modest depreciation bias fo…
Euro elevates ahead of ECB decision and Japanese inflation data
EUR/JPY trades marginally higher near the 186.20 area on Wednesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) remains under pressure near multi-decade lows. The Euro (EUR) is relatively stable as investors avoid taking large positions a…
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Breaks support trendline, eyes on 217.50
GBP/JPY holds firm on Wednesday, with the cross-pair trading above the 218.00 figure, as sellers seem to have the upper hand, after a break of a key support trendline, which could open the door for further losses. At th…
Analysis-AI investment boom puts Big Tech’s free cash flow under pressure
Amazon.com AMZN delivered a strong operational finish to 2025, posting record quarterly revenues and accelerating cloud growth, yet the stock has struggled to build on that momentum. The company’s aggressive investment …
Canadian Dollar finds support from rising Oil prices, softer Greenback
USD/CAD edges lower on Wednesday as a mildly softer US Dollar (USD) and rising Oil prices help the Canadian Dollar (CAD) snap a two-day losing streak. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.4085, down 0.16% on…
Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests
The ex-chief executive of Southern Water has been charged with three others over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests to avoid paying financial penalties of about £45m, it can now be reported.
Gold price breaks higher as US Dollar weakness fuels rally
Gold price (XAU/USD) surges over 1.50% on Wednesday, cracks a key resistance trendline and hits a new two-week high as the Greenback weakens. This Bullion price action comes despite rising tensions and hostilities betwe…