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Swiss voters poised to reject stricter neutrality
Just a week after rejecting a proposal to cap its population at 10 million, Swiss voters are poised to again vote against a conservative initiative, this time seeking to enshrine stricter neutrality i
Santander overtakes Inditex to become Spain's most valuable company
Santander's market capitalization surged to €175.
France Bolsters Status as 2026 World Cup Favorite
Qatar, a team often overlooked, scored an equalizer at 93 minutes and 59 seconds, the third latest in a group-stage game in World Cup history, securing their first-ever World Cup point against Switzer
Anjney Midha Launches Plan to Slash Compute Prices
A new startup, AMP PBC, has secured $1.
Apotex Health IPO tops expectations, raises C$1.3 billion
Apotex Health's initial public offering, the largest on the Toronto Stock Exchange in five years, opened roughly 17% above its offering price, raising C$1.
Kuwait offers crude oil to Asian buyers for first time since Iran war
In a stark departure from decades of precedent, Kuwait is offering at least 4 million barrels of its main export-grade crude to refiners in China and South Korea.
MGC stalls Riyadh IPO amid geopolitical risks
Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Co.
Malaysian Attorney General reviews probe into ex-anti-graft chief
Just days after his retirement, former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki faces review by the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) over police probes into alleged threats
Raizen reaches debt deal with creditors to restructure finances
Raizen SA, the joint venture between Shell and Cosan, has secured an out-of-court agreement covering R$65 billion in debt, a move that sidesteps a potentially lengthy and costly judicial reorganizatio
Chinese insurers buy dim sum notes via Bond Connect
Top Chinese insurers have just made their first purchases of yuan-denominated offshore bonds through an expanded southbound investment program, marking a new chapter for China's tightly managed capita
India fuel exports hit four-year low amid strong domestic demand
India's fuel exports plunged to their lowest level in nearly four years in May 2026, with outbound shipments of diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel averaging just 878,000 barrels a day.
Indonesia advances state control over key commodity exports
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto claims the nation has lost $908 billion due to exporters underreporting sales, prompting a radical plan to funnel all coal, palm oil, and ferroalloy exports thro
US Strikes Iran Spark Oil Price Volatility Amid Gulf Tensions
Brent crude futures initially surged following US strikes in Iran, but then dipped, signaling market volatility amid Gulf tensions.
Stocks slip as Mideast flare-up lifts oil prices and yields
Brent crude oil jumped 3.
Stock Market Climbs as Iran Peace Hopes Ease Supply Fears
Micron Technology shares surged 11.
Guinea plans bauxite export controls in June announcement
Alumina futures on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) surged over 4% on the 25th, signaling market jitters ahead of Guinea's planned June announcement on bauxite export controls, according to Bitget
Cox Group secures $2.65B financing for Iberdrola Mexico assets
Seven top-tier global banks, including Goldman Sachs and Citi, have committed $2.
Pope Leo XIV to Unveil 'Magnifica Humanitas' Encyclical on AI
On May 25, Pope Leo XIV will launch his first encyclical on artificial intelligence, "Magnifica Humanitas," alongside Christopher Olah, co-founder of leading AI firm Anthropic.
Bolsonaro meets disgraced banker, raising executive concerns
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro acknowledged meeting with banker Daniel Vorcaro in late 2025, after Vorcaro had been arrested for bribery and released with an ankle monitor, according to Internazionale .
Stocks Fall as Hormuz Deadlock Sends Oil Prices Soaring
Despite Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declaring the strategic Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' on Friday, global oil prices surged and stock markets fell, signaling deep market skepticism.
Iran's uranium stance sends Brent oil prices surging near $103
The global Brent oil benchmark price surged almost 3% to nearly $103 a barrel today, directly in response to Iran's latest uranium stance.
US consumer spending slowdown impacts stock market rally
US retail sales were unexpectedly flat during the critical December holiday season, signaling a significant chill in consumer spending just as markets celebrated a rally.
Australian Stocks Rebound, US Falls; Oil Eases Some Bond Pressure
Australian shares rebounded, but US markets fell, highlighting a divided global market.
Chile mortgage rates hit four-year low
For the first time in over four years, Chile's average mortgage rate plummeted below 4%, a critical turning point for the nation's housing market.
NextEra Energy Buys Dominion Energy in $67 Billion Power Deal
A single transaction valued at nearly $67 billion is set to consolidate two of America's largest energy companies, fundamentally altering the landscape of power generation and distribution.