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Nasdaq Loses Nearly $1 Trillion Amid AI Investment Concerns

US technology stocks experienced a significant downturn as concerns over artificial intelligence spending and disappointing earnings reports led to a market-wide sell-off. The Nasdaq Composite suffered a drop of over 3%, contributing to a nearly $1 trillion loss in market value over the week, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also recorded declines, with the former falling more than 1%. Investors have...

France Supports UK Participation in EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ Industrial Legislation

France has agreed to support the United Kingdom's participation in the European Union's "Made in Europe" industrial legislation, contingent on the UK aligning with EU trade measures, such as imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. This move marks a significant shift in France's stance and opens the door for the UK to join the Industrial Accelerator Act, a Franco-German initiative aimed at bolstering European...

Iran Tensions Spike Inflation; ECB Increases Eurozone Interest Rates

The European Central Bank has taken a significant step by increasing interest rates for the first time since 2023. This decision is a response...

France, Germany Abandon Collaboration on European Fighter Jet Initiative

France and Germany have decided to terminate their collaborative fighter jet initiative, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), after facing years of unresolved disputes....

UK Confronts EU on Steel Import Restrictions Amid Escalating Trade Dispute

The UK government is poised to contest the European Union's plans to significantly cut tariff-free steel imports, a move that could have a considerable...

SpaceX Aims for Historic $75 Billion IPO with $1.8 Trillion Valuation

SpaceX is poised to make history with a planned public offering that aims to raise $75 billion, potentially setting a record for the largest...

Putin Authorizes TotalEnergies to Sell Stake in Arctic LNG 2 Project

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given the green light for the sale of TotalEnergies' 10% stake in the Arctic LNG 2 project, a significant...

Global Fuel Cost Surge Drives UK Energy Price Cap Up 13%

Starting from July, households across Great Britain will contend with a steep rise in energy costs following the announcement of a 13% increase in...

UK Proposes Enhanced Trade Integration with EU for Goods Market

The UK government is considering the establishment of a single market for goods with the European Union in an effort to enhance post-Brexit trade...

Iran Conflict Sparks Inflation Concerns, Driving Oil Prices Up and Bonds Unsteady

Oil prices experienced an uptick on Monday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East stirred inflation concerns and speculation about potential interest rate hikes...