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- Tensions remain high in the Middle East as the U.S. announces airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria and the Trump administration delays a planned attack on Iran following requests from Gulf leaders.
- The U.S. and China aim to stabilize relations with new trade and investment bodies established, though geopolitical complexities, particularly concerning Taiwan, persist.
- The conflict in Ukraine escalates with significant strikes on Moscow, while Russia's military efforts face internal scrutiny and international pressure.
- The finance sector is experiencing volatility, with rising U.K. gilt yields, a sharp increase in mortgage costs due to Middle East conflicts, and significant M&A activity like NextEra's $420bn utility deal.
- AI advancements are creating a stark reality for tech giants, as seen with Meta's layoffs and ongoing legal battles, while companies like Nvidia face scrutiny over their market position and supply chains amidst geopolitical shifts.
Sources
Wall Street Journal
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Trump Says Planned Iran Attack On Hold After Gulf Leaders’ Request
38 minutes ago
by Alexander Ward
The president said Gulf leaders requested he pause plans for strikes that had been set for Tuesday to allow for negotiations with Tehran over a prospective deal to end the war.
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U.S. Airstrikes Kill About 20 Islamic State Fighters in Nigeria
16 hours ago
by Michael M. Phillips
The U.S. attacks came days after an operation that killed the group’s second in command.
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Kyiv Enters a Hopeful Spring After Surviving the War’s Darkest Winter
20 hours ago
by Anastasiia Malenko
Warm weather and battlefield success have infused Ukraine’s capital city with optimism, even as bombs fall.
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French Prosecutors Have Identified More Victims in Epstein Probe
a day ago
by Matthew Dalton
The Paris prosecutor’s office is seeking the potential victims’ testimony as it examines Epstein’s activities in France.
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China Says It Has Agreed With U.S. to Set Up Trade and Investment Bodies
a day ago
by Jonathan Cheng
The confirmation fulfills one expected outcome of Trump’s visit to Beijing and solidifies a truce between the world’s two largest economies.
Financial Times
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Musk loses case against OpenAI after two hours of jury deliberations
2 hours ago
by FT Client Support
Decision hands a legal victory to Sam Altman in a case that had overshadowed the AI lab’s plans to go public
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UBS: the bank that outgrew a country
19 hours ago
by FT Client Support
Can a state with 9mn people host a financial behemoth?
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Mortgage costs rise sharply on Middle East conflict
19 hours ago
by FT Client Support
Home loans have become more expensive in North America and Europe despite central banks keeping rates on hold
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Trump and Xi will not determine Taiwan’s fate
12 hours ago
by FT Client Support
China assumes that the island would be helpless without American support — that is a dangerous mistake
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Trump says he is holding off attack on Iran planned for Tuesday
an hour ago
by FT Client Support
US president says UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar requested Washington suspend operation ‘for two or three days’
CNBC
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Musk slams Altman trial verdict as a 'technicality,' vows to appeal
an hour ago
A jury in Oakland, California, ruled against Elon Musk in his dramatic court battle with Sam Altman and OpenAI.
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Trump says he's postponing 'scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow' at Middle East leaders' request
26 minutes ago
The U.S. and Iran are in a stalemate centered on the Strait of Hormuz, the global oil pathway whose closure due to the war has caused an energy supply shock.
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Trump pivots to midterms, affordability after China summit as Iran war persists
2 hours ago
Trump, at a White House event Monday, is expected to announce an expansion of the number of discounted prescription drugs offered through TrumpRX.
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Google I/O primer: Alphabet's AI showcase is its chance to wow Wall Street
23 minutes ago
After a 140% stock surge and a sweeping Wall Street reset, Google’s developer conference has to prove the AI story is more than a market narrative.
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Warren Buffett teased to CNBC a ‘tiny purchase’ in March. Berkshire filing may have revealed it
5 hours ago
When asked in March whether Berkshire was still putting money to work, Buffett said the conglomerate had made "one tiny purchase."