Christine Lagarde’s ECB targets 25 basis point hike on June 10, 2026
The European Central Bank is poised for a 25 bps interest-rate hike in June 2026, as 3.2% inflation and energy price shocks from the Strait of Hormuz blockad…
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FedEx survey reveals 86% of small businesses view trade as crucial for growth
U.S. small businesses are transforming trade operations with AI and localized supply chains to face global challenges, according to the 2026 FedEx Trade Index.
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US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 172,000 jobs added in May
The May 2026 Jobs Report shows U.S. nonfarm payrolls grew by 172,000, exceeding expectations and lowering recession risks even as wages lag behind inflation.
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Vanguard Total International Stock Fund trades at $84.40 on June 5, 2026
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) saw $32 billion in May inflows. Explore the current $84.40 price, 2.76% dividend yield, and analyst insights.
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Elizabeth Warren summons Jensen Huang to testify on AI chip sales to China
Senator Elizabeth Warren invites Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to a Senate Banking Committee hearing on June 11, 2026, to discuss AI chip sales to China.
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Capgemini reports global millionaires reach 25.3 million in 2025
The global population of millionaires surged by nearly 2 million in 2025, driven by AI-linked stocks and a 10% wealth jump in the US, according to Capgemini.
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Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank faces warnings over 16.3 trillion yen liabilities
SoftBank’s 16.3 trillion yen debt and heavy focus on OpenAI are raising liquidity crunch concerns as S&P Global Ratings revises the firm’s outlook to negative.
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United States proposes 10% tariff on forced labor imports
The US proposes a 10% tariff on goods linked to forced labour practices to ensure supply chain transparency and protect domestic manufacturing from unfair tr…
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Rodolphe Lameyse confirms 14,273 professionals attended Hong Kong wine and spirits fair
Vinexpo Asia 2026 in Hong Kong concluded with 14,273 attendees and 38 producing countries, confirming strong international interest in the Asian market.
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United States Trade Representative proposes 25% duty on Brazil goods
The USTR has proposed a 25% tariff on Brazil imports following a Section 301 investigation. A public hearing is scheduled for July 6 to review the impact.
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Blackstone closes $13.1 billion Asia-focused private equity fund
Blackstone closes its largest Asia private equity fund, BCP Asia III, at $13.1 billion. The fund exceeded its $10 billion target to focus on India and Japan.
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Iran suspends US talks, blocks Strait of Hormuz; WTI crude up 5%
On June 1, 2026, WTI crude oil futures surged 5% to $91.74 as Iran suspended talks with the US and re-closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli actions in L…
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SK Hynix market value crosses $1.12 trillion on May 27, 2026
Global tech giants are reportedly offering financial backing to SK Hynix to secure memory supplies as ‘memflation’ causes prices to surge during the AI boom.
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Donald J. Trump reportedly requests edits to proposed Iran deal
Bloomberg reports that Donald J. Trump has requested edits to the Iran nuclear deal on May 31, 2026, introducing new variables to international negotiations.
