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Financial Times • Jun 12, 2025

Air India crash casts shadow over Boeing recovery plans

The uncertainty surrounding the recent 787-8 incident may impact Boeing’s efforts to improve its financial standing and affect investor confidence in the company’s long-term strate...

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Financial Times • Jun 12, 2025

Trump says he may ‘have to force’ interest rate change in attack on Powell

The president criticized the Federal Reserve chair for maintaining current borrowing rates, suggesting that this stance could impact economic conditions and might prompt him to int...

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Financial Times • Jun 12, 2025

FTSE 100 closes at record high as investors hunt for alternatives to US stocks

The UK’s leading stock index reached an unprecedented level as market participants shifted focus from American equities, responding to recent tariff announcements and seeking new i...

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Financial Times • Jun 12, 2025

BlackRock sets $400bn fundraising target to take on private capital giants

BlackRock aims to raise $400 billion in new funds, reflecting its strategic effort to significantly expand its market value and compete more aggressively within the private investm...

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Financial Times • Jun 12, 2025

Dollar sinks to three-year low on Trump tariff threat

The US currency weakened considerably as the president announced plans to impose additional tariffs on international partners, potentially impacting trade relations and economic st...

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Financial Times • Jun 12, 2025

Only a crisis will wean the west off debt

The financial stability of Western nations, especially the UK, may depend on external market forces pushing governments to reduce reliance on borrowing and implement necessary econ...

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Financial Times • Jun 12, 2025

UK economy suffers worst monthly contraction since 2023

The 0.3% drop in GDP during April marks a notable setback for the UK economy, underscoring the difficulty faced by the government in stimulating economic expansion.

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Financial Times • Jun 12, 2025

Trump to enact key parts of US-UK trade deal within days

The implementation of critical sections of the US-UK trade agreement is expected soon, potentially impacting the financial landscape by facilitating increased car exports to the US...

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Financial Times • Jun 12, 2025

BYD brings EV price wars to small cars in Europe

Despite potential constraints from European Union tariffs, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are expected to compete aggressively in the compact car segment by offering innova...

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Financial Times • Jun 12, 2025

City firms order workers back to the office as WFH perks end

As financial institutions in London shift away from remote work, the rising need for office space reflects a broader investment in traditional work environments and associated oper...

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Financial Times • Jun 12, 2025

Dollar weakness is turning all fund managers into currency traders

The recent decline in the dollar’s value has prompted many investment professionals to increasingly incorporate foreign exchange strategies into their portfolios to manage potentia...

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Financial Times • Jun 11, 2025

Oil prices surge on fears of escalation between US and Iran

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have led to increased energy costs, impacting global markets and prompting cautious adjustments in investment strategies across vari...

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Financial Times • Jun 11, 2025

Reeves unveils 3% NHS spending boost but cuts other budgets

The UK Chancellor’s spending review introduces a 3% increase in funding for the NHS while reducing allocations for various other government departments, including the Home Office a...

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Financial Times • Jun 11, 2025

Spending review 2025: winners and losers

The 2025 budget allocation shows a substantial boost for healthcare funding in England, while budgets for internal security and international affairs are reduced when adjusted for...

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Financial Times • Jun 11, 2025

Apollo delays hiring junior bankers after pressure from Dimon

Apollo's decision to postpone recruiting entry-level bankers highlights the impact of external scrutiny on staffing strategies within private equity firms, reflecting cautious adju...

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Financial Times • Jun 11, 2025

How China beat Trump before the trade battle even started

China’s strategic management of rare earth exports has given it an early advantage in trade negotiations, potentially influencing global markets and affecting the economic leverage...

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Financial Times • Jun 11, 2025

Tesla drivers in France sue over Musk’s political antics

Tesla vehicle owners in France are pursuing legal action to end their contracts, claiming that the CEO’s controversial political statements have negatively impacted the company’s r...

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Financial Times • Jun 11, 2025

Gold overtakes euro as global reserve asset, ECB says

In 2024, gold has become the second most held global reserve asset following the US dollar, reflecting significant central bank acquisitions that have reshaped international financ...

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Financial Times • Jun 11, 2025

WPP races to harness AI before the technology kills its business

WPP’s leadership is urgently integrating artificial intelligence into its operations to remain competitive, as concerns grow over the potential impact of new technologies on its lo...

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Financial Times • Jun 11, 2025

Pay, perks and CEO prerogatives

Limiting transparency around executive compensation may streamline regulations but also poses potential challenges for investor confidence and accountability in corporate financial...

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Financial Times • Jun 11, 2025

Private market funds lag US stocks over short and long term

For the first time since 2000, investments in private market funds have underperformed compared to publicly traded US equities across multiple time frames, highlighting notable dif...

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Financial Times • Jun 11, 2025

Trading firm Tower Research to launch fund for outside investors

Tower Research aims to attract external capital through a new investment vehicle, reflecting the firm’s strategy to diversify revenue streams amid increasing industry competition.

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Financial Times • Jun 10, 2025

US oil output set for first annual drop since pandemic

According to the EIA, a projected decrease in American oil production by 2026 could impact national energy markets and influence economic strategies related to domestic resource ma...

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Financial Times • Jun 10, 2025

An ever riskier world economy

The introduction of tariffs has increased economic uncertainty globally, leading investors and businesses to reassess risks and potentially slow down investment and growth due to d...

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Financial Times • Jun 10, 2025

Trade wars to weigh on two-thirds of developing countries, World Bank warns

The World Bank indicates that escalating trade conflicts are likely to hinder economic progress for many developing nations, particularly those outside Asia, potentially limiting t...

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Financial Times • Jun 10, 2025

Italy, Greece and Spain emerge as winners in bond market anxiety

Italy, Greece, and Spain have gained investor confidence in the bond market by demonstrating improved fiscal stability, reflecting a shift in sentiment regarding their debt managem...

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Financial Times • Jun 10, 2025

Central banks can brush aside rising long bond yields

Central banks maintain robust credibility, which helps limit negative effects from increasing long-term bond yields while overall financial conditions continue to show signs of imp...

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Financial Times • Jun 10, 2025

EU to target Nord Stream and Russian oil cap in new sanctions package

The upcoming European Commission sanctions are expected to impact energy markets by restricting Russia's oil exports and targeting critical infrastructure, potentially influencing...

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Financial Times • Jun 10, 2025

EU targets Chinese plywood in latest defence of domestic industries

The new duties, reaching as high as 62.4%, are expected to impact the cost and competitiveness of hardwood plywood imports from China, potentially influencing trade balances and ma...

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Financial Times • Jun 10, 2025

US says trade talks with China ‘going well’ as sides reconvene

Ongoing discussions between the US and China in London are anticipated to continue Tuesday, potentially influencing economic relations and market stability between the two countrie...

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