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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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Financial Times • Jun 10, 2025

China’s $1.1tn asset manager becomes star player on ‘national team’

China’s state-owned asset manager, with $1.1 trillion under management, has taken a prominent role in supporting the domestic economy through strategic investments in local financi...

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Financial Times • Jun 10, 2025

UK families ‘seize moment’ to buy exclusive London homes as non-doms retreat

Domestic purchasers are increasingly investing in premium London properties, benefiting from declining market values and reduced competition due to changes in tax policies affectin...

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Financial Times • Jun 09, 2025

OpenAI expects subscription revenue to nearly double to $10bn

Despite ongoing losses similar to its major competitors, OpenAI anticipates that income from user subscriptions will increase significantly, potentially reaching around $10 billion...

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Financial Times • Jun 09, 2025

Thames Water bosses were set for £18.5mn before outcry over bonuses

Creditors have proposed a rescue plan involving a £3 billion equity injection and a 20 percent reduction in loan values, highlighting significant financial restructuring efforts am...

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Financial Times • Jun 09, 2025

Apple to give app developers access to its AI models

Apple plans to provide software creators with tools based on its artificial intelligence technology, potentially opening new revenue streams and encouraging innovation within its a...

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Financial Times • Jun 09, 2025

Trump eyes chip export deal for rare earths in China talks

Negotiations between the United States and China may lead to relaxed semiconductor restrictions, potentially boosting trade by increasing the availability of critical rare earth ma...

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Financial Times • Jun 09, 2025

Activist hedge fund builds stake in Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk

An investment firm has increased its holdings in the Danish pharmaceutical company known for its diabetes treatment, signaling confidence amid leadership changes and recent decline...

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Financial Times • Jun 09, 2025

WPP boss quits as advertising giant struggles with AI upheaval

Mark Read’s departure from the UK-based advertising firm comes amid a significant decline in its market value over seven years, highlighting financial challenges linked to emerging...

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Financial Times • Jun 09, 2025

China’s exports to US plunge as trade talks loom

The recent decline in shipments from China to the United States reflects growing economic uncertainty, with a notable drop in manufacturing activity indicating potential challenges...

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Financial Times • Jun 09, 2025

Norway’s oil fund calls for urgent reform of European capital markets

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund emphasizes the need for significant changes in European financial markets to enhance efficiency and maintain global economic competitivene...

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Financial Times • Jun 09, 2025

Hedge funds circle distressed French private equity-owned companies

Economic challenges, elevated liabilities, and recent regulatory adjustments have increased the appeal of certain French private equity-backed firms as investment opportunities for...

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Financial Times • Jun 09, 2025

Hong Kong rate slump is a warning light for global markets

The recent decline in interest rates in Hong Kong highlights potential risks for international investors as increasing preference for Asian currencies signals uncertainty regarding...

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Financial Times • Jun 08, 2025

UK prioritises health and defence as other budgets face squeeze

The government's budget plans allocate increased funding to healthcare and defense sectors while imposing tighter restrictions on other areas, reflecting shifting fiscal priorities...

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Financial Times • Jun 08, 2025

Trump’s Golden Dome pits Silicon Valley against defence giants

Lucrative government agreements provide emerging technology companies an opportunity to compete with established defense firms, potentially reshaping the industry’s financial lands...

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