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Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap, Israel Strikes Gaza, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 4:06

Chinese EV Trucks Will Build the Cities of the Future

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Its construction industry may be struggling, but the nation’s heavy machinery giants are in global expansion mode.

Bickering Over Trump Tax Bill, Ports Backlogged in Bad Sign

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Source: Bloomberg, 4:14

China Has Special Access to Rare Earths — From Myanmar

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Allowing warlords to funnel critical minerals straight to Beijing is not in the world’s interest.

Banco BPM Appeals Italy Regulator’s Delay of UniCredit Bid

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Banco BPM SpA is seeking to block Italy’s market regulator from delaying a proposed takeover of the bank by UniCredit SpA, as part of an escalating legal battle over the deal.

Deadly Gaza Strikes, Memorial Day Box Office Hits Record, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 3:58

Disney Takes the Preschool Hit ‘CoComelon’ Away From Netflix

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One of Netflix’s most-watched titles will move to Disney+ in 2027

Long-Bond Revolt Pressures 60/40 Comeback in Chaotic 2025 Market

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A slump in the US long bond is clouding the comeback of a classic investment strategy.

Dozens Killed in Gaza, Ukraine Pushes for New Sanctions, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 5:31

US Risks Losing ‘Reliable Investment’ Status, Allianz GI Manager Says

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Inside one of Europe’s biggest asset managers, there’s growing concern that Republican efforts to gut legislation supporting key industries such as clean energy may result in the US losing its status as a destination for investor capital.

Deadly Attack on Ukraine, Consumers Blame Tariffs for Woes, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 5:48

Europe’s Shipping Bottlenecks Expected to Persist Into July

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Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could spread maritime disruptions to Asia and the US and push up shipping rates.

What’s Happening in EM: Ukraine Bond Trade Loses Steam (Podcast)

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Andras Gergely talks with Zijia Song about how one of the hottest emerging markets trades from earlier this year is now losing steam, as the hopes for a rapid Ukraine peace deal dim.

Elusive Peace Hits Ukraine’s Bonds While Neighbor Markets Surge

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One of the most popular emerging-market trades around Donald Trump’s return to the White House is stumbling.

Polish Presidential Hopefuls Rally Supporters Before Crunch Vote

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Supporters of Poland’s presidential contenders took to the streets of Warsaw on Sunday for parallel marches that highlight deep divisions in the European Union nation a week before a tightly-contested runoff election.

Moderate House Republicans Did What They Do Best: They Caved

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And the Senate is likely to make the House’s “Big Beautiful Bill” even less palatable to their center-right colleagues in the lower chamber.

China Wins in the Clouds But Loses on Earth

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Despite Beijing’s strength in AI and aerial weaponry, it’s starting to lag behind the US in rare earths and real estate.

The Racial Reckoning That Wasn’t

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Five years after George Floyd’s murder, the anti-woke backlash is in full force, and there's little to show for the push for equality.

Jony Ive’s OpenAI Deal Puts Pressure on Apple to Find Next Big Thing

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Jony Ive’s deal with OpenAI should cause major shockwaves at Apple, especially after a design-team brain drain and struggles in artificial intelligence. Also: Apple plans Meta-like smart glasses for late next year, and Trump threatens a 25% smartphone tariff. Looking ahead to WWDC, we have the latest details on the company’s operating system redesign plan and what’s likely to be its biggest AI announcement.

Even Elected Officials Have First Amendment Rights

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Disagreement isn’t a reason to strip away free speech. 

The DOJ's Cuomo Inquiry Looks a Lot Like Election Interference

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Leaked news of the probe amid a heated mayoral campaign raises more skepticism about the case than about the former New York governor.

Deadly War in Ukraine, Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 6:05

Macron Kicks Off Asia Tour in Vietnam With Focus on Energy

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French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to focus on energy, transport and infrastructure during his state visit to Vietnam, the first stop of his Southeast Asian tour as he seeks to shore up alliances in the region.

Rayner Leaves Door Open on Benefit Reform as Farage Ups Pressure

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UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner left the door open on whether the government will lift the two-child benefit cap even as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK seeks to outflank the ruling Labour Party in bringing down the cost of living.

Deadly Russian Attack on Ukraine, Tariffs Hit Vacation Plans

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Source: Bloomberg, 5:09

China Publishes Draft Guidance for Online-Platform Merchant Fees

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The Chinese regulator has published draft guidelines for fees online platforms charge third-party merchants, an important source of revenue for companies including JD.com, Meituan and PDD Holdings Inc.

German Finance Minister Urges Calm in US Tariff Fight, Bild Says

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German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil urged restraint in the escalating trade dispute between the European Union and the US in an interview with Bild am Sonntag.

Pakistan Allocates 2,000-MW Capacity to Power Bitcoin Mining

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Pakistan has allocated 2,000 megawatts of electricity in the first phase of a national push to support Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, as the country moves to legalize cryptocurrency and attract foreign investments.

Israel's Latest Strikes in Gaza Kill 38 People Including Children

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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes over the past 24 hours killed at least 38 people in Gaza, including a mother and her two children sheltering in a tent, local health officials said Sunday, with no data available for a second straight day from now-inaccessible hospitals in the north.

Air India Ranked as Most Delayed Airline in UK Airports in 2024

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Air India has been ranked the worst airline for UK flight delays.

China, Indonesia Sovereign Wealth Funds Boost Investment Ties

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China and Indonesia agreed to step up ties between their economies during Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Jakarta, including one on investment involving their sovereign wealth funds.

Russia Ramps Up Airstrikes on Ukraine as Prisoner Swaps Continue

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Several people were killed in Ukraine, including in the capital region, in a second consecutive night of heavy Russian airstrikes on civilian targets, officials said.

Canada’s CDPQ to Invest More Than $10 Billion in UK, FT Says

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Canadian pension fund Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec is looking at investing more than £8 billion ($10.8 billion) in the UK over the coming five years, the Financial Times reported.

Renationalisation of Britain's Train Services Begins

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The Government's renationalisation of rail services has started as trains operated by South Western Railway (SWR) were taken into public control.

Softbank’s Son Floats Idea of US-Japan Sovereign Wealth Fund: FT

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SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has proposed setting up a US-Japan sovereign wealth fund aimed at making large investments in technology and infrastructure, the Financial Times reported, citing three unidentified people close to the situation.

North Korea Detains Officials After Failed Warship Launch: KCNA

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North Korea has detained key officials following a failed launch that damaged a destroyer, state media reported.

Australia’s Opposition Parties on Track to Return to Coalition

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Australia’s two center-right opposition parties appear to be on track to return to the Coalition, a longstanding alliance between the pair that suffered a surprise split last week in the wake of a disastrous election showing.

Australia’s East Coast Begins Flood Cleanup as Waters Recede

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Australia has drafted in emergency service teams from across the nation to help with clean-up operations after devastating floods in the eastern state of New South Wales.

Russia Steps Up Airstrikes, Trump Risks Consumer Discontent,More

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Source: Bloomberg, 4:31

Trump Risks Consumer Discontent, Russia Steps Up Airstrikes,More

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Source: Bloomberg, 4:49

Wet Bank Holiday Weather to End Record-Breaking Dry Spring

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Wet weather across the bank holiday weekend is expected to end what has been a record-breaking start to spring.

EU’s New Russia Sanctions, Russia & Ukraine Prisoner Swap, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 5:31

Minister Heralds 'New Dawn' on Railways as Renationalisation Begins

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Decades of "waste and bureaucracy" are being ended on Britain's railways, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander declared, as a renationalisation programme begins.

Brin’s Mystery $700 Million Stock Gift Went to Philanthropies

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Sergey Brin’s mystery gift this week of Alphabet Inc. shares valued at almost $700 million went to a trio of philanthropic organizations, according to a spokesperson for his family office.

Harvard Foreign Students Reprieve, Trump Risks Discontent, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 4:52

New Rules Could See Housebuilders Who Leave Sites Unfinished Stripped of Land

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Housebuilders who leave vital development sites unfinished for years could face losing their land to local councils under new Government rules.

Poll: Trump Risks Consumer Discontent, Prisoner Swap, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 4:42

Billionaires Boost Cuomo’s Fundraising Lead in NYC Mayor’s Race

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Former Governor Andrew Cuomo expanded his commanding fundraising lead in the New York City mayoral race with help from a few billionaire donors, according to newly published numbers filed with the city’s Campaign Finance Board.

Polish Ruling-Party Candidate Pushes Back Against Far Right

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Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, who narrowly won the first round of Poland’s presidential election, is pushing back against the far right ahead of his runoff with opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki on June 1.

Fed to Take in Stride Another Month of Tame Inflation

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The Federal Reserve may take comfort that tariffs have yet to materially boost official inflation readings, but policymakers will continue to suggest interest rates are on hold until they better understand the coming impact of US trade policy.