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Steph Curry Signs Deal With Chinese Sportswear Giant
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Steph Curry Signs Deal With Chinese Sportswear Giant

Stephen Curry has signed a deal with a major Chinese sportswear brand, marking a significant expansion for the NBA star and highlighting the growing influence of American athletes in the Chinese market.

Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand Li-Ning after Under Armour split
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Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand Li-Ning after Under Armour split

Stephen Curry partners with Li-Ning after leaving Under Armour, launching signature stores in the US and China. This deal boosts Li-Ning’s global expansion and marks Curry’s first collaboration with a Chinese brand.

China’s Solar Industry Launches Space Alliance With Few Details
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China’s Solar Industry Launches Space Alliance With Few Details

China’s solar industry launched a space alliance with minimal details. The move follows recent panel installations in Gansu Province.

SpaceX — To Boldly Raise Money Where No IPO Has Gone Before
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SpaceX — To Boldly Raise Money Where No IPO Has Gone Before

SpaceX is launching a massive capital raise, likened to an IPO, to fund its ambitious space exploration goals. This financial move marks a bold new chapter for the company, echoing the spirit of Star Trek's pioneering voyages.

Arm CEO Haas on Agentic AI and Taiwan's Ecosystem
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Arm CEO Haas on Agentic AI and Taiwan's Ecosystem

Arm CEO Rene Haas discusses Agentic AI and Taiwan's ecosystem.

Job Cuts or Job Change? AI Debate Heats Up
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Job Cuts or Job Change? AI Debate Heats Up

The AI debate intensifies over whether automation will cause mass job cuts or merely transform existing roles. This tension highlights the urgent need for workforce adaptation strategies.

US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe
Financial Times

US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe

The US is discussing expanding its nuclear weapons deployment in Europe, potentially allowing more nations to host nuclear-capable bombers.

What matters in Tuesday’s US primaries: LA ‘jungles’ and another Trump test
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What matters in Tuesday’s US primaries: LA ‘jungles’ and another Trump test

Tuesday’s US primaries test MAGA’s appeal and celebrity campaigns, highlighting LA’s unique “jungle” voting systems and posing a fresh challenge for Trump.

How did Spain’s unemployment rate converge with Finland’s?
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How did Spain’s unemployment rate converge with Finland’s?

Spain and Finland’s unemployment rates converged despite distinct drivers. Migration frameworks and labor market adjustments operated through different mechanisms in each nation.

US start-up plans to drill for lithium under VW and BMW battery factories
Financial Times

US start-up plans to drill for lithium under VW and BMW battery factories

US firm Atana Elements secured licenses to drill for lithium beneath VW and BMW factories in Germany and Poland, aiming to reduce Europe's reliance on Chinese supply chains.

Deutsche Bank’s comeback
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Deutsche Bank’s comeback

Deutsche Bank is shifting focus from global Wall Street ambitions to the European market, marking a strategic retreat after years of turbulence.

Will the IT consulting share price rout ever end?
Financial Times

Will the IT consulting share price rout ever end?

Accenture faces investor skepticism as AI threatens its business model, raising questions about whether the IT consulting stock price rout has bottomed out.

Europe’s maverick? Spain defends its robust rejection of Trump policies
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Europe’s maverick? Spain defends its robust rejection of Trump policies

Spain firmly rejects Trump’s policies, asserting that upholding international law shouldn’t cause friction with hesitant EU partners.

Poland Set to Hold Interest Rates After Inflation Pressure Cools
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Poland Set to Hold Interest Rates After Inflation Pressure Cools

Poland’s central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady as inflation pressures cool. This decision aims to balance economic stability with controlled price growth.

China’s State Buyer Seeks Scrutiny of New Fortescue Iron Ore
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China’s State Buyer Seeks Scrutiny of New Fortescue Iron Ore

China’s state-owned iron ore buyer demands closer scrutiny of Fortescue’s operations. This move signals intensified regulatory oversight of major mining firms in the sector.

Pimco Says Treasury Yields Driven by Fed Bets, Not AI, for Now
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Pimco Says Treasury Yields Driven by Fed Bets, Not AI, for Now

Pimco asserts that Treasury yields are currently driven by market expectations of Federal Reserve policy, rather than developments in artificial intelligence.

Japan 10-Year Bond Yield Falls After Auction Sees Firm Demand
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Japan 10-Year Bond Yield Falls After Auction Sees Firm Demand

Japan’s 10-year bond yield fell after a successful auction with strong investor demand. This reflects steady confidence in Japanese sovereign debt despite broader market volatility.

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Bloomberg Law: Green Card Applicants Face Uncertainty (Podcast)

Bloomberg Law podcast discusses the growing uncertainty facing green card applicants. The episode explores potential policy shifts and their impact on immigration processes.

PBOC Cuts Cash Operation to Record Low as Bond Rally Deepens
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PBOC Cuts Cash Operation to Record Low as Bond Rally Deepens

The PBOC cut cash operations to a record low, intensifying a bond market rally. This historic reduction in liquidity management signals a strategic shift, driving deeper investor demand for bonds amid easing monetary conditions.

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US Cuts Agriculture Equipment Tariffs, Weaponization Fund Halted

The US has lowered tariffs on agricultural equipment and halted funding for weaponization initiatives, signaling a shift in trade and defense policy priorities.