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• Shein Wins China Approval for Hong Kong IPO Targeting $40B Valuation economy-finance

  On Friday, Shein secured the green light from China's securities regulator for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of going…

• GoPro Founder Loans Company $20 Million Amid Financial Crisis economy-finance

  Nicholas Woodman, the founder and CEO of GoPro, is injecting $20 million into the beleaguered camera manufacturer via senior secured notes and warrants for Class B common stock.…

• California Film Tax Credit Cap Sparks Lawmaker Backlash economy-finance

  California state legislators are protesting a new cap placed on the state's film and TV production incentive program, which they argue threatens the industry. The cap, part of a…

• Inflazione e salari reali: l'analisi di Leonardi, Rizzo e Romanello economy-finance

  Marco Leonardi, Leonzio Rizzo e Anita Romanello analizzano il legame tra inflazione e salari in Italia, citando Keynes, Einaudi e Gramsci per sottolineare come l'inflazione non…

• China Life launches $737M semiconductor fund as Beijing urges 'patient capital' economy-finance

  China Life Insurance, the country's largest life insurer backed by the State Council, announced a 5 billion yuan (US$737 million) partnership fund to invest in semiconductor…

• AI Boom Drives Memory Chip Crisis in Shenzhen Electronics Hub economy-finance

  In Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei electronics hub, computer vendors are raising prices as the AI boom drives a fivefold jump in memory chip costs. Traders like Cai and Ye report that…

• EU leverages Airbus sales to China amid C919 certification delays economy-finance

  China Eastern Airlines ordered 25 A330neo jets from Airbus last month, valued at a catalogue price of US$9.35 billion. This follows another Airbus order placed just three months…

• IMF warns AI investment boom won't benefit all economies equally economy-finance

  The International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook report, published July 8, projects global growth of 3% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, down from 3.5% in 2024-25. While…

• Russia's diesel export ban jolts global energy markets economy-finance

  Russia's ban on diesel exports has caused price spikes in Europe and the US, threatening agriculture, power, and transport. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil…

• Sony Bank Gets OCC Nod for Stablecoin Trust Bank economy-finance

  Sony Bank, a subsidiary of Sony Financial Group, has received conditional authorization from the U.S. OCC to create Connectia Trust, National Association, a national trust bank…

• Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs mark structural shift in US trade policy economy-finance

  A tenuous agreement has been reached between the US and China, yet experts caution that Washington's shift towards protectionism signifies a long-lasting structural change. The…

• Trump pushes Stablecoin law, family profits from USD1 economy-finance

  Since 2025, stablecoins have gained importance as US President Donald Trump pushed through the "Genius Act" to strengthen these cryptocurrencies, secure dollar dominance, and…

• Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic drops as US-Iran ceasefire collapses economy-finance

  Following the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire framework announced on June 17, tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has sharply declined. On Thursday, only 14 vessels…

• Netflix struggles with viewer drop-off after first seasons economy-finance

  Netflix faces a growing problem: most of its series lose viewers after the first season, contrary to the traditional serial model where audiences grow over time. On Disney+, HBO…

• UK Regulators to Oversee Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Oracle as Critical Third Parties economy-finance

  HM Treasury has identified Amazon Web Services EMEA, Google Cloud EMEA, Microsoft Ireland Operations, and Oracle UK as the inaugural Critical Third Parties (CTPs) in a new…

• Paradigm Raises $1.2B Fourth Fund, Expands into AI and Robotics economy-finance

  Paradigm, a crypto venture capital firm, announced on July 8 that it closed a $1.2 billion fourth fund, expanding its investment mandate beyond digital assets into AI, robotics,…

• USDA slashes beef export data by 90% after staff cuts spark data crisis economy-finance

  The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reduced its reported beef export sales for late June by 90 percent on Thursday, revealing that exporters sold a net 12,064 tonnes to…

• Cashless Society Disproportionately Affects Street Performers and Homeless economy-finance

  The decline of cash payments in Europe is disproportionately impacting street artists, homeless individuals, and some vendors who rely on coins and small bills. In Italy, cash…

• US existing home sales fall 2.4% in June as median price hits record $440,600 economy-finance

  In June, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported a 2.4% decline in existing home sales in the US, resulting in an annualized rate of 4.09 million units. The median…

• China Urges US and Iran to Uphold Ceasefire Amid Oil Price Surge economy-finance

  China has called on the United States and Iran to maintain peace after a collapse of the ceasefire led to renewed missile strikes in the Middle East, causing a spike in oil…

• Shrinkflation colpisce i gelati confezionati in Italia: meno prodotto, prezzi più alti economy-finance

  I gelati confezionati in Italia, come Maxibon, Magnum e Coppa del Nonno, hanno subito una riduzione di peso e un aumento di prezzo, fenomeno noto come shrinkflation. Secondo dati…

• Coinbase Secures UK MiFID License for Equities and Derivatives economy-finance

  Coinbase has obtained a UK MiFID investment services license, enabling it to offer equities and derivatives beyond crypto. The license, granted to CB Payments, Ltd by the…

• Zhipu AI and Iluvatar CoreX shares soar after secondary placements economy-finance

  On Thursday, shares of Zhipu AI, a Chinese AI model creator known for the GLM-5.2 model, and Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor, a chip manufacturer, experienced a notable increase…

• Vanguard Hires First Head of Digital Assets After Crypto Skepticism economy-finance

  Vanguard has initiated its search for a Head of Digital Assets, who will manage the cryptocurrency and blockchain finance strategy for the $12 trillion asset management firm.…

• Corporate Funding for South Korean Visual Arts Drops Over 25% economy-finance

  Support from corporations for exhibitions in South Korea has decreased by over 25%. The visual arts sector, which encompasses museums and exhibitions, has experienced the most…

• Spain downplays Trump trade embargo threat, PM calls relations 'calm' economy-finance

  Spain has minimized the significance of US President Donald Trump's warning regarding a potential trade halt linked to its defense strategy. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez remarked…

• IMF Downgrades Global Growth Forecast to 3% Due to Iran War economy-finance

  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth prediction for 2026 to 3%, down from 3.5% in 2025, attributing this adjustment to the energy crisis…

• Chinese PCB makers invest billions in AI-driven expansion economy-finance

  More than 20 Chinese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers, including Victory Giant Technology, WUS Printed Circuit, Shennan Circuits, and Suzhou Dongshan Precision…

• Quantum Systems Secures €1.2 Billion in Record Funding for Drone Development economy-finance

  Quantum Systems, a Munich-based drone manufacturer, has raised €1.2 billion in a record-breaking funding round for a European defense company, boosting its valuation to…

• Alibaba shares surge 12% in Hong Kong on AI and chip optimism economy-finance

  In Hong Kong, Alibaba's stock surged by 12%, fueled by positive sentiment regarding its T-Head chips and anticipated AI earnings. UBS and Jefferies analysts forecast a revenue…

• Global wealth surges 10.8% in 2025, driven by asset bubbles at the top economy-finance

  An opinion piece referencing the Soviet film The Golden Antelope cautions that a financial system prioritizing inflated market valuations over enhancing quality of life is…

• Apple loses EU court battle over Digital Markets Act gatekeeper designation economy-finance

  The General Court of the European Union dismissed Apple's legal challenges against its designation as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which has been in effect…

• US revokes Iranian oil sanctions waiver after Hormuz tanker attacks economy-finance

  The US Treasury Department revoked a temporary sanctions waiver on Iranian oil on Tuesday, citing Tehran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz as 'wholly unacceptable'. The waiver,…

• Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Plan Stalled by Legal and Agency Disputes economy-finance

  More than 16 months after President Donald Trump's executive order, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve remains stalled due to a dispute between the Treasury and Commerce Departments…

• Europe's trade war with China: a losing battle economy-finance

  Europe has missed its chance to make trade with China mutually beneficial and is now opting for a trade war it is unlikely to win. Current tensions between the EU and China mirror…

• Bank of England FPC Warns AI and Middle East Conflict Threaten UK Financial Stability economy-finance

  The Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC) met on 26 June 2026 and published its record on 2 July 2026, highlighting heightened risks from frontier AI, the Middle East…

• India's manufacturing strategy can leverage both Japan and China economy-finance

  India is not required to choose between investments from Japan and China to enhance its manufacturing industry. The absence of Chinese suppliers may hinder Japanese investments…

• Zhipu AI and MiniMax lock-ups expire, $11.5B in shares hit Hong Kong market economy-finance

  Hong Kong's stock market faces potential sell-off pressure as lock-up periods for AI companies Zhipu AI (Z.ai) and MiniMax expire, releasing shares worth approximately HK$90…

• China's chip equipment rally faces earnings test amid memory boom economy-finance

  As China's semiconductor equipment sector embarks on its first-half earnings season, it faces heightened scrutiny amid a widespread stock rally that has attracted numerous…

• Singapore tops Julius Baer luxury index for fourth year economy-finance

  For the fourth year in a row, Singapore has been recognized as the priciest city globally for luxury expenditures, as reported by the Lifestyle Index from Swiss wealth manager…