BPCE accelerates European strategy with Novo Banco

BPCE accelerates European strategy with Novo Banco

French banking group BPCE has announced the acquisition of Novo Banco, Portugal's fourth-largest lender. The deal marks the largest cross-border acquisition in the European banking sector in a decade....
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Meta scores a double win with Scale AI, securing both capital and leadership

Meta scores a double win with Scale AI, securing both capital and leadership

Meta on Thursday formalized a strategic investment in the start-up Scale AI, worth $29bn, and in the process secured the services of its young founder and CEO, Alexandr Wang, 28. The deal, which gives...
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Trade war:  Deadlines no longer exist

Trade war: Deadlines no longer exist

Two months have passed since the start of the 90-day trade truce, and progress has been negligible, to say the least. At this stage, only one agreement has been signed, with the UK. For the first...
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Faced with the Trump threat, Micron unveils a new $30bn plan

Faced with the Trump threat, Micron unveils a new $30bn plan

Growing pressure from Donald Trump for US production, particularly on technology companies, has forced Micron to unveil a new $30 billion investment plan in the United States, bringing the group's...
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Donald Trump keeps up the pressure on Jerome Powell

Donald Trump keeps up the pressure on Jerome Powell

After inflation figures were deemed reassuring this week, Donald Trump once again urged Jerome Powell to lower rates, going so far as to call him a fool. While criticism of the Fed chairman has been...
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Nvidia excludes China from its forecasts due to US restrictions

Nvidia excludes China from its forecasts due to US restrictions

When asked about the Chinese market, Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, said that the company has now resigned itself to no longer betting on the Middle Kingdom in its results. A new product offering...
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Luckin and Chagee are giving Starbucks a run for its money in China

Luckin and Chagee are giving Starbucks a run for its money in China

Long the leader in the Chinese coffee market, Starbucks has won over a population that has traditionally been fond of tea: its friendly model, spacious lounges, and premium image were a huge hit....
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Israeli strikes on Iran cause oil prices to skyrocket

Israeli strikes on Iran cause oil prices to skyrocket

Last night, a major Israeli attack targeted Iran's nuclear program. Tehran immediately retaliated with a drone attack. The escalating tensions in the Middle East are raising fears of disruption to...
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Apple:  upheaval in supply chain

Apple: upheaval in supply chain

Apple has already mentioned its intention to review its supply chain in order to produce iPhones for the US in India. More than just a mention, the group very quickly overhauled its entire logistics...
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The Best Articles of the Week:  Jaws, Super Tomato's revenge, and where is Barack?

The Best Articles of the Week: Jaws, Super Tomato's revenge, and where is Barack?

The world is going every which way but loose this week, and so are our articles. Hedge funds are rummaging through France's industrial ruins, while the war of autonomous drones is knocking at the door...
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Israel strikes Iran with massive airstrikes

Israel strikes Iran with massive airstrikes

Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran on Friday, saying it was targeting its nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and senior military officials.
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The euro at its highest since 2021… but facing competition from gold

The euro at its highest since 2021… but facing competition from gold

While the dollar is weakening under trade tensions reignited by Donald Trump, the euro has reached its highest level since 2021. However, the single currency remains under pressure from an unexpected...
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British exports to US nosedive after Trump tariffs

British exports to US nosedive after Trump tariffs

UK goods exports to the United States plunged by £2 billion in April, marking the sharpest monthly drop since records began in 1997. Official data from the Office for National Statistics showed a...
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US equities:  risk is no longer rewarded

US equities: risk is no longer rewarded

While the S&P 500 has rebounded by around 20% since the beginning of April, analysts at PIMCO are ringing the alarm bells: the risk premium on US equities is now zero, a rare phenomenon that has...
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Circle:  Wall Street's new star - Crypto review

Circle: Wall Street's new star - Crypto review

The issuer of the USDC made a sensational debut on the stockmarket, multiplying its valuation by 2.7 in a single day. However, behind this record IPO lies much more than just a stablecoin. Circle is...
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US inflation:  where are the tariffs?

US inflation: where are the tariffs?

A pleasant surprise for US inflation. In May, the consumer price index rose 0.1% month-on-month and 2.8% year-on-year. These figures are below economists' expectations. At this stage, the impact of...
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Crypto companies want to ride the stockmarket trend

Crypto companies want to ride the stockmarket trend

The current climate is considered favorable for companies in the cryptocurrency sector. The market rebound and several recent successes on the stockmarket are encouraging more and more players to...
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Towards a decline in US oil production in 2026?

Towards a decline in US oil production in 2026?

After years of growth in oil production in the United States, a reversal of this trend appears to be on the cards for 2026. While Donald Trump was aiming for an increase of three million barrels per...
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Qantas draws a line under Jetstar Asia

Qantas draws a line under Jetstar Asia

Faced with soaring costs and increasingly fierce regional competition, Qantas is ending its Jetstar Asia venture. The Singapore-based low-cost subsidiary will cease operations on July 31, after twenty...
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Why is platinum soaring?

Why is platinum soaring?

The rare metal has jumped by 30% since the beginning of April, now approaching $1,300/ounce. Behind this surge, several fundamental factors are converging to support demand at a time when supply is...
Our Logo June 11, 2025 at 06:02 pm