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Russia’s economic situation is deteriorating after two years of growth linked to a shift to a war economy, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Despite raising the 2026 growth forecast slightly, Georgieva warned that inflation and sanctions severely restrict long-term prospects.
James Murdoch has finalised a deal to acquire New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network for over £300 million, enhancing his media portfolio. The transaction includes Vox’s news site and popular podcasts, while CEO Jim Bankoff will continue to lead operations under Lupa Systems.
The EU’s trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc has begun provisional implementation after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement forms one of the world’s largest free trade areas, encompassing 720 million consumers and aiming to reduce tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade.
Shares in Donald Trump’s media firm have soared on their stock market debut in New York, leaving his majority holding worth almost $6bn (£4.8bn) on paper at one stage.
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Dave Calhoun is to leave his role as head of Boeing at the end of this year, as the crisis over the company’s safety record continues to dominate.
The EU will launch an investigation into three of the biggest tech firms in the world over uncompetitive practices – Meta, Apple and Alphabet (which owns Google).
The London business paper CITY AM leads with a revealed rich list of Met Police personnel. Elsewhere, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the Tories will back the pensions triple lock – a key policy for the party.
China is the focus in the Financial Times, which leads with reports the US and Japan are planning to bolster their security alliance in a bid to counter what they view as a growing threat from Beijing. A striking image of Moscow’s destroyed Crocus City Hall venue following Friday’s attack also features prominently.
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