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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.
Reuters exclusively reported that Apple (AAPL.O) has offered to let rivals access its tap-and-go mobile payments systems used for mobile
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Reuters exclusively reported that Chinese chip designers including Tencent Holdings (0700.HK) are aggressively pitching their AI chips as alternatives to
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CITY AM SAYS Investors are hoping for a so-called Santa Rally to push the FTSE 100 further into the green this year.
The Financial Times splashes on a warning from the IMF that the Ukrainian economy could be in trouble if Kyiv’s allies don’t speed up extra funding for the war-torn nation.
EXCLUSIVE: Kevin Dowd said the City would ‘have to reorientate itself’ but added: “The potential longer-term opportunities would be enormous”.
Elon Musk’s car company is facing more safety woes.
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