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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.
President Trump announced that the US blockade of Iranian ports is proving effective, urging Tehran to “just give up” amid escalating tensions. Iran’s Parliament Speaker dismissed the blockade’s impact, stating it has only increased global oil prices, while tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt markets.
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THE ECONOMIST says for the first time since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24th 2022, he looks as if he could win.
FT says EU leaders risk leaving Ukraine empty-handed at a perilous moment in its war against Russia as divisions over finances threaten a €50bn lifeline.
CITY AM SAYS Soaring rents in London pose a “threat” to the capital’s competitiveness, a number of top business groups have warned, amid fears that young professionals are increasingly being priced out of the capital.
A funding boost could spell a boom time for British EV car manufacturing.
The Financial Times says investors are piling into risky assets amid a growing belief that the Federal Reserve and other central banks are close to winning their long-running battle with inflation.
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