MarketWatchBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minChina contemplates tit-for-tat export controls against U.S. on AI technologies: reportIt could be a direct response to U.S. steps, it could be diplomatic posturing but competition between the U.S. and China for AI supremacy is hotting up.MarketWatch
Rio TimesBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minBrazil Navy Shipbuilding Push Backed by $19.6B FundA major naval expansion takes shape as Brazil commissions its first Tamandaré-class frigate and plans four more, supported by a massive merchant marine fund. The post Brazil Navy Shipbuilding Push Backed by $19.6B Fund appeared first on…Rio Times
Rio TimesBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minBrazil Business Travel Hits Record US$2.7 BillionRecord corporate travel spending in Brazil fuels a surge in hotel revenue, signaling strong investment potential in the accommodation sector. The post Brazil Business Travel Hits Record US$2.7 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times .Rio Times
The GuardianBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minMitie agrees £3.1bn takeover by OCS in blow to London stock marketBoard of UK government contractor recommends deal with private-equity owned rival Business live – latest updates The outsourcer Mitie has agreed to a £3.1bn takeover by its private-equity owned rival OCS Group, ending nearly four decades…The Guardian
Rio TimesBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minDominican Republic GDP Growth Doubles in 2026Dominican Republic · Economy Key Facts —Q1 2026 growth. Dominican Republic GDP expanded 4.1% in the first quarter, up from 2.2% in 2025. —Full-year target. The Central Bank projects 4.0-5.0% growth for 2026, with the IMF forecasting 4.5%…Rio Times
CNBCBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minOpinion: Burnham is Britain's new prime minister. Now what?The U.K.'s new prime minister faces a huge test when it comes to convincing the financial markets.CNBC
Rio TimesBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minBolivia IMF Agreement ‘Indispensable’ as FX Crisis DeepensBolivia · Economy Key Facts —Who said it. Minister of the Presidency José Luis Lupo called the IMF deal “indispensable” on July 20, 2026. —Program size. Bolivia is negotiating a package worth up to US$3.3 billion, likely an Extended Fund…Rio Times
The GuardianBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minAndy Burnham promised urgent action on the cost of living; the heat is now on chancellor John Healey to deliver it |…The PM and the new boss at the Treasury face an even trickier task than their predecessors. They need a good plan, and we have one Alfie Stirling is an economist and director of policy at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation As Keir Starmer…The Guardian
MarketWatchBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minMontana home of Kelly Clarkson’s late ex-husband Brandon Blackstock listed for $2.9 millionThe sprawling Montana lodge where Kelly Clarkson’s late ex-husband moved to after they split for sale for $2.9 million—a year after the talent manager died following a battle with cancer.MarketWatch
The New York TimesBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minWhy States Are Making It Harder to Save Money With Solar PanelsThe changes are costing homeowners money. But they also reflect a changing grid — and the need for home batteries.The New York Times
MarketWatchBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minOil prices could surpass $120 per barrel if disruptions in Strait of Hormuz don’t ease, says Goldman SachsAnalysts at the investment bank, led by Daan Struyven, see oil prices averaging $100 a barrel next year if traffic continues to be affected through the waterway.MarketWatch
CNABusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minSome Singapore retailers turn to China for ideas on live commerce and AI as competition intensifiesAfter a recent study trip to Hangzhou, some retailers are restructuring teams, investing in technology and redesigning physical stores as they look for new ways to attract shoppers.CNA