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Kenya Growth Forecast Cut to 4.3 Percent as Debt and Oil Risks Bite

Africa · Eastern Key Facts —World Bank downgrade. Kenya’s 2026 real GDP growth forecast was cut to 4.3 percent from 4.9 percent in the 9 July 2026 Economic Update. —Oil and shipping shock. The U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict disrupted energy…

Brazil turns to China trade deal after Trump’s tariffs, as years of resistance end

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed on Sunday night to accelerate negotiations for a trade agreement between China and Mercosur, a striking reversal for Brasilia, which for years led…

Peruvian Sol Holds Steady Near 0.29 US Dollars on Monday

Currency Markets Key Facts —Mid-market rate. One Peruvian sol bought roughly 0.29 US dollars on Monday, 27 July. —Inverse quote. One US dollar traded between 3.40 and 3.48 Peruvian soles across major platforms. —Provider spread. One…

Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate for July 28 to 78.01 rubles

The official yuan exchange rate was raised by 1.93 kopecks to 11.5218 rubles

More tech pain means gains elsewhere. What's winning in Monday's mixed market

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Orange, Morrison Partner on French Data Center Project

Orange SA and infrastructure manager Morrison are joining forces to create a data center company in France in an effort to strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty.

What Is Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 Model and Why Is It Making Waves?

Chinese startup Moonshot AI’s new artificial-intelligence model has drawn global attention since its release for its powerful capabilities. Now, Moonshot has made the technology available for public download, a step expected to expand the…

Russia must win IT race through uniqueness, not investment — Kremlin

As global practice shows, sometimes the cheapest startups can achieve global reach due to talent, efficiency, and relevance, Dmitry Peskov noted

Macquarie Sees Oil Surplus Risk on US-Iran Deal Before Midterms

Oil markets could tilt back into oversupply before the end of the year as Washington faces mounting pressure to end the Iran conflict with fewer than 100 days until the midterm elections, analysts from Macquarie Ltd said.

Can't stop spending? These approaches can help curb impulse buying

If you'd rather be saving than shopping, but are struggling to switch gears, there are ways to change your habits.

Orange, Morrison plan French data centre venture to meet AI demand

Chile Retail Giants Join TRAEE Ahead of REP Law Rollout

Chile · Regulation · Business Key Facts —New members. Cencosud, Duracell, Falabella and Tottus are joining the TRAEE collective waste management system. —Regulatory trigger. Chile’s REP Law is entering a decisive phase for electronics and…