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Ecuador’s Auto Sales Smash Records in 2026 as EVs and Hybrids Surge

Ecuador’s Auto Sales Smash Records in 2026 as EVs and Hybrids Surge

Ecuador · Economy Key Facts Record H1 Ecuador’s auto sector sold 78,185 units in January–June 2026, up 41.4% year on year — the best half-year in its history. July surge Cumulative sales reached 92,997 units in January–July 2026, a 39.1%…

Crypto Hacks Easier With AI: Ledger's Rogers

Ian Rogers, chief human agency officer at Ledger, joins Isabelle Lee and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto." The crypto community is reeling from a breach involving Coldcard wallets made by Coinkite. Rogers, who's company is a competitor…

Bitcoin Will 'Survive' Cold Wallet Hack, Says Galaxy Digital's Thorn

Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy Digital, joins Isabelle Lee and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto." The crypto community is reeling from a breach involving "cold" Bitcoin wallets made by Coinkite. Hackers were able to steal…

Social Security expands list of conditions to 314 illnesses for faster disability claims

Social Security expands list of conditions to 314 illnesses for faster disability claims

The “compassionate allowances” list speeds consideration for benefits.

Oyebanji pledges to make Ekiti tourism hub

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Oyebanji pledges to make Ekiti tourism hub

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, promises to transform Ekiti into a major cultural tourism and creative economy hub, empowering youths and boosting t Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-pledges-to-make-ekiti-tourism-hub/

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Nvidia just soothed a major market fear about AI, analysts say

Nvidia just soothed a major market fear about AI, analysts say

Nvidia’s new partnerships with financial players help mitigate concerns that the company is too tightly linked to its customers, according to BofA and Morgan Stanley.

An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here's what to expect

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An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here's what to expect

The consumer price index is expected to show only a modest increase for July.

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Paramount CEO may remove operations from California over stalled merger

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Paramount CEO may remove operations from California over stalled merger

Paramount's CEO David Ellison warns of a California exit if the US state does not agree to talks, according to reports.

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Four Countries Sign a South American Open-Skies Pact

Four Countries Sign a South American Open-Skies Pact

South America · Aviation Key Facts Pact signed Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay signed the ALAS agreement on July 14, 2026. Later joiners Bolivia and Uruguay subsequently acceded to the accord. Cabotage included The pact grants all…

Don't See Evidence That US is on 'Back Heels' Against Iran, Says Megan Ortagus

Morgan Ortagus, a former deputy presidential special envoy, said she doesn't see proof of the narrative that the US is on its 'back heels' in negotiations with Iran and that strategic patience is on the side of the United States. Ortagus…

Colombia Coffee Exports Largely Halted After Deadly Earthquake

Colombian coffee exports are largely paused after a devastating earthquake disrupted operations at the nation’s main port and triggered roadblocks along key highways, according to the head of a coffee exporters’ group.

Robinhood Sees More Flows Into Bitcoin ETFs

Robinhood Senior Vice President and General Manager of Crypto Johann Kerbrat talks about investor sentiment around crypto, a hack of Coldcard wallets and how the business is expanding in the United Kingdom. He speaks on "Bloomberg Crypto."…