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Alphabet Hires Banks for Inaugural Aussie Dollar Bond Sale

Alphabet Inc. hired banks for what would be a debut offering of Australian dollar bonds, as US tech firms flood credit markets with debt to fund investments in AI.

After Hormuz, China looks to the promise – and peril – of the Arctic’s ‘ice silk road’

After Hormuz, China looks to the promise – and peril – of the Arctic’s ‘ice silk road’

China has established the first scheduled transit through the northern sea route, but questions remain over the environmental and political risks When Marco Rubio suggested that the world should look to new shipping lanes to bypass the…

Thai Baht Rally May Fade on Dovish Central Bank, Analysts Say

A nascent rally in the Thai baht may be short-lived as the central bank is likely to maintain a dovish policy stance to support an economy hit by elevated oil prices, according to analysts.

Polaris Bank boss urges youths to pursue high-impact careers

Polaris Bank boss urges youths to pursue high-impact careers

Polaris Bank’s CEO encourages Nigerian youth to pursue high-impact careers in tech, banking, and entrepreneurship for future economic growth. Discover more Read More…

NGX weekly trading volume surges 127% to N176bn

NGX weekly trading volume surges 127% to N176bn

Nigeria’s stock market saw NGX trading volume surge 127% to N176bn last week, driven by financial services. Discover key sectors and market movements. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-weekly-trading-volume-surges-127-to-n176bn/

Japanese Idol App Firm Collapses Amid Wave of Bankruptcies

A Japanese company known for a game app based around virtual teen idols filed for bankruptcy, the latest in a wave of corporate failures that climbed to the most in 12 years as inflation and worker shortages hit weaker firms.

Gold Steady Near $4,400 as Traders Weigh US Data and Rate Path

Gold was steady as traders weighed the competing impacts of cooling US economic data and energy-led inflation pressure on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.

Several Middle Eastern countries secretly shipping oil through Hormuz — news agency

TASS

Several Middle Eastern countries secretly shipping oil through Hormuz — news agency

According to the news agency, the movement of such vessels carries the risk of attacks

TASS

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220

BBC

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220

New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

BBC

Summer jobs bounce back in UK thanks to busy calendar of sport and music

Summer jobs bounce back in UK thanks to busy calendar of sport and music

Industry tracker finds ‘exceptionally warm weather’ has helped boost job listings in hospitality and tourism sector The summer job has staged a comeback this year thanks to the hot weather and a packed calendar of events such as the men’s…

Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea

Financial Times

Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea

President claims the joint exercises send a ‘hostile’ message to North Korea

Financial Times

WuXi AppTec’s 100% Stock Rally Defies Geopolitical Headwinds

The Pentagon’s designation of WuXi AppTec Co. as a Chinese military company may have prompted some US clients to pull back, but investors are still piling into the stock betting the firm will remain central to the global supply of obesity…