UK and Switzerland Reach Agreement on Modernized Post-Brexit Trade Deal
The UK and Switzerland have agreed on a new trade deal that broadens cooperation in services, digital trade, and Gibraltar access, pending final approvals.
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Trade & Tariffs
China’s June Exports Soar 27% Driven by AI Demand and Semiconductor Prices
China’s exports surged sharply in June, fueled by booming AI-related goods and rising semiconductor prices, pushing trade surplus to a record high amid strong global demand.
AI & Tech Regulation
Azerbaijan urges unified global rules for social media and AI ethics
Azerbaijan calls for coordinated international standards to regulate social media and artificial intelligence, balancing innovation with protection for younger users.
Defense & Security
Trump’s Iran Conflict Continues Amid Disputed Claims of Victory and Ongoing Strait of Hormuz Attacks
Despite assertions that the Iran conflict is nearly over, ongoing attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, shipping disruptions, and oil market volatility reveal an unresolved and complex standoff.
Energy & Climate
Florida Regulators Question Duke Energy’s Plan to Shield Customers from AI Data Center Costs
Florida’s Public Service Commission challenges Duke Energy’s proposal to keep utility customers from paying for expensive AI data center power demands under a new state law.
Defense & Security
How Iran Turned Military Weakness into Strategic Advantage Against the U.S.
Despite being outgunned, Iran leveraged a decades-long strategy of decentralized defense and political influence to emerge with greater leverage after conflict with the U.S.
Markets & Macro
India’s Wholesale Price Inflation Nears 10 Percent in June Amid Mixed Sectoral Trends
India’s wholesale price inflation edged up to 9.87% in June, driven by energy costs and diverse inflation levels across commodities, according to government data.
Corporate Power
ASML Confronts Rising AI Chip Demand and Export Restrictions Ahead of Earnings
ASML faces surging demand for AI semiconductor equipment while navigating U.S. export curbs and significant exposure to the Chinese market ahead of its earnings report.
Energy & Climate
EPA Removes Public Participation from Data Center Permitting Amid New California EV Incentives
The EPA moves to exclude public input from data center permitting, while California rolls out new electric vehicle incentives favoring Rivian and Lucid over Tesla.
Corporate Power
Twelve States File Lawsuit to Halt Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Twelve states have launched a legal challenge aiming to block Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing concerns over media consolidation.