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Asian equities rose on Friday as semiconductor shares recovered, with investors focusing on artificial intelligence-related capital spending despite renewed US-Iran military tensions and risks to oil supplies. US equities also advanced on Thursday, led by a rebound in chip stocks, while...

10 July 2026

Oil prices extended gains on Thursday after fresh US military action against Iran heightened concerns about energy shipments through the Middle East, weighing on risk appetite across major equity markets. US stocks were mixed on Wednesday, European stocks fell sharply, and Asian markets mostly...

Oil prices jumped on Wednesday after the US launched new strikes against Iran following attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East could unravel and add to inflationary pressure. Equity sentiment was already under strain...

Asian equities traded lower on Tuesday as investors questioned whether profits across the semiconductor sector can continue to justify lofty AI-related valuations, even after Samsung Electronics reported another record quarterly operating profit. South Korean and Japanese stocks led the declines.

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Rewilding restores the natural dynamics of damaged ecosystems. We explain why key species, such as rhinos, play a central role in this process, and why successful conservation projects can only be achieved in partnership with the local population.

9 July 2026

In the past, the space race was a proxy war fought in orbit, fuelled by ideology and engineering prowess. Today that rivalry has been reborn, but with governments now joined by private companies seeking access to the space economy.

Renewables can form a key part of Europe's long-term energy solution, but imported fossil fuels still power most EU activities, creating short-term challenges.

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Chip rally overshadows Iran tensions

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US strikes lift oil, chip jitters hit stocks

Asian stocks fall on AI doubts

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Rewilding: Bringing back the wilderness

The dawn of a new space age

Europe's hunt for secure, affordable, lower-emissions energy

Transition investments: A pragmatic approach

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