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A week of central bank decisions continued Thursday with Switzerland cutting rates in line with market expectations. Meanwhile, the Bank of England (BOE) and People’s Bank of China (PBOC) held rates steady. Norges Bank surprised markets with a cut to its policy rate by 25 basis points, citing...

20 June 2025

The Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, while signalling a cautious outlook with projections of two rate cuts by the end of 2025. US equity markets showed little reaction, closing mostly flat. Asian stocks followed suit with a mixed performance on Thursday, while...

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will announce its policy decision tonight and Fed Chair Jerome Powell will deliver the central bank’s latest economic projections. Meanwhile, the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to cloud market sentiment worldwide. Stock...

The Iran-Israel conflict entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with escalating airstrikes and rising casualties. US President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran, citing Iran's refusal to curb its nuclear ambitions, while proposing a ceasefire and broader discussions through...

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Can a wine still tell the story of its land when the land itself is changing? As vineyards adapt to climate change, ancient traditions are being re-examined, and new frontiers - like southern England - are rising to prominence.

20 June 2025

The global economy is emerging from a long expansion - an extended summer. As momentum fades and US policy uncertainty grows, the outlook for the second half of 2025 is increasingly chilly.

Journaling is more than just a "top consumer trend for 2025". It's a return to something deeply human - a way to make sense of the world, and one of the most intimate and introspective acts we can engage in.

An Aerones robot is pulled up a wind turbine wheel

Solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric plants: Renewable power generation is thriving, and so is the industry's need for operation and maintenance providers - particularly using robotics. An interesting investment opportunity?

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Switzerland cuts interest rates to 0%

Markets cautious after Fed holds rates steady

Fed monetary policy decision in focus, while markets monitor geopolitical tensions

Markets mixed amid Middle East escalation

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