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This coming Tuesday, the government’s representation of the people bill comes back to the House of Commons for its third reading. It bundles up a multitude of measures, including an extension of the franchise to 16- and 17-year-olds and welcome changes to voter registration. But thanks to the continuing furore around Nigel Farage and his extremely wealthy friends – such as the Thailand-based crypto-investor Christopher Harborne, who gave Farage a £5m “lottery win” personal gift and has donated in excess of £22m to Reform UK – the aspects of the legislation that have suddenly become its headline measures are focused…

It’s been a stellar last 17 years for Wall Street and investors. With the exception of the five-week COVID-19 crash in February-March 2020 and the nine-month bear market in 2022, optimists have ruled the roost, and the bulls have been running wild. The timeless Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +0.28%) reached a record-closing high last week, while the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.42%) and innovation-driven Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +0.29%) powered to respective all-time highs in early June. Everything from artificial intelligence (AI) euphoria to record share buybacks by S&P 500 companies in 2025 has fueled this rally. But when things…

Gold coins ©Linnaea Mallette Gold has reaffirmed its role as one of the world’s leading safe-haven assets after climbing back above $4,100 per ounce, supported by rising geopolitical uncertainty following renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran. The latest advance highlights continued investor demand for defensive assets as concerns over global stability and the outlook for the Middle East remain unresolved. Geopolitical Risks Continue to Support Demand Financial markets typically respond more to the potential duration and impact of geopolitical events than to the initial headlines. As long as the possibility of further escalation remains, gold is likely…

Recently, Bunge Global (BG) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) after analysts raised their full-year earnings estimates by 17.4% over the past three months, signaling stronger confidence in its profit outlook. This shift in analyst sentiment highlights that improving earnings expectations, rather than operational announcements, are currently shaping how the market views Bunge’s business prospects. We’ll now examine how this upgraded earnings outlook and stronger analyst sentiment may influence Bunge Global’s existing investment narrative. Capitalize on the AI infrastructure supercycle with our selection of the 52 best ‘picks and shovels’ of the AI gold rush converting record-breaking demand…

The Japanese government will include a plan in its new financial strategy to raise GPIF’s alternative-investment allocation from 1.7% toward the 5% cap. GPIF manages about 300 trillion yen ($2.04 trillion) in assets, meaning any change in investment policy would draw attention from the global investment industry. On expectations of GPIF inflows, Japanese government bonds and the yen strengthened, while the 10-year government bond yield turned lower. Forecast Trend Report by PeriodSee more mid- to long-term trend analysisPhoto: Shutterstock Japan’s Sanae Takaichi administration is considering a plan to further diversify the portfolio of the Government Pension Investment Fund, the world’s…

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.49% for the week ending July 9, 2026, as renewed geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices pushed borrowing costs higher for American homebuyers, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey. The rate rose 6 basis points from 6.43% the prior week, reversing the previous week’s decline. The 15-year fixed rate also climbed, reaching 5.82% from 5.79% the week before. One year ago, the 30-year rate averaged 6.72%, meaning current rates remain slightly lower than the year-ago comparison. The timing of the rate increase directly followed President Trump’s declaration on July 8 that the U.S.-Iran…

Murat Yakin slammed the “absolutely incomprehensible” decision to send off Breel Embolo during Switzerland’s World Cup quarter-final defeat by Argentina. Nati bowed out of the tournament after going down 3-1 against the reigning champions after extra-time in Kansas City. Having fallen behind to Alexis Mac Allister’s early header, Switzerland had momentum following Dan Ndoye’s equaliser midway through the second half. However, that momentum stalled soon after when Embolo was shown a second yellow card for simulation following a VAR review. The striker, who left the pitch in tears, appeared to initiate contact with Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes, whose initial yellow card enabled VAR…

Landbay has launched five new buy-to-let tracker products within its Core and Specialist ranges, giving portfolio landlords and brokers further options as Product Transfers. Core products are aimed at portfolio landlords, with options for individuals and all limited company structures, while Specialist covers more specialised properties, including HMOs and MUFBs. The new additions include three Core two-year tracker products, alongside new two-year trackers for both Specialist Small HMO and Small MUFB. Landbay said the launch came directly from increased broker and landlord interest in tracker products, at a time when expectations around future interest rate movements continue to…

For much of the 20th century, intellectual property law was concerned mainly with protection: rights created to reward inventors, encourage creativity and prevent misappropriation.  Today, the more urgent question is whether intellectual property can become a productive economic asset, one capable of attracting investment and supporting national competitiveness. Kenya’s proposed Intellectual Property Bill deserves attention on exactly these terms.  What the Bill Actually Does  The Kenya Intellectual Property Authority Bill, 2026, tabled in the National Assembly by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, would bring the country’s patent, industrial design, copyright and anti-counterfeiting provisions, currently spread across three separate Acts, into a single statute. It would also fold the…

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