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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates as UK lender price war intensifies

Competition for home loans heats up as the UK's largest building society joins peers in slashing borrowing costs, signaling a shift in the domestic credit market.

2026-07-07 08:41 UTC

NEWS · GEOPOLITICS

European shares flat as AI valuation caution offsets defence sector interest

Investors pause on tech rallies while rotating into geopolitical hedges, keeping the STOXX 600 range-bound.

2026-07-07 07:45 UTC

NEWS · GEOPOLITICS

Russian lawmaker claims EU neighbors await Ukraine collapse to reclaim territories

Viktor Vodolatsky alleges European states are preparing to partition Ukrainian land, a narrative that contrasts sharply with recent G7 commitments to escalate pressure on Moscow.

2026-07-07 07:32 UTC

NEWS · GEOPOLITICS

Global wealth surged 10.8% in 2025, adding nearly one million new millionaires

The fastest annual wealth growth since 2017 was driven by equity markets and a weak dollar, widening the gap between rich and poor.

2026-07-07 03:05 UTC

NEWS · GEOPOLITICS

North Korea linked to two-thirds of global crypto theft in first half of 2026

State-sponsored hacking groups stole $643 million in digital assets, intensifying regulatory pressure on exchanges to tighten security protocols.

2026-07-07 02:59 UTC

NEWS · GEOPOLITICS

European equities split as FTSE MIB hits record high amid sector rotation

Italian stocks led the way to a fresh peak while broader European indices traded mixed, reflecting cautious positioning after a record second quarter for US markets.

2026-07-06 17:20 UTC