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German inflation rises to highest level since last spring as ECB rate hike bets grow
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German inflation rises to highest level since last spring as ECB rate hike bets grow

German inflation is now rising to its highest level since last spring. The likelihood of an interest rate hike by the European Central Bank (ECB) is now growing
Swedish krona weakest among G10 currencies against dollar this year
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Swedish krona weakest among G10 currencies against dollar this year

After strong gains last year, the Swedish krona has instead performed worst against the US dollar among the world's most traded currencies.
US secures 100-year deal for control of Venezuela oil reserves, report says
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US secures 100-year deal for control of Venezuela oil reserves, report says

The United States has reached a deal that will give it “majority American control” for a century over at least 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Venezuela has confirmed that a deal has been reached, calling it “historic
Strong growth raises risk of Swedish central bank rate hike this year
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Strong growth raises risk of Swedish central bank rate hike this year

Strong GDP figures, positive household sentiment and a buoyant economy increase the risk that the Swedish Central Bank will raise the key interest rate already this year, according to Nordea. State-owned SBAB, in turn, predicts a hike in the key interest rate in November this year
Amazon secures wind power for Swedish data centres from four farms
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Amazon secures wind power for Swedish data centres from four farms

The American e-commerce giant Amazon has reached an agreement to supply electricity from four Swedish wind farms to secure more power for its data centers in the country. The agreement concerns almost 200 megawatts, Amazon writes in an emailed comment to Bloomberg
French inflation rises to 2.7% in August, above forecast
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French inflation rises to 2.7% in August, above forecast

Preliminary estimates show that inflation in France rose to 2. 7 percent in August, up from 2
Swedish confidence improves as growth beats expectations, price hikes loom
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Swedish confidence improves as growth beats expectations, price hikes loom

Sentiment is stronger than normal among Swedish households, according to a barometer from the National Institute of Economic Research (KI). And more companies than normal expect to be able to raise prices
Intrum profit falls more than expected in second quarter
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Intrum profit falls more than expected in second quarter

Credit management company Intrum reports an adjusted operating profit of SEK 1. 15 billion for the second quarter of this year
Venezuela considers leaving OPEC as U.S. influence over oil resources grows, Bloomberg says
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Venezuela considers leaving OPEC as U.S. influence over oil resources grows, Bloomberg says

Venezuela is considering leaving OPEC as the United States increases its influence over the country's oil resources, Bloomberg reports, citing sources.
Oil prices pressured as Gulf oil traffic through Strait of Hormuz rises
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Oil prices pressured as Gulf oil traffic through Strait of Hormuz rises

The world market price of crude oil is being dampened as oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased. Kuwait and Qatar have followed the United Arab Emirates, which has for some time been exporting large volumes of oil using shuttle traffic near the coast of Oman
Pernod Ricard profit falls more than expected as annual sales drop 14%
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Pernod Ricard profit falls more than expected as annual sales drop 14%

Pernod Ricard, which includes Absolut Vodka, reported sales of €9. 4 billion for the recently concluded financial year, in line with expectations, despite a 14 percent decline from a year earlier
Nvidia beats expectations as revenue more than doubles, stock rises after hours
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Nvidia beats expectations as revenue more than doubles, stock rises after hours

The American semiconductor giant Nvidia beat analysts' expectations with its quarterly report. The stock rose in after-hours trading
US economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter, Commerce Department says
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US economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter, Commerce Department says

The US economy grew by 1. 5 percent in the second quarter, according to statistics from the US Department of Commerce
US core inflation rises in line with forecasts, monthly price gains top expectations
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US core inflation rises in line with forecasts, monthly price gains top expectations

Core inflation in the United States rose to 3. 3 percent in July, according to the so-called PCE measure
Huawei bids for major AI data center deal in Egypt, report says
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Huawei bids for major AI data center deal in Egypt, report says

Tech giant Huawei Technologies - Nvidia’s biggest Chinese competitor - has offered to build a new large AI data center in Egypt, as the Trump administration tries to get American companies to come up with a better offer.
Canada to unveil tariff response to protect businesses and workers
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Canada to unveil tariff response to protect businesses and workers

The tariff dispute between Canada and the United States continues to escalate. The Canadian government will announce measures on Tuesday to “protect and support” businesses and workers in the country
Nvidia to raise prices on AI chip servers by 15%, report says
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Nvidia to raise prices on AI chip servers by 15%, report says

Norway fears further US tariff increases after trade talks in Washington
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Norway fears further US tariff increases after trade talks in Washington

Norway says it expects further tariff increases from the Trump administration after a new round of trade talks in Washington.
Massive AI investments push up long-term interest rates
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Massive AI investments push up long-term interest rates

Nearly four years of massive investments in AI infrastructure around the world are about to become an interest-rate shock for highly leveraged households and companies in Sweden. Gigantic loans are needed to keep pace with the investments
Wall Street edges higher after U.S. inflation falls to 3.4% in July
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Wall Street edges higher after U.S. inflation falls to 3.4% in July

Two of the three leading indexes on Wall Street rose after a report showed that inflation in the United States fell to 3. 4 percent in July - in line with expectations
Copenhagen stock market falls as Novo Nordisk shares drop after quarterly report
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Copenhagen stock market falls as Novo Nordisk shares drop after quarterly report

The European stock markets are green - except in Denmark. Novo Nordisk's quarterly report is weighing on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange
SpaceX reports $541 million loss as AI investments surge after New York IPO
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SpaceX reports $541 million loss as AI investments surge after New York IPO

SpaceX beats expectations in its first quarterly report since its New York IPO. The company is making huge - and costly - investments in AI
South Korean stocks surge as AI chip giants Samsung and Hynix rebound
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South Korean stocks surge as AI chip giants Samsung and Hynix rebound

The turbulence on the Seoul Stock Exchange continues. The trading week ended with a historic 18 percent gain
EU fines Google €890 million for favoring its own services in search results
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EU fines Google €890 million for favoring its own services in search results

Search giant Google is facing an EU fine totaling 890 million euros, equivalent to almost 10 billion Swedish kronor. According to the European Commission, Google favors its own services and thereby violates the EU's Digital Markets Act
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