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Today: April 26, 2026
Today: April 26, 2026

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Global securities watchdog says 'tokenization' creates new risks

Crypto tokens linked to mainstream financial assets could create new risks for investors, the global securities regulator IOSCO said in a report on Tuesday, as

Global securities watchdog says 'tokenization' creates new risks
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Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats

A Utah judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led legislature in favor of an alternative that appears likely to result in

Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats
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Stock market hits speed bump but investors stay on bullish path 

The stock market's recent

Stock market hits speed bump but investors stay on bullish path 
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Tech bounce stalls

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Tuesday's tech-led Wall Street jump on a likely reopening of the U.S. government

Tech bounce stalls
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China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, Citi says

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad next year, doubling down on overseas expansions with high double-digit growth from 2025, Citi said

China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, Citi says
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Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady

Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that recent economic developments evolving as expected have reinforced its view that the current 15% benchmark rate is adequate to bring

Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady
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Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim

Levi's will sell its new line of $300 jeans in more stores next year as it looks to boost growth by tapping into strong demand for premium denim, Chief Financial

Levi's to sell $300 jeans in more stores to tap growing demand for premium denim
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Bank of England sees wider QE benefits cushioning big losses

The Bank of England said on Tuesday that wider benefits from its past government bond purchases mostly offset the large losses accruing on its quantitative

Bank of England sees wider QE benefits cushioning big losses
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United Airlines seeks to end lawsuit over windowless 'window seats'

United Airlines has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it unfairly charged passengers extra money to sit in "window seats" that, to their surprise,

United Airlines seeks to end lawsuit over windowless 'window seats'
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Brazil's inflation slows in October, paves way for early 2026 rate cut  

SAO PAULO -Brazil's inflation slowed more than expected in October, following a rebound in September, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Tuesday, fueling expectations of an interest rate cut

Brazil's inflation slows in October, paves way for early 2026 rate cut  
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G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada

Group of Seven foreign ministers will meet in Canada on Tuesday, with Ukraine and the Middle East set to be high on the agenda as U.S

G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada
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Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers

The world's biggest retailer of IKEA furniture reported a rise in annual profit on Tuesday, while it tries to bring back cash-strapped

Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers
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Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure at a data centre in Portugal's port city of Sines over the next few years, marking one of the largest

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub
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Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles

Germany plans to allocate nearly 19 billion euros ($22.16 billion) to kit out soldiers with new clothes and personal equipment in the coming years, in addition to 7.5 billion for new

Germany to spend €26.5 billion on clothes for soldiers, armoured vehicles
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Argentina October price rises seen broadly steady, annual rate set to fall again: Reuters poll

Argentina's consumer prices likely rose at a roughly steady pace in October compared to the previous month, with the annual average rate remaining on track to mark a 6-year low

Argentina October price rises seen broadly steady, annual rate set to fall again: Reuters poll
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Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity

Six months after taking office, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is struggling to fulfill pledges to revive Europe's largest economy and fend off the far right, with

Six months in office, Germany's Merz faces plunge in popularity
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SoFi rolls out crypto trading as digital asset gold rush draws lenders

SoFi on Tuesday announced plans to roll out crypto trading for customers, as the multi-trillion-dollar crypto sector continues to attract traditional financial firms amid

SoFi rolls out crypto trading as digital asset gold rush draws lenders
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Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation

A Ukrainian anti-corruption agency has detained five people and identified seven other suspects in a major graft investigation

Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation
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Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?

Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?

Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?
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Japan's SoftBank says it has sold its shares in Nvidia for $5.8 billion, turning its focus to OpenAI

Japanese technology giant SoftBank says it has sold its stake in Nvidia, raising $5.8 billion to pour into other investments

Japan's SoftBank says it has sold its shares in Nvidia for $5.8 billion, turning its focus to OpenAI
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Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner

Thousands of protesters in Serbia have formed a human shield around a bombed-out military complex, vowing to protect it from redevelopment

Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner
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Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats
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Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day
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What's in the deal to end the longest US government shutdown?

The U.S. Congress is poised to approve a deal that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which began when lawmakers allowed funding to expire on October 1. 

What's in the deal to end the longest US government shutdown?
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Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power

Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power
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A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility is designed to reward countries for preventing deforestation. Charts show the magnitude of the problem.

A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better