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Iran Conflict Inflation Risks Ending Wall Street’s Bull Market

The ongoing conflict in Iran is exerting new inflationary pressures on the United States by escalating energy costs and disturbing global supply chains, which has sparked concerns over the potential impact on Wall Street’s strong stock-market rally due to higher interest rates. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy passage, has experienced significant disruptions, leading to a sharp increase in crude oil prices....

Meta Boosts AI Investment, Sees 91% Drop in Free Cash Flow

Meta Platforms has experienced a significant drop in its free cash flow, reporting a 91% decline year-over-year for the second quarter. The company disclosed a free cash flow of $784 million for the quarter ending June 30, a stark contrast to the $8.55 billion reported in the same period the previous year. This substantial decrease has led to a fall in Meta's stock price...

EU Council Finalizes Stance on €191.9 Billion 2027 Budget Draft

The Council of the European Union has reached a consensus on its stance regarding the EU's draft budget for 2027, marking the conclusion of...

EU Ambassador and Qatar Minister Discuss Boosting Environmental Cooperation

Qatar's efforts to bolster international cooperation in environmental and climate change initiatives were underscored during a recent meeting between Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin...

Poland Sees Fuel Costs Surge Following Termination of Tax Relief Program

Fuel prices across Poland have surged following the conclusion of the government's temporary "Lower Fuel Prices" initiative, which ended on June 30. As of...

Middle East Tensions and Oil Surge Cause 720-Point Drop in Sensex

Indian equity markets witnessed a significant downturn as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East led to a global selloff and a surge in...

Hungary, Austria Pursue Renewed Partnership for Improved Bilateral Ties

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar met in Vienna on Thursday, signaling a renewed commitment to bolster bilateral relations and...