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SEON secures $80m Series C funding led by Sixth Street. The AI-driven fraud prevention platform, based in Budapest and Austin, serves clients like Revolut and Spotify. It aims to enhance fraud detection and compliance amidst rising regulatory pressures.
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US consumer prices rose at their fastest annual pace since January. The increase complicates the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates, as labour market indicators show weakness. Investors widely expect a rate cut next week, but rising inflation may limit the scale or speed of any adjustment.
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The Supreme Court will decide if Trump overreached on tariffs. The justices will hear the fast-tracked case in November, with up to $1 trillion in duties at stake. The ruling could redefine trade powers and reshape the balance between Congress and the presidency.
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US holiday sales growth is projected to slow sharply this season. Deloitte forecasts a 2.9 % to 3.4 % increase for 2025, marking the weakest rate since the pandemic. In-store sales are losing momentum, while e-commerce continues to grow steadily despite inflationary pressure.
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DNB deploys AI to accelerate Malaysia’s 5G service management. Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), Malaysia’s national 5G infrastructure provider, has implemented BMC Helix to streamline service operations, reduce incident response times, and support national connectivity innovation.
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Gold prices reach record highs amid US interest rate hopes. Investors are optimistic about a potential US interest rate cut, driving gold to new heights. The metal reached $3,616, buoyed by economic uncertainty and political tensions in the US.
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U.S. President Trump has signed an executive order cutting tariffs. The measure reduces duties on Japanese cars and auto parts to 15%, down from 27.5%, and is tied to a $550 billion Japanese investment pledge. The order implements a July trade agreement and carries retroactive effect.
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EU court upholds data transfer framework between Europe and US. The ruling rejected a legal challenge and confirmed that the framework’s safeguards are adequate, allowing businesses across sectors to continue transatlantic transfers with renewed certainty after years of disruption caused by previous court annulments of earlier agreements.
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US duty‑free import threshold scrapped for parcels under $800. The United States has eliminated its longstanding tariff exemption for low‑value imports, forcing businesses and logistics providers to reconfigure shipping strategies as new charges and regulatory complexity take effect.
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Trump’s dismissal of Fed governor Lisa Cook raises tensions. President Trump claimed to have sacked Fed governor Lisa Cook, alleging mortgage fraud. The dollar weakened, US borrowing costs rose, and a legal challenge is expected over the unprecedented move.