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Tariffs have become geopolitical weapons of trade warfare in 2025. The US is targeting BRICS countries with sweeping levies, forcing businesses to rethink supply chains, risk planning, and resilience in a fragmented trade order.
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Wider NHS access to weight-loss drugs could boost productivity. A study of 421 NHS patients using obesity drugs showed a reduction in sick days. Government modelling suggests a rollout could save £5bn annually through productivity gains and lower healthcare costs.
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Oil and gold prices edged higher before high-level Washington talks. Market moves reflect geopolitical caution, easing supply concerns and shifting rate expectations, as investors weigh signals from President Trump’s summit with President Zelenskyy alongside the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium later this week.
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California court upholds laws on corporate climate disclosures. A U.S. District Judge rejected a motion challenging California’s climate disclosure laws, which require large companies to report emissions and climate risks. The plaintiffs may appeal, with trial set for October 2026….
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Prefer raises $4.2 million to launch sustainable coffee and cocoa. Singapore-based Prefer has secured funding to introduce eco-friendly coffee and cocoa powders. The start-up aims to provide cost-effective, low-emission alternatives for the food industry, enhancing sustainability and supply chain resilience….
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Assent launches EU Deforestation Regulation compliance solution for manufacturers. The new solution aids manufacturers in meeting due diligence requirements under the EU’s regulation, which aims to prevent deforestation-linked products from entering the market, ensuring compliance with environmental standards by 2025….
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Sustainability-linked loans show progress in addressing integrity issues. The FCA’s review highlights improvements in sustainability-linked loans, noting better alignment of targets with borrowers’ business models and increased scrutiny, but also points out challenges in pricing mechanisms and market scalability….
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AI-enabled European stocks fell sharply after major model launches. Market anxiety rose amid valuation concerns as investors questioned whether these companies can maintain their edge.
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US State Attorneys General challenge SBTi over antitrust concerns. A coalition of 23 US State Attorneys General has raised concerns about potential legal violations linked to the Science Based Targets initiative. They demand transparency regarding its recent net-zero standards and member communications….
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Achmea launches private equity fund for sustainable investments. Netherlands-based Achmea Investment Management has introduced a private equity fund focused on climate, biodiversity, nutrition, and health, aiming to provide sustainable investment opportunities for institutional investors….