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Share Follow:Follow LSM on Google The Latvian central bank, Latvijas banka (LB) published its latest Macroeconomic Projections Report online in English on July 16th. “Heightened geopolitical uncertainty and rising energy prices have weakened the outlook for external demand, weighing on growth and demand prospects in Latvia’s main trading partners. Although economic activity in the Baltic States has remained relatively resilient, the weaker outlook for Germany and the EU as a whole continues to constrain Latvia’s export growth prospects,” LB notes. On the other hand, “Despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty and higher market interest rates, the availability of financing in Latvia remains…

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With inflation signals easing in several regions but energy prices still sensitive to geopolitical tensions, many investors are looking again at sources of reliable, low carbon power. Nuclear energy stocks sit at the crossroads of energy security and sustainability, spanning uranium suppliers, fuel processors and reactor operators. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener is built to help you quickly focus on companies that are directly linked to this theme instead of trawling through the wider market. In this article, you will see 3 of the most interesting stocks from the screener to consider for further research. WSP Global (TSX:WSP) Overview: WSP…

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The United States is preparing to impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports after naming the country’s Pix instant-payment system among trade practices it considers unfair. Summary Trump’s new tariff action names Pix as dollar stablecoins dominate Brazil’s fast-growing digital asset market. Pix serves Brazil’s domestic payments while stablecoins increasingly carry dollar value across crypto and commerce. Brazil is tightening stablecoin settlement rules even as U.S. pressure targets its public payment infrastructure. The move comes as dollar-backed stablecoins account for a large share of Brazil’s crypto activity, creating a split between domestic payment policy and demand for digital dollars.…

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earlier attempts to tame the frenzy: fewer weekly contracts, higher trading costs, and higher taxes since October 2024, which Reuters notes have already pushed overall derivatives turnover to about half its June 2024 peak. But the more structural change is collateral: industry data show about 1 trillion rupees of bank guarantees were being used at fiscal year-ending March 2026, and those guarantees are typically valid for a year. As they roll off under the new regime, activity shifts from credit-backed collateral to cash-backed collateral, and that tends to reduce the number of “extra” trades that used to be economical. Why…

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Institutional investors are largely maintaining their exposure to private credit despite recent negative headlines surrounding the asset class, new research has found. A survey of more than 50 global institutional investors, family offices and wealth managers by Hedgeweek and the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) found that two-thirds (66 per cent) said recent stress in private credit was having minimal or no influence on their allocations. Just 14 per cent of respondents said they were pausing or reducing allocations. Read more: Largest private credit fundraises H1 2026 The findings follow concerns about parts of the private credit market, with several…

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A Florida college student has been arrested after U.S. investigators accused him of putting malware inside video games uploaded to Steam, one of the world’s biggest PC gaming platforms. According to the FBI and federal prosecutors, the games looked real and could be played, but they secretly infected players’ computers after installation. Investigators said the malware stole passwords, personal data and cryptocurrency wallet details.Who is Zyaire Wilkins? FBI arrests student accused of using Steam games to steal cryptocurrency from victims (FBI)Authorities believe about 8,000 people were affected and at least 80 crypto wallets were hacked, leading to losses of more…

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Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, say counter-terrorism police The murder of firebrand politician Ann Widdecombe has sent shockwaves through the British establishment, prompting fresh debate around the safety of public figures.  An unapologetic straight-talking stateswoman, Widdecombe served as an MP for 23 years, and was famed for controversial outspoken views on abortion, gay rights and women’s issues.  Despite her divisive nature, Widdecombe managed to win fans away from the political arena thanks to a memorable run on Strictly Come Dancing and other unlikely forays into reality TV. Now, as the investigation into her murder evolves into a terrorism probe, serious questions are being asked of…

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However, several technical and operational challenges need to be addressed before the system becomes operational. TBS Report 14 July, 2026, 09:35 pm Last modified: 14 July, 2026, 09:43 pm Logo of BSEC. Photo: Collected”> Logo of BSEC. Photo: Collected The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved the introduction of “Scrip Netting”, commonly known as intraday trading, in a move aimed at increasing market liquidity and modernising the country’s capital market. The decision was taken at a commission meeting today (14 July), paving the way for the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) to introduce the…

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