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Financing worries: Banks face even more real estate worries

Banks should finance real estate, but not get too involved. This becomes difficult in a crisis.

Hormuz blockade: Bayer boss warns of global crop failures

A third of world trade in nitrogen-based fertilizer passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade could lead to significantly smaller harvests in the northern hemisphere in the fall, says Bayer boss Bill Anderson.

Survey: Half of Germans believe there will be a premature collapse of the government

The Germans gave a poor report in a survey conducted by the Merz government. A majority of respondents are dissatisfied with the government's work.

Shadow of old dictatorship looms over Peru’s bitter presidential run-off

Peru’s duelling presidential hopefuls made a final pitch to voters on Thursday, capping a bruising and razor-tight race dominated by anger over rising crime and political instability. Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez staged rival events in Lima ahead of Sunday’s vote, with ardent flag-waving supporters arguing their “communist” or “dictator” opponents would bring the country to ruin. “We cannot let them win with communism and terrorism,” said bandana-wearing 65-year-old...

Interview with Martin Herrenknecht: “Our country is on the way to becoming a banana republic”

The entrepreneur Martin Herrenknecht is dissatisfied with politics. An interview about the state of the nation, Friedrich Merz's shortcomings and why he would regret taking over Commerzbank.

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India's cenbank cuts growth outlook, raises inflation forecast as it keeps rates steady at 5.25%

RBI raised its inflation projection for the year ending March 2027 by 50 basis points to 5.1%, while cutting growth forecast to 6.6% for the year, from 6.9%.

Is US wielding new tariff threat to secure big bargain in India trade talks?

The threat by the US to impose additional tariffs on imports from India over forced labour supply-chain concerns is a “pressure” tactic deployed by Washington to drive a harder bargain in its trade talks with New Delhi, according to analysts. Following a Section 301 unfair trade practices investigation, the Trump administration proposed that products from India, China, Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Switzerland would be subject to a 12.5 per cent levy, while a 10 per cent rate would apply to...

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Oman Oil Terminal Attack Rattles the Market's Last Calm Corner

Media reports about a blast disrupting oil loadings at Oman’s main terminal pushed benchmark prices higher earlier today, in the latest sign that any hopes about an end to Persian Gulf hostilities is probably premature. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $95.37 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate was changing hands for $93.04 per barrel on the futures market, modestly up on Thursday, when prices dropped on reports about a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Later news cov

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IPO: S&P curbs hopes of SpaceX being quickly included in the leading index

Elon Musk's space company SpaceX will have to wait longer for inclusion in the S&P 500 under S&P rules. Why the index provider rejects exceptions.

Lusatian Lake District: From opencast mining to swimming lake

Brown coal mining has left behind destroyed landscapes in Lusatia. Now the largest artificial lake landscape in Europe is being created.

AI: Milei wants to make Argentina the center of the AI industry

The ultra-liberal president wants to attract the AI industry to South America with an attractive legal framework and low taxes. “We are open,” he writes in the Financial Times.

Social long-term care insurance: Saving and cutting back are the order of the day

The Minister of Health is preparing the next emergency operation, this time for nursing care. Higher contributions can probably be avoided, but better care is not in sight. A comment.

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But no easier SpaceX entry into the S&P: "SpaceX blocked from early U.S. benchmark index entry as S&P reaffirms existing rules"

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China unveils world’s first superfast quantum memory, paving way for practical computing

Chinese scientists have created the world’s first superfast memory for quantum computers, solving a critical data-reading bottleneck and paving the way for big-data challenges such as drug discovery and detecting fraudulent financial activities. Quantum computers are expected to solve complex problems at speeds unattainable by traditional computers, and they need an efficient way to access classical data. Without a high-speed data interface, even the fastest quantum machine is slowed down when..

Depression, ADHD and Co.: Mental health: What makes serious social media posts

"5 signs that you..." - diagnoses for mental illnesses are not that easy. Why content about mental health can be problematic and how to recognize legitimate accounts.

Debate about the Holocaust: 40 years of historians' debate: Today a new question arises

Was Auschwitz unique in history? A dispute broke out about this 40 years ago - from which today's culture of remembrance emerged. There is currently a new debate about this.

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Auditors shine light on UK royal housing, disgraced Andrew’s ‘peppercorn rent’

King Charles’ disgraced younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held leases for 10 properties, three of which he sublet, while the monarch ⁠pays rent for the former prince’s daughters’ palace ⁠homes, a report by the UK’s spending watchdog said. In the most ⁠detailed review ever of royal property arrangements, the National Audit Office (NAO) report on Friday showed some leases were based on commercial valuations, while for others, senior figures paid no rent or negligible amounts for their...

Bidirectional charging: This is how an electric car earns up to 900 euros per year

Electric car drivers can already earn extra money by selling electricity from the battery. But the hurdles are still high. What needs to be considered beforehand.

ESF links kindergartens to primary schools, securing places through to graduation

Hong Kong’s biggest international school group has rolled out a “through-train” arrangement, linking all its kindergartens to its primary schools from September next year and guaranteeing pupils a place all the way to secondary graduation. The English Schools Foundation (ESF) said on Friday that starting next academic year, all its kindergartens would, for the first time, be directly linked to ESF primary schools. Families applying for a K1 place for the 2027-28 school year this September will..

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Tracking website, food watch: South Korea is obsessing over Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit

South Korean investors are eagerly tracking Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's every move as they wait to see what the AI megacap company will do next.

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Trump urged Xi to help end Ukraine war; China’s tech sanctions list: SCMP’s 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump ‘personally called for China’s help’ to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi US President Donald Trump personally urged President Xi Jinping to help end the Ukraine war, seeking to leverage Beijing’s influence over Moscow to...

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Everyone should take part: Anthropic calls for a pause in AI development

Technological progress is so rapid that social structures cannot keep up - warns Anthropic. The leading AI company, of all companies, is calling for a development break. But all competitors would have to be ready for this.

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Drive and survive: fun for everyone? How motorcycle tours in a group are successful

Just make a date and get on your bike? Theoretically you can do that. Why it's definitely worth putting some planning into a group motorcycle trip - five tips.

Economic Challenges: Why the reform debate is not making progress

Social security contributions could rise to more than 50 percent of gross wages. Bert Rürup and Michael Hüther discuss the new spring report from the Council of Experts.

Meckel & Matthes: About the TECH conference and the success formula of high-flyers

Miriam Meckel and Sebastian Matthes discuss an initiative by Digital Minister Wildberger at the Handelsblatt TECH conference. Also: Can the FDP still be saved?

Why is international value doing so well recently?

While everyone is chasing AI, international value has kept pace with QQQ since 2024. I know there's some currency moves in there for USD investors, but I otherwise can't really explain why the sleepy sectors of the sleepy geographies have woken up. Don't get me wrong, I like it. I just don't understand it. 1/1/2024 cumulative return: QQQ: 83% DFIV: 75% If you look since 2025, DFIV beats QQQ by 17% cumulative. https://testfol.io/?s=1FXTlUzz21P submitted by /u/AlternativeSignal908 [link] [comments

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10-Year Backtest: Leveraged Momentum Turned $10K into $347K (vs. SPY) - Thoughts on the Strategy?

A leveraged momentum strategy I’ve been developing and tracking. Hypothetical 10-year backtest (May 2016 – May 2026) shows ~$10K growing to ~$347K, compared to SPY buy-and-hold over the same period. Key elements: - Leveraged exposure with momentum signals - Rebalancing and risk controls (details in the write-up) - Live tracking of real money portfolio available since inception Full backtest details, equity curves, drawdowns, rolling returns, current holdings, and recent trades are available if a

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Morning Briefing Podcast: Pharma: The bill that destroys billions in investments

The federal government is coming under pressure from the economy, especially as a result of Health Minister Nina Warken's plans - as two current cases with drastic consequences show this week.

Hong Kong authorities prosecute butcher shop over video of rats on exposed meat

Hong Kong’s food hygiene authorities have prosecuted a popular butcher shop in Kwun Tong after a viral video and a subsequent inspection found rats running over pig carcasses, as well as cracked ceilings and stained floors. A spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said staff were deployed to inspect a shop on Hip Wo Street after a clip circulated on social media showing rats roaming over the carcasses and feeding on the meat. The outlet is a branch of Qiandama, a mainland...