Global Intelligence Briefing
Markets
Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions
The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to address them.
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Markets
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?
Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.
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Crypto
Bitcoin enters ‘initial phase’ of new bull market, but $83K remains key: CryptoQuant
CryptoQuant says Bitcoin’s 24% rally has flipped key market indicators bullish, though rising profit-taking could bring near-term turbulence.
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Markets
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
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World
Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.
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