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AMS:INGA 27 September 2025 - 4 March 2026

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz warning jolts oil and shipping — which countries could get hit first

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz warning jolts oil and shipping — which countries could get hit first

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz and warned ships could be hit, sending oil and gas prices higher as tanker traffic slowed sharply. Brent crude rose 4.7% to $81.40 a barrel Tuesday. U.S. President Trump said the Navy stands ready to escort tankers. Gulf producers are diverting shipments, with Saudi Aramco telling buyers to load at the Red Sea port of Yanbu.
4 March 2026
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UK Economy News Today, 9 December 2025: Spending Slump, Weak Jobs Market and Rate‑Cut Hopes Define Outlook

UK Economy News Today, 9 December 2025: Spending Slump, Weak Jobs Market and Rate‑Cut Hopes Define Outlook

UK household spending fell 1.1% year-on-year in November, the sharpest drop since early 2021, according to Barclays. Unemployment rose to 5%, and inflation eased to 3.6% but food prices remain high. GDP grew just 0.1% in Q3, with September output down. Markets expect the Bank of England to cut rates soon after a narrow vote to hold at 4%.
9 December 2025
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Euronext Amsterdam Soars to New Heights: Europe’s Oldest Exchange Making History

Euronext Amsterdam Soars to New Heights: Europe’s Oldest Exchange Making History

Euronext Amsterdam, founded as the Amsterdam Stock Exchange in 1602, is the world’s oldest modern securities market. Now part of the Euronext group spanning seven countries, it lists over 140 companies including ASML, Shell, and ING. The exchange operates fully electronically from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CET, with oversight by Dutch regulators. Its AEX index had a free-float market cap of about €850 billion in early 2021.
9 October 2025
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Crypto’s Wild 48 Hours: Bitcoin Rebounds, DeFi Breakthroughs, NFT Surprises & Regulation Shake-Ups (Sept 26–27, 2025)

Crypto’s Wild 48 Hours: Bitcoin Rebounds, DeFi Breakthroughs, NFT Surprises & Regulation Shake-Ups (Sept 26–27, 2025)

Bitcoin dropped to around $109,000 amid $1.1 billion in liquidations before rebounding above $110,000 on Friday. Ethereum rose 3.8% to reclaim $4,000 after U.S. inflation data met expectations. Tether is seeking to raise $20 billion at a $500 billion valuation, with SoftBank and ARK Invest reportedly in talks. Nine major European banks announced plans for a euro-backed stablecoin to rival dollar tokens.
27 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Australia Shares Rally 2% as Holiday Break Ends, Led by Mining and Financials
    April 6, 2026, 9:41 PM EDT. Australian shares climbed 2.0% as the market reopened after the holiday break, buoyed by positive U.S. futures and Wall Street gains. The ASX 200 rose 173 points to 8,753, recovering from previous losses. Investors watched U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. However, March's service sector PMI contracted, marking the first decline since January 2024. The rally was broad-based, with commercial services, non-energy minerals, financials, and logistics sectors leading the advance. Key performers included Lynas Rare Earths (+5.3%), Northern Star Resources (+4.5%), BlueScope Steel (+3.1%), and BHP Group (+3.0%).
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