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Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to another large production hike in September.

Oil under more pressure as OPEC+ accelerates output

Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to another large production hike in September.

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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies usually pegged to sovereign currencies or even gold, making them more stable compared to other crypto assets. 

The global crypto wave is catching on in Asia

Businesses across Asia are increasingly warming up to stablecoins for cross-border transactions — a trend set to accelerate further as Hong Kong moves to legalise the use of digital tokens, experts told CNBC.

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US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation to support the domestic copper industry.

Trump slaps universal 50 per cent tariff on copper imports

Copper prices have plunged after President Donald Trump signed on order imposing a universal 50 per cent tariff on all imports of the metal.

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Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen shake hands after reaching a US-EU trade deal framework (AP PHOTO)

‘Biggest deal ever made’: Trump strikes EU trade deal

US President Donald Trump has reached a trade deal with the European Union, following pivotal discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen days before the August 1 tariff deadline.

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Elon Musk’s Tesla sold its crypto at one of the worst possible times.

‘Won’t sell’: Musk, Tesla’s multi-billion-dollar crypto miss

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla missed on the top and bottom lines in the second quarter, but another miss was buried in its investor deck.

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Tesla’s slump this year is partly due to backlash against the company in the US and Europe, after Musk spent heavily to help re-elect President Donald Trump.

Musk warns of a ‘few rough quarters’ for Tesla as sales dive

Elon Musk has warned Tesla faces “a few rough quarters” after the company reported a 16 per cent decline in automotive revenue as sales fell for a second-straight quarter and again trailed analysts’ estimates.

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Small daily rituals like enjoying screen time together will keep you both emotionally connected.

Five small habits of happy couples

Small daily rituals will keep your both emotionally connected.

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Donald Trump has announced a massive US-Japan trade deal.

‘Largest ever’: Trump announces $839b US-Japan trade deal

US President Donald Trump has announced a $839 billion trade deal with Japan, calling it the ‘largest deal ever’, which involves ‘reciprocal’ tariffs.

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Wall Street has edged higher after US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff move.

US President threatens tariffs, markets edge higher

Monday’s moves come after a negative week for stocks, although the major averages are still near record highs.

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Bitcoin has soared to a new high.

Bitcoin soars to new heights

Bitcoin extended a rally to rise to a new record above $180,000, fuelled by a rally in ETFs.

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Economists warn that Trump’s changes to the economy may potentially position the United States to be less competitive on the global stage.

Trump announces 30 per cent tariffs on EU and Mexico

President Donald Trump has announced the US will impose a 30 per cent tariff on goods from the European Union and Mexico that will take effect on August 1.

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Gina Rinehart

Pentagon to become number one shareholder in MP Materials

The Defense Department will become the largest shareholder in rare earths miner MP Materials after striking a deal that boosted Gina Rinehart’s wealth by more than $300 million overnight.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Samsung’s new foldable phone will rate your outfit

Samsung has launched three new folding smartphones with new AI capabilities that it hopes will become part of daily life, however, analysts warn consumers are not be ready to go for a fold-out mobile offering

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United States President Donald J Trump.

Car, copper, drugs, aluminium tax may hit harder than others

These so-called Section 232 tariffs further constrain businesses and US trading partners trying to navigate a constantly evolving trade environment.

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