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The European currency is rapidly losing value, having given up all the gains it made in the spring. Against the backdrop of a strengthening dollar, the euro could fall to $1.10. Investors are becoming increasingly convinced that falling oil prices and clear signs of a slowdown in the Old World’s economy are reducing the likelihood of another tightening of the European Central Bank’s monetary policy.

ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the social media platform TikTok, is in preliminary talks with international banks to secure a loan of approximately $20 billion.

The price of the leading cryptocurrency has fallen by 20% since the beginning of summer.

Germany has decided to abandon the construction of warships that were to be the largest since World War II. As a result, shares of European defense companies have fallen: investors are assessing the risk that increased defense spending will not lead to higher revenues for manufacturers.

Gold fell below $4,000 per ounce for the first time since last November, while silver broke through the $60 mark. Precious metals came under pressure from a strengthening dollar and growing expectations of a tighter monetary policy by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

The Italian fashion house Valentino will receive additional financial support from its shareholders after the company ended 2025 with an operating loss and an increase in its debt burden.

While shopping malls are losing customers, investors across Europe are betting on a simpler format—retail parks on the outskirts of cities. Of the 34 billion euros invested in European retail in 2025, retail parks accounted for 41% of the total. By comparison, shopping streets attracted 34%, while shopping malls accounted for just 25%.

On Wednesday, the U.S. dollar continued to strengthen, reaching a new 13-month high against a basket of major currencies. Investors sought shelter from the sharp decline in tech stocks and braced for a possible interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed).

The Ukrainian biopharmaceutical company Biopharma plans to launch a plant in Arad, Romania, in late 2027, with an initial investment of 85 million euros.

Exchange-traded funds, which are considered a traditional indicator of institutional interest in Bitcoin, have recorded record capital outflows since their launch more than two years ago.

The dollar remained stable on Monday thanks to investors’ optimistic expectations regarding a deal between the U.S. and Iran, while the pound was caught in the political crossfire and fell sharply following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

The idea of a “Bitcoin killer” is based on a simple expectation: that the market will discover an asset that is faster, more technologically advanced, and more profitable than BTC. But it’s not just a belief in progress that drives this. Investors are looking for an asset that can outperform Bitcoin.

Gold still has the potential to rise to $5,200 per ounce, but the path to that level is quite challenging. The main obstacle remains the U.S. Federal Reserve’s (Fed) hawkish policy, which is keeping interest rates high and dampening investor interest in safe-haven assets.

The all-time record for the largest lottery jackpot in world history is $2.04 billion. It was won on November 7, 2022, in the U.S. Powerball lottery. The winning ticket was purchased in California. The winner, Edwin Castro, chose to receive his winnings as a lump-sum payment of $997.6 million.

The rebranding of the native cryptocurrency affiliated with the Telegram messaging app failed to generate positive momentum for the exchange rate in early summer.

The exotic leather market remains one of the most controversial segments of the global luxury industry. Leather from crocodiles, pythons, ostriches, and certain species of lizards is still used to make expensive handbags, shoes, belts, and accessories; however, the industry is facing growing pressure from environmental organizations, regulators, and advocates for alternative materials.

During the first week of its IPO, SpaceX’s market capitalization rose by 37%, reflecting the unprecedented excitement surrounding the company’s stock and helping to significantly increase the value of Elon Musk’s assets.

Moldova’s €80 million higher education investment program will serve as a key tool for modernizing the country’s university system. The project is being implemented with the support of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and combines EIB loans, grants from the Neighborhood Investment Platform, and national funding through the Reform and Growth Facility.

Bitcoin fell on Friday and ended the week in the red: uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran peace talks and concerns about rising interest rates kept investors cautious about cryptocurrencies.

Israel invests the largest share of its GDP in innovation—6.3%. The country also regularly ranks as the world leader in the number of startups per capita. Liechtenstein ranks second in terms of the share of GDP spent on research and development projects—about 6%—while South Korea ranks third, at 5%.
