Unconfirmed reports of explosions in the Strait of Hormuz; some suggestion that four missiles have been launched towards Hormuz - UNVERIFIED

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The European Commission proposed lifting 2022 rule of law protective measures against Hungary, seeking to unlock EUR 4.2 bln in suspended cohesion funding and restore access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe

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[MARKET ANALYSIS] DXY continues to move higher, weighing on G10 peers

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Unconfirmed reports of explosions in the Strait of Hormuz; some suggestion that four missiles have been launched towards Hormuz - UNVERIFIED

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OECD 2026 GDP Forecasts: US 2.2% (prev. 2.0%), China 4.5% (prev. 4.5%), EU 1.0% (prev. 0.8%), UK 1.1% (prev. 0.9%), World 2.9% (prev. 2.8%)

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