UK exports to U.S. pluge 25%

US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as they speak to reporters after meeting during the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada on June 16, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images U.K. goods exported to the U.S. plunged…

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Anthropic still blacklisted, but Mythos is a separate issue

Department of Defense CTO Emil Michael on Friday said Anthropic is still a supply chain risk, but that Mythos, the company’s artificial intelligence model with advanced cyber capabilities, is a “separate national security moment.” “I think the Mythos issue that’s being dealt with government-wide, not just at Department War, is a separate national security moment where…

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Brent crude tops $121 as U.S. military to reportedly brief Trump on potential action against Iran

Alexander Manzyuk | Reuters Oil extended gains as a report suggested the U.S. military would brief President Donald Trump on potential action against Iran, raising worries that armed conflict could resume, building on the American blockade of Iranian exports. Axios reported Thursday that the U.S. Central Command was set to present Trump plans for potential…

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What that means for consumer loans

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at the conclusion of its policy meeting on Wednesday.  In what could be Jerome Powell’s last as chair before President Donald Trump’s yet-to-be-confirmed nominee Kevin Warsh takes the helm, central bankers maintained the federal funds rate in a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%.  Inflation has surged since the war with Iran…

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