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@NickAnt12345 It's the hope that kills you, my friend. (and makes us poor)

@PiQMarkets Maybe the UK could learn a thing but then again ..

Portugal attracts 725 ultra-rich residents in five years, driven by lifestyle and investment Portugal has seen a nearly 50% increase in ultra-wealthy residents over the past five years, with 725 new individuals joining the ranks. This growth is attributed to a combination of lifestyle factors, tax incentives, and investment opportunities, particularly in real estate and private equity. piqmarkets.com/real-estate-pr…

The Open Position - Short essays on human behaviour that surround markets. Welcome to issue 001 of The Open Position. These will be short essays on the human behaviour surrounding markets. Not a roundup, not a trade idea service. Markets are among the clearest places to watch how we handle risk, pressure, and our own biases. These are patterns we carry into everything: the discomfort we dress up as analysis, the gap between what we decided and why we say we decided it. Each issue is an attempt to sit with those patterns honestly. Something worth carrying beyond the screen. As relevant to how we live our lives as it is to how we interact with markets. My hope is that these give you something to think about. This is issue 001. I hope you’re still here at 100.

Google Limits Meta's Access to Gemini AI Models Amid Capacity Shortfall Google has restricted Meta's access to its Gemini AI models due to insufficient computing capacity, delaying some of Meta's internal AI projects. Other Google clients have also experienced lesser impacts, while Meta's high demand has made it particularly affected. piqmarkets.com/ai-technology/…

Kim Jong Un's mother: The secret bloodline that threatens North Korea's regime North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has never publicly mentioned his mother, Ko Yong Hui, whose controversial background as a Zainichi Korean from Japan challenges the regime's 'Mount Paektu' bloodline narrative. Her lineage, considered 'wavering class' in North Korea's songbun system, poses a threat to the hereditary legitimacy of the Kim dynasty. piqmarkets.com/asia-pacific/s…

China's electric truck exports rise on subsidies, net-zero goals China is expanding its electric truck exports, driven by government subsidies and a push towards net-zero freight. This strategy aims to establish a global presence for its electric vehicle manufacturers in the commercial transport sector. piqmarkets.com/commodities-en…

Tehran-Dubai flights to resume Monday after regional conflict Flights between Tehran and Dubai will restart on Monday, according to Iranian media. The route was disrupted by regional conflict, including missile and drone attacks, following US-Israeli actions. Passenger numbers at Dubai airport had previously seen a significant drop. piqmarkets.com/geopolitics-gl…

Dry, windy conditions fuel explosive wildfire growth across western US Intensified wildfire activity across the western U.S. is being fueled by consecutive days of hot, dry, and windy weather, leading to rapid flame growth in Utah, Arizona, and other states. Record-low snowpack and the warmest winter on record in Utah exacerbate the situation. piqmarkets.com/commodities-en…

China Audit: Billions in Rural Funds Diverted for Local Debt A national audit revealed that local governments in dozens of Chinese counties have misappropriated nearly 28 billion yuan ($4.12 billion) in agricultural funds. The money was diverted to pay down debts, support state-owned enterprises, and cover administrative costs. piqmarkets.com/asia-pacific/s…

Samsung, SK hynix to unveil major investment plans this week Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are set to announce significant investment plans early this week during a briefing presided over by President Lee Jae Myung. The announcements are expected to focus on three mega projects for balanced regional development. piqmarkets.com/asia-pacific/s…

EU Ends Tariff Exemption for Small E-Commerce Parcels The European Union will remove the tariff exemption for cross-border packages valued under 150 euros starting July 1, 2026. This move aims to create a more level playing field for e-commerce and traditional retail, and will impact Chinese e-commerce platforms. piqmarkets.com/european-polit…

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on European Countries Over Digital Taxes President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that introduces a digital services tax on American technology giants. The move could supersede existing trade deals and potentially escalate trade tensions. piqmarkets.com/us-politics-po…

Ford Rehires Veteran Engineers as AI Quality Systems Fall Short Ford has rehired 350 veteran engineers, referred to as "gray beard" engineers, after artificial intelligence and automated systems failed to meet quality standards. These specialists will train younger staff and reprogram AI tools, with the move expected to reduce costs by $1 billion and improve quality survey rankings. piqmarkets.com/ai-technology/…

Volkswagen to end automated driving partnership with Bosch Volkswagen plans to end its automated driving collaboration with auto supplier Bosch, according to a report by Bild. The partnership, launched in 2022, reportedly failed to meet expectations and is set to be terminated in accordance with contract terms. piqmarkets.com/business-corpo…

@FatBloaterFX I'd let ya

There is absolutely nothing in this world scarier than feeling that you’re about to sneeze, whilst you are chewing on some peanuts. IYKYN

Up tomorrow!

@Tschuochsutaere @Ryanair BOSH!

@PiQMarkets We should not jinx it but I am already clearing my schedule for the 23rd Flights Bristol or Cardiff every 5 years or so I give myself a @Ryanair experience I will be your Vienna city guide for the 29th should be doable

@Tschuochsutaere OH! Completely slipped my mind… If we get through to QR2 in the UEFA Conf League we are play Rapid Wien!!!

Putin claims West seeks to destabilize Russia ahead of Duma elections Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged that Western countries are attempting to politically destabilize Russia as preparations for the State Duma elections intensify. He claimed the West failed to defeat Russia militarily and is now trying to sow internal unrest. piqmarkets.com/european-polit…

Qualcomm Bets on Data Center AI Chips to Challenge Nvidia and AMD Qualcomm is launching new AI accelerator chips for data centers, aiming to compete with Nvidia and AMD in the rapidly growing AI infrastructure market. The company's strategy focuses on inference efficiency and cost advantages, with initial deployments planned with Saudi AI firm Humain. piqmarkets.com/ai-technology/…