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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy
OTTAWA —The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the tariff battle with the United States starts to weigh on the Canadian economy. The policy rate stands at 2.75 per cent after the central bank’s seventh consecutive rate cut...
Mixed interest in Williams’ debut budget
As finance minister Fayval Williams laid out her plans for the 2025-2026 fiscal year at the start of the budget debate yesterday, public reaction ranged from keen interest to complete indifference. While some Jamaicans closely followed the debate, eager to understand how it would affect their lives, others dismissed it as political noise with little
$SSE Sees Renewed Interest from Smart Money: Can It Stage a Real Rebound?
In the constantly shifting world of cryptocurrency, few tokens have experienced the kind of price movement that $SSE has seen lately. The token, which has been creating a stir in the market, has recently garnered the attention of “smart money” investors, particularly in the past day. Nonetheless, while the heightened interest from a handful of
ECB Cuts Interest Rates to 2.65% – What It Means for Markets & Crypto
The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut interest rates to 2.65%, down from its previous peak of 4.5%. This move follows a global trend where central banks are easing financial policies to support economic growth. In the U.S., traders expect at least three rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in 2025, while Germany and China
IMF: BoJ likely to raise interest rates again this year
Nada Choueiri, Deputy Director of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Asia-Pacific Department and its mission chief for Japan, said on Friday that the “Bank of Japan (BoJ) is likely to raise interest rates again this year.” Additional quotes See them reaching levels deemed neutral to the economy by end-2027...
XRP Sees 8.43% Surge in Open Interest, Fueling Optimism for Price Rally
In the last 24 hours, XRP has experienced a significant shift, igniting optimism for its future. The cryptocurrency’s open interest surged by an impressive 8.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is growing more positive. This uptick in open interest suggests that many traders are positioning themselves for a potential price rally, raising hopes that the recent
West Ham rekindle interest in Super Eagles striker despite Nottingham Forest stance
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English Premier League side, West Ham United, have rekindled their interest in Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 27-year-old...
The Fed has a big interest rate decision coming Wednesday. Here’s what to expect
Traders are pricing in a near certainty that the Fed on Wednesday will lower its key rate by a quarter percentage point...
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...