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Japan Q1 GDP Beats Forecasts Despite Looming Middle East Headwinds

Japan's economy expanded at an annualized 2.1% rate in Q1 2026, comfortably topping analyst forecasts, driven by consumer spending and export strength.

05/19/2026

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Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit After Jury Rules Claims Filed Too Late

A California jury unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, ruling his claims were filed outside the legal time limit.

05/18/2026

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Andy Burnham Backs Fiscal Rules to Steady UK Bond Markets

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has pledged to uphold UK fiscal rules, helping UK gilt yields ease after a sharp rise tied to Labour leadership speculatio

05/18/2026

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S&P 500 Posts Back-to-Back Losses as Tech Selloff and Rising Yields Weigh on Markets

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell for a second straight session Monday as chip stocks slumped and the 10-year Treasury yield hit a 15-month high.

05/18/2026

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Trump Postpones Iran Strike After Gulf Leaders Urge Restraint

Trump postponed a planned military strike on Iran Monday after Saudi, UAE and Qatari leaders urged a brief pause to allow nuclear deal negotiations to proceed.

05/18/2026

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Musk Loses OpenAI Trial, Vows Appeal After Jury Finds Claims Filed Too Late

A federal jury ruled Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and Sam Altman. Musk dismissed the verdict as a technicality and vowed to appeal. (158 chars)

05/18/2026

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Musk Loses OpenAI Jury Trial on Statute of Limitations Grounds

A California jury unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, ruling his claims had expired under the statute of limitations.

05/18/2026

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Burnham Backs Fiscal Rules as UK Bond Yields Ease

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has committed to UK fiscal rules, easing bond market pressure as gilt yields dipped following weeks of political uncertain

05/18/2026

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S&P 500 Posts Back-to-Back Losses as Tech Selloff Drags on Sentiment

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell for a second straight session Monday as memory chip stocks led a broad tech selloff. Futures stabilised overnight.

05/18/2026

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Trump Postpones Iran Strike After Saudi, UAE, Qatar Leaders Intervene

Trump postponed a planned Iran attack Monday after Saudi, UAE and Qatar leaders urged diplomacy. The Strait of Hormuz standoff continues to roil global oil mark

05/18/2026

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Musk Loses OpenAI Trial, Vows to Appeal

A federal jury ruled against Elon Musk in his OpenAI lawsuit, finding his claims were filed outside the statute of limitations. Musk vows to appeal.

05/18/2026

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Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit, But Legal Experts Say He Won’t Stop Fighting

Elon Musk lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI Monday. Legal experts say his wealth and risk appetite make more courtroom battles virtually inevitable.

05/18/2026

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Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit as Jury Rules Claims Expired

A California jury unanimously rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, ruling his claims were filed too late. Musk has signaled an appeal.

05/18/2026

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Trump Postpones Iran Strike After Gulf Leaders Intervene

Trump called off a planned military strike against Iran on Tuesday after Gulf leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar urged him to allow diplomacy to proceed.

05/18/2026

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Trump Pivots to Domestic Agenda Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Trump returns from China and pivots to domestic affordability ahead of 2026 midterms, unveiling a TrumpRX expansion as poll numbers hit second-term lows.

05/18/2026