Wall Street’s Deal Desk in Decline: Investment Banking’s Longest Drought Since 2014

SnapshotWall Street’s “back office”—powered by mergers & acquisitions and capital markets—is bogged down. For over three years, investment banking has failed to reach 25 percent of top bank revenues, hitting its worst stretch since 2014 . Macro Forces at Play• Elevated interest rates & geopolitical tensions are boosting market volatility.• Paradoxically, while volatility boosts trading revenue…

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CoinDCX Pushes Back: No Funds Moved Amid WazirX Claims

India’s crypto ecosystem is witnessing a heated public dispute—CoinDCX is firmly denying allegations raised by rival WazirX, which claims the exchange transferred user funds to a non-compliant Lithuanian entity. 1. What happenedIn legal filings before the Singapore High Court scheduled for mid-July, WazirX accused CoinDCX of relocating user assets to a Lithuania-based entity that purportedly…

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U.S. Copper Tariff Spurs Record-Breaking Trading Gains

Just days after President Trump revealed a surprise 50% tariff on imported copper, commodity markets erupted. Copper prices on COMEX spiked 13%, creating a rare 28% arbitrage window versus LME prices . Seizing the moment, major traders—Trafigura, Mercuria, Glencore, and IXM—rushed approximately 600,000 tonnes of copper into the U.S., converting global supply into home-market profit…

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EU Lifts Grey‑List Tag on UAE & Gibraltar, Boosts Trade Prospects

The European Parliament has approved the removal of the United Arab Emirates and Gibraltar from its “grey” list identifying countries with AML and counter‑terrorist financing deficiencies. The move, part of a broader update, also saw Barbados, Jamaica, Panama, the Philippines, Senegal, and Uganda delisted . Highlights: Implications:Businesses in the UAE and Gibraltar can anticipate lower…

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Nvidia Makes History at $4 Trillion—AI Boom Powering Tech’s Comeback

In a landmark moment for the markets, Nvidia briefly climbed to a $4 trillion market valuation on July 9, 2025, becoming the first-ever public company to achieve this feat . This milestone highlights Nvidia’s dominance in supplying the AI-powered chips fueling today’s most transformative technologies. 📈 Market reaction: Its stock jumped around 2.6–2.8%, reaching $164 intraday—surpassing…

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€4 Billion Energy Subsidy Scheme Tests Germany’s Economic and Political Equilibrium

SummaryGermany is debating a major subsidy initiative—€4 billion to cap electricity costs for heavy industry—as it tackles structural stagnation, elevated energy prices, and frictions within its ruling coalition. 🔍 Key Elements Aspect Detail Scope Support for ~2,200 firms (up from 350), covering 50% of electricity bills for three years Objective Boost industrial competitiveness amid high power…

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Wyden Selected by Garanti BBVA Kripto to Enhance Crypto Trading Services

SummaryGaranti BBVA Kripto has chosen Wyden to deliver advanced digital asset trading services—featuring multi-currency pair support, international liquidity channels, and full lifecycle trade orchestration. 💡 Key Highlights Conclusion:This strategic collaboration ushers in a new era for crypto in Turkey. With institutional-grade infrastructure integrated into a mainstream bank, Garanti BBVA Kripto is setting a precedent for…

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