Global Macro / Markets / Investing:
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How major banks are experimenting with blockchain technology – Business Insider
- Indian rupee’s record slump against dollar seals its place as the worst-performing currency in Asia – Bloomberg
- US threatens sanctions on India for Iran oil imports; says, ‘no exemption’ for anyone dealing with Iran – Financial Express
Americas:
- Opinion: Our politics are close to the boiling point, and there’s no relief in sight – Washington Post
- Alarm as Trump gets new supreme court pick – Guardian (indeed)
- Ivanka Trump had trademarks approved by China on the same day the president lifted sanctions on a Chinese company – Newsweek
Europe/Middle East:
- Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnnell’s latest plan – Bloomberg
- Russia today has less press freedom and more journalists in jail than at any time since the Soviet era – Project Syndicate
- From Brexit to the Balkans, this is what’s on the agenda when EU leaders meet later – Bloomberg
Asia:
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- Japan to help Vietnam get a better grasp of land prices. – Nikkei Review
- China’s slowdown deepens as trade and debt curb drag on growth – Bloomberg
- China updates Qinghai-Tibet railway, move to benefit China/Nepal trade – Global Times
- China says it will increase its military presence in Africa – CNBC
- China to reduce tariffs on 8,549 types of goods from India, 4 other Asian countries – Indian Times
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Miscellaneous:
- Ingredients for life discovered gushing out of Enceladus, Saturn’s moon – WaPo
- The secret to a meaningful life is simpler than you think – Quartz (kind of interesting)
- Ancient Roman ‘hand of god’ discovered near Hadrian’s Wall sheds light on biggest combat operation ever in UK: Made of 2.3 kilos of solid bronze, sculpture going on permanent display at Vindolanda Museum. – Independent
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