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Uber announced plans to reduce its global workforce by 10%, affecting approximately 3,300 jobs, citing increased competition in the food delivery sector and the intensifying robotaxi race.

Senegal announced plans to restructure its eurobond debt under the G20 Common Framework following a new $2.2 billion IMF program agreement.

Chevron announced a $7 billion investment over five years to significantly increase oil production in Venezuela, marking the largest financial commitment to date in a U.S.-led initiative to revitalize the country's oil industry.

Bitcoin declined 1% alongside a rise in Brent crude oil above $93 and a climb in U.S.

BNP Paribas SA handled nearly half of the $4.2 billion in stock trades linked to MSCI Inc.'s index rebalancing in India's new closing-auction system.

European and UK bond markets extended losses as rising natural gas prices heightened inflation concerns among investors.

Russia suspended its floating export duty on wheat, barley, and corn through 2026 due to disruptions in Black Sea export routes caused by Ukrainian attacks, affecting over 70% of shipments.

The yen appreciated following remarks by Bank of Japan (BOJ) Board Member Hajime Takata, a hawkish policymaker, who suggested the possibility of an outsized interest-rate hike and consecutive rate increases.

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Major cryptocurrency tokens, including Solana (SOL), ether (ETH), and XRP, experienced significant declines over the past 24 hours amid a broad risk-off sentiment driven by geopolitical tensions following Iran's strikes.

Corn futures declined by the largest margin in nearly three weeks due to profit-taking activity, which dampened a prior rally in US grain markets.

Unitree Robotics' shares declined 50% from their intraday peak on Shanghai’s Star Board, representing one of the steepest drops for a new listing.