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• IMF official Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas stated in a June 27 interview with Reuters that the US dollar remains the primary anchor for global trade, banking, and foreign exchange reserves. • Gourinchas noted that there is currently very little evidence to suggest the world is shifting away from a dollar-centered financial system. • This assessment is significant as it counters narratives regarding the "de-dollarization" of the global economy and the rise of alternative currencies.

• EIFO has committed a €200 million anchor investment to EQT's €5 billion Scaleup Europe Fund. • The initiative aims to close Europe's late-stage funding gap and prevent high-growth tech companies from relocating to the US for larger investment rounds. • This move addresses a critical trend where only six of 14 Danish-founded unicorns since 2000 have remained in Denmark or Europe.

• NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas discussed his professional trajectory, detailing his rise from a 15-year-old intern to one of the network's top anchor positions. • Llamas emphasizes the importance of "hustle" and proactive effort, offering specific career guidance for Gen Z professionals navigating the modern workplace. • The conversation highlights his philosophy on maintaining a work-life balance while pursuing high-level success in the competitive news industry.

Bill Ritter, anchor on WABC since 2001, said he’s stepping down but will continue to report on the diseaseA longtime New York City television news anchor has announced his sudden retirement from the airwaves after revealing that he has the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.Bill Ritter, a veteran of ABC New York station WABC, has presented the main evening news in New York since 2001 and become a familiar face to millions of its residents. Continue reading...

Long-serving presenter has been diagnosed with dementia, says Alzheimer’s SocietyFormer Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, the Alzheimer’s Society has said.More details soon … Continue reading...

• SoftBank Group plans to invest up to EUR75 billion (US$87.43 billion) to develop 5GW of AI data center capacity in France. • The initial phase of the project focuses on establishing 3.1GW of capacity in the Hauts-de-France region by 2031. • This massive investment aims to anchor Europe's AI infrastructure, positioning France as one of the continent's primary hubs for artificial intelligence processing.

• NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas held second place in Q1 2026 ratings with 6.93 million total viewers and 1.04 million viewers in the key 25-54 demographic, marking growth from the previous quarter. • CBS Evening News, now anchored by Tony Dokoupil since January 5, averaged only 4.24 million total viewers and 532,000 demo viewers through March 20, significantly trailing competitors. • NBC's ratings increased from 6.22 million total viewers in Q4 2025 and showed slight growth compared to Q1 2025's 6.6 million viewers, indicating sustained viewership momentum.