German exports fall in July

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Sterling interest rate options climb to highest on record – Risk.net Skip to main content Close navigation menu End of drawer navigation content Greater options use hints at uncertainty over BoE rate trajectory Sterling-denominated exchange-traded interest rate options reached their highest level on record in the first quarter of 2026, figures from the Bank…

When you first launch a business, you feel invincible and almost superhuman. The energy is high, and if you’re like most new business owners, you start out absolutely certain you can do everything in-house. From advertising and accounting to copywriting and SEO, if you can’t do it yourself, you can find competent employees who are…

No one likes waiting for a check to arrive in the mail. Today’s consumers are accustomed to instant, digital experiences, and those expectations extend to payments. Whether they’re receiving a refund, reimbursement, or settlement, recipients expect fast, secure and flexible options. That shift is prompting organizations to rethink how they disburse funds, with prepaid cards…

The first live B2B agentic transaction in Greater China shows how AI agents are beginning to move from administrative tools into operational roles. In the transaction, LianLian’s LoopXPay agent—with support from Visa’s agentic commerce solutions—managed a supplier payment process within defined spending and approval parameters. The agent autonomously mapped the purchasing requirement, suggested potential suppliers,…