UK fintechs explore buying US banks to speed up push for licences
Revolut and Starling among start-ups weighing acquisition of nationally chartered banks
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The group known for betting against subprime mortgages is wagering billions of dollars on CoreWeave
Developing countries swap out of dollar debt to cut borrowing costs
Sovereign borrowers are turning to lower interest rates in currencies such as the Chinese renminbi and Swiss franc
Oil and gas industry touts ‘tiebacks’ to boost North Sea production
Viability of linking new production to existing hubs explored as calls grow for extensions to existing licences
Gold price vaults past $3,500 to new record
Bullion surpasses previous high set in April after Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs
Chinese renminbi strongest against dollar since Trump’s election win
Rally comes after years of weakening and is seen as signal that Beijing will allow gradual appreciation