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Political instability to weigh on Romania's deficit reduction efforts beyond 2026, Fitch says

FILE PHOTO: The Fitch Ratings logo and a decreasing stock graph are seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The Fitch Ratings logo and a decreasing stock graph are seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

How an American employee, 26, saved $390,000 by watching her spending

Some American Gen Zs are opening retirement accounts earlier than prior generations and contributing the maximum allowed each year.
Some American Gen Zs are opening retirement accounts earlier than prior generations and contributing the maximum allowed each year.

Credit card outage hits convenience stores, other merchants across Japan

People enter an outdoor store with a tax free for tourists sign displayed on its facade in Tokyo on June 23.
People enter an outdoor store with a tax free for tourists sign displayed on its facade in Tokyo on June 23.

How a Palestinian town is defending itself from Israeli settler attacks

Jawaher Foqahaa walks past the tall metal fencing installed by the Israeli military that closed off four of the five entrances to their town and runs directly past the family home, in Sinjil, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 26, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Jawaher Foqahaa walks past the tall metal fencing installed by the Israeli military that closed off four of the five entrances to their town and runs directly past the family home, in Sinjil, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 26, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Tourists to South Korea can book express bus tickets using foreign-issued cards from August

Buses are parked at the Seoul Express Bus Terminal in Seocho-gu, Seoul.
Buses are parked at the Seoul Express Bus Terminal in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Cashless kids: How digital wallets are replacing pocket money

Oliver Png, 13, used physical cash to pay for things when he was younger, and was given an OCBC debit card for children in early 2025, when his mother felt he could better grasp how to manage money.
Oliver Png, 13, used physical cash to pay for things when he was younger, and was given an OCBC debit card for children in early 2025, when his mother felt he could better grasp how to manage money.

Hungary aims to meet euro entry conditions by around 2030, PM Magyar says

Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar attends a press conference at a meeting of the Visegrad Group (V4) countries in Godollo, Hungary, June 23, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus
Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar attends a press conference at a meeting of the Visegrad Group (V4) countries in Godollo, Hungary, June 23, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus

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Michelin-star dining, invitation-only events, luxury travel: How affluent clients are unlocking more than wealth management

The A Seat, Beyond event on May 26 brought together affluent clients for an evening of
entrepreneurial insights, networking and curated experiences, with entrepreneur and podcast host
Steven Bartlett as guest speaker.
The A Seat, Beyond event on May 26 brought together affluent clients for an evening of
entrepreneurial insights, networking and curated experiences, with entrepreneur and podcast host
Steven Bartlett as guest speaker.

Phishing scam victim loses $3,456 claim against bank after failing to act on notification alerts

Sharing credit card details, OTP in scams is not gross negligence, but ignoring repeated warnings is, said the Small Claims Tribunal.
Sharing credit card details, OTP in scams is not gross negligence, but ignoring repeated warnings is, said the Small Claims Tribunal.

McGinn says drinks are on Prince William after Villa win Europa League

Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - Final - SC Freiburg v Aston Villa - Besiktas Park, Istanbul, Turkey - May 20, 2026 Britain's Prince William applauds in the stands after Aston Villa wins the UEFA Europa League REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - Final - SC Freiburg v Aston Villa - Besiktas Park, Istanbul, Turkey - May 20, 2026 Britain's Prince William applauds in the stands after Aston Villa wins the UEFA Europa League REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

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