Investors assess H2 2026: AI trade, geopolitics and growth concerns dominate outlook

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Investors assess H2 2026: AI trade, geopolitics and growth concerns dominate outlook

The first half of 2026 delivered a strong earnings season and record highs for global equity benchmarks, fuelled by enthusiasm around the AI trade. As the second half begins, investors, businesses and central banks are focused on geopolitical risks, growth concerns and uncertainty surrounding AI infrastructure build-out. Leading market voices surveyed by Bloomberg's Opening Trade are divided on whether the rally can continue.

Will equity markets maintain their gains in the second half of 2026?

Bloomberg · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Gen Z invests more cautiously than assumed — data from thousands of accounts

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Gen Z invests more cautiously than assumed — data from thousands of accounts

An analysis of thousands of brokerage accounts at Trade Republic by Poland country manager Kamil Szymański shows that Gen Z investors are more cautious than commonly assumed. Cryptocurrencies do not dominate their portfolios; instead, young investors tend to favour ETFs and blue-chip stocks. The popular narrative of Gen Z as reckless speculators does not fully match the actual data.

Does Gen Z invest more responsibly than older generations?

Bankier.pl · 2min ago · Source ↗

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Alonso says Aston Martin upgrades won't decide his future at the team

Fernando Alonso has played down the significance of Aston Martin's upcoming upgrade package in his decision about his future with the team. The two-time F1 world champion stressed that his choice will depend on the broader trajectory of the project rather than the results of a single set of updates.

Should Alonso stay at Aston Martin for another season?

Formula 1 · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Integrated circuits shaped US tech dominance — and now define the AI race

An article in the "Arsenal of Innovation" series traces the history of semiconductors as the origin story of modern computing and American technological leadership. It highlights a recurring pattern in US innovation: government funding underwrites breakthroughs, and commercial markets scale them into general-purpose technologies. The author argues this dynamic is central to understanding today's competition for AI leadership.

Should the US government fund AI research the way it funded semiconductors?

War on the Rocks · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Physicists create exotic new form of matter in the lab

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Physicists create exotic new form of matter in the lab

Experimental physicists have created a surprisingly exotic new form of matter that goes beyond established quantum paradigms. The achievement, described as a "sea of quantum weirdness," involves probing matter states with highly unusual properties. The findings raise new questions about the boundaries of quantum physics.

Should research into exotic forms of matter be a top scientific funding priority?

ScienceAlert · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Two Cities Television developing TV series based on 1969 war film 'Army of Shadows'

Two Cities Television chief Michael Jackson has announced a TV reimagining of Jean-Pierre Melville's 1969 film "Army of Shadows," about the French resistance. The company is developing the project alongside the success of its "Backrooms" adaptation, which bosses describe as "heartening." Jackson says the timing feels right because there is "something in the zeitgeist" that makes the wartime resistance story resonate today.

Should classic war films be reimagined as TV series?

Deadline · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Vans launches Trail line with waterproof, all-terrain versions of its classic shoes

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Vans launches Trail line with waterproof, all-terrain versions of its classic shoes

Vans, best known for its canvas skate shoes, has launched the Trail line — reinforced, waterproof versions of its classic designs built for muddy trails and rainy conditions. The new shoes feature deeper-treaded rubber soles and reinforced uppers while retaining the brand's signature look. The move marks a clear shift in the brand's image towards outdoor activity.

Should Vans expand into the outdoor footwear segment?

Focus.pl · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Chicago Fire Coach Reassures Anna Lewandowska: "We'll Make Her Feel at Home"

Anna Lewandowska posted a candid message on social media admitting she fears the family's move to the US following her husband Robert Lewandowski's transfer to Chicago Fire. The club's coach, in an interview published by Kanał Sportowy, promised the club would look after not just the player but his entire family to help Anna feel at home in Chicago. Lewandowski's move to MLS is among the biggest transfers in the league's history.

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Monaco identifies suspect in bombing that injured Ukrainian-born oligarch

Monaco authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect identified in the bombing that injured a Ukrainian-born businessman. Media reports allege the suspect is a woman who disguised herself as a man. The investigation is ongoing.

Should Monaco strengthen security for its wealthy foreign residents?

DW News · 8min ago · Source ↗

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France's Lescure Aims to Cut Deficit Below 5% in 2027 Budget

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France's Lescure Aims to Cut Deficit Below 5% in 2027 Budget

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure announced he will push for a 2027 finance bill that brings further improvement to public finances, targeting a deficit below 5% of GDP. He expressed confidence that parliament would "most likely" allow the budget to pass. France has been under pressure from the EU to rein in its public spending.

Can France realistically bring its deficit below 5% by 2027?

Bloomberg · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Poland's MiG-29s will stay in Polish service, not go to Ukraine

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Poland's MiG-29s will stay in Polish service, not go to Ukraine

Poland's Ministry of National Defence has confirmed that its MiG-29 fighter jets will not be handed over to Ukraine. The aircraft will continue to serve in the Polish Air Force before being gradually phased out of service. This effectively ends months of speculation about a possible transfer of the jets to Kyiv.

Should Poland transfer its MiG-29s to Ukraine instead of retiring them?

Onet Wiadomości · 45min ago · Source ↗

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14-year-old Bruno Gryc races Louna-Eesti Rally a week after Latvia event

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14-year-old Bruno Gryc races Louna-Eesti Rally a week after Latvia event

Fourteen-year-old Polish rally driver Bruno Gryc continues his busy international season. Just one week after competing at Rally Talsi in Latvia, he lines up for the Louna-Eesti Ralli, a joint round of the Estonian and Latvian championships. The teenager is showing remarkable activity on the international rally circuit.

WP SportoweFakty · 47min ago · Source ↗

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"Lazarus" DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn features more intense combat

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"Lazarus" DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn features more intense combat

Bloober Team has revealed gameplay footage of the upcoming "Lazarus" DLC for its horror game Cronos: The New Dawn. The footage clearly shows that the expansion will feature more intense combat than the base game. The DLC aims to add a new action-focused layer to the Polish studio's title.

Will the Lazarus DLC improve Cronos: The New Dawn's reception?

Eurogamer.pl · 49min ago · Source ↗

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Hormones in chicken are a myth — fast growth is down to breeding, not chemicals

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Hormones in chicken are a myth — fast growth is down to breeding, not chemicals

Experts are firmly debunking the widespread Polish belief that poultry is raised with hormones or steroids, calling it the "stupidest myth in Polish society." The rapid growth of modern chickens is the result of decades of selective breeding, not chemicals — which are banned in the EU. Poles are unnecessarily avoiding poultry counters due to a fear with no factual basis.

Are Poles' fears about hormones in poultry justified?

WP Kobieta · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Kacprzyk treated critically ill patients without adequate experience, sources say

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Kacprzyk treated critically ill patients without adequate experience, sources say

Four sources confirmed to Zero.pl that Dawid Kacprzyk worked with critically ill patients at the Emergency Department of Szpital Południowy despite lacking adequate experience. Other doctors reportedly had to correct his mistakes. At the same time, 16 medical professionals signed a letter defending Kacprzyk and describing him as a good doctor.

Should Kacprzyk have been allowed to work in the ER without adequate experience?

Interia Fakty · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Alicja Horosz: Bhutan was meant to be a trip of a lifetime — it turned out to be her biggest disappointment

Traveller Alicja Horosz spoke with Sabina Zięba about the countries that impressed her most and those that let her down the most. Bhutan — long shrouded in mystery and for years heavily restricted for foreign tourists — turned out to be her greatest travel disappointment. Despite having visited much of the world, Horosz says some journeys still stay with her for a long time, thanks to landscapes, people and the emotions they stir.

Is Bhutan worth its high cost and tourist restrictions?

National Geographic PL · 2h ago · Source ↗

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US Civil War: industrial North vs feudal South – a fight over money and slavery

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US Civil War: industrial North vs feudal South – a fight over money and slavery

In the mid-19th century the US was starkly divided: the capitalist North was building industry while the South maintained a feudal plantation economy based on enslaved labour. The Civil War was therefore a conflict not only over the rights of Black Americans but also over economic dominance and the country's direction. The two regions held incompatible visions for the nation's future.

Was economics a more important cause of the Civil War than slavery?

Newsweek Polska · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Piastri confident in McLaren contract despite Verstappen rumours

Oscar Piastri has responded to reports linking Max Verstappen to McLaren, saying he is confident he will see out his contract with the team. The Australian made clear he is not concerned by the speculation and remains focused on the current F1 season.

Should McLaren pursue talks with Verstappen?

Formula 1 · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Misiek Koterski and son spotted leaving in a Porsche worth over 1 million zloty

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Misiek Koterski and son spotted leaving in a Porsche worth over 1 million zloty

Paparazzi photographed actor Misiek Koterski shopping with his son. He was wearing a watch worth around 100,000 zloty, and after leaving the store the two drove off in a Porsche valued at over one million zloty. The photos have been circulated widely in entertainment media.

Should celebrities' private lives be this closely tracked by paparazzi?

Pudelek · 8min ago · Source ↗

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Mizuho: Yen Behaving Like an Emerging-Market Currency, Not G10

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Mizuho: Yen Behaving Like an Emerging-Market Currency, Not G10

Jordan Rochester, Mizuho's EMEA FICC strategy head, told Bloomberg Television that the Japanese yen is no longer behaving like a typical G10 currency. He said that based on all frameworks, the dollar-yen rate should be lower than it currently is. Rochester noted the yen now trades like an emerging-market currency in terms of its correlation to interest rates.

Has the Japanese yen lost its status as a reliable reserve currency?

Bloomberg · 39min ago · Source ↗

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Rzeszów University of Technology Students Build Bolide That Hits 100 km/h in 3 Seconds

Students from Rzeszów University of Technology have unveiled a self-built racing car capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just three seconds. The bolide was presented publicly in Rzeszów. The project is part of the university's student engineering activities.

PAP Nauka · 43min ago · Source ↗

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Venezuela Earthquake Was Not Caused by Wave Weapons — It's a Hoax

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Venezuela Earthquake Was Not Caused by Wave Weapons — It's a Hoax

Following the earthquake in Venezuela, conspiracy theories spread on social media claiming the disaster was artificially triggered by a "wave weapon." Internet users shared videos of lasers striking a city as supposed evidence, but fact-checkers and experts say the footage has no connection to the earthquake. The claims are classified as disinformation.

Do social media platforms effectively combat disinformation after natural disasters?

TVN24 · 44min ago · Source ↗

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