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Anthropic Finalizing $15 Billion Pre-IPO Credit Facility
Anthropic PBC is set to finalize an expansion of its revolving credit facility to $15 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, ahead of the firm's public filing for its initial public offering. The maker of the Claude chatbot is seeking to raise as much as SpaceX or more

Surge in third-party funding sparks wave in FTSE shareholder lawsuits
A surge in the availability of third-party funding has triggered a wave in speculative FTSE shareholder lawsuits as investors seek to cash in on claims of wrongdoing. Over the last year, multiple blue-chip names including gambling giant Entain, smoking tycoon British American Tobacco (BAT) and fast fashion retailer Boohoo have

Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates
Jump lifts currency to highest level against dollar in a month, while global markets remain jittery Business live – latest updates The Japanese yen has soared by more than 2% against the dollar amid speculation the Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates. The latest jump on Thursday

Thailand Puts 49 Data Centers on Hold Over Resource Strain
Thailand’s embrace of data centers hit a speed bump after the government suspended construction of 49 server farms as public concerns about the power-hungry facilities’ impact on communities intensify.

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs
The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

Meloni's Milestone Sets Stage for Election Battle With Italy’s Far Right
Meloni’s administration on Friday becomes the longest serving government in Italy since the republic was founded after World War II

Niger displays arsenal seized after failed military mutiny
Niger’s authorities showed off the arsenal seized during fighting to put down a revolt against the government.