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Vietnam’s 15% credit growth target for 2026 appears to be on track, according to comments from the deputy governor of its central bank.Nguyen Ngoc Canh said on July 8 that outstanding credit in the country’s banking system exceeded 19.9 quadrillion dong ($757 billion) as of late June. This represented an increase of around 7.4% on the figure reached at the end of last year, according to a statement published a day later. The central bank in January set its credit growth target for 2026 at 15% Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription…

A lender dispute over millions of dollars has led a Hardee’s restaurant franchisee to file for bankruptcy to invoke an automatic stay of all legal actions against the debtor. Hardee’s restaurant franchisee Superior Star LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, facing an alleged seller financing dispute, according to court papers. Hardee’s franchisee Superior Star LLC files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy facing a lender dispute.Shutterstock Hardee’s franchisee files for bankruptcy The Phoenix-based franchisee filed its petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky on July 9, listing $10 million to $50 million in assets and liabilities,…

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Donald Trump, President of the United States, speaks during a press conference at the NATO Summit at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye, on July 8, 2026. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump threatened to “decimate and destroy” Iran if Tehran acts on threats to assassinate him, as the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned an alleged Iranian financier.Iran said Saturday that the new financial measure violated the preliminary deal the two warring countries struck last month as its foreign minister reportedly arrived in Oman for talks.”1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed…

Overlooked market areas may have a banner second half of the year.ETF Action co-founder Mike Akins is encouraging investors to boost exposure to groups that underperformed compared with major artificial intelligence stocks.He told “ETF Edge” this week that his list includes software and cloud computing names. Many have fallen from “nosebleed valuations” and have “very strong growth scenarios.””These companies prove that ‘yes,’ we still do need software to do our day-to-day jobs,” Akins said.He is also flagging disruptive technology as a strong buy for the next six months.”It’s a thematic strategy,” Akins noted. “It kind of plays a little bit…

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The National Bank of Serbia The National Bank of Serbia on July 9 kept its policy rate at 5.75%, a level it has maintained since September 2024. The move was in line with market expectations, and the bank said it was continuing “to pursue a cautious monetary policy”.In its press release, the bank said it had taken into account actual and expected inflation, as well as risks from the international environment.Annual inflation in Serbia reached 3.5% in May – its highest level since August 2025, but still within the bank’s 1 Only users who have a paid subscription or are…

More Than a Place to Store CryptoFor years, crypto wallets were viewed as simple tools for holding digital assets and signing blockchain transactions. Their primary function was straightforward: securely store private keys and allow users to send or receive cryptocurrencies.That role is rapidly evolving.Today, wallets are transforming into comprehensive digital identities that represent who users are across decentralized ecosystems. Instead of acting as digital bank accounts, wallets are becoming digital passports—portable, permissionless identities that unlock access to financial services, governance, gaming, social platforms, AI applications, and much more.As Web3 matures, your wallet is beginning to matter just as much as…

Key PointsFord ranked as the top mainstream brand in the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study, up from No. 15 in 2023.The company says it is on track for $1 billion in material and warranty cost reductions this year.Shares trade at about 8 times forward earnings and yield more than 4%.10 stocks we like better than Ford Motor Company ›Ford (NYSE: F) is the top-ranked mainstream brand in J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study — the first time the automaker has led the mass-market rankings since 2010. The study, released in late June, measures the problems owners report…