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 · 15min ago · Source ↗

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

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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 · 16min ago · Source ↗

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

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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 · 16min ago · Source ↗

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

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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 · 16min 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 · 16min 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 · 16min 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

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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 · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Sweden reverses course: new law forces shops to accept cash

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Sweden reverses course: new law forces shops to accept cash

Sweden, once a frontrunner in going cashless, has passed a law requiring shops to accept cash and encouraging citizens to use it again. The government concluded that near-total reliance on digital payments carries unacceptable risks, including system failures and cyberattacks. While Swedes are unenthusiastic about the reversal, authorities point to real vulnerabilities exposed by the cashless experiment.

Is Sweden right to require shops to accept cash again?

Onet Wiadomości · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Parents blame Jędrzejów hospital birth errors for 2-year-old Mikołaj's cerebral palsy

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Parents blame Jędrzejów hospital birth errors for 2-year-old Mikołaj's cerebral palsy

Parents of two-year-old Mikołaj from Radków accuse the specialist hospital in Jędrzejów of birth negligence that led to their son's severe disability. The boy suffers from cerebral palsy and drug-resistant epilepsy. The family cites a failure to respond to meconium-stained amniotic fluid, absence of CTG monitoring, intubation problems and gaps in medical records.

Should Polish hospitals face automatic financial liability for birth errors?

Polsat News · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Poland withheld MiG-29s from Ukraine after Kyiv demanded Warsaw fund costly upgrades

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Poland withheld MiG-29s from Ukraine after Kyiv demanded Warsaw fund costly upgrades

Ukrainian delegations inspected Poland's MiG-29 fighters and found them in such poor condition that they agreed to accept them only if Poland funded full modernisation at its own expense — a demand Warsaw rejected. The official explanation cited a failure to agree on drone technology transfers, but Onet revealed the real reason behind the decision. Difficulties in defining Poland's own expectations also complicated the negotiations.

Should Poland fund the MiG-29 upgrades and transfer the jets to Ukraine?

Onet Wiadomości · 37min 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 · 1h 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 · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Porto and Lisbon top ranking of best cities for first-time international travellers

A ranking published in June 2026 analysed 40 major cities worldwide to identify the best destinations for first-time international travellers. Criteria included safety, English proficiency, ease of navigation, tourist attractions and accommodation costs. Porto and Lisbon tied for first place, with Portugal taking the top spot overall.

Are Porto and Lisbon the best choice for a first trip abroad?

National Geographic PL · 1h 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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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

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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 · 16min ago · Source ↗

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Moldova's PM Alexandru Munteanu resigns over principles

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Moldova's PM Alexandru Munteanu resigns over principles

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, in office since November 2025, resigned on Friday, citing his inability to continue in the role in line with his personal principles and convictions. The resignation marks a sudden political shift in the country.

Was Moldovan PM Munteanu right to resign on principle?

Wirtualna Polska · 21min 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 · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Polish woman in Miami: US healthcare better than Poland's

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Polish woman in Miami: US healthcare better than Poland's

Klaudia Tuğul, a Polish woman living in Miami for over two years, shared her experience of getting an MRI scan in the United States. Despite America's reputation for sky-high medical bills, she openly stated she prefers US healthcare to Poland's. Her account sparked online debate about the differences between the two countries' health systems.

Is healthcare in the US better than in Poland?

WP Kobieta · 23min ago · Source ↗

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Poland's Sejm passes Personal Investment Accounts law — 0.85% asset tax from 2027

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Poland's Sejm passes Personal Investment Accounts law — 0.85% asset tax from 2027

Poland's Sejm passed the Personal Investment Accounts (OKI) law by 427 votes to 5, with one abstention. OKI accounts will launch on 1 January 2027, allowing savers to hold shares, funds and bonds in a single account with relief from the so-called Belka tax on capital gains. Instead of the standard capital gains tax, a 0.85% annual levy on asset value will apply from 2027.

Are Poland's new Personal Investment Accounts a good deal for savers?

Interia Biznes · 30min ago · Source ↗

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