The UK and France have pledged for the first time to co-ordinate the use of their nuclear weapons, and the copper markets are reeling from US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 50 per cent tariffs on the metal. Plus, Nvidia has hit a record market capitalisation at $4tn.
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UK and France vow to co-ordinate nuclear deterrence for first time
Global copper market weighs impact of Donald Trump tariff threat
Nvidia becomes first company to reach $4tn in market value
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