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Oman opens technical bids for 1GW/4-hour energy storage consultancy tender: 13 international firms submit technical proposals

Oman’s Public Services Regulatory Authority (APSR) has launched a consultancy tender for a planned 1,000MW, four-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) project and has completed the opening of technical bids, receiving submissions from 13 international companies. The three sources are aligned on the core facts — project scale, four-hour duration, technical bid opening, and 13 participating bidders — with differences only in certain wording and timing details.

Jun 4, 2026
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Capital FlowCorporate Strategy

Jury finds Andrew Left guilty of securities fraud, activist short-selling industry may face pressure

U.S. activist short-seller Andrew Left has been found guilty of securities fraud by a jury. Three sources confirm the case is tied to allegations that he used social media and media appearances to influence the market while concealing his true trading intent. Reuters said the case caps a years-long probe into activist short-selling and could reshape industry practices, while CNBC described it as a blow to short-sellers who have long sought to move markets through public accusations.

Jun 4, 2026
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Capital FlowMacro Insights

U.S. April PCE inflation rises to 3.8%: three-source cross-check confirms the Fed’s preferred gauge hit its highest level since May 2023

All three sources consistently confirm that the U.S. Commerce Department released April 2026 PCE inflation data on May 28 showing a 3.8% year-over-year increase, the highest since May 2023; core PCE came in at 3.3%. The main differences are that some sources reported only the data itself, while another mentioned an inflation backdrop tied to the Iran war; however, the specific transmission mechanism and policy impact details cannot be fully confirmed from the provided sources.

Jun 4, 2026
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Capital FlowCorporate Strategy

Paramount Skydance advances WBD acquisition as regulatory review and $15 billion financing move ahead

Three sources point to the same cross-border deal: Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is moving through regulatory review, while related leveraged loan/term loan B financing at the $15 billion level has been completed. The sources differ on the deal value, the status of regulatory approval, and certain meeting details, and some points appear in only one source and cannot be independently confirmed.

Jun 3, 2026
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Capital FlowMacro Insights

China pushes to expand digital yuan use: fiscal spending, wages, healthcare, and cross-border scenarios advance in tandem

According to three cross-checked sources, the People’s Bank of China and related institutions are promoting broader use of the digital yuan (e-CNY) in domestic fiscal spending, lottery payments, wages, and medical expenses, while also encouraging banks to raise its share in cross-border transactions, especially along Belt and Road routes. Regulators are also considering setting up a clearing institution to improve processing efficiency. Some details come from multiple source disclosures, and the sources provided do not include independently verifiable specifics on overseas adoption or the exact mechanism.

Jun 3, 2026
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Capital FlowMacro Insights

Fed Officials Turn More Hawkish on Middle East Energy Shock and High-Inflation Risks as Rate-Hike Bets Rise

According to three cross-checked sources, several Federal Reserve officials signaled a more hawkish stance around May 29, 2026: if the energy shock from the Middle East war keeps inflation elevated, another rate hike is not off the table. The common core confirmed by all three sources is rising inflation risks, the possibility that inflation expectations could become unanchored, and the way an oil-price shock can weaken consumer spending power. However, the sources differ on tone and on which officials made the remarks; the market shift from rate-cut expectations to the possibility of another hike can only be confirmed from the user-provided event summary, not directly from the source texts.

Jun 2, 2026
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