The UK begins a period of mourning after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second dies aged 96, ending the reign of the world's longest serving monarch. His Majesty, King Charles the Third ascends to the throne, and says the loss of his mother will be felt deeply. Condolences pour in from around the globe as world leaders praise her dignity and dedication, calling her passing a great loss to the international community. In other news, the ECB hikes rates by a record 75 basis points, to the highest level since 2011, pushing eurozone yields higher as Christine Lagarde pledges to keep up the inflation fight. US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell echoes Christine Lagarde's comments, vowing to continue his battle with inflation stateside.

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