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Bank Of Cyprus Launches Strategic Liquidity Measures For Livestock Farmers

Support Package Overview

The Bank of Cyprus has announced a comprehensive support initiative designed to assist livestock farmers and other affected businesses amidst the challenges posed by the foot and mouth disease outbreak. The bank reiterated its commitment to standing by customers during emergency times while maintaining its role as a cornerstone of stability within the Cypriot economy.

Loan Payment Suspension And Relief

An integral element of the package is the suspension of loan instalments, covering both principal and interest obligations. Eligible borrowers enrolled in state-supported schemes can benefit from a payment moratorium of up to 12 months. This measure is strictly applicable to performing loans, ensuring that sound credit exposures receive the necessary relief to manage immediate financial pressures.

Targeted Liquidity Support For Rapid Recovery

In parallel with the loan freeze, the bank is introducing tailored liquidity solutions aimed at meeting critical operational needs and expediting the recovery process for impacted enterprises. These facilities are crafted to minimize operational disruptions and help businesses resume their activities while mitigating short-term financial stresses.

Customer Support And Assistance

To streamline access to these emergency measures, the Bank of Cyprus has activated a dedicated support line. Customers can reach the specialised team by phone at 25-156000 from Monday to Friday, between 07:30 and 18:00. Additional support is available via email for further clarification or assistance.

By deploying these measures, the Bank of Cyprus underscores its commitment to supporting both individual and business clients, paving the way for a robust economic recovery in the face of unforeseen challenges.

Apple Surpasses Nvidia As Investors Reassess The True Cost Of The AI Boom

Apple Reclaims Title As World’s Most Valuable Company

Apple has overtaken Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company again, highlighting a shift in investor sentiment as markets reassess the costs and returns of the artificial intelligence boom.

Apple Regains The Top Spot

Apple (AAPL) ended Monday with a market capitalization of $4.95 trillion, surpassing Nvidia (NVDA), whose valuation fell 5% to $4.77 trillion. It was the first time since April 2025 that Apple closed a trading session ahead of the AI chipmaker.

The move comes ahead of Apple’s quarterly earnings report on Thursday, which investors will closely watch for updates on the company’s AI strategy and broader business performance.

Investors Reassess AI Spending

Nvidia’s decline reflects a broader pullback in AI-related semiconductor stocks as investors increasingly scrutinize the returns on heavy infrastructure spending. The company had held the top valuation since June 2025, when it overtook Microsoft, and briefly surpassed a $5 trillion market capitalization in October.

At the same time, investor interest has broadened beyond graphics processing units to other parts of the AI supply chain, including memory and storage technologies that support expanding data center capacity. Companies such as Micron Technology (MU), SK Hynix and Sandisk (SNDK) have benefited from that shift as demand for AI-related memory and storage infrastructure continues to grow.

Apple’s Capital Strategy Draws Attention

Apple shares have gained 24% so far this year, compared with a 4% increase for Nvidia.

Investors have viewed Apple’s more measured AI spending strategy favorably. Rather than investing heavily in its own AI infrastructure, the company has relied more extensively on leased computing capacity, limiting capital expenditure while continuing to expand its AI capabilities.

The contrast comes as markets increasingly focus on how quickly large AI investments can generate sustainable financial returns.

Earnings In Focus

Apple’s earnings report could also provide an update on the impact of the global memory chip shortage, which has emerged as a growing challenge for hardware manufacturers.

The company raised prices for some Mac and iPad models in June, becoming one of the first major consumer technology companies to publicly reflect higher memory component costs.

Investors will be watching whether Apple can sustain its recent market outperformance as AI-related infrastructure costs continue to rise and supply constraints persist.

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