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Trump Makes New Demands on Iran as Deal Hopes Dim
Trump Makes New Demands on Iran as Deal Hopes Dim
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Libya's largest Zawiya oil refinery catches fire after drone strike
A drone attack ignited gasoline at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, the country's largest operational facility. No casualties were reported, but days of strikes from unknown attackers have forced Libya’s
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Goldman Sachs: AI Leverage, Soaring US Treasury Yields, and Strait of Hormuz Situation Signal Global Capital Shifting from "Abundance" to "Scarcity"
Goldman Sachs published a report on August 10, stating that global markets are undergoing a structural shift from "savings glut" to "capital scarcity." The report analyzed three seemingly independent
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The White House pledged to push for the CLARITY Act's passage in September.
White House official Patrick Witt stated that the Senate is preparing to vote on the CLARITY Act in September, and prior to that, the White House will continue to negotiate with Democrats to ensure th
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London-based 30-person start-up Cosine receives UK government backing to build a ‘sovereign AI’ model, aiming to be Britain’s answer to OpenAI.
London-based 30-person start-up Cosine receives UK government backing to build a ‘sovereign AI’ model, aiming to be Britain’s answer to OpenAI.
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U.S. SEC to vote this week on proposing "Regulation Crypto" to support certain digital asset offerings
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled a meeting for August 14 to vote on proposing its first major crypto rulemaking process, dubbed "Regulation Crypto." This formal rule aim
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a16z Research: AI Agent Computer Operation Accuracy Has Surpassed Humans, Hourly Cost Lower Than Offshore Outsourcing
According to the latest research by Fabrizio Serafini, an early AI investment partner at a16z, the completion rate of the current optimal AI Agent in standard computer operation benchmarks has reached
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Yen joint intervention effect fades, exchange rate returns to 159.28, market focus shifts to Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike timing
The Japanese Yen, after rebounding from a near 40-year low of 164 against the US dollar to 155, has weakened again and is currently trading at 159.28. The market generally believes that the impact of
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Colombia's far-right government recognizes Israeli claim over Golan Heights, becoming only the second country to do so
Colombia's Foreign Ministry announced on Monday its recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, citing Israel's right to protect itself against external threats. This mo
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Stripe is in advanced talks to acquire AI routing startup OpenRouter for approximately $10 billion, sparking a frenzy among tech giants for AI routing technology.
According to technology media The Information, payment giant Stripe's acquisition talks with AI routing startup OpenRouter have entered an advanced stage, with the deal valued at approximately $10 bil
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South Korea's Ministry of Trade discusses measures to counter U.S. polysilicon tariffs with Samsung Electronics, OCI, and other companies.
South Korea's Trade Ministry held a meeting on Tuesday with the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Samsung Electronics, OCI Company (a key materials supplier), and other related companies to
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Thailand sets crypto tax to 0% in a bid to become a crypto hub.
Thailand sets crypto tax to 0% in a bid to become a crypto hub.
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Bloomberg: China's independent refiners may increase Iranian crude oil purchases as Shandong inventories fall to 8-month low
Bloomberg reported that regional crude oil inventories at independent refineries in Shandong province, China (i.e., "teapots"), are decreasing, which could incentivize them to increase purchases of Ir
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South Korea's Exports Jumped 45.3% to $21.3 Billion in Early August on Chip Demand, Marking Highest Ever for Period
South Korea's exports rose 45.3% year-on-year to $21.3 billion in the first 10 days of August, driven by strong global demand for memory chips. This marked the highest amount ever recorded for the per
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Goldman Sachs Experts: HBM and DRAM Orders Sold Out Until 2027, But Quarter-over-Quarter Price Increases Expected to Peak in Q2-Q3 2027 and Moderately Decline
Sean Johnstone, a TMT expert for Europe at Goldman Sachs, pointed out in his latest report that HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) and DRAM orders are sold out until 2027, with long-term agreements having pr
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Colombia Inflation Unexpectedly Slows, Easing Pressure on Rates
Colombia Inflation Unexpectedly Slows, Easing Pressure on Rates
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Singapore's Q2 GDP grows 5.9% YoY, driven by AI-related electronics exports; full-year forecast raised
Singapore's Q2 GDP grows 5.9% YoY, driven by AI-related electronics exports; full-year forecast raised
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OpenAI reportedly completed a $7 billion employee tender offer, valuing the company at $852 billion
The tender offer provides liquidity to employees and values the frontier AI lab at the same $852 billion as its most recent fundraising round in March. While OpenAI confidentially filed with the SEC i
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Most inflation forecasters expect July core CPI to round down to 0.2%
Nick Timiraos, a Federal Reserve correspondent, noted that given recent Fedspeak, the core PCE inflation measure in the next few months could be important in determining whether policymakers maintain
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Ukrainian soldiers prepare long-range deep-strike drones at a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers prepare long-range deep-strike drones at a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine
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Donald Trump endorses Congressman Gary Palmer for re-election in Alabama's 6th Congressional District ahead of August 11th Election Day
Donald Trump endorses Congressman Gary Palmer for re-election in Alabama's 6th Congressional District ahead of August 11th Election Day
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Donald Trump Endorses Congressman Brad Finstad for Re-Election in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced his "Complete and Total Endorsement" for Brad Finstad, a fourth-generation family farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee. Trump praised Finst
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Donald Trump endorses Congressman Pete Stauber for re-election in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District ahead of the August 11th election.
Donald Trump, via Truth Social, announced his "Complete and Total Endorsement" for Pete Stauber, highlighting Stauber's support for law enforcement, military, and veterans, and his efforts to grow the
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OpenAI’s head of ethics Chloé Bakalar leaves start-up less than one year after joining
Her departure is one of several high-profile exits at the group in recent weeks as safety concerns mount.
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Foreign ownership of Japan stocks hit a new record for three consecutive years in fiscal 2025, exceeding one-third, driven by the AI boom and improved corporate governance.
Foreign ownership of Japan stocks hit a new record for three consecutive years in fiscal 2025, exceeding one-third, driven by the AI boom and improved corporate governance.
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The White House released the "National Space Transportation Policy," aiming to ensure continued U.S. leadership in space and planning to support over 1,000 launches and reentries annually by 2030.
The policy identifies space access as a critical national and economic security interest and directs U.S. executive departments and agencies to take actions including optimizing launch and reentry inf
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Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley Warns US Stocks Are in Bubble Territory
Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley Warns US Stocks Are in Bubble Territory
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UK life insurer Standard Life has reached an agreement with CVC, Goldman Sachs, and PGIM to invest over a trillion dollars in private market assets for UK pension funds.
London-based life insurer Standard Life announced on Thursday that it has reached an agreement with private equity firms CVC Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs, and PGIM, the asset management arm of Prud
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The United States imposed new sanctions on nine Cuban state-owned mining, metals, and construction companies and three leaders.
The Cuban Ministry of Construction and government-controlled import companies are among the sanctioned entities, according to a notice published Thursday on the U.S. Treasury Department website. U.S.
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Broadcom is in talks with lenders, seeking over $60 billion in debt financing for an AI chip deal that would benefit companies like Anthropic.
Broadcom is in talks with a group of lenders to raise over $60 billion in debt for an AI chip financing deal that would benefit AI company Anthropic PBC and others.
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Moody’s Ratings Urges US Insurance Watchdog NAIC to Impose Tougher Treatment on Private Credit Ratings, Citing Concerns Overstated Quality and Rating Shopping
Moody’s Ratings Urges US Insurance Watchdog NAIC to Impose Tougher Treatment on Private Credit Ratings, Citing Concerns Overstated Quality and Rating Shopping
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Federal Reserve Board approves National Westminster Bank Plc's application to establish a representative office in Stamford, Connecticut
Federal Reserve Board approves National Westminster Bank Plc's application to establish a representative office in Stamford, Connecticut
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US Imposes New Sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) After It Sought Arrest Warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu
The move has drawn condemnation from the United Nations and the European Union but was welcomed by Israel.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Will expand buybacks of high-cost debt and announce new fiscal measures to address the highest borrowing costs in years
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Will expand buybacks of high-cost debt and announce new fiscal measures to address the highest borrowing costs in years
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Japan's global patent share in core AI fields shrinks from 25% to 8% over two decades, falling behind US and China
Japan now ranks fourth in patents for AI mechanisms and foundational technologies, with China, the U.S., and South Korea occupying the top three spots.
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MarketWatch analysis points out that historical data shows interest rates typically fall, rather than rise, when a bull market tops out, making the current question from market analysts about "how high interest rates need to rise to kill the bull market" misguided.
A MarketWatch article points out that many Wall Street analysts have recently focused on how high interest rates need to rise to end the bull market, but historical experience shows that interest rate
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Norway's crude oil production in July fell by nearly 200,000 barrels per day year-on-year to 1.776 million barrels per day, as the supply crisis in the Gulf region continued.
Preliminary data from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate shows that the country's crude oil production averaged 1.776 million barrels per day (bpd) in July, a decrease of approximately 195,000 bpd fro
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Google raises 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $195 billion-$205 billion, mainly for data centers
Google (Alphabet) has raised its 2026 capital expenditure guidance from the initially projected $175 billion-$185 billion to $195 billion-$205 billion, primarily for data centers. Analysts believe thi
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Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office Liquidated Micron, Intel, and Broadcom in Q2, Initiating New Positions in AI Infrastructure Stocks Equinix and Lam Research
Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office sold off its entire holdings in Micron,
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Micron Technology Unveils $10 Billion AI Memory Research Lab in Boise to Advance Memory Technologies Over Next Decade
The Micron Research Labs, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, is described as the first dedicated memory research hub of its kind in the United States. The company plans to begin construction on the Boise
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Motley Fool Analyst: Amazon AWS Q2 Backlog Reaches $496 Billion, Highlighting Strong Demand and Insufficient Supply
Motley Fool analysts point out that Amazon's cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), had a backlog of $496 billion at the end of the second quarter. The analysis suggests that this figure
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down in September, hardware chief John Ternus to take over; Wall Street expects new CEO to focus on more product innovation to adapt to the AI era
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in September, to be replaced by hardware chief John Ternus. Wall Street expects Ternus to adopt a different strategy, focusing on more product innovation to adapt to
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Bitcoin surges past $72,000 after Trump's pro-crypto pledge and US Treasury's bond buyback announcement
Bitcoin surpassed $72,000 for the first time since June 1, driven by two key developments. First, the US Treasury announced it would at least double longer-term government bond buybacks to increase ma
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Vanguard releases private equity allocation framework, recommends allocation range of 0% to 40% of equity exposure for ultra-high-net-worth investors, and warns of illiquidity and high costs.
Vanguard released an investor allocation framework on August 14, expressing caution about the role of private equity in workplace retirement plans. This follows former U.S. President Donald Trump sign
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U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Union Workers Demand Congress Restore Approximately $3 Billion in Funding and Hire 20,000 More Employees
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) stated that these funds had been lost due to budget cuts, and the increased hiring aims to boost the workforce by approximately 40% from current
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U.S.-Canada Preliminary Trade Agreement: U.S. to Reduce Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum to 25%, and on Automobiles to 15%
According to informed sources, the preliminary trade agreement reached between the United States and Canada will reduce tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum exports to 25%, and cut tariffs on Canadi
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Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne family office bought $128 million worth of Argentina's YPF stock in Q1 and increased its holdings in Mexico's BBB Foods and an Argentina ETF.
Duquesne Family Office purchased $128 million worth of shares in Argentina's state-owned oil producer YPF SA in the first quarter of 2026, while also increasing its holdings in Mexican discount grocer
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Strategist Mark Connors: Treasury Buybacks Could Drive Bitcoin to $180,000
Longtime bond market investor Mark Connors believes routine government bond buybacks will improve liquidity, bringing bitcoin's next rally closer.
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