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Advance Payments for Future Services Can Trigger Social Security Withholding Early, Affecting Seasonal Workers' Benefits
Under cash-method accounting, nonrefundable deposits collected in one year for services to be performed the next can be counted as income for the collection year. This can lead to Social Security with
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.35%, in line with market expectations.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.35%, in line with market expectations, following signs that inflation has begun to cool. The decision was
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Cloud service provider DigitalOcean (DOCN) stock price has surged 275% over the past 12 months, significantly outperforming Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. The company reported a 29% revenue increase to $281.2 million in Q2 2026, with AI customer annualized recurring revenue (ARR) growing 212% year-over-year to $234 million.
Cloud service provider DigitalOcean (DOCN) stock price has surged 275% over the past 12 months, significantly outperforming Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. The company reported a 29% revenue increase t
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MUFG Bank warns dollar at risk of falling due to Fed's unclear rate path amid Middle East energy shock, despite DXY rising 0.1% to 99.895
MUFG Bank’s Derek Halpenny stated that the dollar is at risk of falling given the lack of confidence in how the Federal Reserve will respond to the energy-price shock driven by the Middle East conflic
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The U.S. Army plans to order $5.39 billion worth of Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles from Lockheed Martin to replenish stocks depleted by the conflict with Iran and expand reserves.
The U.S. Army announced last month its plan to order 53.9 billion dollars worth of new Patriot PAC-3 MSE (Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement) air defense missiles from Lockheed
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UK MPs write to major bank CEOs, demanding explanation for crypto account refusal and payment restrictions
The co-chairs of the UK Parliament's Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) have written to the CEOs of major UK banks, demanding an explanation for their treatment of cryptocu
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh could raise interest rates using two nontraditional methods: removing forward guidance and deleveraging the Fed's balance sheet.
The Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and policymakers have two methods to influence interest rates without adjusting the federal funds target rate. First, Warsh has already removed forward-looking gu
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Barclays and RBC Capital Markets analysts expect European defense stocks to deliver continued strong growth in the coming years as the region’s rearmament cycle enters a new stage.
Barclays and RBC Capital Markets analysts expect European defense stocks to deliver continued strong growth in the coming years as the region’s rearmament cycle enters a new stage.
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S&P 500 hits record high, short sellers under pressure, analysis suggests further stock market gains
The S&P 500 index recently hit a new all-time high, putting significant pressure on short positions in the market. Some analyses suggest that this pressure on short sellers could indicate further upsi
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Indian equity funds' July inflows slow, small- and mid-caps remain in demand
Investors continue to pour money into Indian small-cap and mid-cap strategies, despite global headwinds including soaring oil prices.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing for war escalation, citing North Korean military equipment and increased missile production
Zelenskyy stated via X that Russia's actions, including bringing in North Korean equipment, increasing ballistic missile production, and preparing for mobilization, indicate Moscow is not preparing fo
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Trump sends conflicting signals on Iran strategy
Trump sends conflicting signals on Iran strategy
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Iran threat prompted President Trump to secretly switch planes in Turkiye last month, with Air Force One serving as a decoy, according to US media reports.
Reports from The Washington Post and The New York Times indicate that President Trump was discreetly moved into a catering container, which then transported him to a smaller C-32A aircraft for his fli
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ECB to Solicit Public Feedback on Future Euro Banknote Designs at August 20 Frankfurt Concert
The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Frankfurt Radio Symphony will host the Europa Open Air concert on August 20, 2026, at Weseler Werft in Frankfurt. At the free event, the ECB will have an inform
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Morgan Stanley: Market Severely Underestimating Value of SpaceX AI Business, Stock Could Reach $600 in Bull Case Scenario
Morgan Stanley, in its research report on August 10, pointed out that the market's implied valuation of SpaceX's AI business is extremely conservative, treating it as a common emerging cloud service p
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South Korea's economy expanded 3.8% on-year in H1, accelerating from 1.8% in H2 last year, with resilient fundamentals despite stock market turmoil
South Korea's economy expanded 3.8% on-year in H1, accelerating from 1.8% in H2 last year, with resilient fundamentals despite stock market turmoil. The stock market volatility has shaken investor con
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U.S. Treasury securities have underperformed all major government bond indices except Japan since President Donald Trump's inauguration.
U.S. Treasury securities have underperformed all major government bond indices except Japan since President Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Europe Stocks Poised to 'Grind Higher,' BNP Paribas Says
Europe Stocks Poised to 'Grind Higher,' BNP Paribas Says
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ADI Chain has partnered with Shipfinex to tokenize commercial vessels using blockchain technology, aiming to open up the $680 billion ship financing market to a broader range of institutional capital.
Dubai-based maritime tokenization company Shipfinex has partnered with blockchain platform ADI Chain, aiming to bring the $2 trillion commercial shipping asset class onto the blockchain. This collabor
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Zheshang Securities: A-share strategy will shift from AI "K-shaped" divergence to "diamond-shaped" mid-section thickening, but not a full-blown bull market
The brokerage pointed out that the "K-shaped" pattern of excessive capital concentration in AI technology is unsustainable, due to a shift in the AI narrative's slope, deteriorating market microstruct
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FlightAware Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Unauthorized Data Use for Flight Cancellation Markets
FlightAware has sued Kalshi over alleged unauthorized data use for flight cancellation markets. FlightAware is also seeking a temporary restraining order to bar Kalshi from activities involving the fl
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South Korea's Kospi index rose 1.2% on Tuesday, with Samsung Electronics up about 5%, as sentiment in the tech sector stabilized; oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive day, rekindling inflation concerns, while gold fell 0.3% to $4376/ounce.
Driven by relatively optimistic sentiment in the technology sector, South Korea's Kospi index rose 1.2% on Tuesday, with Samsung Electronics gaining approximately 5%, boosted by expectations of shareh
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RBA Holds Key Rate Steady at 4.35%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unanimously decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 4.35%, stating it will hike further if required.
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Latin American used car platform Kavak pilots AI CEO in a Mexican city, profit grows 50% in six weeks.
Latin American used car trading platform Kavak piloted an AI CEO in its Cuernavaca, Mexico operations, achieving a 50% profit increase within six weeks. The AI CEO was responsible for operational deci
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Samsung Electronics has raised the prices for some of its advanced process chip foundry services, with increases of up to 15%, in response to the surging demand for AI chips.
Samsung raised its foundry prices for 4-nanometer and 5-nanometer process chips by 10% to 15% in July, and 8-nanometer process prices by nearly 10%, primarily for customers in mainland China and the U
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The 2026 World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing, with Chinese startups showcasing AI and robot capabilities to boost investor confidence amid a race to go public.
The event features demonstrations such as AI2 Robotics' AlphaBot serving ice cream and kickboxing robots, highlighting real-world applications of their technology.
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BlackRock Says Copper's Upward Trend Can Continue, Citing a Very Tight Market
BlackRock Says Copper's Upward Trend Can Continue, Citing a Very Tight Market
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OpenAI's losses deepen and it falls behind Anthropic, Altman pauses frontier AI training
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has paused the training of a frontier reinforcement learning AI to enhance safety controls, amidst the company's expanding losses and intensifying competition.
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Goldman Sachs remains upbeat on offshore wealth management despite China's tighter scrutiny, forecasts Standard Chartered wealth fee income to grow 30% by 2026
Goldman Sachs remains upbeat on offshore wealth management despite China's tighter scrutiny, forecasts Standard Chartered wealth fee income to grow 30% by 2026. The Wall Street investment bank also pr
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U.S. Treasury yields pull back from multi-decade highs, with the 10-year note yield falling 2 basis points to 4.686% ahead of FOMC minutes
The 2-year Treasury note yield fell over 2 basis points to 4.154%, while the longer-dated 30-year Treasury bond yield fell over 1 basis point to 5.272% after notching a new 19-year high on Tuesday. Th
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Egypt's bond risk premium has fallen to its lowest level since 2014.
The decline is attributed to record foreign-currency reserves and a vote of confidence from the International Monetary Fund, signaling an easing of the nation's decade-long debt distress.
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Indian corporate profit growth hits three-year high despite "US-Israel war on Iran" impact
India's top 500 companies recorded their strongest earnings growth in three years in the quarter ending June. Robust domestic demand and inventory stockpiling offset the impact of soaring energy price
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European Central Bank (ECB) President Lagarde: Europe's post-war growth model is disintegrating, facing challenges such as trade protectionism, rising energy costs, and geopolitical tensions
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde stated at the World Economic Forum that Europe's post-war growth model is facing disintegration, with its three pillars—expanding global trade,
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UK Inflation Accelerates as Energy Bills Surge
UK Inflation Accelerates as Energy Bills Surge
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Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (Adnoc) plans to trim crude shipments to Asian customers in August and September, which is already pushing up the price of its flagship Murban oil grade.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (Adnoc) plans to trim crude shipments to Asian customers in August and September, which is already pushing up the price of its flagship Murban oil grade.
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Goldman Sachs research finds AI is starting to weigh on developed economies' labor markets, with call center employment significantly below trend and entry-level workers most affected.
The investment bank's report, published Wednesday, indicates that industries with greater AI exposure have seen slower job opening growth since the second half of 2022, particularly in Germany, Austra
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BTIG analysts warn: U.S. stock market structurally fractured, faces full sell-off once "music stops"
BTIG's Chief Market Technician, Jonathan Krinsky, noted in a report published on Wednesday that the U.S. stock market is experiencing an unprecedented structural divergence, with price movements and m
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South Korean Deputy PM Koo Yun-cheol Pitches Manufacturing and AI Edge to US Investors, Pledging Financial Market Reforms
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol outlined Korea's growth strategy to US business leaders in Seoul on Wednesday, highlighting opportunities for deeper investment and artificial
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Bank of America survey shows Indian equities replace Indonesia as Asia's least favorite, with the worst performance globally this year.
Bank of America survey shows Indian equities replace Indonesia as Asia's least favorite, with the worst performance globally this year.
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Ethiopia's Currency Sinks as Central Bank Burns Through Dollars
Ethiopia's currency is sinking as its central bank is burning through dollars in an unsuccessful bid to stem the selloff.
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South Korea's government bond yield curve is the steepest since 2021, with the long-short spread reaching a near five-year high.
The spread between South Korea's 3-year and 10-year government bond yields has widened to its highest level in nearly five years. This is primarily due to a global sell-off in long-term securities and
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South Korea's FSC announces its 7th Financial Hub Policy Plan for 2026-2028, aiming to boost financial innovation, infrastructure, capital markets, and provide hub support.
South Korea's FSC announces its 7th Financial Hub Policy Plan for 2026-2028, aiming to boost financial innovation, infrastructure, capital markets, and provide hub support. The plan includes promoting
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UK FTSE 100 index futures weakened due to a global stock market decline.
UK FTSE 100 index futures weakened due to a global stock market decline.
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Lebanon approves extradition of former Syrian general Adel Issa to Syria for war crimes trial, signaling end to its safe haven status for ex-regime officials
A top Lebanese prosecutor announced on Tuesday that Adel Issa, a former major general in Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian Army, would be extradited to Syria to face trial for alleged crimes committed during h
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Two Chinese-linked supertankers U-turn in Strait of Hormuz amid high shipping risks after Trump's hard line on Iran
The move comes as prospects for a normalization of traffic in the region are dimming.
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Samsung Electronics to invest 240 billion won ($171.6 million) in a new HVAC production line in Gwangju, with production set to begin in early 2028
Samsung Electronics to invest 240 billion won ($171.6 million) in a new HVAC production line in Gwangju, with production set to begin in early 2028
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Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) introduces new measures to enhance asset management competitiveness
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a series of new measures aimed at strengthening its competitiveness as a leading asset management hub. These measures include: tax exemptions for in
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Hong Kong Exchange Posts Record Earnings, with Q2 Net Income Rising 21% to Beat Market Estimates, Driven by IPO and Trading Boom
Hong Kong Exchange Posts Record Earnings, with Q2 Net Income Rising 21% to Beat Market Estimates, Driven by IPO and Trading Boom
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Alibaba-Backed Robot Maker LimX Confidentially Files for Hong Kong IPO, Reportedly Seeking Up to $300 Million
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Lookonchain: Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of 4,436 BTC (+$284.05M) on August 18; Ethereum ETFs saw a net inflow of 16,091 ETH (+$30.46M).
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INDY Coin (Indigo Protocol) Analysis: Project Value and Market Status
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Bank of America's August survey showed that fund managers' bullish sentiment towards gold has increased, with a net 16% believing gold is undervalued, reaching a new high since March 2023.
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Syrian state media: Israeli forces carried out eight air strikes on an airbase in Syria’s Idlib, causing damage but no casualties
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Kraken Prop increases leverage to 10x for Bitcoin, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500, halving margin requirements
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