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China's Commodity Markets Defy Economic Rules, Complicating Beijing's Inflation Fight
Chinese producers are surviving on lower prices, which is complicating the government's efforts to combat weak inflation.
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Citi's Hollenhorst Sees Trend Toward Cooling Inflation
Citi's Hollenhorst Sees Trend Toward Cooling Inflation
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India's July retail inflation accelerated to 4.45% due to higher food prices, up from 4.38% a month ago, a pace unlikely to alter the Reserve Bank of India's rate outlook.
The July inflation figure was largely in line with economists' expectations and marked the second consecutive month that inflation breached the RBI's 4% medium-term target. Food inflation climbed to 5
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Yahoo Finance: As the market worries about an AI bubble and overvaluation, the article revisits Warren Buffett's 1999 advice that investors should focus on companies with sustainable competitive advantages.
Yahoo Finance published an article pointing out that market concerns about an AI bubble are growing, with Bank of America's latest global fund manager survey showing that 45% of fund managers are worr
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US average 30-year mortgage rates held near a one-year high of 6.77% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
US average 30-year mortgage rates held near a one-year high of 6.77% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Applications for purchase mortgages tracked by the trade group were sligh
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Salesforce founder Marc Benioff invested in AI startup June AI, which aims to replace workers with AI, a move that contrasts with his public stance that AI will not lead to massive job losses in the tech sector.
Marc Benioff previously stated that claims of AI leading to massive job losses in tech were false, noting that Salesforce's software engineers were being augmented, not replaced, by AI. However, June
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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to clarify the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) rules.
In its letter, the AICPA noted that three recent CAMT notices still contain unresolved issues and offered several recommendations aimed at easing the compliance burden, avoiding double counting of inc
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Senior Iranian Source to Reuters: Discussion underway for U.S. return to MOU, defining timeframe for implementing its commitments
Senior Iranian Source to Reuters: Discussion underway for U.S. return to MOU, defining timeframe for implementing its commitments
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India's July inflation remained within the Reserve Bank's 2%-6% target range, cementing expectations for a prolonged pause in interest rate hikes.
India's July inflation remained within the Reserve Bank's 2%-6% target range, cementing expectations for a prolonged pause in interest rate hikes.
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S&P 500 dividend yield hits record low near 1%, prompting retirees to rethink strategies
The S&P 500's dividend yield has fallen to just above 1%, marking a record low, according to Charlie Bilello, chief market strategist at Creative Planning. This decline is attributed to stock prices c
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Senior Iranian Source Tells Reuters: U.S. Violated Interim Pact 48 Hours After Reaching It, Withdrew Days Later
Senior Iranian Source Tells Reuters: U.S. Violated Interim Pact 48 Hours After Reaching It, Withdrew Days Later
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South Korea's media watchdog concludes Google, Apple violated laws by abusing app marketplace dominance; sanctions pending
South Korea's media watchdog, the Korea Media Communications Commission, concluded Wednesday that Google and Apple violated related laws by abusing their dominance in their respective app marketplaces
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Senior Iranian source tells Reuters there are no discussions over extending ceasefire between Iran and U.S.
Senior Iranian source tells Reuters there are no discussions over extending ceasefire between Iran and U.S.
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Societe Generale suggests AI may accelerate the K-shaped economy, potentially concentrating wealth further.
The French bank notes that while AI could narrow wage gaps by helping less-specialized workers perform more complex tasks, its impact on wealth may differ. AI rewards ownership of computing power, mod
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Trump administration plans $900 million White House construction and modernization push
The Trump administration intends to spend at least $900 million on construction and modernization projects across the White House grounds, according to the Washington Post. Funding for these projects
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China's COMAC C919 aircraft completed its first international commercial flight, operating the Air China Beijing to Ulaanbaatar route.
China's C919 passenger jet completed its first scheduled international commercial flight on Wednesday, operated by Air China from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This marks a significant step for Ch
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Cleveland Fed President Hammack warns one rate hike likely insufficient to curb inflation, citing wage erosion
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack stated in an interview that a single 25 basis point rate hike would likely not be enough to combat the current inflation, though she did not sp
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Bank of England to test stablecoin and digital pound interoperability in cross-border trade finance
The Bank of England (BOE) is moving its digital pound exploration into Phase 2, where its Digital Pound Lab will test how public stablecoin infrastructure and central bank money can coexist in a singl
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Synchrony Bank offers the highest CD rate today, August 12, 2026, at 4.30% APY for its 16-month CD.
Synchrony Bank offers the highest CD rate today, August 12, 2026, at 4.30% APY for its 16-month CD.
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Yahoo Finance analysis: Tech stocks are getting cheaper with strong earnings, as their forward P/E premium over S&P 500 has fallen from 35% a year ago to about 10%.
The analysis highlights that while corporate profits continue to climb, the valuation premium for tech stocks is decreasing. A year ago, investors paid roughly 35% more for a dollar of expected tech e
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US Mortgage Rates Today, August 12: 30-Year Fixed Rate Rises to 6.65%, 15-Year Fixed to 6.00%
According to Zillow lender marketplace data, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased by 6 basis points to 6.65% today, Wednesday, August 12. The 15-year fixed loan rate also rose by 3 basis
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Nebius Group (NBIS) shares jump 9.5% to $211.64 in premarket trading after Q2 2026 results, fueled by Goldman Sachs' bullish assessment and AI cloud optimism
The AI cloud infrastructure company's stock climbed from a previous close of $193.23, with investors reacting positively to its second-quarter financial results. The rally was further bolstered by a b
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Analysts expect BTS's 2027 Hong Kong tour to boost hotel bookings
The South Korean pop superstars' Arirang world tour, their first since completing mandatory military training, is anticipated to drive a surge in the city's hospitality sector, mirroring the booking i
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Bloomberg: Most US AI data center power demand may not materialize due to "ghost projects" and low-success-rate proposals
Bloomberg: Most US AI data center power demand may not materialize due to "ghost projects" and low-success-rate proposals
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Cyprus Police Open Investigation into Roman Abramovich's Financial Affairs
Cypriot police have launched an investigation into the financial affairs of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. This follows BBC Panorama revelations that accountancy firm Deloitte allegedly helped
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The market anticipates the U.S. Treasury will further increase the proportion of short-term Treasury bill issuance and reduce 20-year Treasury bonds.
The Financial Times reported on October 23 that the market expects the U.S. Treasury to potentially further increase the proportion of short-term Treasury bond issuance in its next quarterly borrowing
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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio visits Indian oil refinery, seeking to ease domestic high oil prices and Middle East energy supply pressures.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India this week, with a focus on business and energy agendas, BBC World News reported. The main destination for the trip is the giant refinery in Jamnag
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CNBC survey shows: Corruption is the top concern for U.S. voters ahead of the midterm elections
The CNBC All-America Economic Survey reveals that government corruption has surpassed high food and gasoline prices as the top concern for voters ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. 36% of resp
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New York State is seeking to recover over $1.3 billion from the founders of the cryptocurrency platform NovaTech, who have fled the U.S. The platform had previously absorbed $1.16 billion in funds, but only a small portion was actually traded.
New York State is seeking to recover over $1.3 billion from the founders of the cryptocurrency platform NovaTech, who have fled the U.S. The platform had previously absorbed $1.16 billion in funds, bu
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Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich orders demolition of Palestinian buildings near Hebron shooting site
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ordered the demolition of a large number of Palestinian buildings in the vicinity of the shooting in Hebron, Israeli Channel 12 reported. The or
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SpaceX's Q3 Revenue Jumps 161% YoY to $14.6 Billion; Musk Confirms Merger Talks with Tesla
SpaceX's Q3 revenue reached $14.6 billion, a 161% year-over-year increase, exceeding Wall Street expectations by over $2 billion, and marking its first positive operating profit. Company CFO Bret John
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Al Jazeera: Despite US sanctions and trade restrictions, new electronic products are still flowing into Iran, but high government fees and the depreciation of the rial have led to soaring prices.
According to Al Jazeera, the latest electronic products, including the iPhone 18, MacBook Air, and PlayStation 5, are entering Iran through smuggling and other channels. However, due to US sanctions,
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Investors in US and European banks' riskiest debt (AT1s) are demanding more compensation on new deals as the easy-money run fades.
Investors in US and European banks' riskiest debt (AT1s) are demanding more compensation on new deals as the easy-money run fades.
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The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has approved the establishment of Citi Securities (China) with a registered capital of 1.2 billion yuan.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced on October 23 its approval for the establishment of Citi Securities (China) Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of RMB 1.2 billion and its
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Bloomberg Market Analysis: US election uncertainty looms over stock markets and the AI boom, but markets may perform well under further political gridlock.
Bloomberg Market Analysis: US election uncertainty looms over stock markets and the AI boom, but markets may perform well under further political gridlock.
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South Korea to amend forex law to regulate stablecoins as payment instruments, according to a report
South Korea is currently developing the Digital Asset Basic Act, which seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for crypto.
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BofA's Hartnett sees risk-off mood lasting until mid-November, citing AI trade jitters and US midterm elections
Bank of America Corp.'s Michael Hartnett predicts that investors' risk-off sentiment will likely persist until mid-November. He attributes this to ongoing jitters surrounding the artificial intelligen
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A Palestinian man was shot and critically wounded by Israeli forces in the town of Dura, southwest of Hebron, and has been transferred to a hospital, Al Jazeera reported.
A Palestinian man was shot and critically wounded by Israeli forces in the town of Dura, southwest of Hebron, and has been transferred to a hospital, Al Jazeera reported.
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Nikkei: Japan's Shiga Bank and Senshu Ikeda Holdings are in talks to merge, aiming to become the largest regional bank in the Kansai region.
Nikkei: Japan's Shiga Bank and Senshu Ikeda Holdings are in talks to merge, aiming to become the largest regional bank in the Kansai region.
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Russian Diesel Returns to US, First 40,000-Ton Cargo Heads to New York
Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov confirmed today (October 23) that Russia has dispatched its first diesel-laden tanker to the United States, marking the commencement of Russian diese
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U.S. Treasury yields saw their largest single-day drop since the Silicon Valley Bank crisis, as the market pushed back expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike to January next year.
On Thursday, the U.S. Treasury market experienced its most significant single-day rally in three years, driven by a triple whammy of AI tech stock sell-offs, escalating French sovereign debt concerns,
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Israeli military kills two in West Bank gun battle; PM orders army to prepare for full shutdown
Israeli military kills two in West Bank gun battle; PM orders army to prepare for full shutdown
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UK FCA Review Finds Weaknesses in Private Markets Firms' Conflicts of Interest Management
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a review report stating that as the private markets grow rapidly in size and complexity, some firms have failed to adequately identify conflict
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Ripple's annual Swell conference will be held in New York on October 27, with representatives from BlackRock and the IMF in attendance.
Ripple's annual Swell 2026 conference will be held on October 27 in New York, with representatives from BlackRock and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in attendance. The conference will combine k
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Both Russia and Ukraine continue to strike each other despite expressing willingness to negotiate, with Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities leaving 500,000 without power.
Russia and Ukraine continued to strike each other from Thursday evening to early Friday, despite expressing willingness to hold peace talks. Russia launched a massive attack on Ukrainian energy facili
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Ashley Alder, Chair of the UK's FCA, emphasized that regulators need to collectively address risks through international cooperation in a globally interconnected financial system.
Ashley Alder, Chair of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), delivered a speech at the Michael D. Gill Lecture on International Financial Regulation Understanding and Cooperation, emphasizing th
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Anthropic has reached an agreement with British acquisition group Hg to establish a new consulting firm in Europe, which will advise businesses on AI deployment.
Anthropic has reached an agreement with British acquisition group Hg to establish a new consulting firm in Europe, which will advise businesses on AI deployment.
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Israel's Election Campaign Dominated by Ultra-Orthodox Conscription Debate
Israel's upcoming October 27 election campaign is largely dominated by the contentious issue of whether the country's ultra-Orthodox Jewish minority should serve in the military. An estimated 80,000 u
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Bitcoin as a Bank Reserve Asset: Real-World Exploration and Controversy
As countries such as the United States, El Salvador, and the Czech Republic incorporate Bitcoin into their national reserves or explore its practical applications in various forms, the debate over whether banks should hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset is intensifying. Proponents argue that Bitcoin's scarcity, anti-inflationary properties, and low correlation with traditional assets make it an effective tool for diversifying risk. However, opponents, represented by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve, emphasize its price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and security risks, asserting that it does not yet meet the standards for a reserve asset. This article reviews major global case studies and both sides of the argument, exploring the practical possibilities and challenges of this proposition.
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MetalLB: Core Load Balancing Solution for Bare-Metal Kubernetes with Five Key Highlights
MetalLB is an open-source network load balancer specifically designed for bare-metal Kubernetes clusters, addressing the absence of a native LoadBalancer service type in non-cloud environments. The project is currently in Beta but is widely adopted and considered stable and reliable. This article will delve into MetalLB's definition, its current project status, and its five core highlights, including its unique bare-metal load balancing capabilities, Layer 2 and BGP operational modes, lightweight Kubernetes-native design, cost-effectiveness and flexibility, and dynamic IP address allocation and external advertisement features, revealing its critical role in private cloud and edge computing scenarios.
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Previous, Forecast, Actual: These three numbers in the economic calendar are the market's script.
The economic calendar doesn't predict market trends; it merely answers "when, which country, and what numbers will be released." What truly drives prices is the difference between the actual value and the forecast. This article uses two sets of real data to illustrate how to read previous values, forecasts, and actuals, clarifies three common pitfalls—importance ratings, time zones, and revised figures—and provides a replicable weekly scheduling method.
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From Event to Your Screen: The Four Hurdles a Financial News Alert Must Clear
By the time the news is seen, half the market move has already happened. The problem often lies not in judgment, but in the sequence of information arrival. A financial news flash, from event occurrence to reaching the reader, must pass through four checkpoints: source coverage, deduplication and compression, traceable origin, and multi-language synchronization. This article breaks down this chain and provides three questions for ordinary investors to filter out noise.
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Middle East Tensions Escalate: Houthis Claim Multiple Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Brent Oil Surpasses $112, Iran Claims to Have Struck Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
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AI Companies and French Sovereign Debt Face Stress Test: CoreWeave CDS Spreads Exceed 1,000 Basis Points, France's 10-Year Government Bond Yield Breaks 5% for the First Time Since 2002, Moody's to Review France's Rating
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Tesla and NVIDIA Invest KRW 3.7 Trillion in Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Securing AI Chip Substrate Production Capacity
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Arbitrage trades in European government bonds have triggered successive liquidations, leading to nearly a hundred London traders exiting the market, with the French 10-year government bond yield surpassing 5%.
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An Israeli court ordered the release of nine settlers suspected of attacking journalists and diplomats in the West Bank, as UN Secretary-General Guterres described the situation there as "out of control."
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The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell by approximately 11 basis points from its previous close, now at 5.04%.
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The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield is down approximately 9 basis points from its previous close, currently at 5.35%.
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Rising U.S. Treasury yields are diminishing the appeal of biotechnology stocks, prompting investors to exercise caution. These stocks are often perceived as high-risk "all-or-nothing" bets, heavily reliant on the success of breakthrough medical solutions.
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iFLYTEK released its Spark X2.6 large model, featuring an edge-cloud integrated architecture, with the edge-side model capable of processing sensitive information locally.
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