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Federal Reserve Governor Waller on Thursday publicly countered Chairman Warsh's downplaying of forward guidance, stating that effective monetary policy communication requires a clear policy framework.
At a Reuters event, Waller stated that effective monetary policy communication should revolve around the current policy stance, the outlook for policy, and forward guidance under specific circumstance
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Putin says "a deal is possible," Ukrainian Foreign Minister previews new progress in peace talks, CBOT wheat futures once fell over 4%.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that an agreement to end the war between Russia and Ukraine is possible. Concurrently, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha announced that peace talks
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Oil prices are set for their largest weekly gain since July, as escalating hostilities between the US and Iran fuel concerns about energy disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude oil surpassed $97 per barrel on Thursday. The escalation of hostilities between the United States and Iran has intensified market concerns about potential long-term disruptions to energy s
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Scientists warn that the 2026-27 El Niño phenomenon could be the strongest in history, potentially causing global economic losses of up to $7 trillion.
Al Jazeera reports that scientists are warning the 2026-27 El Niño phenomenon, influenced by climate change, could be the strongest on record, exacerbating global heat, droughts, and floods. Research
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Nvidia takes back control of the AI trade as Big Tech nears record highs, with Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF closing in on its May peak
Nvidia takes back control of the AI trade as Big Tech nears record highs, with Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF closing in on its May peak
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The Trump administration proposed revoking the tax-exempt status of thousands of private schools in the United States, threatening their donation tax deductions.
The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday issued proposed regulations aimed at revoking the federal tax-exempt status of thousands of private schools, citing the
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India's uneven rooftop solar rollout, hampered by consumer barriers and varying utility incentives, threatens its energy ambitions.
India's uneven rooftop solar rollout, hampered by consumer barriers and varying utility incentives, threatens its energy ambitions.
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India Rejects Hague Arbitration Court Ruling on Indus Waters Treaty Validity
India has rejected the Hague arbitration court's ruling that the Indus Waters Treaty remains in effect and India must continue to fulfill its obligations. Pakistan welcomed the decision. Previously, I
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he expects to host an envoy from former U.S. President Donald Trump in Kyiv in the coming days to revive efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he expects to host an envoy from former U.S. President Donald Trump in Kyiv in the coming days to revive efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine confli
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Stablecoins Raise Debasement Trade Paradox in Latin America
Stablecoins Raise Debasement Trade Paradox in Latin America
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U.S. 30-year mortgage rates rose to 6.71%, a new high in over a year. The Federal Reserve's Christopher Waller stated that a rate hike in September might not be necessary.
The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.71% this week, up from 6.66% last week, reaching its highest level since July 2025, according to data released by Fred
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Myanmar's stalled gas projects to resume with Thai and other Asian support
Work is getting back underway on developing Myanmar's gas fields after many Western companies pulled out following the country's 2021 military takeover, with energy companies from Thailand and elsewhe
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SEC proposes rescission of its 'pay-to-play' rule, which prohibits investment advisers from providing compensated advisory services to government clients for two years
SEC proposes rescission of its 'pay-to-play' rule, which prohibits investment advisers from providing compensated advisory services to government clients for two years
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Invesco and BNP Paribas Experts Discuss Treasury Secretary Bessent's Focus on Driving Yields Lower
Matt Brill, head of North American investment grade credit at Invesco, and Meghan Robson, head of US credit strategy at BNP Paribas, discussed on Bloomberg TV that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
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Volkswagen to slash 50,000 jobs in 'far-reaching' restructuring, potentially leading to plant closures
Volkswagen to slash 50,000 jobs in 'far-reaching' restructuring, potentially leading to plant closures
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IMF is considering opening a local office in Venezuela, establishing permanent representation for the first time in years
IMF is considering opening a local office in Venezuela, establishing permanent representation for the first time in years
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Elon Musk says Tesla will probably have over 30,000 high-paying jobs at its Austin HQ & manufacturing by 2028.
Elon Musk says Tesla will probably have over 30,000 high-paying jobs at its Austin HQ & manufacturing by 2028.
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Nikkei Asia commentary by former Ukraine ambassador to Japan: AI, drone swarms and cyberattacks are rewriting warfare, democracies must prepare.
Nikkei Asia commentary by former Ukraine ambassador to Japan: AI, drone swarms and cyberattacks are rewriting warfare, democracies must prepare.
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UBS Wealth Management France CIO Discusses Soaring Global Bond Yields and ECB Rate Hike Expectations
Claudia Panseri, Chief Investment Officer at UBS Wealth Management France, discussed the surge in global bond yields driven by inflation concerns, market expectations for European Central Bank rate hi
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Nearly 200 US private colleges are draining their endowments to survive amid declining enrollments and shrinking income
Nearly 200 US private colleges are draining their endowments to survive amid declining enrollments and shrinking income
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US August Nonfarm Payrolls Expected to Rise by 53,000, Unemployment Rate to Stay at 4.1% Ahead of Friday's Report
US August Nonfarm Payrolls Expected to Rise by 53,000, Unemployment Rate to Stay at 4.1% Ahead of Friday's Report
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Thinking Machines, an AI lab founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is reportedly in talks for a $1 billion funding round at a $40 billion valuation, with existing investor Accel expected to lead.
Thinking Machines, an AI lab founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is reportedly in talks for a $1 billion funding round at a $40 billion valuation, with existing investor Accel expected to lead.
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US House passes bill to defund universities that boycott Israel
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill, by a 237-169 vote, that would penalise American universities for boycotting Israel or its academic institutions, including those in the occupied West
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US Expanded SALT Deduction, Championed by NY Lawmakers, Gaining Favor Across States, Benefiting Wealthy Taxpayers
The expanded state and local tax (SALT) deduction, championed by New York lawmakers, is gaining favor around the US, benefiting well-heeled taxpayers in states like Ohio, Colorado, North Carolina, Mic
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Trump administration reportedly preparing sweeping sanctions against International Criminal Court, threatening to disrupt its finances and operations
The measures, which could be announced soon, would prohibit most transactions with the ICC after a six to seven-month grace period, barring US citizens and companies from providing money, goods, or se
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United Steelworkers Accuse US Steel of "Petty" Tactics, Citing Little Progress in Talks Ahead of Deadline
The United Steelworkers bargaining committee, in a text message to union members on Sunday, stated that discussions with Japanese-owned US Steel (Nippon Steel Corp.) have yet to yield concessions on k
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Elon Musk retweeted Peter Diamandis, who emphasized that aligning AI model training data must be the primary goal, and "garbage" data from Reddit and Facebook should not be used.
Elon Musk retweeted Peter Diamandis, who emphasized that aligning AI model training data must be the primary goal, and "garbage" data from Reddit and Facebook should not be used.
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Vietnam's stock market enters FTSE Russell's secondary emerging-market ranks, eyes billions in inflows
The upgrade, which capped a yearslong effort to meet FTSE Russell's criteria, could open the door to billions of dollars from global investors. Vanguard has pledged $2.5 billion.
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U.S. retail diesel prices have surpassed $6.50 per gallon for the first time, as the war exacerbates global fuel supply tightness.
U.S. retail diesel prices have surpassed $6.50 per gallon for the first time, extending a war-driven rally that is having ripple effects across the economy.
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Wall Street's three major banks predict the U.S. Treasury will issue approximately $1 trillion in short-term Treasury bills over the next year, posing a dilemma for Scott Bessent's policy.
Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs latest forecasts indicate that the U.S. Treasury will net borrow approximately $1 trillion through the issuance of short-term Treasury bills in the c
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Seoul stocks open higher Monday, with Kospi up 0.93% on chip gains, though oil prices and Middle East tensions keep investors cautious
Seoul stocks opened higher Monday, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) up 64.09 points, or 0.93 percent, to 6,958.32 as of 9:15 a.m., led by gains in tech heavyweights. Howeve
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Rupiah's Advance at Risk as Fiscal, Rate Pressures Linger
The rupiah may struggle to extend its recent rally, as lingering concerns over spending and trade temper optimism over Indonesia’s efforts to bolster policy credibility.
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Chinese AI chipmaker Hygon Information expands business from data centers to robotics.
According to Chinese media reports and company information, Hygon Information plans to release a new chip on Tuesday for physical world applications such as robots, marking the company's expansion fro
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South Korea's exports surged 78% in the first 20 days of September to $71.4 billion, driven by strong semiconductor shipments
South Korea's exports surged 78% in the first 20 days of September to $71.4 billion, driven by strong semiconductor shipments
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China's commercial space sector is accelerating its deployment of space-based computing power, with multiple satellites carrying AI computing payloads densely entering orbit.
On September 20, the Lijian-1 Y18 carrier rocket successfully sent "Chaozhisuan-1" and eight other satellites into their predetermined orbits. These satellites are equipped with optical remote sensing
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AppLovin CEO Recalls Darkest Hour: Stock Plunged 92%, Achieved "Self-Redemption" Through $6 Billion Buyback and AI Transformation
Adam Foroughi, founder and CEO of US mobile game advertising company AppLovin, recently stated at the 2026 All-In Summit that the company's stock price had plummeted 92% from its 2021 IPO high to a ma
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Stanley Druckenmiller, "mentor" to Scott Bessent, will make his first visit to South Korea, with plans to meet with executives from Samsung, SK Hynix, and Doosan to discuss AI and energy investments.
According to South Korean media reports on September 20, global macro investment guru Stanley Druckenmiller is scheduled to make his first public visit to South Korea as early as September 22. He plan
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Ukrainian attacks on Moscow oil refineries escalate the Russia-Ukraine conflict, driving global diesel futures and U.S. retail diesel prices to all-time highs.
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff reported that in the early hours of September 20, Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Moscow oil refinery, severely damaging the AVT-6 primary refining unit and other
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ASX CEO Anthony Attia Appoints Keir Barnes as New CFO, Expands Clearing Director Role
ASX CEO Anthony Attia Appoints Keir Barnes as New CFO, Expands Clearing Director Role
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Samsung Electronics is promoting its glasses-free 3D display in the Japanese market to expand its commercial signage business.
Samsung Electronics is entering Japan's character merchandise and entertainment market with its glasses-free 3D displays, aiming to expand its commercial signage business. The company showcased its Sp
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Gold holds steady as traders weigh inflation and Federal Reserve rate hike prospects.
Gold prices held steady as traders weighed the risks of persistent inflation against the Federal Reserve's path for interest rate hikes. This follows the Fed's first rate hike since 2023, with a unani
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Australia's Insurance Australia Group (IAG) said a settlement in its litigation with Credit Suisse entities over Greensill trade credit insurance policies has not yet been finalized.
Australia's Insurance Australia Group (IAG) said a settlement in its litigation with Credit Suisse entities over Greensill trade credit insurance policies has not yet been finalized.
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Black Sea shipping turmoil impacts wheat market, exacerbating inflation risks
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted crucial grain shipments in the Black Sea region, forcing buyers to scramble for alternative supplies and further amplifying global inflation risks
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Boston Consulting Group: Swiss Deal Volume Rebounds to $44 Billion in First Eight Months of the Year, Large Corporate Deals Squeeze Private Equity
Swiss deal value rose by a fifth to $44 billion in the first eight months of this year, slightly above the eight-year average, signaling a recovery in Swiss deal activity, according to a report by Bos
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France to summon Iran envoy and take 'appropriate measures' after Tehran closed French language centre, accusing it of 'illegal acts'
The French Foreign Ministry announced it would summon Iran's ambassador in Paris at the request of Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, following Iran's closure of a French-language centre linked to its
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China slow-walks yuan appreciation as US, Europe demand trade rebalancing; yuan seen up to 30% undervalued
China slow-walks yuan appreciation as US, Europe demand trade rebalancing; yuan seen up to 30% undervalued
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Bloomberg Markets: AI Boom Challenges Wall Street Diversification, Pension and Sovereign Wealth Funds Find Traditional Diversification Strategies Ineffective
Bloomberg Markets reports that multi-trillion dollar pension and sovereign wealth funds are finding that the investment diversification strategies they once relied on are becoming an illusion amid the
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China CITIC Bank International's Wendy Yuen says future of finance relies on combining digital speed with human trust
Wendy Yuen, Head of the Personal and Business Banking Group at China CITIC Bank International, believes that the future of finance will be won by banks that combine digital speed with human trust, cro
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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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Musk reposted a tweet stating that OpenAI's AI agents are conducting "self-adventurous experiments" in a "safety sandbox," even pressuring each other for "permanent death" in exchange for collective benefit.
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Houthis attack Saudi capital and Aramco facilities, US warns of "rapid escalation" of conflict, Saudi Arabia urgently seeks aid from multiple countries.
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OpenAI is in preliminary discussions with investors for a new private funding round, potentially valuing the company at over $1.2 trillion.
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NVIDIA VP: Vera Rubin Platform Achieves 30x Throughput Increase on Agentic AI Workloads
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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
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NVIDIA VP: Agentic AI to Boost Computing Power Demand 100-fold, Altering Traditional Scheduling Models
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Global oil shipping costs have surged to historic highs, with supertankers earning over $1.2 million per day. A South Korean shipping magnate is making a massive bet, investing $7 billion, and is set to profit handsomely.
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Musk reposted a SpaceX tweet, confirming the deployment of 27 Starlink satellites.
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Goldman Sachs: Market "pricing in 4 rate hikes" is overly pessimistic, expects only two rate hikes in this cycle.
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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic,' 'unjustifiable,' and 'disproportionate' as US tour resumes
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