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Diplomatic sources indicate that Pakistan, Qatar, and Oman are in contact with both Iran and the United States, working to de-escalate the situation.
Pakistan, Qatar, and Oman are reportedly in contact with Iran and the United States to de-escalate regional tensions, according to diplomatic sources cited by Al Arabiya English. This follows earlier
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Investors are closely monitoring every data point to navigate various Federal Reserve policy scenarios, according to Haefele, Chief Investment Officer at UBS Global Wealth Management.
Investors are closely monitoring every data point to navigate various Federal Reserve policy scenarios, according to Haefele, Chief Investment Officer at UBS Global Wealth Management.
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EU Military Committee Chairman Clancy: Hybrid activities are the EU's most serious threat, increased defense spending is strengthening ties with the US
Seán Clancy, chairman of the European Union Military Committee, stated that hybrid activities are currently the most serious threat to the EU, and the EU's increased defense spending is strengthening
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HSBC Says India’s Weak Rupee Fails to Deliver Export Payoff Due to High Tariffs and Domestic Manufacturing Gaps
HSBC Says India’s Weak Rupee Fails to Deliver Export Payoff Due to High Tariffs and Domestic Manufacturing Gaps
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Citi economist Clark said the Federal Reserve's labor market narrative could shift rapidly.
Citi economist Veronica Clark said she sees several scenarios where inflation and labor market data could lead the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
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Diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 per gallon, surpassing the 2022 record.
Diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 per gallon, surpassing the 2022 record.
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Morgan Stanley Expects Fed to Hold Rates Despite Warsh’s Hawkish Tone, Citing August Core CPI/PCE Forecasts
Morgan Stanley expects the Fed to keep rates unchanged, despite Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole speech. The bank forecasts August core CPI at +0.23% MoM and core PCE at +0.20%, supporting pat
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Hong Kong District Court Sets Trial Date for Alleged Illegal Short Selling and Securities Fraud Case
Hong Kong District Court Sets Trial Date for Alleged Illegal Short Selling and Securities Fraud Case
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Iran's state television reported that the Iranian military stated targeting Israel is "much easier than before."
Iran's state television reported that the Iranian military stated targeting Israel is "much easier than before."
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Hong Kong's retail property market is facing difficulties, with a property in Lan Kwai Fong seeing its auction price drop by 60% compared to 2015, and a transaction in North Point being canceled.
Analysts point to weak consumer spending as the primary reason for market pressure, which is expected to persist until the end of the year.
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U.S. military disables ad trackers over security fears, citing reports of commercial location data being used to target troops in the Middle East
The move follows reports that such data was used to target U.S. forces in the Middle East. Lawmakers are pressing the Pentagon for stronger safeguards, warning adversaries could simply purchase sensit
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Citi predicts Apple's iPhone 18 Ultra could be priced over $2,000, with Pro models seeing a price increase of approximately $200.
Citi analysts predict the Apple iPhone 18 series is expected to be released on September 9, with the first foldable model, the iPhone Ultra, potentially priced over $2,000, and Pro models possibly see
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Kremlin Says Ukraine Peace Deal Remains Distant, Too Early to Discuss New Plan Details, No Concrete Progress
The Kremlin stated it is too early to discuss the prospects or details of any new Ukraine peace plan, adding that while a peace settlement remains possible, there are currently no concrete signs of pr
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Societe Generale restarts long positions on gold, Deutsche Bank confirms an inflection point for institutional funds, and multiple asset management giants increase their gold holdings.
Societe Generale, in its latest report, reiterated its positive outlook on gold, viewing it as a hedge against currency and policy uncertainties. The bank believes that the impact of hawkish Federal R
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Al Jazeera reports: Israeli government accused of funding secret propaganda campaign using AI systems to shape Palestinian narrative
Al Jazeera, citing an investigation, reported that the Israeli government funded a secret propaganda operation through its national advertising agency, LaPam. This operation, utilizing an entity calle
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Major Banks Forecast US August NFP Median at +55K, Unemployment Rate 4.1%
Several major banks have released their forecasts for the US August Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) and unemployment rate. The median forecast for NFP is an increase of 55,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate
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China's top commander for Taiwan affairs meets with U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo for the first time.
China's top commander for Taiwan affairs meets with U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo for the first time.
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Trump's Friday schedule includes a policy meeting and executive order signing at the White House
Trump's Friday schedule for September 4, 2026, includes an 8:00 AM executive time, a 9:00 AM in-town pool call time, a 12:30 PM policy meeting in the Oval Office, and a 1:30 PM executive order signing
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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index jumps 1.7% to 25,650, led by tech rebound, as Fed Waller's dovish remarks ease rate hike fears
The benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 437 points, or 1.7 percent, to close at 25,650 on Friday, with the tech index gaining 2.3 percent. This surge followed Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller's
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Saudi Arabia's biggest barley buyer is shifting away from Black Sea supply due to disruptions from the Russia-Ukraine war.
Saudi Arabia's biggest barley buyer is shifting away from Black Sea supply due to disruptions from the Russia-Ukraine war.
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ECB's Philip R. Lane: Since 2010, the proportion of female staff has increased across all salary grades, with the largest increase in senior management, and the proportion of women has reached a critical mass of 33% across all salary grades.
Philip R. Lane, a member of the European Central Bank's (ECB) Executive Board, stated at a conference in Dublin that since 2010, the proportion of female staff at the ECB has increased across all sala
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Singapore to launch central bank gold-vaulting services in October, competing with Hong Kong for bullion custody amid global risks
The move is part of Singapore's efforts to cement its status as an Asian gold trading hub, and comes as central banks, such as the Netherlands, are rethinking where to store their bullion due to geopo
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Eurozone Retail Sales MoM -0.6%, expected 0.3%, prior -0.3%
Retail Sales MoM: -0.6%, Expected 0.3%, Previous -0.3% Retail Sales YoY: 0.6%, Expected 1.1%, Previous 0.7% Release Time: 2026-09-04 09:00 UTC
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Philippines Peso plunges to a record low of 62.71 per US dollar on Friday, driven by Iran war fallout, rising oil prices, and domestic economic challenges.
The Philippines peso hit an all-time low of 62.71 to the US dollar on Friday, continuing its downward trajectory since the start of the year, having lost about 6% of its value against the US dollar si
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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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Qatar PM on Sunday described US-Israel war on Iran fallout as an 'earthquake' with global shockwaves, also announcing a $38bn domestic infrastructure investment shift
Speaking at a UN General Assembly-adjacent event in New York, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani warned against "cycles of escalation" and called for a framework where sovereignty is
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Japanese government and machinery makers to collaborate on collecting industrial machinery data for physical AI applications
The initiative, learned by Nikkei, will involve assigning unique IDs to individual factory equipment across different manufacturers to facilitate data gathering for machine learning, specifically gear
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US Treasury investors are shifting to short-term bonds, betting that the Federal Reserve will succeed in curbing inflation.
U.S. government bond investors are shifting their focus to holding short-term government bonds, betting that the Federal Reserve will ultimately succeed in curbing inflation. This comes after the two-
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UN General Assembly convenes in New York, with Germany's Merz absent and China's Xi heading directly to the White House
World leaders are gathering in New York for the General Assembly. Notably, Germany's Merz is not attending, while China's Xi Jinping is bypassing the assembly to go straight to the White House for dir
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Elon Musk states Boring Company is building a precursor Hyperloop tunnel between Austin and San Antonio, aiming to cut 2.5-hour journey to under 30 minutes with speeds over 200 mph.
Elon Musk states Boring Company is building a precursor Hyperloop tunnel between Austin and San Antonio, aiming to cut 2.5-hour journey to under 30 minutes with speeds over 200 mph.
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Trump's 50% tariff on Canadian dairy products has led to stalled sales in the U.S., leaving Canadian dairy farmers with a milk surplus.
Canadian dairy exports to the United States have largely ceased since US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on C$20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including dairy products, on August 22. Ca
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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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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
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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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Goldman Sachs: Market "pricing in 4 rate hikes" is overly pessimistic, expects only two rate hikes in this cycle.
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NVIDIA VP: Vera Rubin Platform Achieves 30x Throughput Increase on Agentic AI Workloads
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Musk reposted a SpaceX tweet, confirming the deployment of 27 Starlink satellites.
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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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Big Tech uses guarantees to keep $300bn of AI exposure off balance sheets, with Wall Street facilitating cheaper funding
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