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Yen Reverses Course, Short Squeeze Potentially Imminent: Up Nearly 2% Against USD This Week, BOJ September Rate Hike Probability Rises to 97%, JPMorgan Estimates $109 Billion in Shorts May Cover
Reuters analysis indicates that after years of weakness, market sentiment towards the Japanese Yen is shifting, with investors becoming increasingly hesitant to aggressively short the currency. This w
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Al Jazeera: Russian Jet-Powered Drone Attacks Kill Dozens in Ukraine; Russia Extends Diesel Export Ban This Week Amid Shortages
Al Jazeera reports that Russian jet-powered drones have killed dozens of civilians in Ukraine, including 38 in the village of Myra on August 29 and another 12 nationwide on September 1. A spokesman fo
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A UN human rights report states that Israel's "Iron Wall Operation" in the West Bank may constitute crimes of "ethnic cleansing" and "forced displacement," having displaced over 33,000 Palestinians.
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) released a report on Friday stating that Israel's "Iron Wall Operation" in the West Bank from January to February 2025 resulted in the deaths of 102 Palestinians and
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Yahoo Finance Analysis: GE Vernova and Quanta Services are two market-crash-resistant stocks worth buying and holding.
Yahoo Finance analysis suggests that amidst a potential correction in the current bull market, electrification stocks GE Vernova (GEV) and Quanta Services (PWR) are worth buying and holding due to the
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Binance founder CZ meets with Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister, notes rapid crypto advancement
Binance founder CZ met with Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Zhaslan Madiyev, stating that crypto is advancing fast in the country.
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Southern Co. receives Georgia regulatory approval to power OpenAI data centers for 25 years, involving 3.2 gigawatts of new demand.
Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Co., has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to provide electricity services for OpenAI's data center project in Effingham County
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Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Warns S&P 500 Investors May Have 40-45% AI Exposure, Higher Concentration Than Expected
Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers, cautions that investors in S&P 500 index funds might be more exposed to the AI trade than they realize, with an estimated 40% to 45% portfolio a
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Intel shares rose 4% on Friday, with NVIDIA and AMD also moving higher, as chip stocks defied rising interest rate hike expectations.
Intel shares rose 4% to $95.41 in early Friday trading, NVIDIA gained 2% to $232.37, and AMD advanced 3% to $471.05. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) climbed 3% overall to $517.91, outperforming t
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Howard Lutnick's income exceeded $250 million last year, selling Cantor Fitzgerald shares and buying into index funds.
Howard Lutnick earned over $250 million last year. The Commerce Secretary sold his stake in Cantor Fitzgerald and other stocks, then bought into index funds.
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Micron Jumps 5% and SanDisk 8% on Friday, Outperforming Broader Market Despite Strong Jobs Report Reviving Fed Rate Hike Odds
Micron Technology Inc. and SanDisk Corp. saw significant gains in early trading on Friday, with Micron up 5% and SanDisk up 8%, sharply outperforming the S&P 500 which slipped 0.2%. This surge occurre
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Meridian Hedged Equity Fund noted in its Q2 2026 investor letter that Chevron (CVX) is under pressure due to high capital requirements from large-scale M&A activities and significant operational challenges in major projects.
The fund stated that while Chevron's stock price fell from nearly $220 in early April to approximately $170 by the end of June in the second quarter, its core profit engine rebounded as major assets l
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Envestnet will invest $35 million into its Tamarac platform to integrate AI and enhance the advisor experience.
Envestnet will invest $35 million into its Tamarac platform to integrate AI and enhance the advisor experience.
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Morgan Stanley cracks down on X users sharing its research, filing copyright complaints against at least 16 posts and temporarily locking a prominent strategist’s account.
Morgan Stanley cracks down on X users sharing its research, filing copyright complaints against at least 16 posts and temporarily locking a prominent strategist’s account.
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The Japanese government announced a $1.37 billion subsidy to shipbuilders, including Imabari Shipbuilding, aiming to double production capacity within ten years.
The Japanese government has announced 213.1 billion yen (approximately $1.37 billion) in aid over the next decade as the first round of capital expenditure support for its shipbuilding industry revita
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Japan plans AI-powered satellites to speed counterstrike decisions, Nikkei reports
Japan plans AI-powered satellites to speed counterstrike decisions, Nikkei reports
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Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with United Texas Bank, Quontic Bank Acquisition Corp., and Quontic Bank Holdings Corp.
The Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday the termination of enforcement actions against United Texas Bank, Quontic Bank Acquisition Corp., and Quontic Bank Holdings Corp. The actions, which inclu
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B. of A.'s Hartnett Says Democratic Midterm Sweep Could Make Bonds a Q4 Contrarian Play
Equity-market strategist Michael Hartnett believes that if Democrats achieve a midterm sweep, lower growth assumptions and weaker stocks would enhance the appeal of bonds as a contrarian investment in
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Elon Musk retweeted XFreeze, stating Starlink is now Ireland’s largest satellite internet provider, with the market nearly doubling YoY and active lines up 92.1%.
Elon Musk retweeted XFreeze, stating Starlink is now Ireland’s largest satellite internet provider, with the market nearly doubling YoY and active lines up 92.1%.
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Musk retweeted that Starlink is fully operational in approximately 240 schools in El Alto, Bolivia, connecting over 260,000 students.
The deployment covers nearly 80% of the city's schools, and all 312 schools are expected to have high-speed internet access by the third week of September.
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French investigators have seized over 65 million euros (approximately $75.5 million) in a tax probe targeting McKinsey.
French investigators have seized over 65 million euros (approximately $75.5 million) in a tax probe targeting McKinsey.
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Fed source Nick Timiraos: U.S. August wage growth slowed to 3.1%, the lowest in the current cycle; private sector aggregate weekly payrolls index rose 4.3% year-over-year.
Fed insider Nick Timiraos cited data indicating that U.S. wage growth over the past 12 months slowed to 3.1% in August, marking a new low for the current cycle. Specifically, wage growth for private s
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US Sanctions Small Turkish Investment Bank Over Iran Links
The United States sanctioned Golden Global Investment Bank, a relatively small Turkish firm, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to further isolate Iran’s economy amid the ongoing war by goin
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A newly developed font is making it more difficult for large language models (LLMs) to process information.
A newly developed font is making it more difficult for large language models (LLMs) to process information.
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U.S. National Sheriffs' Association Shifts Stance on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act From Opposition to Neutral
The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) reversed its opposition to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Thursday, informing Senate leadership it was changing its position to neutral due to the leg
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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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WSJ Opinion: Treasury Secretary Bessent Faces Predicament Amid 5% 10-Year Yields, Tariffs Blamed for Bond Busting
The Wall Street Journal's opinion piece highlights that 10-year Treasury bond yields are around 5%, leading to higher borrowing costs for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The article points out that
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Lula, Costa, Ruto and Carney state multilateralism is a necessity, calling to strengthen rather than replace co-operation systems
Lula, Costa, Ruto and Carney state multilateralism is a necessity, calling to strengthen rather than replace co-operation systems
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Chinese tech giant Huawei faces landmark criminal trial in the US, accused of theft, fraud, and sanctions violations.
U.S. prosecutors in Brooklyn federal court depicted Huawei as a "criminal enterprise," accusing it of stealing technology from American companies, defrauding banks, and circumventing sanctions against
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Wall Street expects US to issue about $1tn of short-term debt as borrowing costs climb
The growing reliance on Treasury bills comes as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seeks to curb the rise in long-term rates.
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EU MiCA Review Questions Adequacy of Staking Regulation, Consultation Open Until Sept 30
The European Commission's ongoing MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) review is questioning whether Europe's treatment of staking services is adequate and what additional requirements should apply to prov
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Prediction Markets Kalshi and Polymarket Increasingly Upstage Election Polls in Forecasting Outcomes
Voters, donors, and media are increasingly using the betting platforms Kalshi and Polymarket to forecast election outcomes. Critics, however, warn of new risks to democracy posed by this trend.
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The 'robot relations' department may become a reality in future workplaces as AI's impact on employees grows
As AI, including chatbots, humanoids, and automated management systems, is increasingly deployed by corporations, new challenges are emerging for human resources. Brookings Institution senior fellow D
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Iran warns of potential new attacks by the US, threatening continued retaliation.
Iran stated it has obtained intelligence indicating the U.S. and its allies are preparing a major new attack, Reuters reported. Tehran's military command warned that any strike would trigger sustained
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Oaktree's Howard Marks Prefers Less Fed Communication, Citing Chair Warsh's Efforts to Curtail Guidance
Oaktree's Howard Marks Prefers Less Fed Communication, Citing Chair Warsh's Efforts to Curtail Guidance
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Qatar Reshapes Sovereign Wealth Fund Strategy with New Platform to Manage Billions in Domestic Assets
Qatar is establishing a dedicated platform to manage and develop its multi-billion dollar domestic investment portfolio, a move that signals a fundamental reshaping of the gas-rich nation's sovereign
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Qatar Airways CEO Says Iran War Was Its ‘Largest Crisis’ Ever
Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al-Khater stated that the ongoing conflict in Iran has proven to be the biggest test for the airline in its more than 30 years of operation, and the company has taken measures
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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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Big Tech uses guarantees to keep $300bn of AI exposure off balance sheets, with Wall Street facilitating cheaper funding
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Google executive says Asia's AI adoption is outpacing perception, with demand rising for cost-effectiveness
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