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Semiconductor Stocks Slide as Global Bond Selloff Lifts Yields; Intel Drops 3%, NVIDIA and AMD Slip 2%
Semiconductor stocks are falling at Tuesday's open, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) down 2% and the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) down 1%. Intel leads the decline, dropping 3% to $86.68, while NVI
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Riverwater Partners stated in their Q2 2026 investor letter that StoneX (SNEX) shares rose approximately 47% in the second quarter, doubling from their lows and approaching historical high valuations. Consequently, they have reduced some of their positions.
Riverwater Partners noted in its Q2 2026 Small Cap Strategy investor letter that StoneX Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SNEX) was the portfolio's largest contributor for the quarter, with its stock price rising a
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Donald Trump convened a meeting of U.S. refiners at the White House on Tuesday to discuss rising fuel prices due to the war in Iran.
President Trump will convene a meeting of U.S. refiners at the White House on Tuesday to address rising fuel prices stemming from the war in Iran. The high cost of living is eroding his support ahead
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Iran Urges US to Honor Commitments Under MoU After Strait of Hormuz Tensions Soar
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday called on the United States to respect the terms of an interim memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached in June, stating that Iran is ready to return to
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Oman TV: Sultan of Oman and Saudi Crown Prince exchange solutions for achieving regional peace
Oman TV: Sultan of Oman and Saudi Crown Prince exchange solutions for achieving regional peace
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Iran says situation doesn't allow for return to MOU with US
Iran says situation doesn't allow for return to MOU with US
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Iran's President Pezeshkian tells Russia's Putin that they can resist U.S. unilateralism
Iran's President Pezeshkian tells Russia's Putin that they can resist U.S. unilateralism
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Putin says Russia and Iran maintain their economic and trade relationship despite the current military and political environment.
Putin says Russia and Iran maintain their economic and trade relationship despite the current military and political environment.
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Russia's Putin meets with Iran's Pezeshkian, TASS reports
Russia's Putin meets with Iran's Pezeshkian, TASS reports
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Qatar is working with Oman, Pakistan and other partners to de-escalate U.S.-Iran tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump has not ruled out further U.S. strikes on Iran.
Qatar is working with Oman, Pakistan and other partners to de-escalate U.S.-Iran tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump has not ruled out further U.S. strikes on Iran, keeping te
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Russia launched a new round of deadly attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and surrounding areas, killing at least 12 people and injuring 20.
Ukrainian officials stated that the attack occurred overnight, with six of the victims being railway workers from Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways), and a garage was hit. Among the injured were two
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Pakistan's August Inflation Rose 11.15% Year-on-Year, Exceeding 10.9% Forecast, Keeping Central Bank Wary
Pakistan's consumer price index increased by 11.15% in August compared to a year earlier, surpassing the median estimate of 10.9% in a Bloomberg survey. This rise keeps policymakers on guard, as the M
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ONGC Chairman: Price, Not Politics, Drives Over 60% of India's Oil Imports
Arun Kumar Singh, chairman and CEO of India's state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), stated that India's imports of spot crude cargoes are primarily determined by prevailing cargo and oil
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Jim Cramer says interest rate cuts look unlikely given current backdrop
Jim Cramer says he doesn't see how interest rates can fall given the current backdrop. He points to Warsh's tough inflation stance, the ongoing war, U.S. allies' dependence on American support, and ra
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Xi Jinping proposes AI cooperation at SCO summit, positions organization as "pillar of stability"
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states to play a greater role in global affairs and proposed artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation, whil
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Pakistan “firmly believes” the US-Iran peace framework it helped broker offers the best prospect for peace in the region.
Sharif made the remarks to leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
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US mortgage fixed rates rise on Sept 1, with 30-year at 6.59%, following weekend airstrikes near Hormuz
According to the Zillow lender marketplace, the average 30-year fixed rate increased by four basis points to 6.59%. The 15-year fixed loan rose nine basis points to 6%. These movements follow U.S. air
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Indian LNG Imports Surge to Six-Year High in August, Defying Higher Spot Prices Amid Iran War Disruptions
India's liquefied natural gas imports jumped in August to the highest in nearly six years, defying higher spot prices as fertilizer and fuel distributors sought to replace shipments disrupted by the I
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U.S. Accuses China's COSCO of Spying for Beijing, Claims Vessels Collect Military Intelligence
U.S. officials allege that Chinese shipping giant COSCO uses concealed equipment on its vessels to collect military communications intelligence near foreign coastlines. They claim this technology moni
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Israel attacked the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing at least four people, including children.
Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have resulted in at least four deaths and several injuries. Among them, a drone strike in the al-Kateeba district, west of Gaza City, killed at least three people, in
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Israeli military says it struck several targets in Gaza
Israeli military says it struck several targets in Gaza
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UK households face energy 'risk premium' as Ofgem raises price cap 4% from Oct 1, government announces electricity bill tax cut; US attacks on Iran over weekend cited as cause
The UK energy regulator Ofgem announced a 4% increase in the energy price cap starting October 1, 2026, which will add approximately £60 ($80) annually to the average household's bill. This comes as w
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Asian Spot LNG Climbs to Five-Month High on Hormuz Strait Disruption Concerns
Asian Spot LNG Climbs to Five-Month High on Hormuz Strait Disruption Concerns
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Luxembourg Halts Approval of Israeli Bond Issuance, Clouding Its Prospects for Borrowing in EU Markets
Luxembourg's financial regulator, the CSSF, has decided not to renew the prospectus for Israeli bonds, which expired on Monday (August 31). This move casts uncertainty over Israel's annual borrowing o
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Taiwan accuses Xi of 'distorting facts' to Trump regarding cross-strait situation
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday accused Chinese President Xi Jinping of distorting facts during his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that the future of the island demo
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France dispatches troops to Saudi Arabia's Yanbu oil terminal; Saudi Arabia holds military talks with Pakistan and Turkey to counter Houthi attacks.
France confirmed on Friday that it had dispatched troops, radar, and defense systems to Saudi Arabia's main oil terminal in Yanbu to protect the facility from Houthi attacks. This follows the Houthis'
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ArcelorMittal states it cannot safely restart its steel operations in Ukraine after a series of missile attacks in the country.
ArcelorMittal has informed the Ukrainian government that its steel operations in the country cannot be safely restarted after a series of missile attacks.
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Israel's Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match
Israeli footballer Sayed Abu Farchi received a red card for mimicking a gun with the corner flag after scoring an equalizer against Austria in their UEFA Nations League match on Thursday. The incident
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China and the US have agreed to extend their trade truce until January next year, falling short of China's expectation for a one-year extension.
The extension is only for a few months, whereas Beijing had hoped for at least a year, meaning key disputes such as tariffs, rare earth supplies, and access to advanced chips will move into the next r
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Brent crude oil rose over 3% on Thursday, breaking above $106 per barrel, after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi facilities.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed on Thursday to have launched missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, targeting "sensitive sites" of Saudi Aramco in Riyadh and facilities in the Red Sea city of Y
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan plan to hold emergency talks to deepen defense coordination in response to the escalating conflict in Yemen.
Senior military officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan plan to hold emergency talks to discuss ways to support Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in response to the escal
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Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh attended a state dinner hosted by the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Nick Timiraos retweeted a post from Wall Street Journal reporter JChengWSJ, stating that Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh attended a state dinner at the White House for Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thur
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Trump Praises US-China Friendship at State Dinner, Says Two Nations Never Got Along Better; Xi Jinping Emphasizes Mutual Goals Can Be Mutually Reinforcing
At a state dinner hosted for Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the ties between the peoples of the two countries are enduring, that they have never gotten along bet
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Hong Kong Narrows Gap with Dubai in Super-Prime Property Sales; Dubai's Q2 Sales Value Fell 27% to $2.17 Billion Amid Iran Conflict - Knight Frank
Hong Kong significantly narrowed Dubai’s lead as the world’s top market for “super-prime” residential property (homes sold for US$10 million or more) in recent months, according to Knight Frank. Dubai
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Iran's Foreign Minister offers US new ‘7-day’ ceasefire proposal, saying plan could see Strait of Hormuz reopen within a week
Iran's Foreign Minister offers US new ‘7-day’ ceasefire proposal, saying plan could see Strait of Hormuz reopen within a week
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Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran hopes the United States will return to the Memorandum of Understanding before the midterm elections in early November.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran hopes the United States will return to the Memorandum of Understanding before the midterm elections in early November.
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Xi Jinping hoped the United States would adhere to the "correct position" of opposing "Taiwan independence" during his summit with Donald Trump.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, stated that China hopes the U.S. will adhere to its "correct position" of opposing "Taiwan independence" and handle the Tai
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Research shows: The energy shock triggered by the Iran war is prompting Southeast Asian governments to prioritize renewable energy development.
Southeast Asian governments are increasingly prioritizing long-term renewable energy and electrification policies over fossil fuel plans due to energy shocks from the war in Ukraine, according to a Ni
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Netanyahu defended Israel's military actions in the Middle East at the UN General Assembly, as dozens of representatives walked out in protest.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking at the UN General Assembly, strongly defended Israel's military actions in Iran, Gaza, and other parts of the Middle East, and denied accusations of
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Escalating Middle East conflict and rising US Treasury yields weigh on US stocks.
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday, weighing on U.S. equities, as an unclear outlook for Middle East peace prompted investors to weigh conflicting reports of attacks and negotiations.
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia to protect oil facilities at Yanbu Port in the Red Sea.
Macron stated on Thursday that France would dispatch military personnel, radar, and defense systems to protect oil facilities at Yanbu port, rather than intervene in regional conflicts. He emphasized
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Taliban says Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 4 civilians; Pakistan says it struck military targets.
The Afghan Taliban government stated that Pakistani airstrikes resulted in the deaths of four civilians, marking the latest escalation in conflict between the two sides. Pakistan, in turn, claimed its
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
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US Official Tells Reuters: About 40 of Wednesday's Vessels That Transited the Strait of Hormuz Coordinated With the US Military for Protection
US Official Tells Reuters: About 40 of Wednesday's Vessels That Transited the Strait of Hormuz Coordinated With the US Military for Protection
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The U.S. Senate is set to vote on Thursday on a measure to end the war with Iran, as the conflict has led to soaring fuel costs.
The U.S. Senate will vote on Thursday on a bill to end the war with Iran, following soaring fuel prices faced by American consumers due to the conflict. If passed, the bill would direct President Dona
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French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Russia is committing an increasing number of hostile and criminal acts against European nations.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Russia is committing an increasing number of hostile and criminal acts against European nations.
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French President Macron states CIA has not warned France about Russian threats
French President Macron states CIA has not warned France about Russian threats
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Iranian-American group sues Trump over war, alleging unconstitutional military action harmed families
The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) filed a lawsuit in a Washington, DC, court on Thursday against United States President Donald Trump. The group alleges that the ongoing military action aga
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May 2026 Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin Fluctuates Around $77,000 Amid Continuous ETF Outflows and Geopolitical Impacts
In May 2026, the crypto market experienced a correction after the Bitcoin price surpassed $80,000, leading to a tug-of-war between bulls and bears around $77,000. US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows for several consecutive days, totaling over $1.5 billion, while Ethereum ETFs also faced capital pressure. The escalation of geopolitical conflict between the US and Iran was considered one of the main drivers of cautious market sentiment and capital outflows. Despite the complex macroeconomic environment, venture capital funding in the crypto space rebounded significantly in May, demonstrating the industry's internal resilience and development.
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Bitcoin Back to $70,000: Amid Macroeconomic Pressures and Geopolitical Turmoil, What Is Supporting the Price?
After the price of Bitcoin once again surpassed $70,000 in March 2026, it has recently (July 2026) pulled back amid macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, fluctuating around $64,000.Although the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF attracted significant institutional capital following its approval in early 2024, there have also been recent outflows. This article will conduct an in-depth analysis of current external pressures—including inflation, high interest rates, and geopolitical conflicts—and explore key supporting factors such as institutional investors, long-term holders, and the halving effect at Bitcoin, while examining the perspectives of both bulls and bears.
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Google will launch its first AI chip satellite next week via SpaceX, equipped with its self-developed Trillium TPU chip, but it will require a 15-minute shutdown for cooling after each 15-minute operation.
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Goldman Sachs raises its 2030 data center behind-the-meter power generation capacity forecast to 67GW, with fuel cells ranking highest.
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Binance's Uniswap (UNI) Holdings Exceed 71 Million Amid 72% Price Pump, Raising Potential Selling Pressure
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Lookonchain: A newly created wallet withdrew $7.24M UNI, $1.85M BNB, and $841K LTC from Binance, totaling approximately $9.93 million.
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Singapore Court Appoints KPMG to Manage Trader Radiant World Amid Fraud Allegations
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Lookonchain updates: Bitget hack involved $157.48M XRP, $85.75M ETH, $34.75M USDT, and $21.05M USDC among other stolen assets
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The Value Basis and Long-Term Investment Potential of Cryptocurrencies: Opportunities and Risks Coexist
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Binance founder CZ met with Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, stating that crypto adoption continues.
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Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action against former Sandy Spring Bank employee Renee Nicole Brown for embezzlement
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Lookonchain monitoring: Trader Garrett Jin withdrew $147 million USDC from Hyperliquid and transferred it to Binance, having accumulated $14.7 million in losses over the past four months.
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