France will begin charging a penalty this week on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast-fashion retailers. The fee could approach €20 per item by 2030 and targets platforms including Shein, Temu and AliExpress under a June law addressing disposable fashion’s environmental costs, while H&M and Zara are exempt.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:55
Ukraine’s agricultural exports fell 47.5% in August from July, dropping from 3.287 million tons to 1.726 million tons, according to the Ukrainian edition of Forbes. Wheat, corn and barley shipments declined 69.5%, while deliveries to Turkey fell 79%. The closure of the Greater Odessa ports has left alternative routes unable to offset the logistical losses.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:53
Bitcoin is trading near $78,400 and has gained more than 24% this month, putting it on track for its strongest August since 2017. The cryptocurrency has held those gains despite renewed US-Iran hostilities, oil rising above $90 a barrel and a hawkish Federal Reserve shift, suggesting changing market dynamics may be insulating it from broader risk contagion.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 15:50
Prediction market startup Kalshi permanently barred former U.S. congressman George Santos from its platform on Monday and imposed a $71,356 penalty, citing insider trading.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:40
Prediction-market platform Kalshi has permanently banned George Santos for manipulation, marking its first lifetime ban. The move comes as the industry continues trying to demonstrate that it is addressing bad behavior.
Prediction marketplace Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Congressman George Santos, its first-ever permanent ban, after he bet on himself.
Kalshi has permanently barred former U.S. Rep. George Santos from trading, marking the platform’s first-ever permanent ban. The action concerns trading related to the State of the Union.
Strive became the fifth-largest public bitcoin treasury after purchasing 1,800 BTC. TD Cowen expects the company to hold 27,156 bitcoin by the end of 2026, nearly 4,300 more than previously forecast, and raised its ASST price target.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:35
Foreign portfolio investors invested $3.1 billion in Indian equities in August, the strongest monthly inflow in nearly two years, according to RBI data. The buying was supported by a strong earnings outlook for domestic companies and central-bank measures to stabilise the rupee.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:35
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that new AI models could pose a growing danger to the global economy. He said jurisdictions should strengthen cybersecurity and preventive measures to address vulnerabilities capable of causing serious harm.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 15:30
India’s economy expanded 7.8% in the April-June quarter, government data showed, comfortably exceeding expectations as stronger investment and manufacturing activity offset weakness in mining and consumer-facing services.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:15
India’s economy expanded 7.8% in the April-June quarter, government data showed, surpassing forecasts by a wide margin. A surge in investment and manufacturing activity added to robust consumer demand and supported growth in the South Asian economy.
SLB said Monday it will buy cooling equipment maker Kelvion from Apollo Global and funds managed by Triton for $3.4 billion in cash. The acquisition expands SLB’s data center business as rapid AI adoption boosts demand for power and cooling infrastructure.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:10
India’s government said in its monthly economic report on Monday that rising food inflation could take up a larger share of household disposable income and squeeze spending on discretionary non-food items.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:05
Intercontinental Exchange, the parent of the NYSE, is partnering with tZERO on infrastructure for an upcoming tokenized securities platform. tZERO will serve as a design partner, while ICE will invest in tZERO’s latest financing round.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:04
Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has struck a deal with tZERO and taken a stake in the firm. tZERO said the agreement adds transfer-agent and settlement infrastructure to ICE’s plans for an NYSE-affiliated market for tokenized stocks.
Hollywood’s outlook is more uncertain than usual as production shifts away from Los Angeles, driven or attracted by high costs and tax incentives elsewhere. Paramount’s potential departure from California over an antitrust lawsuit may be unlikely, but the fact that it can be contemplated reflects how dramatically the industry’s economics have changed.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:00
The SEC’s proposal would create rule-based exemptions for certain crypto-asset offerings, including a route allowing up to $75 million over 12 months. Senate Section 103 of the CLARITY Act instead proposes a statutory exemption for qualifying ancillary-asset transactions under an investment contract, capped at the greater of $50 million or 10% of outstanding asset value annually, with a $200 million aggregate limit. The mechanisms, eligible assets, purchaser rules, resale conditions and timing differ, and neither route is currently available.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 14:50
As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization marks its 25th anniversary, China is expanding trade and investment links with its members. The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade reported issuing 669,600 certificates of origin and 561 ATA Carnets from January to July, both up year on year. China and Kyrgyzstan also held a business and investment forum focused on trade, green energy, connectivity and the digital economy.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:46
As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization marks its 25th anniversary, China is expanding trade and investment links with its members. The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade reported issuing 669,600 certificates of origin and 561 ATA Carnets from January to July, up 9.62% and 45.71% year on year. China and Kyrgyzstan also held a business and investment forum covering trade, green energy, connectivity and the digital economy.
Official data showed Nigeria’s economy grew 4.43% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, accelerating from 3.89% in the previous quarter as both oil and non-oil sectors contributed to the expansion.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:45
Russia and Ukraine have intensified attacks on grain terminals in the Black Sea, disrupting exports as drought and hotter weather reduce wheat production. Chicago wheat futures reached a three-year high, while port disruptions, delayed shipments and higher transport costs have driven prices up and raised fears about global food security.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 14:42
Germany’s inflation rate climbed to 2.9% year on year in August under the harmonised measure tracked by the European Central Bank. The increase accelerated from July but remained below economists’ 3.1% forecast, offering policymakers meeting in Frankfurt next week modest relief.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:38
Germany’s largest union, IG Metall, warned on Monday that any attempt by Volkswagen to reverse an already agreed restructuring package would meet maximum resistance. It stopped short of threatening strikes before a crucial board meeting scheduled for the end of the week.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:25
Tom Lee described ether as the “best performing macro asset” after Bitmine bought 53,501 ETH over the past week. The purchases expanded the company’s corporate treasury to 5.9 million ether tokens.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 14:17
Former Russian Finance Minister Mikhail Zadornov told RBC that Russia neither needs nor can feasibly establish a military economy. He said building the necessary institutions, laws, personnel, and enforcement would take years, while dismantling the current market system during wartime would cause an economic downturn. Debate over putting the economy on a war footing has recently resurfaced, with Russian officials divided over the idea.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:11
Shein priced its Hong Kong initial public offering at the midpoint of the marketed range on Monday, raising HK$13.60 billion, or $1.74 billion, through the share sale.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:05
Financially strained colleges are drawing down their endowments to stay afloat. Like borrowing from a 401(k), the move may ease short-term pressure but creates major risks over the long term.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 14:00
Canada faces new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match Washington’s tariffs on China. Following the collapse of talks, the US imposed 50% duties on about $20 billion of Canadian goods, while Ottawa pledged retaliation. Carney’s independent trade stance has broad public support as other governments watch the dispute become a test of economic sovereignty.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:38
Ireland is excluding cryptocurrency from its new tax-advantaged investment accounts. Eligible holdings include listed stocks, bonds and ETFs, while providers will handle tax reporting to make compliance easier for investors.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 13:29
Strategy purchased 4,603 bitcoin for $369.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 845,050 BTC, valued at more than $66 billion.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 13:11
Michael Saylor-led Strategy resumed bitcoin purchases last week, acquiring $370 million worth. It was the company’s first week of bitcoin buying in about two months.
QatarEnergy has extended its latest LNG cancellations into early November as shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz continue. Buyers in Europe and Asia are seeking replacement cargoes, switching fuels or cutting gas use, while the timeline for a return to normal remains unknown.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:01
The benchmark Dutch TTF gas price climbed above €70 per megawatt-hour on Monday. Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has fuelled concerns that LNG exports from the Persian Gulf could face further delays.
Donald Trump’s “Operation Economic Outcast” is expected to deepen poverty in Iran, where food prices are soaring, the rial is collapsing and foreign-exchange reserves are scarce. Fuel shortages have closed petrol stations and created long queues, while families cut back on food, patch up clothing and delay medical care. Officials fear worsening conditions could trigger social chaos.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:00
Bitmine has made its largest ether purchase since June. Chairman Tom Lee said crypto’s recent outperformance could attract more institutional investors.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:53
The Bank of Russia says it will maintain its annual inflation target at close to 4%. A monetary policy review due to be completed in 2028 will assess when the economy may support a lower target and what level it should be; any decision would be announced several years in advance.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:49
India recorded a fiscal deficit of 4.55 trillion rupees ($47.81 billion) from April through July, government data released Monday showed. The amount equals 26.8% of the target for the financial year ending March 31, 2027.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:45
The Dutch TTF benchmark rose above €70 per megawatt-hour on Monday, reaching its highest level since January 2023. Renewed US-Iran fighting lifted oil prices and heightened concerns that LNG exports from the Persian Gulf could face further delays.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:45
USBC has registered up to 359.815 million already-issued shares for possible resale by current holders, equal to about 92.7% of its outstanding common stock, without proceeds going to the company. Most are held by Goldeneye 1995 LLC. USBC also disclosed that 34.1% of its Bitcoin treasury is committed to options trading, while about 478 BTC secure an $18 million loan.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:45
An Air China executive said on Monday that the airline will add flights to Europe and North America during the second half of the year.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:40
The war on Iran has disrupted imports and driven up demand for recycled materials from Cairo’s Zabaleen waste-sorting area. Yet higher costs and new competitors mean traditional recyclers are not necessarily benefiting more.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:39
The Bank of Russia forecasts its key rate at 14.5-14.6% in 2026 and 13-15% in 2027 under a pro-inflationary scenario. It sees the rate falling to 11-12% in 2028 and 8.5-9.5% in 2029, with 2027 inflation projected at 4.5-5.5%.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:37
The Bank of Russia forecasts a key rate of 14.5-14.6% in 2026 and 19-21% in 2027 under its risk scenario, followed by 14-16% in 2028 and 9.5-10.5% in 2029. The scenario also envisages inflation of 11-13% and GDP contraction of 3-4% in 2027.
The Bank of Russia expects its key rate to average 14.5-14.6% in 2026 and fall to 9-11% in 2027 under a disinflationary scenario. It projects 7-8% in 2028 and 7.5-8.5% in 2029, with inflation at 3-4% in 2027 and 4% in 2028-2029.
The Bank of Russia forecasts a key rate of 14.5-14.6% in 2026 under its baseline scenario, declining to 10.5-12.5% in 2027, 8-9% in 2028 and 7.5-8.5% in 2029. It expects inflation at 6-7% in 2026 and 4% annually from 2027 through 2029, while GDP growth is projected at 0-1% in 2026 and 1.5-2.5% in 2027-2029.
Qatar’s economy contracted 7% year on year in the first quarter of 2026, official figures showed, as the ongoing Middle East conflict sharply reduced energy production.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:35
Market participants say China is slowing the yuan’s prolonged rally and is likely to keep additional gains to a minimum this year, as authorities intervene to support exporters. Weak domestic demand is adding to concerns over the outlook.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:30
The 11th Eastern Economic Forum will take place in Vladivostok from September 1 to 4 under the theme “The Far East: Development for the Benefit of People.” Its program includes more than 70 business events on investment, international cooperation, technology, logistics and infrastructure, including Russia-China, Russia-India and Russia-ASEAN dialogues.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:30
A birthday tribute to the First Index Investment Trust, featuring FIITnes.
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Financial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:23
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran remains committed to a diplomatic settlement with the United States, arguing that continuing the war serves neither Iran, the region nor humanity. He accused forces in the US of seeking to escalate tensions for advantage. The statement follows reports of a US strike on two missile launchers on Iran’s Larak Island and subsequent Iranian attacks on US bases in Jordan and the UAE.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:12
Six months after the US and Israel launched their war on Iran, disruption from the conflict continues to spread through the global economy. Airlines and carmakers have suffered, while energy companies, banks and arms manufacturers have benefited from soaring oil prices and increased military spending. The war’s US budgetary cost could ultimately reach $1 trillion, an estimate far above the Pentagon’s short-term figure.
A Euronews Farsi exclusive reports that a reinstated US naval blockade is paralysing Iran’s trade, driving inflation to 70% and forcing families into survival mode. Iranians describe a worsening humanitarian crisis, from stranded cargo to increasingly empty tables.
The UAE says its air force intercepted a drone approaching over its territorial waters from Iran and dismissed as false reports that Al Menhad airbase had been attacked. The incident followed renewed US-Iran hostilities and overnight strikes on bases in the region.
U.S. stock futures edged lower on Monday after military clashes between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher. The move fueled inflation concerns and strengthened expectations for a more hawkish interest-rate outlook.
Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday, retaliating for American strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz. It marked the first exchange of fire between the two sides in a month amid a war engulfing the region.
Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East after the United States launched its first strikes on Iranian territory in a month, triggering a fresh flare-up in the war engulfing the region. Washington said its attacks sought to stop Iran from laying more sea mines in the strait, amid threats of new secondary economic sanctions.
Hostilities between the United States and Iran resumed after a month-long pause. Washington said Iran was preparing to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran retaliated by striking US military bases in Jordan. The US Treasury secretary also warned of further economic sanctions against banks doing business with Iran.
Hostilities between the US and Iran resumed after a month when American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island. Iran said it retaliated against US bases in Jordan and the UAE, while state television reported that a supertanker hit two naval mines, caught fire and stopped in the southern Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry says US actions in the Middle East are the only factor destabilizing the Strait of Hormuz and vows to respond to every US action with a “crushing blow.” Earlier reports said US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, after which Iran targeted US bases in Jordan.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says a supertanker struck two mines after attempting to use what it called an “illegal route” in the southern Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC Navy warned that vessels violating its safe-passage rules would face the same fate. Details about the ship were not provided.
CENTCOM says the Iranian forces it targeted presented an “imminent threat.” The Strait of Hormuz remains the conflict’s main flashpoint.
Bloomberg News Now highlights a jump in oil prices after US strikes and the continuing US-Canada trade war, alongside other top stories from the day in a regularly updated audio report on global business news.
Oil prices rise as missiles are reported flying across the Gulf, setting the tone for the day ahead in European and global markets.
Oil prices rose and stocks fell after the United States struck Iran, while bitcoin barely moved. Despite the latest escalation in geopolitical tensions, BTC remains August’s best-performing asset.
Oil prices rose on Monday morning as tensions in the Middle East flared again and investors assessed the possibility of a US interest-rate increase, reinforced by Warsh’s hawkish signal.
A Bloomberg News Now audio report covers the day’s leading stories, including a jump in oil prices after US strikes on Iran and an intensifying US-Canada trade war, alongside other global business news.
After roughly a week of saying Washington would shift toward economic warfare against Iran, the U.S. has chosen to resume actual strikes instead.
Asian stock markets fell on Monday after fresh fighting between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher. Bond yields also stayed elevated as investors reduced their expectations for a U.S. interest-rate hike.
Bloomberg News Now brings together the day’s leading stories, including new US strikes on Iran and the continuing US-Canada trade war, with updates throughout the day on global business news.
Persian Gulf countries have not restricted regional air traffic despite reports that Iran fired missiles toward US ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a Middle Eastern air traffic service source told TASS. Iranian television reported the missile launch, while other reports said US forces had struck two missile launchers on Iran’s Larak Island.
The U.S. struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz. Its last major strikes on Iran took place in late July.
A US official says American forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak island after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel were seen preparing rockets carrying sea mines for the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the attack killed and wounded soldiers and civilians and vowed a response. Reuters later reported an apparent Iranian attack on US forces in Jordan, with all incoming missiles intercepted.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed retaliation after the U.S. bombed targets in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement carried by Iran’s state broadcaster, the Guard said several fighters and fellow citizens had been killed and wounded.
US forces struck two Iranian rocket launch sites. The Strait of Hormuz remains the main flashpoint in the conflict.
U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Hormuz, marking their first military action in weeks. Iran then fired retaliatory missiles toward Jordan, a U.S. ally, but American forces intercepted them, a source said.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s interventionist actions this summer have already prompted pushback and raised questions about his credibility in financial markets. He now faces a test among global peers.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:00
The two-month-old Robinhood Chain processed a record 5.52 million transactions on Aug. 30. Users launched 22,600 tokens, while memecoin trading tools generated most of the network’s $2.66 million in revenue, putting it ahead of Ethereum for the day.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:53
Russia’s container market reached 4.17 million TEU in the first seven months of 2026, up 7% year on year, transport group Fesco said. Imports rose 17% to 1.8 million TEU, while exports fell 1% to 1.1 million. Domestic shipments grew 3%, rail transit 1%, and July traffic rose 14.8%.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:42
Ship-tracking data and trade sources indicate that Asia’s diesel exports to Africa are set to reach at least a four-and-a-half-year high in August. African buyers sought alternative supplies after shipments from the Middle East declined.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:40
Strategy markets an approximately $13,400 “BTC Floor” for its STRC preferred stock, but the SEC-filed metric only marks the Bitcoin price at which an illustrative coverage ratio reaches 1.0x. It provides no claim on Strategy’s Bitcoin or assurance of solvency or recovery. The analysis shows how depleted USD assets could raise the threshold and outlines the ranking of creditors, preferred holders and common shareholders in a restructuring.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:30
Sberbank is reportedly planning to accept ether and USDT as collateral for loans backed by crypto assets. The Bank of Russia recently included ETH and USDT in a draft list of cryptocurrencies approved for public trading on Russian exchanges.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:26
A single metric tied to U.S. debt is presented as making the case for a bitcoin bull market look stronger than ever.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:25
Unionized Canadian General Motors workers have ratified three-year collective agreements. The contracts raise wages to $50.20 an hour for full-rate production workers and $62.71 for skilled trades workers, while the Oshawa plant adds truck production.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:24
PetroChina said it is gradually restoring operations at its Middle Eastern projects after the US-Israeli war in Iran severely disrupted global energy flows. The company reported first-half net profit of 103.9 billion yuan, up 22 per cent, with higher crude prices supporting upstream earnings and natural gas offsetting weaker oil output.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 11:23
Conflict and weather conditions drove agricultural commodity prices to their biggest monthly increase in 14 years in August. The Bloomberg Agriculture Spot Index, tracking 10 major agricultural and food commodities, rose 13% to $434. Wheat was a major contributor, reaching a three-year high amid the situation around Black Sea ports. Heat damaged corn crops in the US and Europe, while El Niño may add risks for next year’s crops, including cocoa.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 11:09
India’s economy grew 7.8% in the first quarter of its fiscal year, exceeding estimates. Strong performances in financial services, real estate, information technology and professional services drove the expansion.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 11:01
Private equity groups face a $40bn maturity wall in 2028 as they seek to refinance software buyouts made during the Covid era, while companies pay heavily for time to respond to the threat from artificial intelligence.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:00
Santoli says investors should remain highly alert heading into September as several key market metrics tighten near thresholds that could have significant consequences.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:00
At Jackson Hole, global central bankers imagined a world in which AI-powered trading is so widespread, fast and effective that the Federal Reserve would need separate news conferences for humans and machines, so people are not entirely shut out of responding to monetary-policy shifts.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:50
KKR is set to reap a giant gain from the $17bn sale of USI to Aon. The proceeds rank among the largest earned by a publicly listed private equity firm on a single deal.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:31
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s biggest economies are meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on Monday and Tuesday. The US administration, hosting the talks, is simultaneously urging allies to financially isolate Iran while imposing tariffs on several of them.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:27
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that frontier AI could materially increase cyber risks facing the global financial system.
CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:18
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns that artificial intelligence models are creating new risks for global financial stability.
Tinned sardines can be difficult to find for several reasons, including strong demand and warmer ocean temperatures. The shortage cannot be blamed entirely on Gen Z.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:18
Six months into the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, Washington may have fewer options for calming unsettled oil markets. U.S. presidents have drawn down the aging Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the past five years, reducing its ability to cushion the shock.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:15
US oil and gas production and profits are rising strongly, but employment in the industry has declined since Donald Trump came to power.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 10:00
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns about turbulence in the government bond market, saying fears over rising debt and yields fail to account for the strength of the U.S. economy and its fiscal outlook.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:45
Russia plans to produce about 2.8 million vehicles a year by 2035 under the target scenario of its automotive industry development strategy, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. The share of Russian products in the domestic new-vehicle market is expected to rise to 80%.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:22
Türkiye’s trade with Turkic states increased 6.6% to $10.1 billion during the first seven months of 2026.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:08
Shares of online fast-fashion retailer Shein fell more than 10% in gray-market trading on Monday, ahead of its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange scheduled for Tuesday.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:00
Tenants ranging from major banks to fashion brands are taking advantage of potentially lower rents in prime Hong Kong retail areas, using prominent sites to increase customer visibility, agents say. HSBC is opening its first flagship branch at Capitol Centre, formerly occupied by Chanel, Victoria’s Secret and Forever 21, while preparing to close two branches in Causeway Bay.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:00
A Nova Scotia meadery’s planned sale of nearly 600 wine-size bottles to a New Brunswick Renaissance fair was largely scuttled a week before the event after the province’s liquor regulator imposed fees representing a markup of more than 100 per cent. The situation drew the ire of Nova Scotia’s premier.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 09:00
The Bank of Russia purchased yuan worth 6 billion rubles, or $69.5 million, on the domestic market with settlement on August 28. Purchases settled on August 27 totaled 5.9 billion rubles, or $68.3 million. The operations use the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 08:50
A look at what is coming in the week beginning Aug. 31, including the U.S. jobs report and Russia’s digital ruble rollout.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 08:22
Bitcoin is staying just below $78,000 as August draws to a close. The dollar strength that pushed the yen beyond its intervention line is also limiting gains in cryptocurrencies.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 08:18
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
