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BREAKINGUAE intercepts drone from Iran after US-Iran attacks resume

Iran could face economic collapse in months, US Treasury’s Bessent warns

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Iran is taking new US sanctions seriously and that its economy could collapse within weeks or months. He says the pressure campaign aims to push Tehran toward negotiations and signals that Washington may impose further sanctions each week. Markets have fallen amid rising US-Iran tensions.

Macro & central banks Trade & sanctionsUS sanctionsIran economyScott BessentG20

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 17:04

Iran could face economic collapse in months, US Treasury’s Bessent warns

Bessent says US sanctions aim to get Iran to ‘come to the table’ as G20 summit begins
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Washington’s sanctions on Iran are intended to force Tehran to “come to the table.” He wants other countries to help isolate Iran and compel its capitulation in a war that has recently passed the six-month mark.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-08-31 17:00Original

Bessent Talks With Druckenmiller, Touts Treasury Outperformance

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he spoke with Stanley Druckenmiller after his former mentor criticized his recent intervention in the bond market. Bessent also said Treasuries may have outperformed because of that same action.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 17:00

Bessent Talks With Druckenmiller, Touts Treasury Outperformance

PoliticsKalshi permanently bans George Santos after he secretly bet on himself

Kalshi has permanently barred former Rep. George Santos after he secretly wagered against his own undisclosed plans to attend the State of the Union.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:56

Kalshi permanently bans George Santos after he secretly bet on himself

Prediction platform Kalshi bans ex-US congressman over alleged manipulation
Regulators say George Santos made public comments intended to increase the value of bets he had placed on whether he would attend the State of the Union address. Kalshi has barred the former US congressman from trading. The platform said the ban followed manipulation concerns.
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FFinancial Times★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 16:14Original
Kalshi permanently bans former U.S. lawmaker George Santos from trading
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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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:40Original
Kalshi issues first lifetime ban to former congressman George Santos
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.
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CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:33Original
Kalshi bans George Santos for betting on himself
Prediction marketplace Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Congressman George Santos, its first-ever permanent ban, after he bet on himself.
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NNBC News★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:33Original
Kalshi permanently bans former Rep. George Santos over State of the Union trading
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.
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TThe Block★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:23Original

France targets ultra-fast fashion with new levy on Asian e-commerce platforms

France will begin charging a fee on ultra-fast fashion items from Tuesday, with the levy eventually rising to nearly €20 per garment. The measure follows legislation passed in June to regulate companies selling large volumes of cheap, lower-quality clothing and is aimed at platforms including Shein, Temu and AliExpress.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:52

France targets ultra-fast fashion with new levy on Asian e-commerce platforms

France targets Shein and Temu with new fast-fashion levy
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.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:55Original

Australia’s home prices extend declines in August as downturn deepens

Australian home prices dropped for a fifth consecutive month in August, with the housing slump reaching more cities and regional areas, according to data. The prospect of additional policy tightening could make conditions even tougher.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 16:45

Australia’s home prices extend declines in August as downturn deepens

G20 host US pushes growth agenda to ease debt market concerns

U.S. officials called on G20 finance leaders on Monday to intensify efforts to promote economic growth, presenting it as the best way to address concerns about rising global debt levels.

Macro & central banksG20United Stateseconomic growthglobal debt

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 16:30

G20 host US pushes growth agenda to ease debt market concerns

KKR Turns Private Jet ‘Gas Stations’ Into a Coveted $10 Billion Asset

KKR transformed a decentralized network of private-jet terminals into a national infrastructure platform whose value more than doubled to $10 billion, making it a highly sought-after asset.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 16:30

KKR Turns Private Jet ‘Gas Stations’ Into a Coveted $10 Billion Asset

Sber expects 2026 profit to significantly exceed last year's

Sberbank expects its 2026 profit to be well above the 2025 level, although growth may come in just under 20%, finance head Taras Skvortsov said. He noted that economic conditions, particularly in the second half of the year, are more difficult than last year, but not severe enough to produce negative growth.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 16:16

Sber expects 2026 profit to significantly exceed last year's

IN BRIEF: Effective date of new key rate to change, economic scenarios outlined

The Bank of Russia plans to move the effective date of any new key rate from Monday to the following Wednesday. It estimates that rate changes take full effect after 3-6 quarters, targets inflation near 4%, and projects a 2026 key rate of 14.5-14.6% with inflation at 6-7% under its baseline scenario.

Macro & central banksBank of Russiakey rateinflationeconomic outlook

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:57

IN BRIEF: Effective date of new key rate to change, economic scenarios outlined

Bank of Russia projects 2027 key rate at 13-15% under pro-inflationary scenario
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%.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:37Original
Bank of Russia projects 2027 key rate at 19-21% under risk scenario
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.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:27Original
Bank of Russia projects 2027 key rate at 9-11% under disinflationary scenario
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.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-31 11:55Original
Bank of Russia projects 2026 key rate at 14.5-14.6% under baseline scenario
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.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-31 11:55Original

Ukraine’s agricultural exports nearly halve month-on-month in August

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.

Energy & commodities Trade & sanctionsUkraineagricultural exportsBlack Sea portsgrain transport

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:53

Ukraine’s agricultural exports nearly halve month-on-month in August

Bitcoin on course for best August since 2017 despite renewed US-Iran hostilities

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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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 15:50

Bitcoin on course for best August since 2017 despite renewed US-Iran hostilities

Strive becomes fifth-largest public bitcoin treasury after buying 1,800 BTC

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.

Markets CryptoStriveBitcoinCryptocurrencyInvestment

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:35

Strive becomes fifth-largest public bitcoin treasury after buying 1,800 BTC

Foreign buying in Indian stocks hits 23-month high in August, RBI data shows

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:35

Foreign buying in Indian stocks hits 23-month high in August, RBI data shows

New AI models pose growing threat to global economy, Bailey warns

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.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 15:30

New AI models pose growing threat to global economy, Bailey warns

India’s GDP grows better-than-expected 7.8% in April-June

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.

Macro & central banks Companies & industryIndia economyGDP growthmanufacturing

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:15

India’s GDP grows better-than-expected 7.8% in April-June

India’s April-June economic growth beats forecasts at 7.8%
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.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:50Original

SLB expands data center business with $3.4 billion Kelvion deal

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.

Companies & industry Tech & AISLBKelviondata centersartificial intelligence

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:10

SLB expands data center business with $3.4 billion Kelvion deal

Higher food inflation could constrain non-food spending, India report says

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.

Macro & central banks Companies & industryIndiaFood inflationConsumer spending

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:05

Higher food inflation could constrain non-food spending, India report says

NYSE parent ICE partners with tZERO on tokenized securities infrastructure

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.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:04

NYSE parent ICE partners with tZERO on tokenized securities infrastructure

NYSE owner ICE taps tZERO for tokenized securities push, takes stake in firm
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.
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CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 14:44Original

The US Economy Depends on Thriving Cluster Cities

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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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 15:00

The US Economy Depends on Thriving Cluster Cities

Why the SEC’s $75 million crypto path is not the same deal Congress is offering

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.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 14:50

Why the SEC’s $75 million crypto path is not the same deal Congress is offering

China deepens trade and investment ties with SCO members

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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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:46

China deepens trade and investment ties with SCO members

China deepens trade and investment ties with SCO members
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.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:46Original

Nigeria’s economy grows 4.4% in Q2, driven by oil and non-oil sectors

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:45

Nigeria’s economy grows 4.4% in Q2, driven by oil and non-oil sectors

War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?

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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 14:42

War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?

German inflation rises to 2.9% in August, below expectations

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.

Macro & central banksGermanyinflationEuropean Central Bank

EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:38

German inflation rises to 2.9% in August, below expectations

German union warns of massive opposition in Volkswagen restructuring dispute

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:25

German union warns of massive opposition in Volkswagen restructuring dispute

Tom Lee calls ether the ‘best performing macro asset’ as Bitmine adds 53,501 ETH

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.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 14:17

Tom Lee calls ether the ‘best performing macro asset’ as Bitmine adds 53,501 ETH

Russia doesn’t need a military economy — it would mean a ‘complete breakdown of the system,’ former finance minister says

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.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:11

Russia doesn’t need a military economy — it would mean a ‘complete breakdown of the system,’ former finance minister says

Shein prices Hong Kong IPO at midpoint, raising $1.74 billion

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 14:05

Shein prices Hong Kong IPO at midpoint, raising $1.74 billion

Cash-Strapped Colleges Are Draining Their Endowments to Survive

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.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 14:00

Cash-Strapped Colleges Are Draining Their Endowments to Survive

Tariffs spat: Carney bets Canada can defy Trump

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.

Trade & sanctionsCanadaUS tariffstrade policyeconomic sovereignty

DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:38

Tariffs spat: Carney bets Canada can defy Trump

Ireland bars crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts

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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CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 13:29

Ireland bars crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts

‘We’re back’: Strategy buys another 4,603 bitcoin as holdings reach 845,050 BTC

Strategy purchased 4,603 bitcoin for $369.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 845,050 BTC, valued at more than $66 billion.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 13:11

‘We’re back’: Strategy buys another 4,603 bitcoin as holdings reach 845,050 BTC

Strategy returns to bitcoin buying, adding $370 million last week
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.
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CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:11Original

QatarEnergy extends LNG cancellations into November as Hormuz disruption drags on

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.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:01

QatarEnergy extends LNG cancellations into November as Hormuz disruption drags on

European gas prices surge as fighting resumes in the Middle East
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.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:45Original

Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign

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.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:00

Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign

Bitmine makes largest ether purchase since June as Tom Lee points to strong crypto Q3

Bitmine has made its largest ether purchase since June. Chairman Tom Lee said crypto’s recent outperformance could attract more institutional investors.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:53

Bitmine makes largest ether purchase since June as Tom Lee points to strong crypto Q3

Bank of Russia to keep inflation near 4%, consider lowering target in future

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:49

Bank of Russia to keep inflation near 4%, consider lowering target in future

India’s April-July fiscal deficit reaches 26.8% of 2026/27 target

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.

Macro & central banksIndiafiscal deficitgovernment data

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:45

India’s April-July fiscal deficit reaches 26.8% of 2026/27 target

European natural gas price tops €70 for first time since January 2023

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.

Energy & commoditiesEuropean gasDutch TTFUS-Iran tensions

EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:45

European natural gas price tops €70 for first time since January 2023

Bitcoin treasury firm registers 93% of shares for resale and puts a third of its crypto into options

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.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:45

Bitcoin treasury firm registers 93% of shares for resale and puts a third of its crypto into options

Air China to increase flights to Europe and North America

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:40

Air China to increase flights to Europe and North America

More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it

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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:39

More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it

Qatar’s first-quarter GDP falls 7% as Iran war weighs on energy production

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.

Macro & central banks Energy & commodities Companies & industryQatarGDPenergy productionMiddle East conflict

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:35

Qatar’s first-quarter GDP falls 7% as Iran war weighs on energy production

China reins in rising yuan as weak domestic demand clouds outlook

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:30

China reins in rising yuan as weak domestic demand clouds outlook

FACTBOX: What to know about Eastern Economic Forum

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:30

FACTBOX: What to know about Eastern Economic Forum

Happy birthday to the First Index Investment Trust

A birthday tribute to the First Index Investment Trust, featuring FIITnes.⁣

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:23

Happy birthday to the First Index Investment Trust

WorldIran seeks peaceful settlement with US, not continuation of war, president says

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:12

Iran seeks peaceful settlement with US, not continuation of war, president says

Who are the economic winners and losers of the US-Israel war on Iran?
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.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:01Original
Exclusive: US naval blockade is paralysing daily life, Iranians tell Euronews
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.
US naval blockadeIran tradeinflationhumanitarian crisis
Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:01Original
BREAKINGUAE intercepts drone from Iran after US-Iran attacks resume
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.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-31 11:25Original
US stock futures slip as Middle East strikes stoke inflation fears
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.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-31 11:05Original
MAJORIran and US trade fire in first exchange in a month
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.
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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-31 10:49Original
MAJORMiddle East war flares up after Iran responds to US attacks
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.
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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-31 10:43Original
MAJORUS renews attack on Iran while threatening sanctions on Tehran allies
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.
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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-31 09:40Original
BREAKINGIran hostilities flare after US strike in Strait of Hormuz; supertanker hits mines and catches fire
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.
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TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-08-31 08:01Original
US sole factor destabilizing Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Ministry says
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.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 06:50Original
IRGC says supertanker struck mines in Strait of Hormuz
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.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 06:11Original
MAJORIran live updates: CENTCOM says targeted Iranian forces posed an ‘imminent threat’
CENTCOM says the Iranian forces it targeted presented an “imminent threat.” The Strait of Hormuz remains the conflict’s main flashpoint.
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AABC News★★★★★2026-08-31 06:09Original
Oil Jumps After US Strikes as US-Canada Trade War Continues
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.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-08-31 06:00Original
Morning Bid: Oil climbs as missiles fly in the Gulf
Oil prices rise as missiles are reported flying across the Gulf, setting the tone for the day ahead in European and global markets.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:05Original
Bitcoin barely blinks as U.S. strikes Iran, sending oil higher and stocks lower
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.
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CCoinDesk★★★★☆2026-08-31 04:29Original
Oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions flare and Warsh fuels rate-hike expectations
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.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-08-31 04:07Original
MAJOROil Jumps as US Strikes Iran, US-Canada Trade War Heats Up, More
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.
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BBloomberg News★★★★★2026-08-31 03:30Original
CNBC Daily Open: War by other means turns to armed conflict again
After roughly a week of saying Washington would shift toward economic warfare against Iran, the U.S. has chosen to resume actual strikes instead.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-08-31 01:21Original
Asian shares slide as oil and yields remain elevated
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.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-31 01:20Original
New US Strikes on Iran, US-Canada Trade War Continues and More
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.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-08-31 00:30Original
No Gulf air traffic restrictions imposed, air traffic controllers say
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.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-30 22:36Original
U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz. Its last major strikes on Iran took place in late July.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-08-30 21:32Original
MAJORUS strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid Hormuz tensions
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.
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TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-08-30 21:05Original
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard vows retaliation after U.S. strikes Strait of Hormuz targets
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.
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CCBC News★★★★☆2026-08-30 20:32Original
MAJORIran live updates: US forces strike 2 Iranian rocket launch sites
US forces struck two Iranian rocket launch sites. The Strait of Hormuz remains the main flashpoint in the conflict.
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AABC News★★★★★2026-08-30 20:22Original
MAJORU.S. forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on Hormuz in first military action in weeks
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.
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NNBC News★★★★★2026-08-30 20:19Original

Bessent Faces Credibility Test Selling ‘American Growth Agenda’ to G20

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.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:00

Bessent Faces Credibility Test Selling ‘American Growth Agenda’ to G20

Robinhood Chain tops Ethereum in daily revenue as memecoin trading surges

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.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:53

Robinhood Chain tops Ethereum in daily revenue as memecoin trading surges

Russia’s container market grows 7% to 4.17 mln TEU in January-July

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%.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:42

Russia’s container market grows 7% to 4.17 mln TEU in January-July

Asia’s diesel exports to Africa jump in August, replacing Middle East supply, data shows

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:40

Asia’s diesel exports to Africa jump in August, replacing Middle East supply, data shows

Michael Saylor’s $13,400 Bitcoin floor reveals the order of losses in Strategy’s debt stack

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.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:30

Michael Saylor’s $13,400 Bitcoin floor reveals the order of losses in Strategy’s debt stack

Sberbank plans to add ether and USDT as collateral for crypto-backed loans: Report

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.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:26

Sberbank plans to add ether and USDT as collateral for crypto-backed loans: Report

One U.S. debt metric makes bitcoin’s bull case look stronger than ever

A single metric tied to U.S. debt is presented as making the case for a bitcoin bull market look stronger than ever.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:25

One U.S. debt metric makes bitcoin’s bull case look stronger than ever

Oshawa plant adds truck as unionized Canadian GM members ratify new deals

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.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:24

Oshawa plant adds truck as unionized Canadian GM members ratify new deals

PetroChina first-half profit rises 22% as oil prices offset Iran war supply shock

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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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 11:23

PetroChina first-half profit rises 22% as oil prices offset Iran war supply shock

Bloomberg records biggest monthly rise in agricultural commodity prices since 2012

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 11:09

Bloomberg records biggest monthly rise in agricultural commodity prices since 2012

India’s economy expands 7.8% in fiscal first quarter, beating estimates

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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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 11:01

India’s economy expands 7.8% in fiscal first quarter, beating estimates

Software companies pay steep price to buy time against AI threat

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.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:00

Software companies pay steep price to buy time against AI threat

Santoli: Why investors should be on high alert heading into September

Santoli says investors should remain highly alert heading into September as several key market metrics tighten near thresholds that could have significant consequences.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:00

Santoli: Why investors should be on high alert heading into September

At Jackson Hole, global central bankers glimpse a dystopian AI future

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:50

At Jackson Hole, global central bankers glimpse a dystopian AI future

KKR to reap giant windfall from $17bn sale of USI to Aon

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.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:31

KKR to reap giant windfall from $17bn sale of USI to Aon

G20 finance chiefs meet in North Carolina as Iran sanctions and tariffs take centre stage

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.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:27

G20 finance chiefs meet in North Carolina as Iran sanctions and tariffs take centre stage

Bank of England chief warns new AI models threaten global financial stability

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that frontier AI could materially increase cyber risks facing the global financial system.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:18

Bank of England chief warns new AI models threaten global financial stability

AI models pose new risks to global financial stability, Bank of England chief warns
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warns that artificial intelligence models are creating new risks for global financial stability.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-08-31 09:23Original

The Sardine Shortage Is Real — and It’s Not All Gen Z’s Fault

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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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 10:18

The Sardine Shortage Is Real — and It’s Not All Gen Z’s Fault

Depleted US oil reserve loses power to calm markets as Iran war drags on

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:15

Depleted US oil reserve loses power to calm markets as Iran war drags on

The missing piece in the US oil and gas boom: jobs

US oil and gas production and profits are rising strongly, but employment in the industry has declined since Donald Trump came to power.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 10:00

The missing piece in the US oil and gas boom: jobs

Bessent pushes back on fears over US debt market strains

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 09:45

Bessent pushes back on fears over US debt market strains