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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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

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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 12:45

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

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.

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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

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.
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Russian central bank buys $69.5 mln worth of yuan

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.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 08:50

Russian central bank buys $69.5 mln worth of yuan

U.S. Jobs Report, Russia’s Digital Ruble Rollout: Crypto Week Ahead

A look at what is coming in the week beginning Aug. 31, including the U.S. jobs report and Russia’s digital ruble rollout.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 08:22

U.S. Jobs Report, Russia’s Digital Ruble Rollout: Crypto Week Ahead

Barclays sees two more Fed rate hikes this year after Warsh speech

Barclays expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in September and again in December, saying Chair Kevin Warsh’s latest remarks pointed to a more hawkish stance.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 07:50

Barclays sees two more Fed rate hikes this year after Warsh speech

Japan’s bonds and yen come under pressure after Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech

The yen weakened past ¥160 to the dollar and bond yields climbed to their highest level in three decades as investors increased bets on tighter monetary policy following Warsh’s speech at Jackson Hole.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 07:32

Japan’s bonds and yen come under pressure after Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech

China’s Factory Activity Contracts in August Despite Uptick in Export Demand

An official survey indicates that China’s factory activity contracted in August, even as export demand improved and remained strong.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 07:30

China’s Factory Activity Contracts in August Despite Uptick in Export Demand

China’s factory activity contracts for second straight month, but less than expected
China’s manufacturing activity contracted for a second consecutive month, though the decline was smaller than expected. The data adds pressure on Beijing to support an economy that is losing momentum.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-08-31 01:40Original

In Numbers: China’s data industry surpasses $1 trillion in 2025

China’s data industry reached 6.78 trillion yuan, or about $1 trillion, in 2025, growing 15.7% from the previous year. The 2026 development report said the country had 482,000 data enterprises by the end of the year, up 17.9% year on year.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 07:24

In Numbers: China’s data industry surpasses $1 trillion in 2025

September Fed rate hike fears look overblown as odds stand at just 58%, not 90%

Despite Kevin Warsh’s hawkish speech on Friday, the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September remains below 60%, at about 58%. Observers are playing down concerns about monetary tightening.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 06:42

September Fed rate hike fears look overblown as odds stand at just 58%, not 90%

Dollar near two-week high as Warsh boosts rate-hike bets; yen hovers near 160

The dollar held close to a two-week high on Monday as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and renewed Gulf tensions led markets to increase their expectations for a rate hike. The yen remained under pressure near the closely watched 160-per-dollar level.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 06:25

Dollar near two-week high as Warsh boosts rate-hike bets; yen hovers near 160

Rising Fed hike bets pressure rupee as oil worries linger

The Indian rupee is expected to open weaker on Monday after investors increased their bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike at the next policy meeting following hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Concerns over oil prices remain.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 06:05

Rising Fed hike bets pressure rupee as oil worries linger

Indian rupee under pressure from Fed, oil; bonds at risk of further selloff
The Indian rupee is expected to remain under pressure this week as the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike compounds the drag from high oil prices. Bonds could face additional selling if economic growth picks up.
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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:10Original

Embattled Sydney property developer Bathla warns it could fold by the end of the week

Administrators say Bathla Group could shut by the end of the week unless emergency funding is secured. Teneo, which took control after the developer entered voluntary administration, says some of its 350 head-office staff have gone unpaid for eight weeks, while thousands of customers are left with unfinished homes.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:06

Embattled Sydney property developer Bathla warns it could fold by the end of the week

The hidden bill: How Europe’s scorching summers are reshaping national budgets

Another summer of record heat, drought and wildfires is saddling European governments with costs that will emerge months later through emergency relief, farm compensation, infrastructure repairs, unpaid taxes and food inflation.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 05:00

The hidden bill: How Europe’s scorching summers are reshaping national budgets

France is becoming the ‘poster child’ of sovereign debt problems as borrowing costs near 2008 highs

France’s heavy debt burden and political gridlock are driving government borrowing costs toward levels not seen since 2008, making the country a prominent example of sovereign debt problems.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:00

France is becoming the ‘poster child’ of sovereign debt problems as borrowing costs near 2008 highs

London’s AIM market faces existential crisis

London’s junior AIM market is facing an existential crisis as depressed valuations, weak investor appetite and changes to inheritance tax undermine its appeal.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 04:00

London’s AIM market faces existential crisis

Jackson Hole analyst roundup: Warsh’s speech raises rate-hike odds and may put the Fed ‘at odds’ with Treasury

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish position strengthened expectations that the Federal Open Market Committee will maintain a relatively tighter policy stance at its September meeting.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:47

Jackson Hole analyst roundup: Warsh’s speech raises rate-hike odds and may put the Fed ‘at odds’ with Treasury

Ukraine unable to pay servicemen without additional $6.75 billion

TASS calculations based on Ukrainian Finance Ministry data indicate that Ukraine could run out of money for military salaries by mid-October unless budget amendments secure at least $6.75 billion for the armed forces. Keeping combat operations at the current level would require about $20 billion, while external borrowing is being considered as the only financing source.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:02

Ukraine unable to pay servicemen without additional $6.75 billion

China bond market diverges from US as Warsh strikes hawkish tone at Jackson Hole

China’s disappointing economic data and Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh’s hawkish tone at Jackson Hole are pushing the Chinese and US bond markets further apart. Concerns over fiscal sustainability are also weighing on Treasuries, while China’s 10-year government bond yield fell to 1.692 per cent on Monday, nearing a one-year low.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:00

China bond market diverges from US as Warsh strikes hawkish tone at Jackson Hole

How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border

The US and Canada remain locked in a trade dispute with no settlement in sight. US tariffs target Canadian steel, aluminium, lumber and automobiles, while Canada has announced dollar-for-dollar and strategic counter-tariffs. Ontario and Quebec face the greatest impact in Canada, while Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania are among the US states most exposed.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 00:05

How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border

Bessent says yen moves are ‘pretty contained,’ not disorderly

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that recent moves in the yen were “pretty well contained,” indicating that its renewed slide was not viewed as the kind of disorderly trading that prompted a rare joint Japan-U.S. intervention last month.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-30 23:35

Bessent says yen moves are ‘pretty contained,’ not disorderly

What caused Nvidia’s nasty reversal Friday? Look to the Fed for clues

In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer examines the connection between Nvidia’s stock, the oil market and the Federal Reserve to explore what drove the company’s sharp reversal on Friday.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-30 23:26

What caused Nvidia’s nasty reversal Friday? Look to the Fed for clues

UAE and Egyptian central banks coordinate over Banque Misr after U.S. Treasury notice

The central banks of the United Arab Emirates and Egypt said on Sunday they were coordinating over Banque Misr. The statement followed a U.S. Treasury announcement that dollar transactions at all of the bank’s UAE branches would be cut off because of its dealings with Iran.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-30 20:05

UAE and Egyptian central banks coordinate over Banque Misr after U.S. Treasury notice

US Treasury leans on stablecoins for short-term debt, but they cannot solve its $28B long-bond problem

Stablecoin demand is becoming important in the U.S. government debt market, but its maturity matters more than its headline size. The federal framework directs permitted payment-stablecoin reserves toward cash-like assets and Treasuries maturing within 93 days, while Treasury buybacks target 10- to 30-year bonds. Circle’s reported reserves likewise remain concentrated in overnight repo, short Treasuries and cash.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-30 18:25

US Treasury leans on stablecoins for short-term debt, but they cannot solve its $28B long-bond problem

Gulf stocks fall as Warsh remarks lift rate-hike bets

Most Gulf stock markets closed lower on Sunday as investors grew cautious after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to returning inflation to its target, strengthening expectations of another interest-rate increase.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-30 16:35

Gulf stocks fall as Warsh remarks lift rate-hike bets

Mid-tier Bitcoin treasury adds $3.765 million in debt after 30-day collar reset

Bitcoin treasury and mining company PowerCompute added $3.765 million to its debt after ending a collar tied to 307 BTC early. Its replacement balance with Arch Lending rose to $21.89 million, while the annual rate increased from 2% to 6.5%. The next price test is set for Sept. 24.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-30 15:05

Mid-tier Bitcoin treasury adds $3.765 million in debt after 30-day collar reset

China-Kyrgyzstan economic cooperation deepens with tangible results

Economic and trade ties between China and Kyrgyzstan are steadily expanding. Bilateral trade reached $11.7 billion in the first seven months of the year, while exports of electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic products grew rapidly. Cooperation is also advancing in e-commerce, agriculture, infrastructure, railways and green energy, with Chinese direct investment exceeding $2 billion.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-30 13:13

China-Kyrgyzstan economic cooperation deepens with tangible results

How $739B in New US Debt Could Absorb Crypto Liquidity Before Buybacks Reach Bitcoin

The US Treasury plans to borrow $739 billion from July through September while buying back selected older bonds. Although both operations involve the same issuer, auctions fund the government and create liquid benchmarks, while buybacks address older, less-traded debt and cash management. The analysis argues that new issuance could absorb liquidity before any buyback effect reaches Bitcoin, even as an expanded program offers dealers an outlet for off-the-run Treasuries.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-30 10:50

How $739B in New US Debt Could Absorb Crypto Liquidity Before Buybacks Reach Bitcoin

India likely grew more than 7% last quarter, but may still fall short of Modi’s developed-nation dream

India likely expanded by more than 7% last quarter, a pace most major economies would envy. Even so, that growth may not be fast enough to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambition of building a developed nation.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-30 09:30

India likely grew more than 7% last quarter, but may still fall short of Modi’s developed-nation dream

East China's Yiwu rides a new wave of spending

China’s next phase of consumer growth could come from outside its biggest cities. National measures are urging county-level markets to improve commercial facilities, attract more brands and develop new retail formats. In Yiwu, known for selling goods globally, residents are increasingly willing to spend locally.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-30 09:24

East China's Yiwu rides a new wave of spending

Canada has leverage in this trade fight, but economists warn it comes with a cost

With the Trump administration promising to impose more tariffs on Canada in January, many Canadians are considering what leverage could persuade the United States to change course. Economists caution that using that leverage would also carry a cost.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-30 08:00

Canada has leverage in this trade fight, but economists warn it comes with a cost

Will Hong Kong see fewer creditor-led commercial property sales as assets stabilise?

Analysts say financial distress in Hong Kong’s commercial property market has eased but not disappeared. Highly leveraged owners may still struggle to refinance loans after years of weakness in office and retail segments, where excess supply, slower consumption and higher interest rates triggered defaults.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-30 06:00

Will Hong Kong see fewer creditor-led commercial property sales as assets stabilise?

What’s the fiscal hit from higher yields?

The article examines the fiscal impact of higher yields, offering a lengthy answer to a simple question.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-30 04:12

What’s the fiscal hit from higher yields?

Rising bond yields add tens of billions to G7 debt costs
The world’s largest developed economies have faced higher financing costs since the start of the US-Iran war, adding tens of billions of dollars to G7 debt expenses and putting pressure on public finances.
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FFinancial Times★★★★☆2026-08-30 04:00Original

Ukraine’s national debt grows by $4-5 billion each month

TASS calculations based on Ukrainian Finance Ministry data put the country’s debt at roughly $218-219 billion at the end of August, rising by an average of $4-5 billion monthly. It could reach about $240 billion by the end of 2026 and at least $290 billion by the end of 2027. Ukraine also needs at least $6-7 billion this year for military operations and service members’ pay.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-30 03:05

Ukraine’s national debt grows by $4-5 billion each month

Warsh raises stakes for Fed’s next meeting in Jackson Hole speech

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh offered his most detailed account yet of how he views the central bank’s fight against inflation in a high-profile speech Friday at the annual economic conference in Jackson Hole, raising the stakes for the Fed’s next meeting.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 21:00

Warsh raises stakes for Fed’s next meeting in Jackson Hole speech

August reveals Australians’ appetite for weight-loss drugs, ‘dupes’ and EVs

August reporting results show Australians are cutting back on pizza while buying more weight-loss drugs, cheaper “dupe” brands and electric vehicles as cost-of-living pressures return. Kmart is expanding Anko’s imitation-product strategy, Chemist Warehouse says GLP-1 customers spend 40% more, and car electrification is accelerating.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 20:00

August reveals Australians’ appetite for weight-loss drugs, ‘dupes’ and EVs

UK crypto investors declared £1.38B in gains, with half from just 240 people

HM Revenue & Customs says 17,600 people reported £13.8 billion in cryptoasset disposal proceeds and £1.38 billion in gains for the 2024–25 tax year. Just 240 investors, each reporting more than £1 million, accounted for £717 million. Under new reporting rules, HMRC expects to receive crypto-provider data from 2027.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 20:00

UK crypto investors declared £1.38B in gains, with half from just 240 people

Trump is trying to make your hamburger cheaper, but the plan may barely affect supermarket bills

President Donald Trump is seeking to lower the cost of hamburgers, but his plan may do little to reduce what shoppers pay at the supermarket register.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 20:00

Trump is trying to make your hamburger cheaper, but the plan may barely affect supermarket bills

Bitcoin faces new macro test as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh flags sticky inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said 54% of personal consumption expenditures components rose more than 3% over the past year, making a quick shift toward easier policy harder to justify. Bitcoin briefly reached $81,280 before slipping below $80,000. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs drew more than $1.1 billion over four sessions, with BlackRock’s IBIT accounting for about 86%.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 16:30

Bitcoin faces new macro test as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh flags sticky inflation

Bitcoin miners are morphing from crypto proxies into high-performance computing hubs

Bitcoin-miner stocks diverged from Bitcoin during a strong week for the cryptocurrency as several companies shifted electricity, land and grid capacity toward AI infrastructure. TeraWulf, Hut 8, IREN and Cipher are adding high-performance-computing leases or cloud revenue, making their valuations less dependent solely on Bitcoin prices and mining income.

Macro & central banks Energy & commodities Crypto Tech & AIBitcoincrypto miningAI infrastructurehigh-performance computing

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 13:30

Bitcoin miners are morphing from crypto proxies into high-performance computing hubs

Bitcoin’s Failed $81,000 Breakout Puts $75,000 Back in Play

Bitcoin is trading near $78,000 after a sharp rejection above $81,000 on Aug. 28, leaving $77,000 support and $80,000 resistance as the key weekend levels. A break below $77,000 could open the mid-$75,000s, while a sustained move above $80,000 would revive targets near $81,300 and $82,000–$83,000. Kevin Warsh’s remarks raised September rate-hike odds and added pressure to the market.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 12:40

Bitcoin’s Failed $81,000 Breakout Puts $75,000 Back in Play

Bank of Russia may pause key rate cuts at next meeting — Aksakov

Anatoly Aksakov, chairman of the State Duma Financial Market Committee, said the Bank of Russia could pause rate cuts at its September meeting. He said the longer-term trend remains downward and that a rate of 13% or lower by the end of 2026 is possible, though not the baseline scenario.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 12:28

Bank of Russia may pause key rate cuts at next meeting — Aksakov

K, C or E? Why economists can’t agree on the shape of today’s economy

Economists once broadly described the post-pandemic economy as K-shaped, but that agreement has now broken down as they debate which pattern best captures the economy today.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 12:22

K, C or E? Why economists can’t agree on the shape of today’s economy

Iran trade falls as Supreme Leader Khamenei urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar

Iran’s president says sanctions are hurting the country’s imports and exports, while Supreme Leader Khamenei calls for less reliance on the U.S. dollar.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-29 12:08

Iran trade falls as Supreme Leader Khamenei urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar

In This Economy, Everyone Feels Guilty About Spending

People are feeling guilty about spending in the current economy. The East Coast’s emerging retirement hotspot is also dealing with traffic jams and doctor shortages.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-29 12:00

In This Economy, Everyone Feels Guilty About Spending