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WorldTrump weighs declaring Iran war over as Pentagon extends Middle East deployments

Trump has reportedly discussed with senior aides whether to declare the Iran war over, while the Pentagon extends its deployments in the Middle East.

Donald TrumpIran warPentagonMiddle East deployments

TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 06:07

Trump weighs declaring Iran war over as Pentagon extends Middle East deployments

MAJORUS air strikes kill 18, wound 142 in Iran, health official says
A health official says US air strikes in Iran killed 18 people and injured 142. A vehicle was destroyed at an overnight strike site in Kuhestak, Sirik County.
US air strikesIrancasualties
TTRT World★★★★★2026-09-03 05:53Original
Only six commodity vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday — agency
Only six commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, down from 11 the previous day, Reuters reported citing Kpler data. They comprised two very large gas carriers, two long-range tankers, one Supramax tanker and one Panamax tanker. The count may change because some ships typically switch off transponders during voyages.
Strait of HormuzshippingIran conflict
TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-03 05:25Original
MAJORUS military operation against Iran could extend into 2027 — WSJ
The Pentagon is quietly extending the US troop deployment in the Middle East, acknowledging that the operation against Iran may not end this year, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. About 50,000 US troops remain in the region, including 19 Navy ships, fighter squadrons, air-defense units and paratroopers. Combat deployments have also been lengthened.
United StatesIranmilitary operationMiddle East
TTASS★★★★★2026-09-03 04:49Original
Oil edges down as investors weigh uncertainty over U.S.-Iran strikes
Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors assessed uncertainty surrounding renewed U.S.-Iran military strikes that could disrupt supplies from the Middle East.
oil pricesUnited StatesIranMiddle East supply
RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:00Original
Shipping stocks at a crossroads after their best rally in decades
A months-long crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has transformed a previously overlooked part of the market into one of 2026’s hottest trades, leaving shipping stocks at a crossroads after their strongest rally in decades.
shipping stocksStrait of Hormuzmarket rally
CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-03 03:59Original
US military escorts 40 oil-carrying vessels through Hormuz amid new Iran-US strikes
According to two US officials familiar with the operation, 40 commercial vessels carrying 18 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz under American military escort. The wartime record came as Iran and the United States exchanged another round of strikes on Tuesday.
Strait of HormuzUS-Iran conflictoil shipments
CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-03 03:00Original
MAJORTrump says US is ready for more Iran strikes as Tehran vows retaliation
President Donald Trump said the US military could launch further strikes against Iran whenever it chooses. Tehran condemned attacks on ports, communications facilities and other civilian infrastructure, alleging that a strike on a wedding killed at least four people and injured dozens; US Central Command said it was investigating. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to halt military action and return to diplomacy as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remained high.
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CCGTN★★★★★2026-09-03 01:48Original

Amid global risks, younger investors favour tangible bars as paper gold loses shine

Sussi Ye, a 32-year-old Hangzhou resident, began buying gold bars in small batches at the start of the year and has built a hoard worth about 200,000 yuan (US$29,700). Despite price swings, she has sold none, saying she prefers tangible physical gold to gold-linked financial products because it provides a sense of security.

Markets Energy & commoditiesgold investmentgold barsyounger investors

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 05:35

Amid global risks, younger investors favour tangible bars as paper gold loses shine

Volkswagen's road to restructuring

Volkswagen’s supervisory board is due to meet on Friday to vote on the automaker’s largest restructuring programme ever. Plans to cut jobs and capacity have faced fierce opposition from unions and shareholder Lower Saxony.

Companies & industryVolkswagenrestructuringautomotive industryjobs

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 05:30

Volkswagen's road to restructuring

More on the 60/40 portfolio

Unhedged readers weigh in on the 60/40 portfolio.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-03 05:30

Explainer: Why a longer working week may not fix Volkswagen's woes

A confrontation is developing between Volkswagen management and unions over restructuring plans. As Germany’s auto industry seeks to protect its future, attention is shifting to the sector’s 35-hour working week and whether longer hours would actually resolve Volkswagen’s problems.

Companies & industryVolkswagenGerman auto industryrestructuringworking hours

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 05:15

Explainer: Why a longer working week may not fix Volkswagen's woes

Financials lift Indian shares after recent decline

Indian shares climbed on Thursday, led by lenders, after banks raised a larger-than-expected $136.4 billion through the Reserve Bank of India’s foreign-currency deposit and borrowing schemes, strengthening liquidity ahead of the festive season.

MarketsIndian stocksfinancialsReserve Bank of Indialiquidity

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 05:05

Financials lift Indian shares after recent decline

EAEU free trade deals with Indonesia, UAE to take effect very soon

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said free trade agreements between the Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates will take effect in the very near future. Talks on a similar deal are progressing with India, while consultations with Pakistan have also been held.

Trade & sanctions Companies & industryEurasian Economic Unionfree trade agreementsIndonesiaUnited Arab Emirates

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 05:00

EAEU free trade deals with Indonesia, UAE to take effect very soon

Dogecoin becomes only losing bet for Japan-listed firm as it sells altcoins for bitcoin

Remixpoint recorded gains on ether, Solana and XRP, but sold Dogecoin below its fiscal-year opening value as it focused its crypto holdings on bitcoin, making DOGE its only losing bet.

Crypto Companies & industryRemixpointDogecoinBitcoin

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:58

Dogecoin becomes only losing bet for Japan-listed firm as it sells altcoins for bitcoin

Russia-China trade rises 22% in first half of 2026, tops $135 bln

Trade between Russia and China grew 22% in the first half of 2026 to more than $135 billion, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. He said the pace was steadily moving the countries toward their $300 billion target, while their leaders praised trade and economic cooperation as a key pillar of bilateral ties.

Macro & central banks Trade & sanctionsRussiaChinabilateral tradeeconomic cooperation

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:52

Russia-China trade rises 22% in first half of 2026, tops $135 bln

Russia-China trade rises 22% to more than $135 billion
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said bilateral trade between Russia and China grew 22% to more than $135 billion in the first half of 2026. He said the increase brings the countries closer to their $300 billion trade target.
Russia-China tradebilateral tradeeconomic cooperation
TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-03 02:10Original

Yen strengthens as traders bet on Japan interest rate rises

The yen strengthened as traders wagered on higher interest rates in Japan. The currency fell below ¥157 to the dollar after a sudden overnight jump.

Macro & central banks MarketsJapanyeninterest ratesforeign exchange

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:50

Yen strengthens as traders bet on Japan interest rate rises

Economic crime damage in Russia nearly doubles to $3.76 bln in 1H 2026

Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan said damage from economic crimes reached 328 billion rubles ($3.76 billion) in the first half of 2026, nearly twice the year-earlier figure. The share of damages recovered fell from nearly 40% in the first half of 2025 to 8% in the same period of 2026.

OtherRussiaeconomic crimedamage recovery

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:47

Economic crime damage in Russia nearly doubles to $3.76 bln in 1H 2026

China slowdown pushes New Zealand exporters to diversify away from top buyer, RBNZ official tells CNBC

New Zealand exporters are redirecting shipments originally bound for China to other markets as demand from the country’s largest buyer cools, according to a Reserve Bank of New Zealand official who spoke to CNBC.

Macro & central banks Trade & sanctionsNew Zealand exportsChina economytrade diversification

CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:44

China slowdown pushes New Zealand exporters to diversify away from top buyer, RBNZ official tells CNBC

Russia, China plan to expand list of joint investment projects

Russia and China plan to add more initiatives to their joint investment portfolio, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. Six projects entered the portfolio this year, covering refractory materials, food additives and components, chemical complexes, and iron ore extraction and processing. The updated portfolio contains 65 major and 26 prospective projects valued at about $240 billion, with more than half already being implemented.

Macro & central banks MarketsRussiaChinajoint investmenteconomic cooperation

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:41

Russia, China plan to expand list of joint investment projects

Hydrocarbon production underway at 20 fields on Russian shelf — ministry

Russia has 75 oil and gas fields on its continental shelf, with production already operating at 20 of them, Deputy Natural Resources Minister Dmitry Tetenkin said at the Eastern Economic Forum. He added that offshore exploration and production are proceeding alongside onshore operations.

Energy & commodities Companies & industryRussiaoil and gascontinental shelfenergy production

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:41

Hydrocarbon production underway at 20 fields on Russian shelf — ministry

Morning Bid: Bonds breathe a sigh of relief

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets, where bonds are breathing a sigh of relief.

Markets Companies & industryBondsEuropean marketsGlobal markets

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:40

Morning Bid: Bonds breathe a sigh of relief

Two tungsten and gold mining and processing plants to be built in Russia’s Far East

Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said at the Eastern Economic Forum that Russia’s Far East plans to build mining and processing plants for tungsten and gold. He also cited an implemented copper project and plans for another copper deposit and a tin smelter.

Energy & commoditiesRussia’s Far Easttungstengold miningmetal processing

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:37

Two tungsten and gold mining and processing plants to be built in Russia’s Far East

Bank of Canada Flags Inflation Risk, Lifting Rate-Hike Wagers

The Bank of Canada flagged inflation risks, prompting markets to increase bets on a rate hike. The item also includes the investment summit agenda.

Macro & central banksBank of Canadainflationinterest rates

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:30

Bank of Canada Flags Inflation Risk, Lifting Rate-Hike Wagers

Russia adds 162 new mineral deposits to state reserves since start of year

Russia has added 162 mineral deposits to its state reserves since the beginning of 2026, Deputy Natural Resources Minister Dmitry Tetenkin said at the Eastern Economic Forum. He highlighted the Televeyem gold deposit in Chukotka and the Grigoryev gas condensate field in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region. Final results are due at year-end.

Energy & commoditiesRussiamineral resourcesgoldnatural gas

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:30

Russia adds 162 new mineral deposits to state reserves since start of year

Russia boosts uranium exploration funding nearly sevenfold this year

Russia has raised funding for uranium exploration nearly sevenfold this year to 6 billion rubles, Deputy Natural Resources Minister Dmitry Tetenkin said. Exploration is under way in Buryatia, Yakutia, the Trans-Baikal Region and the Jewish Autonomous Region, with at least 13 billion rubles planned over the next three years as a uranium shortage is expected.

OtherRussiauranium explorationmineral resourcesuranium shortage

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:27

Russia boosts uranium exploration funding nearly sevenfold this year

Asia seeks to store oil and gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis

Asian economies are expanding storage capacity after conflict involving Iran and the United States and Israel sharply reduced shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and drove up energy prices. Japan has proposed the $10bn POWERR Asia initiative, while India, the Philippines and Thailand pursue larger strategic reserves and related infrastructure.

Energy & commodities Companies & industryAsia energyStrait of Hormuzstrategic reservesoil and gas

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:26

Asia seeks to store oil and gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis

Polyus to invest around $2.29 bln in Far East projects by 2030

Gold miner Polyus plans to invest about 200 billion rubles ($2.29 billion) in its enterprises and projects in Russia’s Far East over the next five years, through 2030, CEO Alexey Vostokov said.

Markets Energy & commoditiesPolyusRussia's Far Eastgold mininginvestment

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:25

Polyus to invest around $2.29 bln in Far East projects by 2030

Failure to meet grain deal terms to have long-term impact on global food system

Rosselkhozbank CEO Boris Listov says the unfulfilled grain deal terms, together with the situation around the Strait of Hormuz affecting fertilizer supplies, are putting pressure on global food markets. Higher logistics and payment costs will raise prices for Russian exports to 160 countries and have lasting consequences for the global food system.

Energy & commodities Companies & industryRussiagrain dealglobal food marketsStrait of Hormuz

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:24

Failure to meet grain deal terms to have long-term impact on global food system

Bitcoin back above $77,500, XRP leads majors as Fed hike odds near 66%

Bitcoin has climbed back above $77,500, while XRP is leading gains among major tokens as bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike approach 66%. Every major token is higher over the past 24 hours, although only zcash and Hyperliquid remain up for the week.

Macro & central banks CryptoBitcoinXRPcrypto marketsFederal Reserve

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:22

Bitcoin back above $77,500, XRP leads majors as Fed hike odds near 66%

The world appears to be entering a higher-rate era. Here’s who will pay the price

A global bond sell-off is being driven by heavy government debt issuance, an oil-price shock that has revived inflation fears and expectations that interest rates will remain higher. The shift toward a higher-rate era will impose costs on some economic participants.

Macro & central banks Markets Energy & commoditiesBond marketInterest ratesGovernment debtOil prices

CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:20

The world appears to be entering a higher-rate era. Here’s who will pay the price

US’s Chevron and Italy’s Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela

Chevron, Eni and other energy companies signed multibillion-dollar agreements in Caracas to expand Venezuela’s oil output. The ceremony was overseen by interim President Delcy Rodriguez and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, days after a separate Caracas-Washington deal gave the US access to 17 oil fields representing about a fifth of Venezuela’s reserves.

Energy & commoditiesVenezuelaoil projectsChevronEni

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:19

US’s Chevron and Italy’s Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela

US energy firms significantly expand Venezuela operations after Washington oil deal with Caracas
US energy companies are significantly expanding their operations in Venezuela following Washington’s oil deal with Caracas. US officials denied claims that the agreement was holding Venezuela for ransom, saying it benefits all sides while developing an unused underground asset.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:05Original

Russian banking sector may earn around $45.82 bln in 2026 — Gref

Russia’s banking sector may earn about 4 trillion rubles ($45.82 billion) in 2026, Sberbank CEO Herman Gref said. He added that although the result would exceed last year’s figure, banks’ current margin levels are expected to decline in the second half of the year.

Banking & finance Companies & industryRussian bankingbank profitsHerman Gref

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:19

Russian banking sector may earn around $45.82 bln in 2026 — Gref

Far Eastern gas supply route to China progressing on schedule — Gazprom

Gazprom says preparations for Russian gas deliveries to China via the Far Eastern route are proceeding as scheduled. The project is moving to commissioning work, with supplies planned to begin in January 2027, marking a major step in Russian-Chinese gas cooperation.

Energy & commoditiesRussian gasChinaenergy cooperation

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:18

Far Eastern gas supply route to China progressing on schedule — Gazprom

Russia sees no decline in trade with Iran despite situation around country — Overchuk

Russia has seen no drop in trade with Iran despite developments in and around the Islamic Republic, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said. He credited the Eurasian Economic Union-Iran free trade agreement, which took effect last year, and said the North-South corridor is also being extended.

Trade & sanctionsRussiaIrantradeEurasian Economic Union

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:13

Russia sees no decline in trade with Iran despite situation around country — Overchuk

Russian economy is in state of ‘overcooling’ — Gref

Russia’s economy is in a state of “overcooling,” Sberbank CEO Herman Gref said, arguing that policy should shift toward supporting and stimulating investment. He said businesses need help and that Sberbank will assist marketplaces and sellers affected by drone attacks.

Macro & central banks Markets Banking & financeRussian economyinvestmentSberbankdrone attacks

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:13

Russian economy is in state of ‘overcooling’ — Gref

Gazprom CEO describes Europe’s gas reserves by saying ‘winter will come’

Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller said, with a subtle smile, that “winter will come to Europe” when asked whether the region had enough fuel for the coming winter. TASS calculations based on Gas Infrastructure Europe data show European underground gas storage at its lowest level since records began in 2011, putting regional supplies at risk.

Energy & commodities Companies & industryEuropean gasgas reservesGazprom

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:08

Gazprom CEO describes Europe’s gas reserves by saying ‘winter will come’

Russia’s EV, hybrid output may rise 1.5-2-fold in 2026 — Manturov

Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said electric vehicle and hybrid production in Russia could reach 25,000-30,000 units this year, about 1.5-2 times the 2025 level. The country’s automotive strategy through 2035 envisions these vehicles making up one-quarter of passenger vehicle production.

Companies & industryRussiaelectric vehicleshybridsauto industry

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:02

Russia’s EV, hybrid output may rise 1.5-2-fold in 2026 — Manturov

EV, hybrid sales in Russia nearly double to 83,000 in first eight months — Manturov
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said sales of electric vehicles and hybrids reached more than 83,000 units in January–August 2026, nearly twice the level a year earlier. Russian models accounted for over 27% of the segment, up 15.5 percentage points.
Russiaelectric vehicleshybridsauto sales
TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:01Original

The new rivalry on Wall Street

Competition is intensifying between banks and proprietary trading firms.

Markets Banking & financeWall Streetbanksproprietary trading

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:00

The new rivalry on Wall Street

Gold’s run isn’t yet done

Fiscal burdens, sovereign buying and a positive correlation between bonds and equities continue to support gold and other precious metals.

Markets Energy & commoditiesgoldprecious metalsinvestment

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:00

Gold’s run isn’t yet done

Musk Ally Anthony Armstrong Joins Coinbase Board

Coinbase Global is appointing Anthony Armstrong, an ally of Elon Musk and a former Morgan Stanley banker, to its board of directors.

CryptoCoinbaseboard appointmentAnthony Armstrong

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:00

Musk Ally Anthony Armstrong Joins Coinbase Board

Anthony Armstrong, former CFO at Elon Musk’s xAI and X, joins Coinbase board
Anthony Armstrong has joined Coinbase’s board. He is not related to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and most recently served as CFO of xAI, X.AI Corp. and X Corp.
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TThe Block★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 21:03Original

KPMG warned Guggenheim unit over internal control deficiencies

Big Four auditor KPMG flagged flaws in how Guggenheim’s private investment division accounted for revenue, warning about deficiencies in its internal controls.

Companies & industryKPMGGuggenheiminternal controlsrevenue accounting

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:00

KPMG warned Guggenheim unit over internal control deficiencies

VW, Amazon and others list blacklisted groups among potential suppliers

More than 160 US companies were unable to rule out the use of sanctioned smelters by their suppliers in a test of Western efforts to clamp down on conflict minerals. Volkswagen and Amazon were among the companies naming blacklisted groups as potential suppliers.

Trade & sanctions Tech & AIconflict mineralssupply chainssanctions

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:00

VW, Amazon and others list blacklisted groups among potential suppliers

New car sales in Russia rise 7% in first eight months — Manturov

Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said more than 940,000 new vehicles were sold in Russia from January through August 2026, up 7% from the same period last year. He said the auto market is gradually recovering.

Companies & industryRussiaauto marketnew car sales

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 03:55

New car sales in Russia rise 7% in first eight months — Manturov

Manturov: Russian-made cars’ market share rises to 63.5%
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said Russian-made cars accounted for 63.5% of the domestic new-car market in the first eight months, up more than 8 percentage points year on year. Sales of locally produced cars rose over 23% to 597,500 vehicles. Russia aims for an 80% share by 2035.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-03 03:54Original

Coinbase co-founder joins rush for Venezuelan oil assets under US-backed framework

Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam’s separate investment firm, Primavera, is reportedly seeking control of at least three Venezuelan oil assets in the Orinoco Belt. Talks reportedly involve the Boca, Guico and Guara blocks, but no agreement or final terms have been established.

Markets Energy & commodities CryptoVenezuelaoil assetsPrimaveraFred Ehrsam

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 03:50

Coinbase co-founder joins rush for Venezuelan oil assets under US-backed framework

‘Much ado about nothing’: CFTC seeks dismissal of CME lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures

The CFTC asked a court to dismiss CME’s lawsuit, arguing that the exchange lacks standing to pursue its competitive-injury claims. The agency said CME is free to list perpetual futures as a designated contract market.

Crypto Banking & financeCFTCCMEcryptocurrencyperpetual futures

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 03:39

‘Much ado about nothing’: CFTC seeks dismissal of CME lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures

G20 countries note need to address vulnerabilities in global supply chains

G20 members called for international cooperation to tackle systemic vulnerabilities in increasingly complex global supply chains, according to a consensus statement adopted after the Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Delegates backed greater transparency, access to non-sensitive production-capacity data, and efforts to strengthen and diversify strategically important supply chains. Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev said Russia attended the meeting.

Trade & sanctionsG20global supply chainsinternational cooperation

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 03:32

G20 countries note need to address vulnerabilities in global supply chains

China’s Waning Appetite for Oil Is Keeping Emissions in Check

Millions of Chinese drivers have shifted from gas pumps to charging stations as the Iran War pushed up fuel prices, helping alter the country’s climate trajectory and keep emissions in check.

Energy & commodities Companies & industryChinaoil demandelectric vehiclesemissions

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 03:30

China’s Waning Appetite for Oil Is Keeping Emissions in Check

Mainland Chinese investors buy Hong Kong tech stocks in AI pivot, sell financials

Mainland Chinese investors shifted into Hong Kong-listed artificial intelligence stocks in August, using a market dip to increase exposure to advanced technology while reducing holdings in traditional industries. MiniMax Group, an AI model developer, recorded HK$10.1 billion in net buying, the highest among eligible companies.

Markets Tech & AIHong Kong stocksartificial intelligencemainland investors

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 03:20

Mainland Chinese investors buy Hong Kong tech stocks in AI pivot, sell financials

Chinese vice commerce minister meets U.S. business delegation

Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative and vice minister of commerce, met Wednesday with a delegation from the Board of Directors of the U.S.-China Business Council. China’s Ministry of Commerce said they discussed China-U.S. economic and trade relations among other issues.

Trade & sanctions Companies & industryChina-U.S. tradebusiness delegationLi Chenggang

CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 03:14

Chinese vice commerce minister meets U.S. business delegation

Oil Holds Three-Day Gain as Trump Says Iran Strikes Will Be Brief

Oil prices steadied after a three-day rally as President Donald Trump said renewed attacks on Iran would be short-lived. US officials meanwhile indicated that energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz remained robust.

Energy & commoditiesoil pricesDonald TrumpIranStrait of Hormuz

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 03:00

Oil Holds Three-Day Gain as Trump Says Iran Strikes Will Be Brief

Trump says US is fighting Iran to protect allies in the Middle East and West
Donald Trump said the United States is fighting Iran to protect its allies in the Middle East and the West. He also said the US is “doing really well with Iran.”
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-03 02:23Original

China services activity accelerates on stronger domestic demand, private PMI shows

China’s services activity grew more quickly in August, according to a private-sector survey. Stronger domestic demand helped companies increase staffing for a fourth straight month.

Macro & central banksChina economyservices sectordomestic demand

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 02:50

China services activity accelerates on stronger domestic demand, private PMI shows

How stablecoins are quietly becoming the Fed’s debt buyer of last resort

Circle President Heath Tarbert told Congress that bringing digital-dollar infrastructure under U.S. rules could reinforce the network effects behind the dollar’s global role. The article says regulated stablecoins may broaden private use of dollar tokens, steer issuer reserves toward short-term Treasuries and extend the dollar’s digital reach, while leaving official reserve choices to central banks.

Macro & central banks Markets Crypto Banking & financestablecoinsUS dollarTreasury billsfinancial regulation

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 02:30

How stablecoins are quietly becoming the Fed’s debt buyer of last resort

Shares and bonds rally as markets await signals on Fed rates

Asian shares and bonds staged a relief rally on Thursday, while the yen held its gains. Investors are awaiting fresh U.S. data and central-bank comments for clues on whether the Federal Reserve will tighten policy this month.

Macro & central banks MarketsAsian marketsFederal Reserveinterest ratesyen

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 02:20

Shares and bonds rally as markets await signals on Fed rates

Hong Kong’s Digital Asset Moment: Forthright Securities on What Bitcoin Asia Signals for Licensed Finance

Bitcoin Asia’s arrival at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre last week is presented as more than a major digital-asset gathering. It reflects a broader shift in which digital assets are moving from finance’s margins into a more regulated and institutionally relevant part of the market.

Markets CryptoHong Kongdigital assetsBitcoin Asialicensed finance

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 02:00

Hong Kong’s Digital Asset Moment: Forthright Securities on What Bitcoin Asia Signals for Licensed Finance

South Korea’s semiconductor exports just tripled year over year. Is it too much of a good thing?

South Korea’s semiconductor exports have tripled from a year earlier, prompting questions about whether the surge could become a vulnerability. If growth in the sector slows, the report asks, could it pull the Korean economy down with it?

Macro & central banks Trade & sanctions Tech & AISouth Koreasemiconductorsexportseconomy

CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 01:11

South Korea’s semiconductor exports just tripled year over year. Is it too much of a good thing?

IMF’s Georgieva says rising bond yields threaten developing-country debt progress

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told Reuters that swelling debt and rising bond yields in advanced economies threaten to reverse progress made by developing and low-income countries in bringing down their own debt burdens.

Macro & central banks Marketsdebtbond yieldsdeveloping countriesIMF

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 00:30

IMF’s Georgieva says rising bond yields threaten developing-country debt progress

Why Hilton calls this Asian country the fastest-growing tourism market

Hilton says one Asian country has become the world’s most exciting tourism market as travel across the region accelerates.

Companies & industryHiltonAsian tourismtourism market

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 00:13

Why Hilton calls this Asian country the fastest-growing tourism market

Inside India: Economic growth is smashing forecasts, but its biggest stocks aren’t getting much love

India’s economic growth has beaten expectations in every quarter over the past year, while the performance of its leading stock benchmarks has been deeply disappointing.

Macro & central banks MarketsIndiaeconomic growthstock market

CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 00:08

Inside India: Economic growth is smashing forecasts, but its biggest stocks aren’t getting much love

Rare large-scale MTR property tender draws Hong Kong development heavyweights

Bidding closed Wednesday for the second phase of MTR Corporation’s Tuen Mun Area 16 Station property project. Market sources said CK Asset, Sun Hung Kai Properties and Henderson Land Development submitted bids, as did a consortium of Sino Land, Kerry Properties, China Overseas Land & Investment and Great Eagle. MTR said it received four bids.

Real EstateHong Kong propertyMTR CorporationTuen Munproperty tender

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 00:00

Rare large-scale MTR property tender draws Hong Kong development heavyweights

The Midwest was long seen as an affordable place to live. That may be changing.

The Midwest has traditionally been regarded as a relatively affordable region for living, but that advantage may now be shifting.

Macro & central banks Real EstateMidwestcost of livinghousing affordability

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 00:00

The Midwest was long seen as an affordable place to live. That may be changing.

WorldWho is Alejandro Betancourt, the colourful oil baron behind the US-Venezuela oil deal?

Venezuelan oil businessman Alejandro Betancourt López leads Barbados-registered North American Blue Energy Partners, which will oversee production and sales from 17 strategic oil fields containing about 65bn barrels. He prospered through government contracts during the Hugo Chávez era, but has also faced investigations in five countries. He denies wrongdoing and has never been convicted.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 23:53

Who is Alejandro Betancourt, the colourful oil baron behind the US-Venezuela oil deal?

US will control flow of funds from NABEP deal with Venezuela, Energy Secretary Chris Wright says
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday that Washington would impose very strict controls on funds generated by an oil deal with North American Blue Energy Partners, announced earlier this week with Venezuela.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-02 22:40Original
US oversees signing of ‘billions’ in deals between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI, GE
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Chevron, Italy’s ENI and GE Vernova signed deals worth “tens of billions of dollars” with Venezuela during his Wednesday visit to Caracas. Wright and Interim President Delcy Rodriguez finalised the agreements.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-02 20:54Original
Chevron, Eni commit to expand oil projects in Venezuela under US eye
Chevron, Italy’s Eni and other foreign energy producers committed on Wednesday to major project expansions aimed at increasing oil output in Venezuela. The agreements were signed in Caracas at a ceremony overseen by interim President Delcy Rodriguez and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-02 20:00Original
Senior US official oversees Chevron, ENI and GE offshoot sign ‘tens of billions’ in Venezuela deals
Senior US official Chris Wright oversaw Chevron, ENI and a GE offshoot signing Venezuela deals worth “tens of billions” while meeting acting President Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas on September 2, 2026.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-02 19:00Original
Signing ceremony held for US control of a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is in Venezuela for the signing of a major oil agreement that would give the United States control of about a fifth of the country’s vast oil reserves. President Donald Trump has called it the “biggest oil deal in world history.”
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-02 18:51Original
Video: US energy chief arrives in Venezuela to sign controversial oil deal
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has arrived in La Guaira to sign an agreement that would give the United States effective control of a large share of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Wright praised the deal, while critics compared it with arrangements imposed by colonial powers.
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Fed survey finds economic activity edged up as prices rose moderately

A mixed Federal Reserve report says U.S. economic activity increased modestly in recent weeks, while employment rose slightly and prices climbed moderately. The findings may do little to sway policymakers as they consider whether to raise interest rates at their September 15-16 meeting.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 23:50

Fed survey finds economic activity edged up as prices rose moderately

US economy grows modestly, but inflation clouds outlook: Fed report
A Federal Reserve report says the US economy expanded modestly, while inflation is clouding the outlook. Businesses broadly reported significant pressure from rising healthcare and insurance costs.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-02 23:24Original

Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to London amid ‘geopolitical unrest’

The Dutch central bank says it transferred 86 tonnes of gold reserves from the US and Canada to London, citing increasing geopolitical unrest. It said London’s deeper, more liquid market would make the reserves easier to trade and deploy quickly in a crisis.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 23:47

Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to London amid ‘geopolitical unrest’

Shell to acquire 30% stake in BP-operated Conifer prospect in Gulf of Mexico

Shell Offshore, a subsidiary of oil major Shell, said Wednesday it will acquire a 30% interest in the Conifer exploration prospect in the Gulf of Mexico, which is operated by BP.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 23:45

Shell to acquire 30% stake in BP-operated Conifer prospect in Gulf of Mexico

XRP’s $2.14 bull case gets a $474 million ETF boost

CryptoSlate’s model puts a move above $2.14 by late November in an optimistic forecast scenario, supported by six straight months of net inflows into U.S. XRP ETFs totaling about $474 million. The model’s median target is $1.47, while leveraged funds hold net shorts equivalent to 115.7 million XRP, potentially amplifying future moves.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 23:40

XRP’s $2.14 bull case gets a $474 million ETF boost

Southwest Airlines to open its own passenger lounges for the first time

For the first time in its history, Southwest Airlines will operate its own lounges for passengers.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 23:30

Southwest Airlines to open its own passenger lounges for the first time

PG&E CEO urges California to revive wildfire reform after shelved effort crushed stock

PG&E CEO Patti Poppe said she remains hopeful that California lawmakers can revive wildfire liability reform. A failed proposal had sent the utility’s shares tumbling.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 23:23

PG&E CEO urges California to revive wildfire reform after shelved effort crushed stock

Jim Cramer says investors aren’t ditching tech — they just want cheaper stocks

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors are not abandoning AI or technology stocks, but are rotating out of high-multiple names and into cheaper stocks.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 23:09

Jim Cramer says investors aren’t ditching tech — they just want cheaper stocks

China’s new home finance rules cut buyer risks but may not revive market, analysts say

China’s revised housing-finance rules aim to make buying pre-sold homes safer by releasing mortgage funds only after projects file completion records and the homes are certified safe and ready for occupancy. Analysts doubt the changes will overcome falling prices and weak buyer confidence enough to revive demand.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 23:00

China’s new home finance rules cut buyer risks but may not revive market, analysts say

Yellow Lights Are Flashing in the World’s Most Important Market: The US Bond Market

An analysis says warning signs are flashing in the US bond market, described as the most important market on the planet.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 22:30

Yellow Lights Are Flashing in the World’s Most Important Market: The US Bond Market

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Barely Beats the S&P 500 After a 53% Crash

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) returned 67.74% from its January 2024 launch through Aug. 31, narrowly ahead of Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF at 66.14%. The lead came despite IBIT suffering a 53.30% peak-to-trough drawdown, nearly three times VOO’s 18.69% decline.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 22:20

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Barely Beats the S&P 500 After a 53% Crash

Broadcom Forecast Misses Estimates, Disappointing Investors

Broadcom expects artificial-intelligence chip sales to surge over the next two years, reviving optimism that it can challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the market.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 22:00

Broadcom Forecast Misses Estimates, Disappointing Investors

Broadcom forecasts quarterly sales below estimates amid rising custom AI chip competition
Broadcom forecast quarterly revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling that intensifying competition could limit gains from its custom processors.
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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 21:10Original

JPMorgan curbed lending to Jane Street as trading firm muscled into bonds

JPMorgan restricted lending to trading firm Jane Street last year after the specialist began making markets in US Treasuries.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 20:44

JPMorgan curbed lending to Jane Street as trading firm muscled into bonds

Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect

Uber is immediately ending its operations in Nigeria and Uganda after a review of its business. The company cited a difficult decision, while drivers in Nigeria have faced low fares, high fuel costs and steep commissions. Uber said it would support affected staff and drivers, with help centres open until 23 September.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 20:21

Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect

Uber to exit Nigeria after 12 years of operations
Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies said it will stop operating in Nigeria on September 2, ending its 12-year presence in Africa’s most populous country.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-02 19:10Original

Kraken parent Payward delays IPO to Q2 2027 at the earliest

Payward, the operator of the Kraken crypto exchange, has delayed its initial public offering until at least the second quarter of 2027. The company confidentially filed for a U.S. listing last November but had already paused the plan amid challenging market conditions.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 20:08

Kraken parent Payward delays IPO to Q2 2027 at the earliest

Pet food platform Golden Pet Brands taps banks for IPO, sources say

Golden Pet Brands, which owns Dr. Marty Pets, Badlands Ranch and Ultimate Pet Nutrition, has selected banks for a New York-listed initial public offering that could take place as soon as this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 20:05

Pet food platform Golden Pet Brands taps banks for IPO, sources say

Tech Job Cuts Are Cooling Seattle’s Luxury-Home Frenzy

Tech-sector job cuts are taking the heat out of Seattle’s luxury-home frenzy. New York City is also short of new condos, while a decades-long housing rally in Australia is losing momentum.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 20:00

Tech Job Cuts Are Cooling Seattle’s Luxury-Home Frenzy

Uganda names its crude oil Pearl Sweet ahead of production

Uganda named its blended crude oil grade Pearl Sweet on Wednesday, marking a key step before the East African country plans to begin commercial oil production by the end of this year.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 19:35

Uganda names its crude oil Pearl Sweet ahead of production