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SoFi and Payward agree to link banking network with Kraken infrastructure

SoFi Technologies has partnered with Payward to connect its banking settlement network to Kraken’s digital-asset infrastructure.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 12:52

SoFi and Payward agree to link banking network with Kraken infrastructure

SoFi and Kraken link up as banking and crypto move into each other’s territory
Kraken will join SoFi’s settlement network and list SoFiUSD, linking traditional banking with crypto markets as the two companies expand into each other’s businesses.
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CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 12:00Original

European stocks rise as global bond selloff eases

European stocks climbed on Thursday after three consecutive sessions of losses as the global bond selloff moderated. Investors are looking to upcoming U.S. economic data for indications of the Federal Reserve’s next policy steps.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 12:50

European stocks rise as global bond selloff eases

Domestic market fully supplied with diesel and jet fuel, Novak says

Russia’s domestic market is fully supplied with diesel and jet fuel, while a small shortage of motor gasoline remains, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. He said conditions improved this week after several plants resumed operations and the government took steps to balance the market.

Energy & commoditiesRussiafuel marketdieselgasoline

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:48

Domestic market fully supplied with diesel and jet fuel, Novak says

Novak: Russia’s fuel supply situation improves this week
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the country’s fuel supply situation improved this week after several refineries provided additional volumes to the domestic market. Authorities will continue balancing supply and demand through higher refinery output and additional gasoline imports.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-03 10:56Original

Germany’s IfW raises 2026 growth forecast as economy regains momentum

Germany’s IfW economic institute raised its 2026 growth forecast by half a percentage point on Thursday, citing increasing signs that Europe’s largest economy has moved past the low point of its downturn and is gathering momentum again.

Macro & central banksGermany economygrowth forecasteconomic recovery

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:45

Germany’s IfW raises 2026 growth forecast as economy regains momentum

Is Germany's economic slump finally over?
Germany is showing tentative signs of recovery after a prolonged downturn. GDP grew 0.3% in the second quarter of 2026, several institutes raised their full-year growth forecasts to at least 1.3%, and business sentiment reached a one-year high. Structural problems, including industrial restructuring, Chinese competition and higher energy prices, remain.
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DDW★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:30Original

Ifo raises German growth outlook as fiscal support offsets energy shock

Germany’s Ifo institute now expects stronger growth in Europe’s largest economy. It attributes the improved outlook to larger fiscal outlays, healthier industrial orders and export demand, which it says are countering the burden of higher energy prices.

Macro & central banks Energy & commoditiesGerman economygrowth outlookfiscal spendingenergy prices

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:40

Ifo raises German growth outlook as fiscal support offsets energy shock

China prepares next phase of national SME fund to boost tech start-ups and IPOs

China is preparing to launch the second phase of its National SME Development Fund, prioritising IPO incubation and directing private capital toward innovative early-stage companies and hard-tech projects with long-term potential. The phase was confirmed alongside a 15th five-year plan for SME development issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and nine other agencies.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:37

China prepares next phase of national SME fund to boost tech start-ups and IPOs

WorldIN BRIEF: Putin speaks on Ukraine peace, protecting enterprises at EEF

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Eastern Economic Forum that Russia and Ukraine still have a chance to reach a peace deal, with contacts continuing mainly through security services. He confirmed that businesses are obliged by decree to protect facilities from Ukrainian attacks, said Russia is not planning mobilization, and described retaliatory strikes as a deterrent.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 12:35

IN BRIEF: Putin speaks on Ukraine peace, protecting enterprises at EEF

Putin: New energy facilities to be built in Arctic
Russian President Vladimir Putin said new power-generation facilities, including small nuclear plants, will be built in the Arctic. Russia also plans data-processing centers in the Arctic and the Far East, with those plans already being implemented.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-03 11:57Original
Putin expects stable economic policy to attract foreign investment
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Eastern Economic Forum that foreign investment would flow into Russia if the country ensured stable economic conditions. He noted that investment sources could vary widely and said Russia’s Far East had substantial potential for long-term cooperation.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-03 11:48Original
Putin outlines Far East development plans at EEF, says he wants to ‘pass the ball’ to new Duma
Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he wants to “pass the ball to the new convocation of the State Duma” and expects deputies to help improve the business climate. He also announced a new decade-long development strategy for the Far East. The region attracted about 25 trillion rubles in investment over 11 years, while its gross regional product more than tripled and unemployment fell to 2.2%.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-03 11:43Original
China-Russia cooperation on Northern Sea Route boosts peoples’ well-being — Vice Premier
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said cooperation with Russia on the joint development of the Northern Sea Route is rapidly expanding and helping improve the well-being of people in both countries. He also said construction of the eastern-route gas pipeline is progressing.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-03 11:19Original
China’s vice premier stresses importance of stable energy links with Russia
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang stressed the need to maintain stable energy supplies between China and Russia’s Far East. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum plenary session, he called for using the region’s geographic and resource advantages, advancing key projects and keeping energy links operating steadily to strengthen the economic foundation and improve people’s well-being.
ChinaRussian Far Eastenergy suppliesEastern Economic Forum
TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-03 11:13Original
EEF becomes key regional cooperation platform, Myanmar vice president says
Myanmar Vice President Nyo Saw said the Eastern Economic Forum in Russia’s Far East has become an important platform for economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. He said the forum is helping strengthen partnerships and find new ways to secure sustainable development amid global changes.
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TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 10:58Original

Sterling edges up from three-week low as yen rallies and oil prices cool

Sterling edged higher on Thursday after reaching a three-week low the day before. The pound drew support from a sharp yen rally that weakened the U.S. dollar, along with calmer oil prices.

Markets Energy & commoditiessterlingyenU.S. dollaroil prices

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 12:35

Sterling edges up from three-week low as yen rallies and oil prices cool

Gazprom shares extend gains amid plans to discuss Power of Siberia 2 with China

Gazprom shares rose more than 2% on the Moscow Exchange after Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia and China would discuss the Power of Siberia 2 gas route and commercial terms at an intergovernmental commission meeting on Friday. The shares reached 89.9 rubles, up 2.24%.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 12:31

Gazprom shares extend gains amid plans to discuss Power of Siberia 2 with China

Russia expects to supply China with 50 bcm of gas this year — Novak
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says Russia expects to deliver about 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas to China this year through Power of Siberia 1, with another 10 billion cubic meters supplied via Kazakhstan. Russia also provides China with liquefied natural gas.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:20Original
Power of Siberia 2 project to be discussed at meeting with China on Friday — Novak
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the route and commercial terms for the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline will be discussed at Friday’s meeting of the Russia-China intergovernmental commission on trade and economic relations. The planned pipeline would run through Mongolia and could carry up to 50 billion cubic meters of gas annually.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-03 12:13Original

Bitcoin’s path to $80,000 faces $47 billion in profitable supply

With Bitcoin near $77,381, Glassnode estimates that 68% of circulating supply is profitable, up from 65% at the same price in May. That represents about 600,000 additional BTC, worth roughly $47 billion, that could be sold for gains. Short-term holders have a cost basis near $71,000, while long-term supply is concentrated around $83,000-$86,000. US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded about $236 million in outflows this week, testing whether demand can absorb the potential selling.

Markets CryptoBitcoincryptocurrencyETFsmarket analysis

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 12:30

Bitcoin’s path to $80,000 faces $47 billion in profitable supply

Why has the Netherlands moved $10bn of its gold from the US?

The Dutch central bank says it relocated part of the Netherlands’ gold reserves from the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom to improve preparedness for severe crises. The country holds 612.4 tonnes of gold worth about $83.7bn; after the move, London holds 32.1%, while the US and Canada each hold 18.5%.

Macro & central banks Energy & commoditiesNetherlandsgold reservescentral bankrisk diversification

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:25

Why has the Netherlands moved $10bn of its gold from the US?

Dutch central bank moves gold out of U.S. and Canada for ‘crisis preparedness’
The Dutch central bank said it is moving gold bars out of the U.S. and Canada. Gold held at the Bank of England is more readily tradable, allowing it to be deployed faster in a severe crisis.
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CCNBC★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 07:12Original

Western funding not enough to offset Ukraine’s economic problems — Russian official

Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo said Ukraine’s economy remains stagnant despite the West supplying Vladimir Zelensky with weapons, technology and money. Ukraine’s government expects $101 billion in aid in 2026-2027, while an additional $6.75 billion would be needed to pay troops in October.

Macro & central banksUkraine economyWestern aidpublic debt

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:25

Western funding not enough to offset Ukraine’s economic problems — Russian official

Uber cuts 10% of global workforce in biggest layoffs since pandemic

Uber is eliminating 3,300 jobs worldwide by removing management layers and combining teams. The company says the savings will support growth in areas including robotaxis.

Companies & industry Tech & AIUberlayoffsrobotaxis

EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:17

Uber cuts 10% of global workforce in biggest layoffs since pandemic

Polestar cuts full-year delivery forecast after US bars China-linked EV maker

EV maker Polestar lowered its full-year delivery forecast on Thursday after Washington’s crackdown on Chinese-linked vehicles forced it out of the United States. Its shares fell 5.7% in premarket trading.

Companies & industryPolestarelectric vehiclesUnited Statesdeliveries

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 12:15

Polestar cuts full-year delivery forecast after US bars China-linked EV maker

German gas storage group calls for fee cuts, state loans to boost stocks

Germany’s gas storage industry association INES has proposed scrapping certain charges and providing subsidised government loans so storage facilities can reach adequate filling levels this winter despite unfavourable market conditions.

Markets Energy & commodities Banking & financeGermanygas storagegovernment loans

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:05

German gas storage group calls for fee cuts, state loans to boost stocks

Toronto Home Sales Post First Monthly Drop Since February

Toronto home sales declined for the first time in six months as Canada’s ongoing trade war with the US unsettles the outlook for the country’s housing market.

Macro & central banks Trade & sanctions Companies & industry Real EstateToronto real estatehome salesCanada economyUS-Canada trade war

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 12:00

Toronto Home Sales Post First Monthly Drop Since February

Trump claims oil flows through Strait of Hormuz recover to 18 million bpd

US President Donald Trump posted an infographic on Truth Social claiming oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz had recovered to 18 million barrels per day, versus 20 million before the conflict. Energy Secretary Chris Wright earlier said 17 million barrels crossed by ship on September 1.

Energy & commoditiesStrait of Hormuzoil flowsDonald Trump

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 11:59

Trump claims oil flows through Strait of Hormuz recover to 18 million bpd

IN BRIEF: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak’s key statements on sidelines of EEF

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia’s oil production is expected to decline modestly by the end of 2026 while exports remain stable. The government plans to balance domestic fuel supply and demand by raising refinery output and importing additional gasoline. Diesel and jet-fuel supplies are stable, though minor gasoline shortages persist in some regions.

Energy & commoditiesRussiafuel supplyrefineriesEastern Economic Forum

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 11:51

IN BRIEF: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak’s key statements on sidelines of EEF

Dubai leads Gulf gains as UAE and Saudi growth data lift sentiment

Gulf stock markets rose in early Thursday trading, led by Dubai. Strong economic data from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia outweighed investor concerns about renewed clashes between the United States and Iran.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 11:40

Dubai leads Gulf gains as UAE and Saudi growth data lift sentiment

Russia’s parallel imports may reach $20.5 bln in 2026 — minister

Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said the value of goods brought in through the parallel import mechanism could total about $20.5 billion in 2026. The figure was approximately $12.2 billion in the first seven months and may reach $13.8 billion for January-August. He called the decline in volumes a natural trend as domestic production expands and alternatives from friendly countries replace goods from unfriendly ones.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 11:34

Russia’s parallel imports may reach $20.5 bln in 2026 — minister

Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates

The yen has gained more than 1.7% against the dollar, reaching 155.85, its strongest level in a month, as markets speculate that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates. Comments from policymaker Hajime Takata increased expectations of an earlier hike, while investors remain uneasy after a global bond sell-off.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 11:28

Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates

Entain exits the FTSE 100 in surprisingly good shape

Entain leaves the FTSE 100 after expanding in some areas. The gambling group could create value by slimming down elsewhere, the piece argues.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 11:28

Entain exits the FTSE 100 in surprisingly good shape

FX has stopped reading bond yields the old way. Bitcoin should too.

A Sept. 3 market preview argues that foreign exchange markets have stopped interpreting bond yields in the traditional way, and that bitcoin should follow suit.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 11:26

FX has stopped reading bond yields the old way. Bitcoin should too.

Indonesia seeks early entry into force of EAEU free trade agreement — president

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum that Indonesia wants its free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union to enter into force and be used as soon as possible. He said Indonesia had completed parliamentary approval and signed a ratification regulation in July, while urging EAEU members to finish their internal procedures.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 11:25

Indonesia seeks early entry into force of EAEU free trade agreement — president

The yen is surging and helping bitcoin—for now

The yen’s rise has contributed to broad weakness in the U.S. dollar, pushing the Dollar Index lower. Bitcoin and gold are benefiting from the move for now.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 11:19

The yen is surging and helping bitcoin—for now

Hong Kong regulator reclassifies certain funds with private-market exposure

Hong Kong’s market regulator has designated some authorised funds with at least 50 per cent of their net asset value exposed directly or indirectly to private-market assets as complex products, raising the threshold for selling them to retail investors. The Securities and Futures Commission said it had observed some funds acquiring indirect private-market exposure.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 11:12

Hong Kong regulator reclassifies certain funds with private-market exposure

The Oil Industry Is Bruised, and Consumers Will Feel the Pain

Gasoline prices above $4 a gallon are fueling inflation concerns and creating political worries for Trump.

Macro & central banks Energy & commodities Companies & industryoil industrygasoline pricesinflationDonald Trump

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 11:09

The Oil Industry Is Bruised, and Consumers Will Feel the Pain

Novak: Russian oil refineries have active and passive defense systems

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the country’s oil refineries have both active and passive defense systems. The Energy Ministry has issued recommendations that companies are implementing, and Novak said the measures are already improving the effectiveness of protective structures.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 11:09

Novak: Russian oil refineries have active and passive defense systems

Putin: Repairs at Russian oil refineries hit by Ukrainian attacks 90% complete
Russian President Vladimir Putin said about 10% of repair work remains at oil refineries damaged by Ukrainian attacks. He said Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev had reported rapid progress and expressed confidence that the remaining work would be completed soon.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-03 10:49Original

Bond selloff likely amplified by obscure economic rate

The recent rise in Treasury yields is partly reflecting growing investor bets that an obscure theoretical rate consistent with stable growth and inflation is moving higher.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 11:05

Bond selloff likely amplified by obscure economic rate

Bitcoin-gold correlation reaches six-year high, but analysts doubt equity decoupling will last

Bitcoin’s correlation with gold has climbed to its highest level in six years. Glassnode is skeptical that bitcoin’s recent divergence from U.S. equities will persist, noting that similar moves in the past have tended to be short-lived.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 11:01

Bitcoin-gold correlation reaches six-year high, but analysts doubt equity decoupling will last

How US oil companies are expanding as Trump reshapes global energy

Washington is using its power as American oil companies seize the opportunity to diversify their production while Donald Trump reshapes the global energy landscape.

Energy & commodities Companies & industryUS oil companiesglobal energyDonald Trumpproduction diversification

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 11:00

How US oil companies are expanding as Trump reshapes global energy

Senegalese consumers rally online against rising cost of living

Meat in Senegal has risen from 3,800 to 5,500 CFA francs per kilogram in a few months, while onion prices have doubled. Fuel, transport and rent have also become more expensive. Frustrated consumers in Dakar launched the #30DaysForTheRightPrice digital campaign to warn authorities about the social impact on the most vulnerable households.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-03 10:53

Senegalese consumers rally online against rising cost of living

Diesel premium in Europe jumps to record high

Europe’s so-called diesel crack spread has exceeded $100 a barrel for the first time, pushing diesel prices to more than twice the cost of the underlying crude.

Energy & commoditiesEuropedieselenergy prices

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 10:50

Diesel premium in Europe jumps to record high

Big Oil’s new playbook: BP refinery lockout signals shift in labor battles

BP and the United Steelworkers have reached an impasse in contract talks after the British oil major broke with the industry’s national bargaining pattern. BP sought concessions on pay, staffing, strike rights and automation, signaling a shift in corporate labor battles.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 10:50

Big Oil’s new playbook: BP refinery lockout signals shift in labor battles

Live updates: Crypto majors bounce as global funds hold their lowest dollar hedges since 2015

Bitcoin has climbed back above $77,500, with every major cryptocurrency in positive territory for the day, although the week remains negative. Global investors are maintaining their smallest level of currency protection on U.S. assets in a decade.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 10:42

Live updates: Crypto majors bounce as global funds hold their lowest dollar hedges since 2015

Novak: Russia to slightly cut oil output this year, exports remain stable

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said oil production will decline modestly by the end of 2026 because some refineries are underutilized during unscheduled maintenance. He described the trend as temporary, with output expected to rise when refineries resume operations, while exports remain stable.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 10:34

Novak: Russia to slightly cut oil output this year, exports remain stable

Bitcoin recovers toward $78,000 as PONS and Arbitrum extend Robinhood Chain rally

Bitcoin rose 0.76% since midnight, recovering toward $78,000 as a softer dollar lifted equities, metals and cryptocurrencies. PONS and Arbitrum advanced for a third consecutive session, extending the Robinhood Chain rally.

CryptoBitcoincryptocurrencyArbitrumRobinhood Chain

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 10:29

Bitcoin recovers toward $78,000 as PONS and Arbitrum extend Robinhood Chain rally

Hargreaves Lansdown offers crypto ETNs nearly a year after ban was lifted

Investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown is offering crypto exchange-traded notes nearly a year after the ban was lifted. The platform had previously told customers that “bitcoin is not an asset class.”

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 10:24

Hargreaves Lansdown offers crypto ETNs nearly a year after ban was lifted

Car sales in Portugal surge in August as electric vehicles top 25% of market

Car sales in Portugal surged in August, with electric vehicles accounting for 36.1% of the market. Between January and August 2026, alternative-energy vehicles made up 75.6% of newly registered passenger cars, including about 26.8% that were electric.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 10:13

Car sales in Portugal surge in August as electric vehicles top 25% of market

Australia cracks down on crypto businesses as strict regulatory deadline nears

Australia is intensifying its crackdown on crypto businesses as a strict new regulatory deadline approaches. Firms that miss it could breach financial services law from Oct. 1 and face civil or criminal penalties.

Crypto Banking & finance Companies & industryAustraliacryptocurrencyfinancial regulation

CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 10:09

Australia cracks down on crypto businesses as strict regulatory deadline nears

Indonesia’s global commodities price-setting ambition risks backfiring

Indonesia’s plan to influence global prices for its abundant natural resources through a new commodities exchange will struggle against established bourses. Making participation mandatory could also cause the initiative to backfire.

Energy & commoditiesIndonesiacommoditiescommodities exchange

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 10:00

Indonesia’s global commodities price-setting ambition risks backfiring

As crowds head to Shenzhen, Hong Kong bars and restaurants sign up for more space

Hong Kong food and beverage operators leased a record 155,000 sq ft of new space in the second quarter, more than twice the first-quarter total, according to CBRE. They took up 230,000 sq ft in the first half of the year. Analysts said the city’s retail recovery remained selective and narrow-based.

Companies & industry Real EstateHong Kong F&Bcommercial propertyretail recovery

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 10:00

As crowds head to Shenzhen, Hong Kong bars and restaurants sign up for more space

Luxury gym Equinox in refinancing talks to cut debt and build cash

Investors are in advanced discussions over a funding round for indebted luxury fitness chain Equinox. The capital would support new club openings while reducing the company’s interest costs.

Macro & central banks Companies & industryEquinoxrefinancingdebtfitness industry

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 10:00

Luxury gym Equinox in refinancing talks to cut debt and build cash

How AI forces us to rethink the economy

Artificial intelligence is prompting a reassessment not only of who wins and loses, but of how economies fundamentally operate.

Macro & central banks Tech & AIartificial intelligenceeconomyeconomic change

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 10:00

How AI forces us to rethink the economy

EnQuest CEO tells CNBC the company is interested in buying BP’s North Sea assets

EnQuest CEO Amjad Bseisu told CNBC that the company is interested in BP’s U.K. North Sea assets as the oil major explores selling the business.

Markets Energy & commodities Companies & industryEnQuestBPNorth Sea assetsoil industry

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 09:57

EnQuest CEO tells CNBC the company is interested in buying BP’s North Sea assets

Russia plans year-round navigation for Northern Sea Route — Putin

Russia aims to provide year-round navigation along the Northern Sea Route, President Vladimir Putin said. He pointed to the construction of icebreakers and ice-class vessels, service and rescue fleets, expanded satellite coverage and stronger port infrastructure, and called for rapid completion of a comprehensive Arctic and Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor development plan.

Trade & sanctionsRussiaNorthern Sea RouteArcticshipping

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 09:53

Russia plans year-round navigation for Northern Sea Route — Putin

Putin announces plans for year-round Northern Sea Route navigation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to enable year-round navigation along the Northern Sea Route.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-03 08:39Original

Explainer: Venezuela’s heavy crude could be swapped for American oil to fill emergency reserve, Wright says

U.S. President Donald Trump said oil from a recent deal with Venezuela would replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and that the process would begin soon. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, visiting Venezuela on Wednesday, suggested the swap may be more complicated than Trump indicated.

Energy & commoditiesVenezuelaheavy crudeUS oilStrategic Petroleum Reserve

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 09:45

Explainer: Venezuela’s heavy crude could be swapped for American oil to fill emergency reserve, Wright says

Yen rises to one-month high as traders assess potential for further intervention

The yen climbed to a one-month high as traders considered the possibility of additional intervention. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Monday that he believed Japanese authorities would act to strengthen the currency.

Macro & central banks Marketsyencurrency interventionJapan economy

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 09:41

Yen rises to one-month high as traders assess potential for further intervention

Putin: Russian economy is absolutely stable

Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin said Russia’s economy showed “absolute resilience” and was “absolutely stable.” He added that it was steadily expanding while the government kept changes under control and assessed the effects of measures such as possible tax increases.

Macro & central banksRussian economyVladimir PutinEastern Economic Forum

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 09:35

Putin: Russian economy is absolutely stable

Study: About 4 in 5 young, affluent mainland Chinese investors turn to offshore assets

A CFA Institute study found that young mainland Chinese investors are increasingly using offshore assets to preserve wealth and diversify. About 81 per cent of those surveyed held offshore investments, which made up an average 43 per cent of their portfolios.

MarketsChina investorsoffshore assetswealth management

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 09:33

Study: About 4 in 5 young, affluent mainland Chinese investors turn to offshore assets

Copper Could Hit Record as Tariff Concerns Distort Market, ANZ Says

Copper could rise to a record early next year as US tariff concerns distort the market, while mine supply challenges and resilient global demand provide additional support, ANZ Group Holdings Ltd. said.

Energy & commodities Trade & sanctionscoppertariffsmine supply

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

Copper Could Hit Record as Tariff Concerns Distort Market, ANZ Says

Why India’s strong GDP growth is raising eyebrows

India’s unexpectedly strong economic growth has triggered debate over whether the expansion has been overstated. A former bureaucrat and a former central bank chief questioned the figures, while the government defended its data.

Macro & central banksIndia economyGDP growtheconomic data

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 09:25

Why India’s strong GDP growth is raising eyebrows

Bitcoin faces an 880,000-BTC breakeven wall before it can break above $80,000

Bitcoin is testing an estimated $68 billion cost-basis zone between roughly $77,500 and $80,300, where about 880,000 BTC could create repeated selling pressure near breakeven. Buyers have so far absorbed the supply. Strategy resumed purchases with 4,603 BTC, while US spot Bitcoin ETF demand became less consistent.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 09:13

Bitcoin faces an 880,000-BTC breakeven wall before it can break above $80,000

CFTC asks judge to dismiss CME lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures

The CFTC has asked a judge to dismiss CME’s lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures. The regulator calls the dispute “much ado about nothing,” saying the order permits any designated contract market, including CME, to list the products.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 09:13

CFTC asks judge to dismiss CME lawsuit over crypto perpetual futures

‘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.
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TThe Block★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 03:39Original

Gas pipeline through Mongolia to China opens strategic opportunities, prime minister says

Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral said a project to supply Russian gas to China through Mongolia creates new strategic opportunities for cooperation among the three countries. Russia and China have signed a legally binding memorandum on the Power of Siberia 2 and Soyuz Vostok pipelines, whose capacity could reach 50 billion cubic meters annually.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 09:08

Gas pipeline through Mongolia to China opens strategic opportunities, prime minister says

European Gas Steadies as Trump Says Iran Strikes Will Be Short

European natural gas prices paused their rally after US President Donald Trump appeared to rule out prolonged military action in the Middle East, raising hopes that talks could resume on restoring energy flows from the region.

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

European Gas Steadies as Trump Says Iran Strikes Will Be Short

Putin: About $287 bln invested in Russia’s Far East over 11 years

About 25 trillion rubles ($287 billion) in capital investment has been attracted to Russia’s Far East over the past 11 years, while the region’s gross product has more than tripled, President Vladimir Putin said at the Eastern Economic Forum. He cited operating industrial, infrastructure and energy projects, including port terminals and rail lines.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 08:57

Putin: About $287 bln invested in Russia’s Far East over 11 years

Treasury yields move lower as traders await fresh data amid bond sell-off

Treasury yields declined across maturities on Thursday as traders looked ahead to key services and employment data, following a sell-off in bonds.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 08:48

Treasury yields move lower as traders await fresh data amid bond sell-off

Putin: Russia’s Arctic marine terminals to be linked with inland waterways

At the Eastern Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin said Russia plans to integrate Arctic marine terminals with rail and inland-waterway networks to support cargo flows from Central Russia, the Urals and Siberia and facilitate imported-goods deliveries. He cited the first container ship from China to Murmansk, which crossed Russia’s Arctic zone in August.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 08:40

Putin: Russia’s Arctic marine terminals to be linked with inland waterways

Kommersant: Russian oil firms failed to fulfill about 60% of gasoline exchange contracts amid refinery attacks

Industry sources cited by Kommersant estimate that Russian oil companies failed to fulfill about 60% of gasoline supply contracts on the St. Petersburg exchange from May through September. Around 20% collapsed entirely and 39% remain incomplete. Lukoil and Rosneft represented most of the outstanding contracts. A source blamed Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries and said companies prioritized defense and industrial customers over gas stations.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 08:40

Kommersant: Russian oil firms failed to fulfill about 60% of gasoline exchange contracts amid refinery attacks

German firms feel growing pressure from Chinese rivals, survey finds

German companies are increasingly facing competitive pressure from Chinese rivals, according to a Thursday survey by the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry. More than half back stronger EU action against what they regard as unfair competition.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 08:35

German firms feel growing pressure from Chinese rivals, survey finds

EXCLUSIVE: India stalls Alipay+ payments link over security, data concerns, sources say

Three people familiar with the discussions said Alipay+’s proposal to connect with India’s instant-payments system for cross-border transactions has been stalled by national-security concerns in New Delhi and questions over how customer data would be stored and used.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 08:30

EXCLUSIVE: India stalls Alipay+ payments link over security, data concerns, sources say

Catastrophe bonds may join tokenization rush, with test issuance planned for 2027

A law firm and a tokenization platform say their proposed structure would give investors legal ownership of catastrophe bonds onchain and could reduce the minimum investment.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 08:30

Catastrophe bonds may join tokenization rush, with test issuance planned for 2027

Big Take Asia

Bloomberg’s Big Take is expanding to Asia. Each week, Oanh Ha will tell a story from the home of the world’s most dynamic economies, focusing on the markets, tycoons and businesses driving the region’s constant change.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-03 08:15

Big Take Asia

Shein shares slide as much as 10% on third day of trading

Shein shares fell as much as 10% on their third day of trading. The decline may force Goldman Sachs to step in to stabilise the price.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 08:13

Shein shares slide as much as 10% on third day of trading

Putin orders creation of new financial center based on Eastern Exchange

President Vladimir Putin instructed the Russian government and Central Bank to thoroughly examine plans for a modern financial center based on the Eastern Exchange, intended to draw more international capital into Far Eastern and Arctic projects. He also highlighted a public-private partnership standard and concession-bond financing model aimed at improving infrastructure investment efficiency.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 08:13

Putin orders creation of new financial center based on Eastern Exchange

Russian stock market rises at start of trading session

Russia’s stock market opened higher in the main trading session, according to Moscow Exchange data, while the yuan weakened. The MOEX and RTS indices initially gained 0.3% to 2,191.65 and 793.62 points, then advanced 0.35%.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 08:08

Russian stock market rises at start of trading session

Asia’s leading flower hub sets new benchmarks in trading scale and logistics

The Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, Yunnan, is reinforcing its role as a major Asian flower-trading hub through record volumes, rapid descending-price auctions and expanding international logistics. It traded 15.476 billion fresh-cut flowers worth 13.484 billion yuan in 2025, with distribution reaching China and more than 50 countries and regions.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 08:07

Asia’s leading flower hub sets new benchmarks in trading scale and logistics

WorldMiddle East’s biggest shipping hub at risk amid Hormuz blockade — FT

Jebel Ali, the Middle East’s largest shipping hub, is facing its most serious strain in decades amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported. In the conflict’s early weeks, average daily vessel traffic fell from 135 to 17 in the week ending August 28, a drop of more than 90%. The port and free-trade zone generate over a fifth of Dubai’s GDP. The UAE is seeking alternatives, but experts doubt new Fujairah terminals can replicate Jebel Ali’s wider business and transport network.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 08:02

Middle East’s biggest shipping hub at risk amid Hormuz blockade — FT

Base Metals Gain Ground After Trump Says Iran Attacks Will Be Brief
Base metals advanced after President Donald Trump said a new wave of US attacks on Iran would probably be short-lived. The comment eased worries about further regional escalation that had weighed on prices on Wednesday.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-03 08:00Original

Is Quebec actually the most taxed jurisdiction in North America?

As the rising cost of living takes centre stage in Quebec’s election campaign, the familiar claim that Quebec is North America’s most taxed jurisdiction has resurfaced. The claim is examined to determine whether it is accurate.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 08:00

Is Quebec actually the most taxed jurisdiction in North America?

Why does it matter that SoftBank is an investment holding company?

The item asks why SoftBank’s status as an investment holding company matters and highlights bonds.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-03 07:52

Why does it matter that SoftBank is an investment holding company?

Chinese e-commerce enters a new phase after delivery price war reshapes shopping habits

China’s meal-delivery subsidy battle may have faded, but its biggest legacy could be higher consumer expectations: electronics, flowers and even medicine can now arrive within an hour of an order.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 07:45

Chinese e-commerce enters a new phase after delivery price war reshapes shopping habits