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China rolls out US$54 billion package to bolster insurers and banks

China has launched a roughly 360 billion yuan (US$54 billion) capital-injection package for its biggest state-owned insurers and banks. Led by the Ministry of Finance, the move advances Beijing’s long-standing ambition to turn the country into a global financial powerhouse. China Life Insurance Company will receive 35 billion yuan to strengthen its position.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-06 14:00

China rolls out US$54 billion package to bolster insurers and banks

Better and Coinbase bitcoin-backed mortgages can reuse borrowers’ collateral

Better Mortgage can reuse the bitcoin pledged by borrowers. The borrowers cannot recover their cryptocurrency until the primary conventional mortgage is fully repaid or refinanced.

Crypto Real EstateBitcoinmortgagesCoinbase

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-06 14:00

Better and Coinbase bitcoin-backed mortgages can reuse borrowers’ collateral

India’s ‘politically sensitive’ onions need a ride on the express train

India is using its “Kanda Express” to move onions from Lasalgaon to the capital after prices surged. Onion swings can hurt consumers and farmers, trigger protests and carry electoral consequences. Some farmers have tried to stop the subsidised shipments, fearing they will depress prices for their remaining crop.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-06 13:17

India’s ‘politically sensitive’ onions need a ride on the express train

OPEC+ nations agree to keep October production quotas at September levels

OPEC says Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman will keep their required October production at September levels. Russia’s quota is set at 9.949 million barrels per day, while the seven countries’ combined quota, excluding compensation, will be 31.01 million barrels per day.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-06 13:17

OPEC+ nations agree to keep October production quotas at September levels

UK business minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover CEO over job cuts

Business minister Jonathan Reynolds says he will meet Jaguar Land Rover’s CEO this week to discuss job cuts at Britain’s biggest carmaker. The company is reportedly considering shedding 4,000 roles.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-06 13:05

UK business minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover CEO over job cuts

Sugar is outperforming the stock market this year. Here’s what’s driving it and where it could go next

Sugar prices surged this week as the global supply outlook deteriorated sharply. The report examines what is fueling sugar’s strong performance and where prices may head from here.

Markets Energy & commoditiessugar pricescommoditiesglobal supply

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-06 12:48

Sugar is outperforming the stock market this year. Here’s what’s driving it and where it could go next

Solana’s weekly ETF inflows fell 97% as CME funds became less net short

Solana’s US ETFs recorded $4.9 million in net inflows for the week ending Sept. 4, down about 97% from the prior period but still positive. Separately, CME positioning data showed leveraged funds reduced their net short SOL futures exposure, although they remained net short overall.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-06 12:30

Solana’s weekly ETF inflows fell 97% as CME funds became less net short

How China’s super-sized market powers African growth

China’s expansion of zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic ties is helping products such as Kenyan avocados, South African apples and Zimbabwean blueberries reach Chinese consumers. Official data shows imports from Africa rose 23.5 percent year on year in May and June, while wider market access is supporting agricultural upgrading and exports.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-06 12:23

How China’s super-sized market powers African growth

China to inject $54 billion into state banks and insurers to bolster capital

Beijing is coordinating a $54 billion push to strengthen capital across state banks and insurers as weak loan demand continues to weigh on the world's second-largest economy.

Macro & central banks Banking & financeChina economystate banksinsurerscapital injection

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-06 12:00

China to inject $54 billion into state banks and insurers to bolster capital

Inside the 15-minute trading pulse moving $14 billion in Bitcoin perpetual futures

An August 2026 study found recurring surges in trading activity for Bitcoin and other crypto perpetual futures at each hour’s 15-minute boundaries. During the first 10 seconds, trades, dollar volume and absolute price moves were substantially larger than during ordinary minutes. The pattern may reflect automated strategies reacting to chart-candle boundaries.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-06 11:00

Inside the 15-minute trading pulse moving $14 billion in Bitcoin perpetual futures

Counter-tariffs will raise costs for Canadian goods — and the trailers that haul them

Canadians preparing for billions of dollars in counter-tariffs may face higher prices not only for U.S. goods such as produce, toilet paper and furniture, but also for the semi-trailers used to transport them.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-06 11:00

Counter-tariffs will raise costs for Canadian goods — and the trailers that haul them

Strategy and Robinhood lead a $4.5 billion large-cap ETF not built for crypto

As of Sept. 4, the Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF (GRNY) ranked Strategy and Robinhood Markets as its top two holdings, at 3.02% and 2.99%. The fund owns stocks rather than Bitcoin, but the companies provide crypto exposure through Strategy’s Bitcoin treasury and Robinhood’s crypto trading business. Strategy rose to first after an equal-weight reset and a sharp share-price gain.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-06 10:00

Strategy and Robinhood lead a $4.5 billion large-cap ETF not built for crypto

Reforms: STIHL chainsaw chief calls for longer hours without extra pay

In a Euronews opinion piece, STIHL chairman Dr Nikolas Stihl calls for reforms including a 40-hour working week without additional pay, saying this would help protect Germany’s prosperity and welfare state.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-06 09:23

Reforms: STIHL chainsaw chief calls for longer hours without extra pay

OPEC+ set to keep oil output policy unchanged on Sunday, sources say

OPEC+ is expected to leave its October oil output policy unchanged at Sunday’s meeting, according to two people familiar with the discussions. The producer group must first agree new quotas before deciding on its next production steps.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-06 09:15

OPEC+ set to keep oil output policy unchanged on Sunday, sources say

Which overseas property markets will win or lose if the Fed raises US rates?

Comments by Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh at last month’s Jackson Hole policy symposium have strengthened expectations that the world’s largest economy is heading toward an interest-rate increase. The Fed held its target range at 3.5 to 3.75 per cent in July, but Warsh’s remarks that more work was needed to control inflation have heightened those expectations, with potentially significant effects on global assets and investors.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-06 08:00

Which overseas property markets will win or lose if the Fed raises US rates?

Shein’s stock market debut was a major flop. Does it signal the death of ultra-fast fashion?

Shein’s weak stock market debut raises questions about whether ultra-fast fashion can survive. The model’s thousands of new daily styles at single-digit prices is criticised for shifting its true costs onto workers and the environment.

MarketsSheinstock market debutultra-fast fashionlabourenvironment

EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-06 05:00

Shein’s stock market debut was a major flop. Does it signal the death of ultra-fast fashion?

Russian gold floods through Hong Kong in wake of western sanctions

Hong Kong imported almost 100 tonnes of gold from Russia in the first seven months of the year, sending shipments to a record high after western sanctions.

Energy & commodities Trade & sanctionsRussiaHong Konggoldwestern sanctions

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-06 04:00

Russian gold floods through Hong Kong in wake of western sanctions

Lula says he will defend Brazil’s Pix payment system amid US tariff dispute

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he would defend the Pix payment system in talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. Washington has cited Pix in its tariff dispute with Brazil, and Lula said he might raise the issue during a possible September meeting with Trump alongside the UN General Assembly in New York.

Trade & sanctions Banking & financeBrazilUnited Statestariff disputePix payment system

CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-06 02:32

Lula says he will defend Brazil’s Pix payment system amid US tariff dispute

After Evergrande, China’s new rules unsettle markets as developers make debt-resolution progress

With Evergrande founder Hui Ka-yan receiving a life sentence and mainland developers still under financial strain, analysts say troubled operators continue to struggle to escape the vicious cycle of a sluggish property market. Although risk resolution is largely complete in some cases, better-capitalised state-owned enterprises are expected to prove more resilient and gain market share.

Macro & central banks Companies & industry Real EstateChina propertyEvergrandedebt resolutionstate-owned enterprises

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-06 01:00

After Evergrande, China’s new rules unsettle markets as developers make debt-resolution progress

More US homeowners now face mortgage rates above 6%

Mortgage rates dropped below 3% in the pandemic’s early years, prompting many homeowners to refinance and cut their monthly payments. By late last year, homeowners with rates above 6% outnumbered those with rates below 3% for the first time since the pandemic began.

Macro & central banks Real EstateUS housingmortgagesinterest rates

CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 22:01

More US homeowners now face mortgage rates above 6%

US regulator sues ISS as scrutiny of proxy advisers intensifies

The SEC has sued proxy adviser ISS, accusing the firm of ignoring a subpoena issued as part of the regulator’s “fact-finding investigation.”

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 21:35

US regulator sues ISS as scrutiny of proxy advisers intensifies

UBS, Jane Street among firms with combined $75 million in Hyperliquid ETF holdings: Bloomberg

UBS, Jane Street and other firms held a combined $75 million in Hyperliquid ETFs, Bloomberg reported. Brazil’s Wealth High Governance Asset Management was the largest holder of the 21Shares HYPE fund, with about $24 million as of the end of June.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 20:02

UBS, Jane Street among firms with combined $75 million in Hyperliquid ETF holdings: Bloomberg

American Farmers Sell Crops Into Long-Awaited Price Rally

Punishing heat across the US Midwest this week triggered another round of heat advisories after weeks of scorching weather. For American farmers, the conditions have brought the higher crop prices they have been waiting years to see.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 19:00

American Farmers Sell Crops Into Long-Awaited Price Rally

Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike looms

With 10 days remaining before the Federal Reserve’s next meeting, the Trump administration appears to be mounting an all-out effort to stop a rate hike from going ahead.

Macro & central banksDonald TrumpFederal Reserveinterest rates

CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 18:10

Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike looms

Why crypto experts say buying and holding bitcoin beats trying to time the market

A historical review of bitcoin’s price performance from 2010 to 2026 found that most of its yearly gains came during a very small portion of the calendar. Crypto experts say that concentration makes buying and holding more effective than attempting to time market moves.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 18:05

Why crypto experts say buying and holding bitcoin beats trying to time the market

Rosneft to supply 30 million tons of Vostok Oil annually from late 2027

Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said the company will start supplying 30 million tons of oil annually from its Vostok Oil project in the second half of 2027. Volumes are projected to reach 50 million tons by 2030 and could eventually rise to 100 million tons, depending on market demand and economic conditions. The project has attracted 4 trillion rubles in investment.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 17:14

Rosneft to supply 30 million tons of Vostok Oil annually from late 2027

Merz acknowledges Germany’s loss of industrial jobs

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany is losing large numbers of industrial jobs and must reverse the trend to remain an industrial country. Allianz Trade found that more than 30 German companies with annual revenues of at least €50 million filed for insolvency in the first half of the year, a 10% increase from the same period in 2025.

Companies & industryGermanyindustrial jobsinsolvencies

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 17:11

Merz acknowledges Germany’s loss of industrial jobs

Spotify’s Lorentzon Says He’d Leave Sweden If Wealth Tax Imposed

Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon said he would leave Sweden immediately if the country introduced new wealth taxes. His warning adds to concerns that proposals under debate before this month’s election could push entrepreneurs and capital abroad.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 17:10

Spotify’s Lorentzon Says He’d Leave Sweden If Wealth Tax Imposed

Fed stablecoin research warns the same dollar could be counted twice in M1 or M2

A Federal Reserve staff note published Sept. 4 outlines how regulated payment stablecoins could eventually be classified in M1 or M2, but only after statistical adjustments. Without accounting for reserve assets already included in the aggregates, US versus global circulation, and economic use, a higher money-supply figure could reflect dollars being given a new wrapper rather than new purchasing power. The research represents its authors’ views and is not a Fed policy deliberation.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 16:45

Fed stablecoin research warns the same dollar could be counted twice in M1 or M2

Dollar-backed stablecoins can weaken local currencies, Bank of Korea study finds

A Bank of Korea study finds that buying pressure in currencies paired with Binance is correlated with depreciation in local currencies, as market makers adjust their positions.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 16:43

Dollar-backed stablecoins can weaken local currencies, Bank of Korea study finds

Uber announces immediate withdrawal from Nigeria and Uganda

Uber says it is immediately leaving Nigeria and Uganda amid a global restructuring. The company has mainly been driven out by losing significant ground to competitors in both markets.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 15:20

Uber announces immediate withdrawal from Nigeria and Uganda

Equity grants are no longer just for executives and tech workers

Equity grants were once largely reserved for C-suite executives, early startup employees and software engineers. They are now reaching a broader range of workers.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 14:00

Equity grants are no longer just for executives and tech workers

Zcash breaks $1,000 as spot ETF assets surpass $400 million

Zcash rose above $1,000 on Sept. 4, lifting Grayscale’s recently launched ZCSH spot ETF to $414.7 million in assets. A sharp rally, roughly $40 million in liquidated ZEC shorts and surging derivatives activity fueled the move, while Grayscale argued artificial intelligence could strengthen the case for Zcash’s privacy features.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 14:00

Zcash breaks $1,000 as spot ETF assets surpass $400 million

Beer production in the EU: rankings, trends and curiosities

The latest Eurostat figures point to a gradual year-on-year decline in beer production across the EU. Germany ranked first in 2025, with Spain close behind.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 13:51

Beer production in the EU: rankings, trends and curiosities

Fitch upgrades Portugal’s rating to A+ with a stable outlook

Fitch said in a note published Friday that it had raised Portugal’s debt rating from “A” to “A+” and assigned a “stable” outlook.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 13:07

Fitch upgrades Portugal’s rating to A+ with a stable outlook

WorldTrump Calls Iran Conflict ‘Small Potatoes’; US Envoys in Russia, More

Bloomberg News Now rounds up the day’s leading stories, including Donald Trump’s description of the Iran conflict as “small potatoes” and the presence of US envoys in Russia. The audio report is updated throughout the day and also covers global business news.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 13:00

Trump Calls Iran Conflict ‘Small Potatoes’; US Envoys in Russia, More

Russian finance minister sees financial common ground with US
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Moscow and Washington have financial issues where their interests converge and which should be discussed. After meeting US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, he stressed that geopolitical differences do not eliminate economic and business matters, and called for cooperation where it serves both sides’ interests.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-05 11:45Original

Abel: Two ways Berkshire hopes to cash in on AI

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel tells CNBC that the company is pursuing artificial intelligence opportunities through two paths.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 12:45

Abel: Two ways Berkshire hopes to cash in on AI

Latvia, Lithuania consider ending Russian grain transit through ports

Reuters, citing sources, reports that Latvia and Lithuania are weighing an end to Russian grain shipments through their ports. Latvia’s government is due to discuss a comprehensive ban on Russian grain exports on Tuesday, while Lithuania says using its port infrastructure for such exports is no longer acceptable but has announced no specific measures.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-05 12:26

Latvia, Lithuania consider ending Russian grain transit through ports

Somalia formally joins AfCFTA to drive continental trade growth

Somalia has deposited its ratification instrument with the African Union, becoming the 50th country to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement. The government says membership will open access to a market of more than 1.4 billion consumers and has created a National Coordination Office to oversee implementation.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 12:24

Somalia formally joins AfCFTA to drive continental trade growth

‘Buy, borrow, die’ tax strategy quietly loads DeFi pools with hidden credit risk

Investors can deposit appreciated ETH into a DeFi lending protocol and borrow dollar-linked stablecoins instead of selling, postponing an immediate taxable gain while retaining market exposure. Research on Venus found that this tax strategy shifts collateral, debt and liquidation risks into a shared credit market funded by other users.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 12:00

‘Buy, borrow, die’ tax strategy quietly loads DeFi pools with hidden credit risk

GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense and energy sectors extend automakers’ century-old rivalry

General Motors and Ford are pursuing new avenues for growth, including military contracts and energy-storage businesses, extending their century-old rivalry beyond traditional auto manufacturing.

Energy & commodities Companies & industryGeneral MotorsForddefense contractsenergy storage

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 12:00

GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense and energy sectors extend automakers’ century-old rivalry

British investor recovers $4.5 million in bitcoin thought lost in 2012

CEL Solicitors says it has identified a wallet containing more than 5,500 BTC linked to former Intersango users. A British investor who believed he had lost $2,000 in bitcoin in 2012 has now recovered bitcoin worth $4.5 million.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 12:00

British investor recovers $4.5 million in bitcoin thought lost in 2012

PoliticsTrump Eases Processing for Ranchers, Mail Ballot Change Blocked, More

Bloomberg News Now reports on Trump easing beef-processing rules for ranchers, a blocked change involving mail ballots and other leading global business stories.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 11:30

Trump Eases Processing for Ranchers, Mail Ballot Change Blocked, More

Trump Demands Lower Rates, Eases Beef Processing for Ranchers and More
Bloomberg News Now reports that Trump is demanding lower interest rates and says ranchers can process their own beef, alongside other top stories from the day.
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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 10:30Original
Stocks Close Lower; Trump Says Ranchers Can Process Their Beef, More
Bloomberg’s daily audio report covers stocks closing lower, President Trump saying ranchers can process their beef, and other top global business stories.
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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 09:00Original

Americans face record-high gasoline prices over Labor Day weekend

As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up energy costs, Americans are facing record-high gasoline prices over Labor Day weekend, just as campaigns for midterm congressional elections begin.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 11:10

Americans face record-high gasoline prices over Labor Day weekend

Labor Day gas has never been this expensive. Trump is scrambling for answers
Americans are likely to face the highest Labor Day gasoline prices on record over the holiday weekend. That is another setback for Trump, who campaigned on affordable energy while promoting “drill, baby, drill,” and he is scrambling for answers.
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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-05 04:01Original

Treasury sell-off piles pressure on weakest US borrowers

A sell-off in US Treasuries is adding pressure to the weakest American borrowers, as spreads on the riskiest junk debt reach their highest level since the market turmoil that followed last year’s “liberation day” tariff blitz.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 11:00

Treasury sell-off piles pressure on weakest US borrowers

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway achieves breakthrough

The first tunnel on the Kyrgyz section of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway has been completed. The 209.6-meter Kosh Dobo North No. 2 tunnel is the first to break through on that section, marking a major step for the cross-border route linking China with Central Asia.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-05 10:59

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway achieves breakthrough

China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway reaches tunnel breakthrough
The first tunnel on the Kyrgyz section of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway has been drilled through. The 209.6-meter Kosh Dobo North No. 2 tunnel is the first completed tunnel on that section, while work is also advancing on other tunnels, bridges, roadbeds and stations. The route will exceed 500 kilometers and connect Kashgar with Jalalabad and Andijan.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-05 10:59Original

Robinhood rejects AMC CEO’s demand to halt tokenized ‘meme stock’

Robinhood refused AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron’s demand to stop trading an AMC-linked Stock Token. The company says the product is debt issued by a Robinhood affiliate that tracks AMC’s economic performance, while holders receive no voting, dividend or other ownership rights in AMC. Aron said he would seek SEC scrutiny; Robinhood said it stands behind the product.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 10:00

Robinhood rejects AMC CEO’s demand to halt tokenized ‘meme stock’

Jobs Report Fuels Rate Hike Bets, Trump Calls for Rate Cuts

A jobs report is fueling expectations of higher interest rates, while Donald Trump is calling for rate cuts.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 10:00

Jobs Report Fuels Rate Hike Bets, Trump Calls for Rate Cuts

Qatar removed from Fitch’s negative watch list as LNG risks ease

Fitch Ratings has removed Qatar from its “Rating Watch Negative” list and kept its sovereign rating at AA, while retaining a negative outlook. The agency said risks to Qatar’s LNG facilities have eased since March, but gas exports remain exposed to disruption from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-05 09:48

Qatar removed from Fitch’s negative watch list as LNG risks ease

South Korea exports surpass full-year record, reach $709.4 billion YTD

South Korea’s exports have reached $709.4 billion so far this year, exceeding the previous full-year record, the customs office said on Saturday. The economy is benefiting from strong global demand for AI chips.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 09:45

South Korea exports surpass full-year record, reach $709.4 billion YTD

Foxconn expects third-quarter performance to beat market forecasts on AI demand

Taiwanese contract electronics maker Foxconn expects its third-quarter performance to exceed market expectations, citing strong demand linked to artificial intelligence. It cautioned, however, that global politics remain volatile.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 09:40

Foxconn expects third-quarter performance to beat market forecasts on AI demand

Second UN Global Business Summit on BRI for SDGs convenes

About 400 business leaders and UN officials gathered in Singapore for the second Global Business Summit on Belt and Road infrastructure investment to accelerate the SDGs. The meeting launched 12 sustainability outcomes, including green mining and responsible AI, while asking how expanding Chinese companies can support a just transition in the countries where they invest.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 09:29

Second UN Global Business Summit on BRI for SDGs convenes

Rich Dad, Poor Dad author’s vast debts spark awe and bitterness in China

News that Rich Dad, Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has accumulated a staggering pile of debt has sparked heated debate in China, where property investors have endured painful losses during a deep market downturn. The 79-year-old Japanese-American author said in podcast interviews that he owed US$1.2 billion after promoting leverage to generations of investors.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 08:00

Rich Dad, Poor Dad author’s vast debts spark awe and bitterness in China

STIHL boss: Time for reforms to safeguard prosperity and the welfare state

STIHL chief Nikolas Stihl writes that Germany’s economy has been in crisis for years. He argues that better business conditions are essential to break the stagnation and secure prosperity and the welfare state.

Macro & central banks Companies & industryGerman economyeconomic reformbusiness conditions

EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 07:48

STIHL boss: Time for reforms to safeguard prosperity and the welfare state

Trump’s Venezuela Deal Alarms US Oil Executives

President Donald Trump has boasted that his sweeping oil agreement with Venezuela may be “the best deal ever signed.” In practice, the arrangement gives the United States control over much of the country’s oil wealth, unsettling US oil executives.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-05 07:30

Trump’s Venezuela Deal Alarms US Oil Executives

Trump’s Big Venezuela Deal Leaves US Oil Industry Blindsided
President Donald Trump has hailed a sweeping oil accord with Venezuela as possibly “the greatest deal ever made,” saying it effectively gives the US control over much of the country’s crude wealth. The agreement has caught the US oil industry off guard.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-05 00:30Original
U.S. solidifies stake in Venezuelan oil, what’s next?
U.S. and Venezuelan officials have approved a deal giving the United States access to tens of billions of dollars’ worth of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Critics fear the arrangement will benefit only the U.S. while further weakening Venezuela’s autonomy.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-04 22:57Original
U.S. gains access to Venezuelan oil while ordering Venezuelans to leave
The United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela giving it access to some of the country’s oil reserves. At the same time, Venezuelan nationals in the U.S. are being told to leave or face possible removal.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-04 17:17Original

Wall Street turns AI’s huge electricity appetite into a $61 billion bond market

AI is making electricity a central cost and capacity constraint for data centers. Wall Street is packaging their rents, service fees, property and customer contracts into securitized debt, with outstanding data-center securitizations growing from about $4 billion in 2020 to $61 billion by July 2026.

Markets Energy & commodities Tech & AIAIdata centersbond marketelectricity demand

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 07:00

Wall Street turns AI’s huge electricity appetite into a $61 billion bond market

Brazil Sees Double-Digit Export Jump to US Despite Trump Tariffs

Brazil reported a larger-than-expected trade surplus in August, supported by a sharp rise in exports to the US despite a full month of President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs.

Trade & sanctionsBrazilUSexportsTrump tariffs

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 06:30

Brazil Sees Double-Digit Export Jump to US Despite Trump Tariffs

Why are petrol and diesel so expensive despite crude oil not reaching record highs?

Petrol and diesel prices in Europe could stay elevated, adding to inflationary pressure. The problem is not simply crude oil supply or pricing: constrained refining capacity, disrupted trade flows and shortages of finished fuels, especially diesel, are also pushing up pump prices.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 05:00

Why are petrol and diesel so expensive despite crude oil not reaching record highs?

Southeast Asia’s crypto funding rebounds to $680 million as investors focus on mature firms

Southeast Asia’s blockchain investment in 2026 has been driven by crypto financial services, but funding remains heavily concentrated in Singapore and a small number of companies.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 05:00

Southeast Asia’s crypto funding rebounds to $680 million as investors focus on mature firms

Is China’s smart manufacturing cost advantage unfair?

As China’s advanced manufacturing expands worldwide, debate is growing over its cost advantage. At the Asia-Pacific Media Forum, CGTN asks international delegates whether it reflects unfair competition, economies of scale, or years of supply-chain development and innovation.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 04:01

Is China’s smart manufacturing cost advantage unfair?

Jefferies fund faces $500mn exposure to second alleged invoice fraud

Point Bonita, which financed the collapsed First Brands Group, has emerged as a major creditor to Radiant World, leaving a Jefferies fund with $500mn of exposure linked to a second alleged invoice fraud.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 04:00

Jefferies fund faces $500mn exposure to second alleged invoice fraud

The gloves are starting to come off in markets

Wall Street analysts and investors are increasingly willing to criticise Donald Trump directly, particularly after a Treasury intervention in the bond market.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 04:00

The gloves are starting to come off in markets

Bitcoin dips below $80,000 as strong August jobs report shifts Fed expectations

A stronger-than-expected August jobs report reduced the Federal Reserve’s room to justify holding rates steady on labor-market weakness alone. Bitcoin fell to an intraday low of $78,660 before recovering near $80,000, while Treasury yields and the dollar rose. The next major test is the August CPI report due Sept. 11.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 04:00

Bitcoin dips below $80,000 as strong August jobs report shifts Fed expectations

US Firms Near Canada Border Unite to Demand Trade War’s End

Businesses near the US-Canada border are joining forces to demand an end to the trade war. The item also highlights Canada’s backlash over data centers.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 04:00

US Firms Near Canada Border Unite to Demand Trade War’s End

The repo market is finance’s ‘dark matter’: powerful and perilous

The multitrillion-dollar repo market has outsized influence across central banks, bonds, pension plans and private credit firms, raising questions about the risks its power poses to the financial system.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 04:00

The repo market is finance’s ‘dark matter’: powerful and perilous

Global food prices hit highest level since 2022 amid Black Sea strikes, UN says

The FAO said global food prices reached a four-year high in August 2026, with Russia’s attacks on Black Sea shipping routes and Ukrainian ports disrupting grain exports. Wheat, corn, barley and rice prices rose worldwide, while weather concerns and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz also contributed.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-05 03:56

Global food prices hit highest level since 2022 amid Black Sea strikes, UN says

Japan’s Scallop Industry Learns to Live Without China

After Beijing shut Japanese seafood out, companies rebuilt their supply chains. Their experience highlights both the potential and the pitfalls of breaking dependence on China.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 03:00

Japan’s Scallop Industry Learns to Live Without China

Vice premier: China-Russia energy ties boost global market stability

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said expanding China-Russia oil and gas cooperation has helped support global energy market stability amid geopolitical conflicts. Speaking at the China-Russia Energy Business Forum in Vladivostok, he called for deeper political trust, broader practical cooperation and secure, reliable energy supply chains.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-05 02:51

Vice premier: China-Russia energy ties boost global market stability

Vice Premier: China-Russia energy ties boost global market stability
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said expanding China-Russia oil and gas cooperation has helped stabilize global energy markets amid geopolitical tensions. Speaking at the China-Russia Energy Business Forum in Vladivostok, he urged deeper mutual trust, broader practical cooperation and secure, smooth energy supply chains.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-05 02:51Original

How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?

Although the US is the larger trading partner, Canada may have more leverage than it appears in the escalating dispute. It is the top customer for 26 US states and ranks among the top three for 45 states, giving Prime Minister Mark Carney room to manoeuvre.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-05 02:13

How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?

Inside Hong Kong’s red-hot Pokémon card market, where Pikachus sell like stocks

Once little more than schoolyard treasures in Hong Kong, Pokémon cards have become a sophisticated asset class powered by millennial nostalgia and global capital. Rare Pikachus command huge prices, while crime has become a serious concern. The market now includes professional grading, tokenised funds and institutional-grade storage.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 02:00

Inside Hong Kong’s red-hot Pokémon card market, where Pikachus sell like stocks

Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?

The Netherlands moved 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada to London, saying the transfer would strengthen its resilience and preparedness amid rising geopolitical unrest. France and Germany have also relocated some reserves. Analysts say inflation, interest rates and the ability to trade gold quickly are also influencing storage decisions, rather than an expectation of imminent economic collapse.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 01:42

Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?

Italy's Eni doubles down in Venezuela as hopes of debt recovery rise

Analysts said on Friday that Italian oil company Eni has improved its prospects of recovering more than $2.3 billion owed by Venezuela after signing a new oil project deal in the country this week.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 00:50

Italy's Eni doubles down in Venezuela as hopes of debt recovery rise

Harrowing incident lays bare Air India’s mounting challenges

The harrowing incident underscores the scale of Air India’s challenges. The airline has reported a record annual loss after being battered by a deadly Boeing crash in June last year.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 00:00

Harrowing incident lays bare Air India’s mounting challenges

Fed Rate Decision Still Hangs on Inflation After Jobs Report

A stronger-than-expected rise in US hiring last month has increased the case for the Federal Reserve to raise rates at its meeting later this month, though a hike remains uncertain. Inflation will still weigh heavily on the decision.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 00:00

Fed Rate Decision Still Hangs on Inflation After Jobs Report

Strong August jobs report sends yields higher
U.S. job growth accelerated sharply in August while unemployment remained at 4.1%, signaling a stable labor market and keeping a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike this month under consideration.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-04 17:00Original
Strong job gains bolster Fed hike case as Trump renews rate-cut demand
A strong Friday jobs report strengthens the case for U.S. rate hikes, while Donald Trump has threatened to halt trade with some countries unless the Federal Reserve cuts rates. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh must weigh the political backlash from tightening against the credibility risk of skipping a hike after his recent hawkish comments.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-04 16:45Original

El Salvador added 1,540 Bitcoin, but IMF says Bukele government didn’t pay for them

The IMF says El Salvador’s Bitcoin reserve grew through private donations rather than new government spending. Documents reviewed by the Fund showed no public resources were used, and it expects no further additions beyond those recorded contributions. The official tracker lists more than 7,764 BTC, while the government continues promoting its “one BTC per day” message.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 23:15

El Salvador added 1,540 Bitcoin, but IMF says Bukele government didn’t pay for them