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PoliticsUK’s Healey says he won’t comment on tax policy ahead of budget

Britain’s finance minister John Healey said he would not comment on tax policy before delivering his first budget on October 28. Reporters had asked him about possible future tax increases after a speech in central England.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 10:05

UK’s Healey says he won’t comment on tax policy ahead of budget

Explainer: Options for UK finance minister Healey to tax wealth in October's budget
British finance minister John Healey faces pressure to raise billions of pounds in tax at his first budget, helping offset higher borrowing costs and fund Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans to expand social care and increase defence spending.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-07 05:40Original
UK finance minister Healey walks fiscal tightrope ahead of first budget
Britain’s new finance minister, John Healey, must soon determine the right balance for a budget that could define Andy Burnham’s premiership. Healey, a former trade unionist, has supported light-touch rules for banks.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-07 05:30Original

Oil prices could reach $120 amid escalation in Middle East waters — Bloomberg

Goldman Sachs analysts said an escalation in attacks on vessels in Middle Eastern waters could drive oil prices to $120 per barrel. Prices could fall to $80 if regional oil exports return to normal. The report also reviewed US-Iran military actions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and their impact on energy transit.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-07 09:33

Oil prices could reach $120 amid escalation in Middle East waters — Bloomberg

Iran war: How US consumers spent an additional $100bn on fuel
US consumers have paid an extra $100bn for petrol and diesel in the six months since the US-Israel war on Iran began, according to a Brown University tracker. That amounts to about $763 per household. Petrol prices rose 39% and diesel more than 60%, adding costs throughout the food supply chain.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-07 09:30Original
Oil rises, bitcoin falls after U.S. strikes Iranian crude carriers
Bitcoin fell nearly 1% as escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities pushed oil prices higher.
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CCoinDesk★★★★☆2026-09-07 04:44Original
Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships
Oil prices rose further on Monday after tit-for-tat attacks by the United States and Iran on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere heightened fears that Middle East supply disruptions could persist.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-07 04:30Original

Can China’s US$54 billion capital injection ease financial strains? Analysts say more is needed

Analysts say Beijing’s planned 360 billion yuan (US$54 billion) injection into eight state-owned financial institutions is a step in the right direction, but additional fiscal support is needed to revive credit demand and make better use of the new capital. The move extends a recapitalisation drive begun in 2025, broadening it from banks to insurers and other financial institutions.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-07 09:30

Can China’s US$54 billion capital injection ease financial strains? Analysts say more is needed

China injects over €45 billion into state banks and insurers as growth slows
China’s finance ministry is leading a coordinated 360 billion yuan (€46.1 billion) capital injection into eight state-owned banks and insurers. The move aims to strengthen balance sheets strained by weak lending, low interest rates and government instructions to support the stock market.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-07 09:24Original
China injects capital into banks and insurers to brace for tougher times
China plans to inject about 360 billion yuan (US$54 billion) into eight of its largest state-owned banks and insurers as authorities seek to reinforce the financial system and support economic growth. Three state banks said they would receive 290 billion yuan combined, with ABC and ICBC raising 160 billion and 100 billion yuan through private A-share placements.
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SSouth China Morning Post★★★★☆2026-09-07 09:04Original
China to inject $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy
China’s finance ministry is leading a 360bn-yuan injection into eight state-owned banks and insurers to shore up the financial system and support growth. The move is intended to strengthen their operations, resilience and lending to the real economy as Beijing faces weak domestic demand, a property slump, trade and technology tensions, and an ageing population.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-07 02:26Original

No, Friday’s jobs report hasn’t materially raised Fed rate-hike odds

Bitcoin fell and Treasury yields climbed on Friday, but the market’s hawkish reaction appears excessive relative to the largely unchanged odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-07 08:38

No, Friday’s jobs report hasn’t materially raised Fed rate-hike odds

Live updates: Bitcoin holds $79,000 as hike odds climb, Zcash gains 45% in a week

August payrolls came in three times above forecasts, pushing the odds of a September rate hike toward 58%. Equities declined in response, while crypto did not; Zcash has risen 45% over the past week.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-07 08:17

Live updates: Bitcoin holds $79,000 as hike odds climb, Zcash gains 45% in a week

US inflation, Coinbase’s Deribit switch: Crypto Week Ahead
A look ahead to the week starting Sept. 7, with attention on US inflation and Coinbase’s switch to Deribit in the crypto market.
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CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-09-07 08:07Original

South African rand subdued ahead of key economic releases this week

The South African rand was subdued in early Monday trading as investors awaited several economic releases due this week, including GDP, current-account, mining and manufacturing data, to assess the health of the economy.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-07 08:15

South African rand subdued ahead of key economic releases this week

China to issue $44.25 billion in special treasury bonds to bolster financial firms

China’s Ministry of Finance said Monday that it will soon issue 300 billion yuan, or about $44.25 billion, in special treasury bonds to help eight centrally administered state-owned financial enterprises replenish their core Tier 1 capital.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-07 07:20

China to issue $44.25 billion in special treasury bonds to bolster financial firms

China pulls in Big Tobacco to support smaller-than-expected financial-sector capital injections

Analysts say that with a larger capital cushion, financial institutions may also be asked to do more to mobilize resources in capital markets.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 06:27

China pulls in Big Tobacco to support smaller-than-expected financial-sector capital injections

Turkey raises inflation forecast to 28.4% as Middle East conflict weighs on outlook

Turkey has raised its inflation forecast to 28.4%, with the conflict in the Middle East weighing on the country’s economic projections.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 06:14

Turkey raises inflation forecast to 28.4% as Middle East conflict weighs on outlook

China’s export growth seen accelerating in August, Reuters poll shows

China’s exports are expected to have grown faster in August, according to a Reuters poll, suggesting the world’s second-largest economy will continue leaning on external demand to support growth while domestic weaknesses persist.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 06:05

China’s export growth seen accelerating in August, Reuters poll shows

Wall Street turns bullish on gold despite rate fears, sees $5,000 by end-2026

Investment banks say gold could test US$5,000 an ounce by the end of 2026, supported by central-bank demand to diversify foreign reserves. Strong labour data and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish tone have raised monetary-tightening concerns, but RBC Capital Markets forecasts US$4,929 by year-end and US$5,296 in 2027, joining bullish calls from Goldman Sachs and State Street Investment Management.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 06:00

Wall Street turns bullish on gold despite rate fears, sees $5,000 by end-2026

Another rate hike, just for insurance: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates on Thursday, choosing caution as the ongoing U.S.-Iran war keeps oil prices elevated and pushes inflation higher again.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-07 05:35

Another rate hike, just for insurance: Five questions for the ECB

Could the DMO take the BoE’s long gilts off its hands?

The question is whether the UK Debt Management Office could—and should—take long-dated gilts off the Bank of England’s hands.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-07 05:00

Could the DMO take the BoE’s long gilts off its hands?

Diesel is the real spoiler for US inflation doves

Wayne Cole looks ahead to European and global markets, highlighting diesel as the factor that could disrupt the outlook of US inflation doves.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-07 04:40

Diesel is the real spoiler for US inflation doves

Why America’s debt binge is starting to matter

A decisive breach of the 5% threshold by long-term interest rates could derail the AI boom, underscoring the growing significance of America’s debt binge.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 04:00

Why America’s debt binge is starting to matter

Tax losses have become a hot property in sports M&A

If BC Partners wins the LIV Golf auction, it would gain tax losses that could provide significant offsetting power.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-07 04:00

Tax losses have become a hot property in sports M&A

More than 200 workers stood down at embattled housing developer Bathla

Bathla Group has suspended work on some of its 45 construction sites, standing down 213 employees, or about 60% of its workforce. Administrators are seeking emergency finance to prevent a company-wide collapse, while short-term funding allows limited construction to continue for another two weeks.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 03:07

More than 200 workers stood down at embattled housing developer Bathla

Ukraine pays more than $4.8 billion to creditors since start of year

Ukraine has paid $4.81 billion toward servicing and repaying its national debt since the start of the year, according to TASS calculations. The IMF received $1.587 billion, while $3.224 billion went to the World Bank, foreign-currency government bonds, the EU and other creditors. Debt stood at about $218–219 billion at the end of August and is rising by $4–5 billion monthly.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 02:03

Ukraine pays more than $4.8 billion to creditors since start of year

Treasury yields face 4.8% test as fiscal risks threaten to spill into other assets

Miller Tabak said Treasury yields are testing the 4.8% level, warning that a sustained move above it could create “meaningful problems” for other asset classes.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-07 02:01

Treasury yields face 4.8% test as fiscal risks threaten to spill into other assets

Takaichi’s reflationist adviser expects Bank of Japan rate hike in September

Takuji Aida, an economic adviser to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, said on Monday that the Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates in September and continue hiking once a quarter through January next year.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 01:40

Takaichi’s reflationist adviser expects Bank of Japan rate hike in September

Why European countries are moving gold reserves out of North America

The Dutch central bank has moved 86 tonnes of gold from the United States and Canada to London, saying the relocation will improve its preparedness for worsening geopolitical turmoil and make the reserves readily available in a crisis. France and Germany have also relocated gold. Analysts say the trend reflects changing reserve-management priorities, not an imminent economic disaster.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 00:03

Why European countries are moving gold reserves out of North America

Standard Chartered doubles down on Greater China wealth opportunities despite tax pivot

Standard Chartered plans to invest more in wealth centres and expand hiring across Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan to attract affluent clients. Its wealth and retail banking chief said the bank doubts stricter enforcement of taxes on cross-border investment in Beijing will damage the wealth-management sector, and is doubling down on the Greater China opportunity.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-07 00:00

Standard Chartered doubles down on Greater China wealth opportunities despite tax pivot

China’s Luxury Panic Leaves the US Holding the Bag

A year ago, shoppers visiting Louis Vuitton’s vast ocean-liner-shaped Shanghai emporium, The Louis, were buying expensive luggage in large quantities, fueling hopes that China’s luxury market was finally recovering.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-06 20:00

China’s Luxury Panic Leaves the US Holding the Bag

Bitcoin faces a strange new macro reality as the Fed tightens and Treasury expands buybacks

Bitcoin’s rally began after the Treasury said it would raise the cap on selected buybacks of long-term government bonds from $2 billion to $4 billion per operation. The Fed kept rates at 3.50%–3.75%, while some officials favored another hike. Treasury support improved trading liquidity but did not produce a lasting fall in long-term yields, and higher real yields increased the opportunity cost of holding bitcoin, which generates no return.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-06 19:00

Bitcoin faces a strange new macro reality as the Fed tightens and Treasury expands buybacks

China prepares £40bn stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth

China will inject $54bn (£40bn) into its financial sector as Beijing seeks to strengthen banks and insurers amid weak economic growth. State institutions will provide capital to insurers including China Life and three state lenders, helping replenish reserves, support stock-market investment and sustain lending to businesses.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-06 15:16

China prepares £40bn stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth

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

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

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

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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-06 12:00

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

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?

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.

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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.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-05 22:01

More US homeowners now face mortgage rates above 6%

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.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 18:10

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

How today’s bond yields may affect your money in six situations

Today’s bond yields could affect personal finances in six different situations.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 22:00

How today’s bond yields may affect your money in six situations

Bitcoin faces a two-week Fed trap as inflation rewrite threatens to upend rate cuts

Bitcoin faces two policy checkpoints two weeks apart: the Fed’s Sept. 16 decision and the Sept. 30 release of August PCE inflation alongside an annual revision. Christopher Waller said a new method for measuring portfolio-management services could lower 12-month PCE inflation by a few tenths of a percentage point, but stressed that this was not a confirmed estimate of the total revision.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 18:50

Bitcoin faces a two-week Fed trap as inflation rewrite threatens to upend rate cuts

PoliticsTrump Demands Fed Lower Rates, Reviving Pressure Campaign

President Donald Trump stepped up his campaign for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, threatening to halt trade with some economies that run a surplus against the US if the central bank does not act.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 17:30

Trump Demands Fed Lower Rates, Reviving Pressure Campaign

Trump to Fed: Cut interest rates or I’ll stop trading with deficit nations
Donald Trump says he will cut off trade with countries running trade deficits unless the Federal Reserve sharply lowers interest rates.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-04 16:56Original
Trump threatens to block trade with many countries unless Fed cuts rates
President Trump threatens to prevent the United States from trading with many countries unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates.
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CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-04 14:53Original
Trump says he would halt trade with some nations if Fed does not cut rates
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would stop trading with countries running a trade surplus with the United States unless the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-04 14:10Original
Trump tells Fed to slash rates or end trade with countries running U.S. surpluses
President Donald Trump demanded that the Federal Reserve sharply cut interest rates, threatening to stop trading with countries that maintain trade surpluses with the United States.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-04 14:03Original

Bond yields are surging globally—but why aren’t equities falling?

Rising bond yields are worrying investors, but robust growth and record earnings could help equity markets absorb higher borrowing costs.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:54

Bond yields are surging globally—but why aren’t equities falling?

Arthur Hayes calls EUR/JPY crypto’s ‘smoke alarm,’ but Fed liquidity channels remain dormant

Arthur Hayes says a falling EUR/JPY rate could warn of wider crypto-market liquidity stress, but the Federal Reserve mechanisms in his scenario have not activated. The pair fell from 185.63 on Sept. 1 to 181.21 on Sept. 3, still 29.4% above Hayes’s 140-or-below threshold for a much larger increase in dollar liquidity.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:40

Arthur Hayes calls EUR/JPY crypto’s ‘smoke alarm,’ but Fed liquidity channels remain dormant

US adds 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding forecasts

The US added 162,000 jobs in August while unemployment stayed unchanged, led by local-government education and food services. The stronger-than-expected report lifted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase, while Donald Trump called for cuts and threatened trade action against countries running deficits with the US. Canada lost 41,700 jobs, with unemployment steady at 6.4%.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 16:31

US adds 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding forecasts

Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as hot US payrolls revive Fed hike risk
Bitcoin briefly fell about 2% below $80,000 after US nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August, far exceeding expectations. Markets raised the implied probability of a quarter-point September Fed hike to 59%, while the dollar and Treasury yields moved higher.
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CCryptoSlate★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:10Original
Stocks fall as strong jobs report boosts rate-hike prospects
Wall Street stocks declined and Treasury yields were mostly higher after an unexpectedly strong jobs report appeared to raise the chances that the U.S. central bank will increase interest rates later this month.
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TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 16:00Original

Canada loses 41,700 jobs as summer hiring fades; unemployment rate holds steady

Canada’s economy shed 41,700 jobs in August, marking a sharp slowdown from unusually strong summer hiring, while the unemployment rate remained at 6.4%, according to data released Friday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 15:45

Canada loses 41,700 jobs as summer hiring fades; unemployment rate holds steady

Canada Employment Down 41,700, Jobless Rate Holds at 6.4%
Canadian employment declined by 41,700 in August, reversing some of the labor-market momentum built in recent months. Manufacturing was the only sector to record a significant increase.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-04 15:30Original

Are credit rating agencies getting fed up with hyperscalers?

Credit rating agencies appear to be changing their tone towards hyperscalers.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 15:06

Are credit rating agencies getting fed up with hyperscalers?

Australia’s housing prices are trending down. See which suburbs have had the biggest falls

Cotality data shows home prices fell across most Australian capital cities over winter, with Sydney recording the sharpest decline. Higher interest rates and less favourable investor tax settings are driving a rare correction, although some values in Brisbane, Perth and Darwin remain more than 10% higher than a year ago.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 15:00

Australia’s housing prices are trending down. See which suburbs have had the biggest falls

Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors to scrutinize inflation data for rate-path signals

Investors will closely watch inflation data next week, saying it could determine whether the U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates later this month.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 14:40

Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors to scrutinize inflation data for rate-path signals

Russia, Serbia will always find solution for payment systems — Srbijagas CEO

Aleksandar Vulin, leader of Serbia’s Movement of Socialists and chairman of Srbijagas’s supervisory board, said Moscow and Belgrade would always find a way to resolve payment-system issues. He said he had no new information on the possible launch of Russia’s Mir system in Serbia, but was relying on continued cooperation with the Russian government and companies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:39

Russia, Serbia will always find solution for payment systems — Srbijagas CEO

UK firms plan slightly smaller price rises, BoE survey shows

British businesses expect to raise their prices a little more slowly over the coming year, according to a Bank of England survey published on Friday.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 13:35

UK firms plan slightly smaller price rises, BoE survey shows

Live Analysis of US Jobs Report for August

Live analysis focuses on the United States jobs report for August.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:30

Live Analysis of US Jobs Report for August

US nonfarm payrolls surge in August; unemployment rate steady at 4.1%
U.S. job growth accelerated sharply in August while unemployment stayed at 4.1%, indicating a still stable labor market and leaving a Federal Reserve rate hike this month under consideration.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-04 13:15Original
US economy adds stronger-than-expected 162,000 jobs in August
The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, exceeding expectations.
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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:45Original
U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, far more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, well above the 53,000 gain expected by the Dow Jones consensus. The unemployment rate remained at 4.1%.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:35Original
U.S. adds stronger-than-expected 162,000 jobs in August as labor market rebounds
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, exceeding expectations as the labor market bounced back. The report will be important as the Federal Reserve weighs whether to raise interest rates at its September policy meeting.
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CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:31Original

Russia, China need to expand pipelines, ports for steady energy cooperation — Novak

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia and China should build and modernize gas and oil pipelines, port capacity, power facilities, and logistics corridors to make their energy partnership more resilient to external factors. He also cited joint funds, private investment, consortia for major infrastructure projects, and broader use of national currencies as areas for cooperation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:53

Russia, China need to expand pipelines, ports for steady energy cooperation — Novak

Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August, StatsCan says

Statistics Canada said Friday that Canada shed 42,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.4%.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 12:46

Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August, StatsCan says

Diesel hits record high as Ukraine and Iran wars knock out refineries, fueling inflation worries

Diesel prices have reached a record high as the wars in Ukraine and Iran take refineries offline, raising concerns about inflation. Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries have prompted Moscow to ban diesel exports.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-04 12:40

Diesel hits record high as Ukraine and Iran wars knock out refineries, fueling inflation worries

Hong Kong Silver Bonds attract record 480,000 bids at higher interest rate

The latest Hong Kong government Silver Bonds offering drew record subscription levels in both volume and value. By the 2pm Friday deadline, investors had submitted 478,000 bids for HK$119.8 billion (US$15.28 billion) of bonds, as elderly residents sought returns above bank-deposit rates.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:26

Hong Kong Silver Bonds attract record 480,000 bids at higher interest rate