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BREAKINGUS imposes import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods

US bans Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as trade dispute escalates

The United States and Canada intensified a bitter trade dispute on Tuesday. Washington imposed new bans on imports of Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods took effect.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-09 02:36

US bans Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as trade dispute escalates
US bans Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as trade dispute escalates

China’s CPI rises 0.8% in August, PPI climbs 3.8%

China’s consumer price index rose 0.8% year on year in August, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The producer price index, which tracks factory-gate costs, increased 3.8% over the same period.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 02:30

China’s CPI rises 0.8% in August, PPI climbs 3.8%

WorldShipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz remains below 10-day average, data shows

Preliminary shipping data showed that six commodity vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, down from nine the previous day and below the roughly 12-vessel 10-day average.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 02:20

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz remains below 10-day average, data shows
Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz remains below 10-day average, data shows

Strategy doubles stock buyback to $2 billion to pull STRC back to $100

Strategy doubled its preferred-stock repurchase authorization to $2 billion as STRC remained below its $100 stated value. The company has spent about $811.5 million on buybacks since July, including a record $176.3 million purchase in the latest week, funded from its USD Cash balance while Bitcoin buying paused.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 02:10

Strategy doubles stock buyback to $2 billion to pull STRC back to $100
Strategy doubles stock buyback to $2 billion to pull STRC back to $100

China’s wholesale inflation tops estimates in August on commodity costs and tech demand

China’s wholesale inflation exceeded expectations in August, driven by higher commodity costs and technology demand. Much of the anticipated pickup reflects a favorable base-effect comparison and rising commodity costs rather than a genuine strengthening in household demand.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 02:06

China’s wholesale inflation tops estimates in August on commodity costs and tech demand
China’s wholesale inflation tops estimates in August on commodity costs and tech demand

Oman’s No. 2 bank Sohar International to open Hong Kong representative office this week

Sohar International Bank, Oman’s second-largest lender by total assets, is set to open a representative office in Hong Kong this week, sources said. CEO Abdulwahid Mohamed Al Murshidi is due to attend Thursday morning’s opening ceremony at Cheung Kong Center II in Central.

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

Oman’s No. 2 bank Sohar International to open Hong Kong representative office this week
Oman’s No. 2 bank Sohar International to open Hong Kong representative office this week

How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, Maybank Singapore CEO says

Maybank Singapore’s CEO says Asia’s ultra-rich continue to favor gold while also diversifying into digital assets. The headline examines their investment choices and where wealthy Chinese are moving.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 01:43

How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, Maybank Singapore CEO says
How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, Maybank Singapore CEO says

Deutsche Bank says supply chains are driving the yuan’s global rise

A senior Deutsche Bank executive says the renminbi’s expanding role in global trade is being driven by shifting supply chains, not a campaign against the US dollar. The yuan’s use has grown steadily over the past five years, following the bank’s appointment as Europe’s first non-Chinese renminbi clearing house.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 01:30

Deutsche Bank says supply chains are driving the yuan’s global rise
Deutsche Bank says supply chains are driving the yuan’s global rise

Jefferies Fund Accuses Radiant World of Fraud Over Fake Invoices

A fund managed by Jefferies Financial Group has accused Radiant World of falsifying iron ore invoices in what it calls a “fraudulent scheme” against the fund. The allegation forms part of a $500 million claim in a London court.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 01:30

Jefferies Fund Accuses Radiant World of Fraud Over Fake Invoices
Jefferies Fund Accuses Radiant World of Fraud Over Fake Invoices

US bans Canadian dairy and other products as trade war escalates

As the trade war widens, Donald Trump is moving to shut Canadian goods out of US government contracts. The United States has also banned Canadian dairy and other products.

Trade & sanctionsUnited StatesCanadatrade war

TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 01:18

US bans Canadian dairy and other products as trade war escalates
US bans Canadian dairy and other products as trade war escalates
  • US Widens Trade War With Canada, Targeting Alcohol, Dairy and Motorcycles

    The US is widening its trade war with Canada through proposed barriers to selected alcohol, dairy and motorcycle imports. It is also seeking to bar Canadian companies from selling to US government contractors.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-09 00:18Original
  • US to ban Canadian dairy, alcohol and motor vehicle imports on September 29
    US to ban Canadian dairy, alcohol and motor vehicle imports on September 29

    Notices posted on the White House website on Tuesday show that the Trump administration will prohibit imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, motor vehicles and dairy products beginning September 29.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:50Original
  • Trump escalates trade war with Canada, moves to ban some auto, dairy and alcohol imports
    Trump escalates trade war with Canada, moves to ban some auto, dairy and alcohol imports

    President Donald Trump moved Tuesday to sharply escalate the trade war with Canada by seeking to block imports of some automobiles, dairy products and alcohol.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:50Original
  • US imposes import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods
    BREAKINGUS imposes import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods

    The US is banning Canadian imports including alcohol, dairy and motor vehicles as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods take effect. Donald Trump said Canada was discriminating against US commerce and ordered the ban to begin on 29 September. Mark Carney warned that shifting away from the US as Canada’s biggest trading partner would carry a cost.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:42Original
  • US modifies scope of additional duties on Canadian products
    US modifies scope of additional duties on Canadian products

    President Donald Trump signed a proclamation adding a 50% additional tariff on some Canadian products while removing the existing 50% tariff on others. The measure is intended to offset burdens on U.S. commerce and will take effect September 15, covering products including mattresses, motorboats and golf carts.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-08 22:58Original
  • Tariff conflicts impact businesses on both sides of US-Canada border
    Tariff conflicts impact businesses on both sides of US-Canada border

    The escalating U.S.-Canada trade dispute is increasing pressure on companies across the border, especially in autos, steel and manufacturing. Michigan businesses say tariffs have driven up the cost of imported parts and Canadian lumber, leaving some to raise prices or risk losing contracts. Auto components can cross the border repeatedly during production.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-08 22:24Original
  • Canada PM stands firm as Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods take effect
    Canada PM stands firm as Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods take effect

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the collapse of trade talks with the US a shame but said he would keep fighting to protect Canada’s sovereignty. His government’s promised counter-tariffs on $20 billion in US exports have now taken effect. Cuba also says decades of the US trade embargo have caused a record $8 billion in economic damage.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-08 20:11Original
  • Canada to move faster away from US reliance as tariffs take effect and Trump response looms
    Canada to move faster away from US reliance as tariffs take effect and Trump response looms

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada would accelerate efforts to reduce its economic dependence on the United States. The statement came as retaliatory tariffs on roughly $20 billion in US goods took effect and Ottawa awaited President Donald Trump’s response.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-08 19:19Original
  • Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as Carney touts ‘pivot’ away from US
    Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as Carney touts ‘pivot’ away from US

    Canada’s retaliatory tariffs have taken effect, with Carney promoting a shift away from the United States. Canada is among the few countries to respond to US tariffs despite relying on US buyers for roughly 70% of its exports.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:00Original
  • Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect
    Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect

    Canada’s dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on the United States are now in force, covering $20 billion worth of American goods. The measures could affect everyday products, according to NBC News’ report.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 14:18Original
  • ‘Fighting for Our Life’: Canadian Businesses Reel From US Tariff Shock
    ‘Fighting for Our Life’: Canadian Businesses Reel From US Tariff Shock

    Across Canada, businesses are losing orders, considering job cuts and absorbing higher costs as they reel from the shock of US tariffs.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-08 13:30Original
  • Canada’s counter-tariffs take effect as trade war with US heats up
    Canada’s counter-tariffs take effect as trade war with US heats up

    Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars in US goods took effect Tuesday, intensifying the trade war between the two North American neighbors. A day earlier, Trump threatened to block Bombardier Aviation from selling in the US unless the Quebec-based aircraft maker moves manufacturing there.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-08 13:04Original
  • Canada Trade War Escalates as Rising Fuel Prices Hit Americans
    Canada Trade War Escalates as Rising Fuel Prices Hit Americans

    Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on roughly 700 U.S. products are taking effect as the trade war intensifies. With less than two months before the November midterms, the war with Iran, tariffs and surging gas prices are weighing on American voters.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:26Original
  • Canada imposes tariffs of up to 50% on US goods as trade dispute deepens

    Retaliatory Canadian duties reaching 50% on billions of dollars in US goods began on Tuesday, deepening the 18-month commercial confrontation between the neighbouring North American countries.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:18Original
  • US-Canada tariff dispute weighs on cross-border ties
    US-Canada tariff dispute weighs on cross-border ties

    As Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect, automakers and businesses on both sides of the border warn that the escalating trade war will raise costs, disrupt supply chains and threaten jobs. The measures are particularly concerning for the closely linked auto industries in Ontario and Michigan, while Canadians are also cutting back on travel.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-08 10:09Original

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng vows more measures to facilitate international investment

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said at the opening of the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen that China will expand voluntary opening-up and introduce more concrete steps to facilitate international investment. He also called for cooperation on innovation and more stable, smooth and inclusive global industrial and supply chains. The event registered delegations from 129 countries and regions and 30 international organizations.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 00:52

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng vows more measures to facilitate international investment
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng vows more measures to facilitate international investment

US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war escalates

The White House says the US will ban Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles in three weeks, after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20bn of US imports. Donald Trump also ordered Canadian goods excluded from major, long-term US government contracts until Ottawa provides what he called full and fair reciprocity.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:59

US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war escalates
US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war escalates

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin expansion turns executive options into a 319 million-share windfall

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin-focused equity fundraising expanded an executive options pool from 46 million to 319.464 million potential shares. Shareholders are seeking cancellation of roughly 273 million added shares. CEO Simon Gerovich then exercised part of his award for 64.032 million new shares, intensifying dilution concerns.

CryptoCompanies & industryMetaplanetBitcoinexecutive compensationshareholder dilution

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 23:40

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin expansion turns executive options into a 319 million-share windfall
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin expansion turns executive options into a 319 million-share windfall

Bessent Dares Traders to Bet Against Yen: ‘I Am the House Now’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to oppose his efforts to strengthen Japan’s currency, boasting that his market calls now effectively give him inside information.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 23:30

Bessent Dares Traders to Bet Against Yen: ‘I Am the House Now’
Bessent Dares Traders to Bet Against Yen: ‘I Am the House Now’

Mexico targets more Chinese tourists

Mexico has introduced “Plan China” to attract more visitors from China, expand tourism and deepen economic ties. The strategy calls for promotion on Chinese digital platforms, more Chinese-language information and partnerships with travel companies and the Chinese government. Operators say a shortage of certified Mandarin-speaking guides and limited Chinese information remain obstacles.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryMexicoChinese touriststourismeconomic ties

CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 22:23

Mexico targets more Chinese tourists
Mexico targets more Chinese tourists

Chinese batteries power Mexico’s energy transition

Chinese battery technology is taking on a larger role in Mexico’s renewable-energy expansion as new solar and wind projects are required to include storage. Chinese firms displayed storage systems and batteries at a major Mexico City expo, while industry representatives warned that tariffs and possible new trade restrictions on Chinese imports could increase costs and slow deployment.

Energy & commoditiesMexicoChinese batteriesrenewable energyenergy storage

CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 22:23

Chinese batteries power Mexico’s energy transition
Chinese batteries power Mexico’s energy transition

Bitcoin bulls shouldn’t mistake a shrinking dollar reserve share for central bank buying

New York Fed research found the dollar’s share of global official foreign-exchange reserves fell from 64% at the end of 2015 to 56% at the end of 2025. The decline may reflect reserve-size changes or concentrated portfolio decisions, not central-bank Bitcoin purchases. A sovereign Bitcoin demand case requires evidence of an allocation, its funding source and executed buys.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 22:20

Bitcoin bulls shouldn’t mistake a shrinking dollar reserve share for central bank buying
Bitcoin bulls shouldn’t mistake a shrinking dollar reserve share for central bank buying

UK Set to Pay Most Since 1998 for Borrowing After Gilt Selloff

The UK incurred its highest borrowing costs on a debt sale since at least 1998 as a global bond retreat drove yields higher and tightened pressure on government finances ahead of next month’s budget.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 22:00

UK Set to Pay Most Since 1998 for Borrowing After Gilt Selloff
UK Set to Pay Most Since 1998 for Borrowing After Gilt Selloff

Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin Air Jordans sell out as company extends crypto identity into consumer branding

Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin-themed Air Jordans have sold out, with all nine advertised sizes unavailable. The company did not disclose the number of pairs offered or when they ran out. The launch extends Strategy’s Bitcoin-focused identity beyond its financial business into consumer merchandise, although the scale of demand cannot be measured from the undisclosed inventory.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 21:30

Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin Air Jordans sell out as company extends crypto identity into consumer branding
Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin Air Jordans sell out as company extends crypto identity into consumer branding

US warns Ford over ties with Chinese firms amid tensions

The US Department of Transportation has warned Ford CEO Jim Farley that partnerships with CATL, Geely and BYD raise national security concerns. Secretary Sean Duffy said the relationships deepen reliance on Chinese manufacturing and technology. Ford shares fell 4.2 percent after the letter became public.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 21:24

US warns Ford over ties with Chinese firms amid tensions
US warns Ford over ties with Chinese firms amid tensions

Accelerating diversification: Canada seeks economic sovereignty amid Trump's 'nonsensical' posturing

Jean Simard, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association of Canada, describes the US-Canada aluminum dispute as more than a conventional trade disagreement, calling it a “Trump posture that makes no sense.” He says tariffs cannot curb Canadian aluminum imports because US industrial demand exceeds domestic capacity; protectionism instead makes interdependence far more costly.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsCanadaUnited Statesaluminumtrade dispute

FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-08 21:02

Accelerating diversification: Canada seeks economic sovereignty amid Trump's 'nonsensical' posturing
Accelerating diversification: Canada seeks economic sovereignty amid Trump's 'nonsensical' posturing

Rubio says US aims to soon conclude trade deals with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington hoped to conclude “good, solid” trade deals with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador in the foreseeable future. He spoke as he began a tour of the three Latin American countries, whose leaders are closely aligned with President Donald Trump’s administration.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 20:30

Rubio says US aims to soon conclude trade deals with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador
Rubio says US aims to soon conclude trade deals with Colombia, Peru and Ecuador

Bitcoin bulls load up on calls as spot traders keep selling

Bitcoin’s derivatives market is becoming more bullish, with traders paying relatively more for call options and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF inflows accelerating. But sellers still dominate spot exchange flows. Bitcoin traded near $78,800 after failing to hold above $80,000, leaving bullish positioning without convincing broad-based demand.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 20:20

Bitcoin bulls load up on calls as spot traders keep selling
Bitcoin bulls load up on calls as spot traders keep selling

Russian stocks close mixed on Tuesday

Russia’s stock market ended Tuesday mixed, with the ruble-denominated MOEX Index up 0.22% at 2,274.08 points and the dollar-denominated RTS Index down 0.1% at 828.45. The yuan fell 13 kopecks against the ruble to 12.75 rubles. Brokers forecast trading ranges for the index and currencies ahead of the Bank of Russia meeting.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 19:48

Russian stocks close mixed on Tuesday

Copper price hits all-time high on Comex

Copper futures for December 2026 delivery on the Comex exchange reached an all-time high, according to trading data. The contract initially rose 2.85% to $6.873 per pound before trimming its gain to 2.41%, at $6.844 per pound.

Energy & commoditiescopper pricesfuturesComex

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 19:45

Copper price hits all-time high on Comex

Bitcoin could get the dollar drop bulls want without the liquidity rally they need

The European Central Bank’s Sept. 10 decision could lift the euro and weaken the dollar index, offering Bitcoin some relief after it fell below $80,000. But a currency-driven DXY decline may not show that financing conditions have eased. Bitcoin was around $78,800, down roughly 1% in 24 hours after strong US labor data revived expectations of persistently high interest rates.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 19:10

Bitcoin could get the dollar drop bulls want without the liquidity rally they need
Bitcoin could get the dollar drop bulls want without the liquidity rally they need

India PM Modi seeks to expand global reach of homegrown retail payment platform

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that Unified Payments Interface, the country’s homegrown retail payment network, should seek to integrate with the payment systems of more countries.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 18:50

India PM Modi seeks to expand global reach of homegrown retail payment platform
India PM Modi seeks to expand global reach of homegrown retail payment platform

AI agents execute millions of micropayments on XRP Ledger, but barely buy tokens

The XRPL AI Hub has recorded nearly 4.5 million transactions, while cumulative settlements amount to just 5,836.71 XRP and 4,125.29 RLUSD. The figures show frequent micropayments, not substantial demand to buy and hold XRP; transaction counts alone cannot establish stronger token demand.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 18:05

AI agents execute millions of micropayments on XRP Ledger, but barely buy tokens
AI agents execute millions of micropayments on XRP Ledger, but barely buy tokens

Türkiye and Russia sign pact to secure fertilizer supplies

Türkiye and Russia have signed an agreement aimed at securing Türkiye’s fertilizer supplies. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said the pact would ensure the country’s access to fertilizers.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 17:54

Türkiye and Russia sign pact to secure fertilizer supplies
Türkiye and Russia sign pact to secure fertilizer supplies

UK borrowing rate hits highest since 1998, highlighting public-finance pressure

Britain sold £4.25 billion ($5.75 billion) in 30-year bonds on Tuesday at the highest yield recorded for comparable debt since 1998. Rising global borrowing costs are putting pressure on new Finance Minister John Healey’s plans for his first budget.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 17:10

UK borrowing rate hits highest since 1998, highlighting public-finance pressure
UK borrowing rate hits highest since 1998, highlighting public-finance pressure

Bank of England to hold rates, show patience with war-driven inflation: Reuters poll

The Bank of England is expected to keep Bank Rate at 3.75% for the rest of the year and at least through mid-2027, a Reuters poll found. Economists still believe inflation is not strong enough to persuade most policymakers to support higher borrowing costs.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 17:05

Bank of England to hold rates, show patience with war-driven inflation: Reuters poll
Bank of England to hold rates, show patience with war-driven inflation: Reuters poll

Bombardier defends US manufacturing amid Trump’s threat to block aircraft sales

Bombardier rejected Donald Trump’s threat to block its aircraft sales in the United States unless it builds planes there, saying it already makes wings in Texas and flight-control components in California. The company employs 3,500 US workers, works with suppliers in 47 states and spends $2.5bn annually on suppliers, as US-Canada trade tensions escalate.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 17:04

Bombardier defends US manufacturing amid Trump’s threat to block aircraft sales
Bombardier defends US manufacturing amid Trump’s threat to block aircraft sales

Fed inflation trap threatens Bitcoin below $80K as $100 oil blindsides Friday CPI report

Bitcoin traded below $80,000 on Sept. 8 as oil neared $100 a barrel after attacks disrupted operations at some Saudi energy facilities. Friday’s US CPI report covers August and cannot capture the new shock, leaving the Federal Reserve to weigh inflation, jobs and rates amid an uncertain outlook.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 16:55

Fed inflation trap threatens Bitcoin below $80K as $100 oil blindsides Friday CPI report
Fed inflation trap threatens Bitcoin below $80K as $100 oil blindsides Friday CPI report

Russia’s creative economy growing 4.5 times faster than GDP

Russia’s creative economy is expanding 4.5 times faster than the country’s GDP, accounts for 4.2% of the economy and employs more than 3.5 million people, the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives said. Its target share is 6%.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:50

Russia’s creative economy growing 4.5 times faster than GDP

PoliticsKiev says Zelensky, Trump to hold in-person meeting in September

An in-person meeting between Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and US President Donald Trump has been preliminarily scheduled for September, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tikhy said. The two may also speak by phone. Zelensky previously said he wanted to discuss receiving ballistic missiles with Trump.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:33

Kiev says Zelensky, Trump to hold in-person meeting in September
  • Putin-Trump phone call focuses on Ukraine settlement and envoys’ visits

    Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone for exactly one hour. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov described the conversation as positive, constructive and candid, saying it covered the Ukrainian settlement, the results of US envoys’ visits to Moscow and Kiev, and continued work on humanitarian issues.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:59Original
  • MOEX Index extends gains after Putin-Trump phone call

    Russian stocks continued rising during the main trading session after Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump spoke by phone. The MOEX Index reached a 1.31% gain at 2,295.34 points before paring the advance to 0.34%. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov described the call as positive, constructive and very frank.

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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:38Original
  • Putin-Trump phone talks reach 15 since Trump returned to White House

    The phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump was their 15th since Trump returned to the White House in early 2025, according to TASS calculations. The leaders have spoken five times by phone in 2026, with their previous call on July 4.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 15:34Original
  • Kremlin aide describes Putin-Trump call as positive

    Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said the phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump was conducted on a positive note. The two leaders agreed to speak by phone as needed.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 15:12Original

NextEra secures up to $1.9 billion US loan to restart Iowa nuclear plant

NextEra Energy said it secured a U.S. Department of Energy loan of up to $1.9 billion to help restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, as the country seeks more generation capacity to meet rising power demand.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:30

NextEra secures up to $1.9 billion US loan to restart Iowa nuclear plant
NextEra secures up to $1.9 billion US loan to restart Iowa nuclear plant

Dangote expects fuel shortages to persist after Iran war

Fuel shortages are expected to continue well after the U.S. war with Iran, as refinery damage and the need to rebuild stocks weigh on supplies, the CEO of Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery told Reuters.

Energy & commoditiesfuel shortagesoil refiningNigeriaIran war

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:15

Dangote expects fuel shortages to persist after Iran war
Dangote expects fuel shortages to persist after Iran war

Russia’s grain harvest reaches 113.5 million tons year-to-date

Russia has harvested 113.5 million tons of grain so far this year, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev’s office said. Patrushev said the ongoing campaign had already surpassed last year’s results by a wide margin and was expected to produce very strong overall volumes.

Energy & commoditiesRussiagrain harvestagriculture

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:13

Russia’s grain harvest reaches 113.5 million tons year-to-date

European economy threatened by decline of carmakers, FT says

Europe’s welfare levels could collapse unless the region rescues its auto industry and builds a beneficial relationship with Chinese carmakers setting up factories there, Gestamp chair and founder Francisco Riberas told the Financial Times. He called automotive manufacturing an anchor for industries including steel, aluminium, glass and chemicals, and urged Chinese firms to produce locally and use European suppliers.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryEuropean economyauto industryChinese carmakers

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:07

European economy threatened by decline of carmakers, FT says

Egypt targets $100 billion in exports by 2030

Egypt aims to increase annual exports from about $48 billion to $100 billion by 2030 to narrow its trade deficit and boost foreign-currency earnings. The government’s Egypt Export Initiative seeks to diversify the export base by supporting smaller producers outside Cairo with market information, financial assistance and guidance on overseas markets, quality standards and pricing.

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Egypt targets $100 billion in exports by 2030
Egypt targets $100 billion in exports by 2030

Robinhood expands prediction markets with Crypto.com and OG partnerships ahead of NFL season

Robinhood is expanding its prediction-markets business through partnerships with Crypto.com and OG.com. It will also acquire equity stakes in both companies, valued with reference to Crypto.com’s recent $20 billion valuation.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:54

Robinhood expands prediction markets with Crypto.com and OG partnerships ahead of NFL season
Robinhood expands prediction markets with Crypto.com and OG partnerships ahead of NFL season

Growth nearing 1% of GDP and higher revenues: what it means for the 2027 Budget Law

Economist Pietro Reichlin told Euronews that the 1% growth forecast is realistic, but Italy remains last in the EU. Growth alone will not create much more room in the 2027 budget, which is constrained by structural weaknesses including low productivity and an ageing population.

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Growth nearing 1% of GDP and higher revenues: what it means for the 2027 Budget Law

Wildberries sellers appeal to Russian PM over delayed payments; marketplace blames DDoS attack

Wildberries sellers have asked Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to investigate delayed payments, with their association claiming 95.6 percent had not received funds totaling about 20 billion rubles. The marketplace said DDoS attacks on its “Seller Balance” system delayed some transfers, while insisting sellers’ money is safe.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 15:32

Wildberries sellers appeal to Russian PM over delayed payments; marketplace blames DDoS attack
Wildberries sellers appeal to Russian PM over delayed payments; marketplace blames DDoS attack

Strive adds 1,375 bitcoin as SATA nears ‘billion-dollar’ milestone

Strive has added 1,375 bitcoin as SATA’s market capitalization approaches $1 billion. CEO Matt Cole said sales of SATA perpetual preferred stock accounted for 70% of the capital raised during the week.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:11

Strive adds 1,375 bitcoin as SATA nears ‘billion-dollar’ milestone
Strive adds 1,375 bitcoin as SATA nears ‘billion-dollar’ milestone

Hormuz disruptions pose greatest threat to small businesses, UN trade agency warns

The UN trade agency warns that major disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway between Iran and Oman for global oil trade, are threatening small businesses most amid the war.

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Hormuz disruptions pose greatest threat to small businesses, UN trade agency warns
Hormuz disruptions pose greatest threat to small businesses, UN trade agency warns

CGTN poll: Nearly 90% see CIFTIS as key to China’s services opening-up

As the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services begins, a CGTN global poll finds 89.6% of respondents view it as an important platform for high-level opening-up in China’s services industries. The fair has introduced a “China Services” area and attracted participants from 90 countries and international organizations, with more than 1,800 companies attending offline.

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CGTN poll: Nearly 90% see CIFTIS as key to China’s services opening-up
CGTN poll: Nearly 90% see CIFTIS as key to China’s services opening-up
  • 2026 CIFTIS: Where ‘China services’ meet the world
    2026 CIFTIS: Where ‘China services’ meet the world

    The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services will run from September 9 to 13 at Beijing’s Shougang Park, with participants from 90 countries, regions and international organizations and more than 1,830 companies. The fair highlights the shift toward knowledge-intensive, high-value and technology-driven services, along with digitalization, intelligent technologies and green development.

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Organised crime drives illicit cigarette factory boom in ‘almost every EU state’

The European Court of Auditors says illicit tobacco trade has grown sharply, with about one in 10 cigarettes illegally made or smuggled and an estimated €13bn in annual lost tax revenue. Crime groups are moving production inside the EU, where illegal factories have been found in almost every member state. Uneven enforcement and weak information-sharing leave gaps they exploit.

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Organised crime drives illicit cigarette factory boom in ‘almost every EU state’
Organised crime drives illicit cigarette factory boom in ‘almost every EU state’

Circle agrees to buy cross-border payments firm Tazapay for $400 million

Circle has agreed to acquire cross-border payments company Tazapay for $400 million. The deal could give Circle vital regulated “last-mile” infrastructure connecting stablecoins with traditional local banking systems.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 14:40

Circle agrees to buy cross-border payments firm Tazapay for $400 million
Circle agrees to buy cross-border payments firm Tazapay for $400 million

EU wants initial Chinese action on trade gap by early October

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Tuesday that the European Commission would seek commitments from China to address the widening trade gap with the EU and wants Beijing to take some initial steps by early October.

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EU wants initial Chinese action on trade gap by early October
EU wants initial Chinese action on trade gap by early October

New EV sales in Russia more than double in August to 2,200 — Autostat

Russia sold 2,216 new passenger electric vehicles in August 2026, up 105% from a year earlier, according to Autostat head Sergey Tselikov. Growth was led by more affordable models priced at 2–3 million rubles. The Russian-made Atom sold 11 units in August and has 40 registered since sales began.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 13:58

New EV sales in Russia more than double in August to 2,200 — Autostat

Bitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply after buying 28,086 ETH

Bitmine purchased 28,086 ETH, lifting its treasury to 5.93 million tokens valued at $14.8 billion, equal to 4.9% of Ethereum’s total supply.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 13:51

Bitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply after buying 28,086 ETH
Bitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply after buying 28,086 ETH