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Armstrong says U.S. crypto rules can advance whatever happens with Clarity Act

Brian Armstrong says work on U.S. cryptocurrency regulation need not hinge on the Clarity Act’s final vote.

CryptoCryptocurrencyU.S. regulationCoinbase

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 05:24

Armstrong says U.S. crypto rules can advance whatever happens with Clarity Act
Armstrong says U.S. crypto rules can advance whatever happens with Clarity Act

Can Hong Kong stocks withstand wild swings without state support?

As coordinated state buying helps put a floor under mainland China’s onshore market amid Beijing’s stabilisation measures, Hong Kong investors are concerned about facing high volatility on their own at a delicate moment. Geopolitical tensions, weak earnings growth, a faltering AI trade, possible US tightening and a looming supply glut from expiring lock-ups are all adding to market worries.

MarketsHong Kong stocksmarket volatilityChina equitiesinvestors

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 05:00

Can Hong Kong stocks withstand wild swings without state support?
Can Hong Kong stocks withstand wild swings without state support?

ECB rate hike ‘all but certain,’ but investors divided on what comes next

An ECB rate increase is seen as nearly certain, while investors disagree over the policy path that follows. The central bank is contending with rising prices, the fallout from the U.S.-Iran war and sharply higher government borrowing costs.

Macro & central banksMarketsECBrate hikeinflationborrowing costs

CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 05:00

ECB rate hike ‘all but certain,’ but investors divided on what comes next
ECB rate hike ‘all but certain,’ but investors divided on what comes next

BRICS tech horizons: New paths for energy cooperation

At the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram, members outlined cooperation on energy security and sustainability, access and equity, and technology and innovation. They launched a digital center for smart grids and energy storage and adopted guiding principles to support knowledge sharing, capacity building and renewable-energy integration.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsBRICSenergy cooperationsmart gridsenergy storage

CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 04:46

BRICS tech horizons: New paths for energy cooperation
BRICS tech horizons: New paths for energy cooperation

EXCLUSIVE: China buys 1 million tons of US soybeans ahead of Xi visit, sources say

China purchased 14 to 15 cargoes of U.S. soybeans this week, totaling about 1 million metric tons, according to four traders. The buying comes as the world’s biggest oilseed buyer increases purchases ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington later this month.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsChinaUnited Statessoybean trade

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 04:40

EXCLUSIVE: China buys 1 million tons of US soybeans ahead of Xi visit, sources say
EXCLUSIVE: China buys 1 million tons of US soybeans ahead of Xi visit, sources say

China adds 11 occupations and 23 job types as digital, green sectors reshape labour market

China officially recognized 11 new occupations and 23 new types of jobs on Wednesday. Five are in digital fields and three relate to the green economy, reflecting changing economic and labour-market needs. An expert said adding elderly care service providers to the national catalogue could make the occupation more attractive and help standardize care services.

Macro & central banksChina employmentnew occupationsdigital economygreen economy

CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 04:28

China adds 11 occupations and 23 job types as digital, green sectors reshape labour market

US holiday retail sales growth set to accelerate, Deloitte says

U.S. holiday retail sales are expected to grow by as much as 4.8% this year, Deloitte said, supported by rising disposable incomes. Spending is forecast to hold up during the key shopping season even as consumers continue to focus on value.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryUS retailholiday shoppingconsumer spending

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 04:20

US holiday retail sales growth set to accelerate, Deloitte says
US holiday retail sales growth set to accelerate, Deloitte says

Norway seeks deeper cooperation with China

Norway is using the China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing to pursue long-term cooperation with China in maritime industries, energy, sustainable development and digital technology. Norwegian companies want to shift from selling individual products to comprehensive solutions, while DNV is helping Chinese shipbuilders assess alternative-fuel vessels and emissions-cutting technologies.

Macro & central banksTrade & sanctionsNorwayChinagreen shippingeconomic cooperation

CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 04:08

Norway seeks deeper cooperation with China
Norway seeks deeper cooperation with China

Bank of Japan must raise rates further, board member says

A Bank of Japan board member says the central bank must raise interest rates further. The hawkish remarks follow pressure from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and volatility in currency and bond markets.

Macro & central banksMarketsBank of Japaninterest ratescurrency marketsbond markets

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 04:07

Bank of Japan must raise rates further, board member says

London credit investor Arini hit by Europe’s thorniest credit trades

London credit investor Arini has been hurt by some of Europe’s most difficult credit trades. The fund run by 35-year-old Hamza Lemssouguer has been weighed down by its exposure to Aston Martin and Altice International.

OtherArinicredit investingAston MartinAltice International

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 04:00

London credit investor Arini hit by Europe’s thorniest credit trades

Bitcoin sell pressure hits one-month low as long-term holders take fewer profits

Glassnode says Bitcoin’s seven-day Sell-Side Risk Ratio has dropped to 7 basis points per day from 16 at August’s peak. Long-term holders’ share of realized profit fell from 88% to 47%, while roughly 1.07 million BTC bought between $83,000 and $86,000 remained largely unchanged over 30 days. Exchange spot selling still outweighed buying.

CryptoCompanies & industryBitcoincryptocurrencyselling pressureon-chain data

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 03:50

Bitcoin sell pressure hits one-month low as long-term holders take fewer profits
Bitcoin sell pressure hits one-month low as long-term holders take fewer profits

Samsung, SK Hynix payouts test South Korea’s reform drive

Eye-catching shareholder-return plans from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are providing an early test of South Korea’s corporate reform drive. Investors welcome the payouts but say more is needed to close the country’s decades-old valuation gap.

Tech & AISamsung ElectronicsSK HynixSouth Korea reformshareholder returns

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 03:20

Samsung, SK Hynix payouts test South Korea’s reform drive
Samsung, SK Hynix payouts test South Korea’s reform drive

China ranks second globally in trade-in-services brand value: report

China placed second in the 2026 Trade in Services 100 ranking, with 21 brands worth a combined $876.77 billion, or 19.08% of the total, a report released at CIFTIS said. The United States led with 46 brands valued at $2.854 trillion, while Microsoft topped the individual rankings.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryChinatrade in servicesbrand value

CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 03:17

China ranks second globally in trade-in-services brand value: report
  • Graphics: China is a key driver of global trade in services
    Graphics: China is a key driver of global trade in services

    The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing has attracted exhibitors from 90 countries, regions and international organizations, as well as more than 1,800 offline companies. China’s services trade totaled nearly 3.8 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, up 8.3 percent, while knowledge-intensive services accounted for 44 percent, signaling an upgrade toward higher-value segments.

    Chinaservices tradeCIFTIS

    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-10 02:56Original

Global Money Trickles Back to Indonesia as Markets Recover

Global investors are cautiously returning to Indonesian markets after turmoil earlier this year, encouraged by a sharp rebound in local assets following policymakers’ efforts to restore stability.

MarketsIndonesiaglobal investorsmarket recovery

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 03:10

Global Money Trickles Back to Indonesia as Markets Recover
Global Money Trickles Back to Indonesia as Markets Recover

AIIB eyes new platform to pool private capital for Asia’s US$1.7tn infrastructure needs

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is developing a platform to pool institutional investors’ capital and roughly quadruple the private funding it mobilises for infrastructure projects across Asia. Insurers, pension funds and other investors would co-invest in infrastructure debt across the bank’s 111 member countries on a programmatic basis instead of negotiating each deal separately.

Macro & central banksAIIBAsian infrastructureprivate capital

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

AIIB eyes new platform to pool private capital for Asia’s US$1.7tn infrastructure needs
AIIB eyes new platform to pool private capital for Asia’s US$1.7tn infrastructure needs

Asian stocks wilt as Brent holds above $100, yields near 2023 peak

Asian stocks fell on Thursday as the largest wave of attacks on shipping in the widening Middle East war kept oil above $100 a barrel. Investors remained uneasy ahead of U.S. inflation data that could shape monetary policy.

Macro & central banksMarketsEnergy & commoditiesAsian stocksBrent crudeMiddle East warinflation data

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 02:10

Asian stocks wilt as Brent holds above $100, yields near 2023 peak
Asian stocks wilt as Brent holds above $100, yields near 2023 peak

UK housing market slowdown is bottoming out, RICS says

Britain’s housing market slowdown appears to be stabilizing, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said on Thursday, as measures of buyer demand and agreed sales moved up from recent lows.

Real EstateUK housing marketreal estatebuyer demand

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 02:00

UK housing market slowdown is bottoming out, RICS says
UK housing market slowdown is bottoming out, RICS says

Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin leaves nearly 80% of traders underwater

Hunter Biden launched the LAPTOP memecoin as an answer to what he called memecoin grift, but Bubblemaps data showed that 12,151 of 15,206 traders lost money. The token peaked about two minutes after launching on Base before dropping more than 95% in the next half-hour, while a small number of wallets captured millions in gains.

CryptoHunter BidenmemecoincryptocurrencyLAPTOP

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 01:20

Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin leaves nearly 80% of traders underwater
Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin leaves nearly 80% of traders underwater

Over 65% of cars sold in China are now EVs as Iran war drives electric shift

China’s EV adoption rate has reached a record high as the Iran war encourages motorists to move away from petrol cars despite a sluggish auto market. China Passenger Car Association data showed that 65.2% of the 1.54 million cars sold in mainland China last month were pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, narrowly surpassing the previous record of 65.1%.

Companies & industryChinaelectric vehiclesIran war

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 01:00

Over 65% of cars sold in China are now EVs as Iran war drives electric shift
Over 65% of cars sold in China are now EVs as Iran war drives electric shift

China warns bankers not to flood IPO market

Regulators say they want listings to remain cheaply priced as authorities seek to restore investors’ faith in the stock market.

MarketsChinaIPOsstock-market regulation

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 00:45

China warns bankers not to flood IPO market

Busiest US port sets three-month volume record after retailers rush imports to avoid tariffs

The Port of Los Angeles set a new three-month volume record from June through August, its executive director said, after retailers rushed goods into the country to avoid new tariffs and higher fuel costs.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryPort of Los Angelesport cargotariffsimports

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 00:40

Busiest US port sets three-month volume record after retailers rush imports to avoid tariffs
Busiest US port sets three-month volume record after retailers rush imports to avoid tariffs

US firms in China grow more upbeat as profits recover, survey shows

U.S. companies operating in China are more optimistic about their business prospects as profits recover, a survey released Thursday found. Confidence had fallen to a record low last year amid political tensions, fierce domestic competition and slowing economic growth.

Companies & industryUS companiesChina marketbusiness confidence

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 00:30

US firms in China grow more upbeat as profits recover, survey shows
US firms in China grow more upbeat as profits recover, survey shows

Dow Said to Weigh Exit From $20 Billion Saudi Chemicals Venture

Dow Inc. is considering leaving its $20 billion chemicals partnership with Saudi Aramco, according to people familiar with the matter. The possible exit is part of the US company’s effort to reshape its portfolio during a prolonged industry downturn.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesDowSaudi Aramcochemicalsinvestment

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

Dow Said to Weigh Exit From $20 Billion Saudi Chemicals Venture
Dow Said to Weigh Exit From $20 Billion Saudi Chemicals Venture

10-year Treasury yields reach highest level since 2023

Benchmark 10-year Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since 2023 on Wednesday after an expanded Treasury buyback of longer-dated bonds disappointed some investors who had hoped for a larger move.

MarketsUS Treasuriesbond yieldsTreasury buyback

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 23:25

10-year Treasury yields reach highest level since 2023
10-year Treasury yields reach highest level since 2023

Susquehanna latest to take larger office space in Hong Kong’s Central, sources say

Susquehanna International Group has agreed to lease more than 4,808 square metres of space across three floors at Cheung Kong Center II in Hong Kong’s Central, according to market sources. The tower was developed by CK Asset Holdings. Neither company immediately commented.

Real EstateHong Kong officescommercial real estateSusquehanna International Group

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

Susquehanna latest to take larger office space in Hong Kong’s Central, sources say
Susquehanna latest to take larger office space in Hong Kong’s Central, sources say

Economists predict Trump’s retaliatory tariffs won’t do much to Canada’s economy overall

Economists expect the tariffs added and removed under the latest changes to roughly cancel each other out across Canada’s economy. They warn, however, that some industries will be hit hard and that the tit-for-tat measures will undermine business owners’ confidence.

Macro & central banksTrade & sanctionsCanada economyDonald Trumpretaliatory tariffs

CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 22:49

Economists predict Trump’s retaliatory tariffs won’t do much to Canada’s economy overall

US regulator says FICO is raising costs for borrowers

U.S. federal housing regulator Bill Pulte said on Wednesday that credit scoring company FICO was improperly keeping consumer costs high. His agency is studying changes to how credit reports are used to reduce borrowing costs.

MarketsBanking & financeFICOcredit scoringborrowing costs

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 22:00

US regulator says FICO is raising costs for borrowers
US regulator says FICO is raising costs for borrowers

Gold climbs as subdued dollar and oil rally focus attention on inflation data

Gold rose more than 1% on Wednesday as the dollar stayed under pressure. Investors were awaiting key U.S. inflation data due this week for clues about Federal Reserve monetary policy, while oil prices were also rallying.

Macro & central banksMarketsEnergy & commoditiesgoldUS dollarinflationFederal Reserveoil prices

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 21:50

Gold climbs as subdued dollar and oil rally focus attention on inflation data
Gold climbs as subdued dollar and oil rally focus attention on inflation data

WorldHanoi, Moscow to boost ties in defense, security, digital transformation — To Lam

Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary To Lam says Vietnam and Russia will expand defense, security and military-technical cooperation while coordinating against non-traditional threats. The two sides also plan to make science, innovation and digital transformation a central driver of relations, with joint work in AI, quantum, space and other advanced technologies, alongside broader humanitarian and transport links.

VietnamRussiadefense cooperationdigital transformation

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 21:03

Hanoi, Moscow to boost ties in defense, security, digital transformation — To Lam
  • Vietnamese leader describes talks with Putin as ‘highly successful’

    Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary To Lam said his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin were “highly successful,” held in an atmosphere of openness, friendship and strong mutual trust. The sides reported positive, practical and comprehensive progress in their strategic partnership, with trade, security, energy, science, technology and education among the priority areas.

    VietnamRussiaTo Lamstrategic partnership

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-09 20:16Original
  • Russia, Vietnam sign 17 deals on nuclear, oil and gas cooperation

    Seventeen documents were signed during Vietnamese President To Lam’s state visit to Russia and talks with Vladimir Putin. They include an agreement on nuclear and radiation safety regulation, along with oil and gas agreements covering Vietnamese offshore blocks, a strategic oil reserve in Dung Quat and geological exploration.

    RussiaVietnamstrategic partnershipnuclear energyoil and gas

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-09 19:20Original
  • Putin says Russia-Vietnam trade volume does not match potential

    Russian President Vladimir Putin said the current volume of trade with Vietnam remains below the two countries’ potential. Trade grew 5.7% in 2025 and another 13.8% in the first half of this year, with the Russia-EAEU free trade agreement helping boost mutual investment and technology exchanges.

    RussiaVietnamtradeinvestment

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-09 19:10Original
  • Russian, Vietnamese presidents adopt statement to strengthen strategic partnership

    Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese President To Lam adopted a joint statement in Moscow to further strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership in a new phase. Its 50 provisions cover bilateral ties, including politics, defense, trade, energy, science, healthcare and humanitarian cooperation, as well as international cooperation.

    RussiaVietnamstrategic partnershipdiplomacy

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-09 18:09Original
  • Vietnam, Russia to back each other with strong political support, President To Lam says

    Vietnam and Russia will provide strong political support to each other, protect their legitimate interests and follow their respective foreign policies in line with international law and the UN Charter, President To Lam said. He added that he consistently supports Russia’s stable development and growing role in regional and global affairs.

    VietnamRussiapolitical supportdiplomacy

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-09 17:55Original
  • Russia, Vietnam oppose sanctions and seizure of countries’ assets

    Russia and Vietnam opposed illegal unilateral sanctions and actions violating the immunity of sovereign state assets, including seizure, in a joint statement issued after Presidents Vladimir Putin and To Lam held talks. They also rejected ideological dividing lines and called for respect for sovereign equality and related international obligations.

    RussiaVietnamsanctionssovereign assets

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-09 16:56Original
  • Russia-Vietnam defense partnership not directed against anyone — statement

    Russia and Vietnam said in a joint statement that their defense and security cooperation is not directed against third countries and complies strictly with international law. After talks between Vladimir Putin and To Lam, they agreed to expand mainly high-level delegation exchanges and cooperation in military branches, humanitarian demining, maritime security, safe navigation, personnel training, science and technology, including emerging defense technologies.

    RussiaVietnamdefense cooperationdiplomacy

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:50Original
  • Russian, Vietnamese delegations sign multiple documents after Moscow talks

    Russian and Vietnamese delegations signed a range of documents after a top-level Kremlin meeting attended by Vladimir Putin and To Lam. The two presidents discussed the current state and future development of their comprehensive strategic partnership, and joined the opening of an infectious-disease research and prevention laboratory.

    Russia-Vietnam relationsdiplomatic talksstrategic partnership

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:38Original
  • Putin: Russia-Vietnam talks lead to mutually beneficial agreements

    Russian President Vladimir Putin said the talks with Vietnamese President To Lam were substantive and productive, with the two sides signing a substantial package of important, mutually beneficial bilateral agreements. Putin said Russia was pleased to host To Lam on a state visit.

    Russia-Vietnam relationsdiplomatic talksbilateral agreements

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-09 16:35Original
  • Putin: Russia-Vietnam strategic partnership rests on strong bonds of combat brotherhood

    Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Vietnam are strategic partners whose ties are based on equality, respect and regard for each other’s interests, as well as longstanding friendship and combat comradeship dating to the Soviet era. He said major joint projects and regular dialogue through several channels are continuing.

    RussiaVietnamstrategic partnershipdiplomacy

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-09 16:14Original
  • Putin: Russia and Vietnam share similar approaches to international issues

    Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow and Hanoi have identical or closely aligned positions on many pressing international issues. He said both countries defend international law, sovereignty and non-interference, while stressing coordination at multilateral forums including the Russia-ASEAN dialogue.

    RussiaVietnamVladimir Putindiplomacy

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-09 16:10Original
  • Russian, Vietnamese leaders hold talks with expanded circle of delegates

    Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese President To Lam, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee, held talks with an expanded group of delegates at the Kremlin. The sides signed several documents. Earlier, the leaders met in a restricted format, following an official welcome ceremony for the Vietnamese delegation.

    RussiaVietnamVladimir Putindiplomacy

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-09 15:58Original
  • Putin describes talks with Vietnamese counterpart as productive

    Russian President Vladimir Putin said he and Vietnamese counterpart To Lam had begun negotiations in Moscow and held highly productive talks in a restricted format, covering key bilateral and international issues.

    RussiaVietnamVladimir Putindiplomacy

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-09 14:37Original

Vietnam, Russia to raise trade turnover to $15 billion by 2030 — To Lam

Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary To Lam said Hanoi and Moscow aim to lift annual bilateral trade to $15 billion by 2030, making trade, economic and investment cooperation a central priority. Vietnam welcomes more Russian investment in renewable energy, oil and gas, and deep-sea resource exploration, while both sides plan broader cooperation in agriculture, transport and other sectors.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsVietnamRussiabilateral tradeenergy

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 20:01

Vietnam, Russia to raise trade turnover to $15 billion by 2030 — To Lam

US Department of Energy raises 2026 Brent forecast to $91.01 a barrel

The US Energy Information Administration says the Department of Energy lifted its forecast for Brent crude’s average 2026 price by 4.84%, from $86.81 to $91.01 per barrel. The 2027 average is projected at $73.74 as production grows and inventories recover.

Energy & commoditiesBrent crudeoil price forecastUS Energy Department

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 19:40

US Department of Energy raises 2026 Brent forecast to $91.01 a barrel

Russian stocks close mixed on Wednesday

Russian stocks ended Wednesday mixed. The ruble-denominated MOEX Index fell 0.44% to 2,264.01 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index rose 0.74% to 834.57. The yuan slipped 9 kopecks against the ruble to 12.66. Analysts forecast Thursday’s dollar rate at 84.5–85.2 rubles and the yuan at 12.6–12.7.

MarketsRussian stocksMOEX IndexRTS Indexexchange rates

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 19:37

Russian stocks close mixed on Wednesday

It Looks and Trades Like a Stock—But Isn’t One. What Is It?

Tokenized stocks may lower trading costs and broaden access, but some products only track share prices without granting shareholder rights. The London Stock Exchange is exploring blockchain-based shares that preserve those rights and separately plans to list xStocks on LSE 24 in 2027, subject to regulatory approval.

MarketsCryptotokenized stocksblockchainLondon Stock Exchangeinvestor rights

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 19:35

It Looks and Trades Like a Stock—But Isn’t One. What Is It?
It Looks and Trades Like a Stock—But Isn’t One. What Is It?

Italian unions call one-day Electrolux strike over job-cut plan

Italian unions called on Wednesday for a one-day strike at Electrolux facilities in the country on September 15, saying talks with the appliance maker had made no progress over a restructuring plan involving job cuts and the closure of a plant.

Companies & industryItalyElectroluxstrikejob cuts

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 19:25

Italian unions call one-day Electrolux strike over job-cut plan
Italian unions call one-day Electrolux strike over job-cut plan

Zarubezhneft signs production-sharing deal for Vietnamese shelf blocks

Russia’s Zarubezhneft and Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade signed a production-sharing agreement covering blocks on Vietnam’s continental shelf. Zarubezhneft and PetroVietnam also exchanged agreements on a strategic oil reserve project and investment cooperation, while the two countries signed a memorandum to strengthen investment ties.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryRussiaVietnamoilinvestment cooperation

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 19:02

Zarubezhneft signs production-sharing deal for Vietnamese shelf blocks

Why are borrowing costs rising across the world?

Rising bond yields are increasing borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households after more than a decade of cheap financing. Persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions and expectations that central banks may keep rates high for longer are adding risk premiums to heavily indebted governments and pushing banks to charge companies and homeowners more.

Macro & central banksMarketsGlobal economyBond yieldsBorrowing costs

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 19:00

Why are borrowing costs rising across the world?
Why are borrowing costs rising across the world?

Trump says Iran war-driven oil prices likely won’t fall until after midterms

President Donald Trump says oil prices pushed higher by the Iran war probably will not decline until after the U.S. midterm elections. Prices rose more than 3% today, sending international Brent crude above $100 for the first time since July as the U.S. and Iran exchanged salvos.

Energy & commoditiesDonald TrumpIran waroil pricesBrent crude

TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 18:46

Trump says Iran war-driven oil prices likely won’t fall until after midterms
Trump says Iran war-driven oil prices likely won’t fall until after midterms

Brazil government releases $1.3 billion for fuel subsidies

Brazil’s government has allocated an additional 6.6 billion reais ($1.3 billion) for fuel subsidies under an executive order signed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday, the day a gasoline subsidy was due to expire.

Energy & commoditiesBrazilfuel subsidiesgovernment spending

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 18:10

Brazil government releases $1.3 billion for fuel subsidies
Brazil government releases $1.3 billion for fuel subsidies

AI labs test the rigour of credit rating agencies

AI labs command huge valuations in private markets but are seeking investment-grade ratings like those held by public companies such as Oracle.

Tech & AIAI labscredit ratingsprivate markets

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 18:02

AI labs test the rigour of credit rating agencies

Solana treasury firm SkyAI faces board challenge from Forward Industries and shareholder group

Solana treasury firm SkyAI is facing a board challenge from would-be acquirer Forward Industries and a shareholder group. SkyAI’s proposed equity plan would authorize 5.145 million shares for stock-based compensation, amounting to roughly 7.2% additional dilution.

CryptoCompanies & industrySkyAIForward IndustriesSolanaBoard challenge

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:56

Solana treasury firm SkyAI faces board challenge from Forward Industries and shareholder group
Solana treasury firm SkyAI faces board challenge from Forward Industries and shareholder group

Where to Invest $10,000 Right Now

Investment experts point to opportunities in a tricky market, where record highs are being tempered by a growing undercurrent of anxiety.

Otherinvestingmarketsfinance

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 17:54

Where to Invest $10,000 Right Now
Where to Invest $10,000 Right Now

Putin says Russia and Vietnam have solid groundwork for hydropower cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Vietnam have a solid basis for expanding cooperation in hydropower. He noted that Russian specialists helped design and build more than a third of Vietnam’s hydropower generation capacity, while RusHydro is working on joint projects to assess and modernize existing plants.

OtherRussiaVietnamhydropowerbilateral cooperation

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:46

Putin says Russia and Vietnam have solid groundwork for hydropower cooperation
  • Russia, Vietnam agree to expand cooperation in oil and gas

    Russia and Vietnam agreed to improve the efficiency of fuel and energy projects and broaden cooperation in their oil and gas sectors. The countries also plan to speed up initiatives for Russian oil and LNG supplies and infrastructure in Vietnam for receiving, processing and storing hydrocarbons.

    RussiaVietnamoil and gas

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:00Original

Bombardier plans to hire 500 workers in US despite Trump threat

Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier says it is recruiting 500 workers in the United States, including for a new service centre in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Donald Trump has threatened restrictions and possible sales limits, arguing the company lacks a substantial US footprint, while Republican lawmakers defend its jobs and economic contribution.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryBombardierUS jobsDonald TrumpUS-Canada trade

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:37

Bombardier plans to hire 500 workers in US despite Trump threat
Bombardier plans to hire 500 workers in US despite Trump threat

Fed to hold rates steady through end-2026, while more analysts see at least one hike: Reuters poll

A majority of economists surveyed by Reuters expect the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged at its September 15-16 meeting and throughout the rest of 2026, again running against market expectations of a series of hikes. A growing number of analysts nevertheless see at least one increase.

Macro & central banksFederal Reserveinterest ratesmonetary policy

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:35

Fed to hold rates steady through end-2026, while more analysts see at least one hike: Reuters poll
Fed to hold rates steady through end-2026, while more analysts see at least one hike: Reuters poll

U.S. Treasury to buy up to $6 billion in Sept. 10 buyback operation

The U.S. Treasury said it will purchase up to $6 billion of 10- to 20-year Treasury bonds in Thursday’s buyback operation, three times the size of its previous long-dated operation.

MarketsU.S. Treasurybond buybackbond market

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 17:00

U.S. Treasury to buy up to $6 billion in Sept. 10 buyback operation
U.S. Treasury to buy up to $6 billion in Sept. 10 buyback operation

Windscreen giant Belron explores mega-IPO

Autoglass owner Belron is exploring a mega initial public offering. The company is led by former AB InBev boss Carlos Brito.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 16:19

Windscreen giant Belron explores mega-IPO
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