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Economists See Fed Defying Expectations for Rate Hikes

A Bloomberg survey found that most economists expect the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged at this month’s meeting and through the end of 2027, despite rising market bets on a rate increase.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 21:00

Economists See Fed Defying Expectations for Rate Hikes
Economists See Fed Defying Expectations for Rate Hikes

WorldSaudi Arabia says drones launched from Iraq hit oil pipeline; Baghdad orders probe

Saudi Arabia says drones launched from Iraq struck an oil pipeline, causing injuries and damage. Baghdad has ordered an investigation into the attack.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-11 21:00

Saudi Arabia says drones launched from Iraq hit oil pipeline; Baghdad orders probe
Saudi Arabia says drones launched from Iraq hit oil pipeline; Baghdad orders probe

Philadelphia Fed: Bitcoin traders follow whale signals faster than Ethereum users

A Philadelphia Fed working paper found that public alerts about large crypto transfers produced sharply different reactions on Bitcoin and Ethereum. Non-whale Bitcoin wallets traded most strongly in the whale’s direction during the first 15 minutes, while Ethereum participation stayed comparatively stable. The observational study does not establish that alerts caused every response.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoBitcoinEthereumwhale tradingcrypto markets

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 20:10

Philadelphia Fed: Bitcoin traders follow whale signals faster than Ethereum users
Philadelphia Fed: Bitcoin traders follow whale signals faster than Ethereum users

America can’t grow its way out of its debt problem

The US economy is facing $40 trillion in debt, bond yields nearing a 19-year high and a costly war pushing inflation higher. The Trump administration has proposed a novel solution, but economic growth alone cannot resolve America’s debt problem.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-11 20:04

America can’t grow its way out of its debt problem
America can’t grow its way out of its debt problem

Ontario ice wine producer says U.S. buyers are ‘flabbergasted’ by Trump booze ban order

Winemakers in Ontario’s Niagara region are preparing for President Donald Trump’s promised ban on Canadian alcohol imports to the U.S. Pillitteri Estates Winery shipped its ice wine four months earlier than usual, while buyers are storing it until closer to Christmas.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 19:23

Ontario ice wine producer says U.S. buyers are ‘flabbergasted’ by Trump booze ban order

Circle to spend $400 million on Tazapay to solve stablecoins’ payout gap

Circle has proposed acquiring cross-border payments operator Tazapay for $400 million in Circle Class A stock. Tazapay’s banking and fintech connections, local payout rails and currency-conversion capabilities would help connect USDC and Circle’s payments network to recipients who need usable local money.

CryptoBanking & financeCircleTazapayStablecoinsCross-border payments

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 19:05

Circle to spend $400 million on Tazapay to solve stablecoins’ payout gap
Circle to spend $400 million on Tazapay to solve stablecoins’ payout gap

Putin: Trade between Russia and Malaysia grew 12.9% in 2025

Trade turnover between Russia and Malaysia increased 12.9% in 2025, which President Vladimir Putin described as a good pace. He said Moscow places strong importance on cooperation with Kuala Lumpur in education, science, technology and tourism.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 18:28

Putin: Trade between Russia and Malaysia grew 12.9% in 2025

Dmitriev: Europeans overpay for gas because of EU bureaucrats’ stupidity

Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special representative for investment and foreign economic cooperation, said Europeans pay 12.2 times more for natural gas than Americans. He blamed EU bureaucrats for severing access to affordable, reliable Russian gas and said EU prices would keep rising, pressuring households.

Energy & commoditiesEuropean gas pricesEuropean UnionRussian gas

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 18:25

Dmitriev: Europeans overpay for gas because of EU bureaucrats’ stupidity

India’s central bank opts for sharp liquidity drain through $10.5 billion debt sale

India’s central bank announced a $10.5 billion open-market bond sale on Friday, choosing one of its most powerful tools for draining liquidity. The move came hours after its chief said in a media interview that all options remained available.

Macro & central banksMarketsCompanies & industryIndia central bankliquiditybond sale

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 17:50

India’s central bank opts for sharp liquidity drain through $10.5 billion debt sale
India’s central bank opts for sharp liquidity drain through $10.5 billion debt sale

Bitcoin, ether rise as inflation data does little to alter Fed rate outlook

Bitcoin and ether advanced as the latest inflation data had little effect on expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook. Bitget analyst Lewis Huang pointed to a divergence between headline inflation accelerating on energy costs and core inflation continuing to ease.

Macro & central banksCryptoBitcoinEtherInflationFederal Reserve

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 17:40

Bitcoin, ether rise as inflation data does little to alter Fed rate outlook
Bitcoin, ether rise as inflation data does little to alter Fed rate outlook

Russian stock indices decline as main trading session closes on Friday

Russian stocks ended Friday’s main session lower: the MOEX Index fell 1.21% to 2,281.04 points and the RTS Index dropped 1.1% to 852.84. MOEX briefly reached a monthly high above 2,320 before sliding sharply. Ozon International led decliners after new UAV attacks on its logistics infrastructure in the Volga region.

MarketsRussian stocksMOEX IndexRTS IndexOzon

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 17:31

Russian stock indices decline as main trading session closes on Friday

Rising petrol costs drive sharp US inflation increase in August

US consumer prices rose 0.4 percent in August, the biggest monthly increase in four months. Petrol prices climbed 3.9 percent and accounted for one-third of the overall rise, as tensions between Iran and the US and bottlenecks in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher. The data strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 17:28

Rising petrol costs drive sharp US inflation increase in August
Rising petrol costs drive sharp US inflation increase in August
  • WATCH: Stocks and bonds rally after August inflation report
    WATCH: Stocks and bonds rally after August inflation report

    U.S. consumer prices accelerated in August as gasoline costs rebounded after two consecutive monthly declines, strengthening market expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week.

    US inflationFederal Reservestocksbonds

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-11 13:50Original
  • US consumer inflation picks up in August
    US consumer inflation picks up in August

    U.S. consumer prices rose at a faster pace in August as gasoline costs rebounded after two consecutive monthly declines, strengthening financial market expectations that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates next week.

    US inflationconsumer pricesFederal Reservegasoline prices

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-11 12:50Original
  • Inflation heated up in August, raising the chance of a Fed rate hike

    Inflation accelerated in August, increasing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.

    US inflationFederal Reserveinterest rates

    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-11 12:50Original
  • Inflation picked up last month as gas prices jumped after Iran war
    Inflation picked up last month as gas prices jumped after Iran war

    U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gasoline prices surged after renewed fighting in the Middle East, highlighting affordability pressures that are weighing on many voters as the midterm elections approach.

    US inflationgas pricesMiddle East fighting

    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-11 12:44Original
  • Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August, while core inflation exceeded estimates
    Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August, while core inflation exceeded estimates

    The all-items consumer price index increased 0.4% in August, in line with expectations, while core inflation excluding food and energy came in higher than forecast. Dow Jones consensus had projected a 0.2% rise in the core index.

    US inflationconsumer pricescore inflation

    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-11 12:35Original

Russia’s central bank holds key rate for first time since mid-2025

Russia’s central bank kept its key rate at 14% on Sept. 11, ending a run of cuts that began before mid-June 2025. It cited heightened inflation risks linked to fuel shortages and price surges caused by Ukrainian drone strikes, and forecast inflation at 6-7% in 2026 before falling to 4% the following year.

Macro & central banksRussiacentral bankinterest ratesinflation

TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 17:15

Russia’s central bank holds key rate for first time since mid-2025
Russia’s central bank holds key rate for first time since mid-2025
  • IN BRIEF: Key statements by Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina

    The Bank of Russia kept its key rate at 14% as price pressures strengthened in recent months. Governor Elvira Nabiullina said high inflation expectations leave limited room for rate cuts, while the summer acceleration in price growth was driven mainly by fuel-market conditions. The scope for future cuts will be clarified in October.

    Bank of Russiainterest ratesinflationmonetary policy

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-11 15:51Original
  • Central Bank chief says no intention to keep rate at level economy cannot bear for long

    Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina says the regulator will not keep the key rate at a level the economy cannot withstand for long, warning that this could raise unemployment and reduce real incomes. She says monetary policy will be eased and the rate lowered under the inflation-targeting framework, after the bank held it at 14%.

    Bank of Russiainterest ratesinflation

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-11 15:04Original
  • IN BRIEF: What is known about Bank of Russia’s decision to keep key rate at 14%

    The Bank of Russia kept its key rate at 14% per annum, ending rate cuts for the first time since June 2025. It cited increased recent price pressures and said future decisions would depend on inflation and inflation expectations. Annual inflation was 6.3% as of September 7; the ruble was nearly flat while the MOEX index fell 1.14%.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-11 14:51Original
  • Russia’s central bank holds key rate at 14% for the first time since 2025
    Russia’s central bank holds key rate at 14% for the first time since 2025

    Russia’s central bank kept its key rate at 14%, marking its first pause in roughly a year and a half. It said the economy was growing moderately in the third quarter while price pressures had risen sharply, and forecast inflation at 6.0–7.0% in 2026 before a return to 4.0% in 2027. The decision followed ten consecutive cuts.

    Russiacentral bankinterest ratesinflation

    MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-11 12:27Original
  • Bank of Russia keeps key rate at 14%

    The Bank of Russia left its key rate unchanged at 14% per annum. It said the economy was growing moderately in the third quarter of 2026, while current price pressures had risen significantly in recent months. Future decisions will reflect inflation, inflation expectations and domestic and external risks.

    Bank of Russiakey rateinflationRussian economy

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-11 10:53Original
  • CBR Board of Directors to hold monetary policy meeting

    The Bank of Russia’s Board of Directors will decide the key rate on Friday. Eighteen of 19 experts polled by TASS expect the benchmark to stay at 14%, as persistent inflation, fuel-supply pressures, a weaker ruble and uncertain budget parameters constrain further easing.

    Bank of Russiainterest ratesinflation

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-11 03:22Original

Russian state reinsurer to receive new capital amid Ukrainian attacks

The Russian central bank will inject an additional 165 billion roubles ($1.96 billion) into the capital of a state-owned reinsurance company in September, Governor Elvira Nabiullina said, citing heightened risks of attacks and sabotage.

Banking & financeRussiareinsuranceUkrainian attacks

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 17:15

Russian state reinsurer to receive new capital amid Ukrainian attacks
Russian state reinsurer to receive new capital amid Ukrainian attacks

Nasdaq proposes $100 million investment in Kraken parent Payward

Nasdaq has agreed to propose a $100 million investment in Kraken parent Payward through Nasdaq Ventures, while Payward plans to deploy Nasdaq market-surveillance technology across its crypto, equity, tokenized-equity, futures and options venues. The companies will continue developing Nasdaq Equity Tokens, which they expect to launch in the second quarter of 2027. The investment has not yet closed.

MarketsCryptoNasdaqKrakencryptocurrencytokenized equities

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 17:00

Nasdaq proposes $100 million investment in Kraken parent Payward
Nasdaq proposes $100 million investment in Kraken parent Payward

Is Bessent winning the wrong battle in markets?

The Treasury secretary’s intervention in the yen has had an impact, but US bond yields keep climbing, raising questions over whether the administration is focusing on the wrong market battle.

MarketsScott BessentJapanese yenUS bond yields

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 17:00

Is Bessent winning the wrong battle in markets?

EXCLUSIVE: White House weighs using Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining

The White House is considering how to invoke the Defense Production Act to increase U.S. oil-refining capacity, two people familiar with the administration’s plans said. The conflict with Iran has highlighted the country’s exposure to global crude-supply disruptions and price spikes.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryWhite HouseUnited Statesoil refiningDefense Production Act

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-11 16:50

EXCLUSIVE: White House weighs using Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining
EXCLUSIVE: White House weighs using Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining

UK-backed debt coalition to push wider use of payment pause clauses

A UK-backed coalition focused on improving debt sustainability in developing countries said it would promote broader use of its newly designed debt pause clauses and its playbook for restructuring private loans, one year after the British government launched the initiative.

Macro & central banksBanking & financedebt sustainabilitydeveloping countriesdebt restructuring

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-11 16:40

UK-backed debt coalition to push wider use of payment pause clauses
UK-backed debt coalition to push wider use of payment pause clauses

Modi: India-Russia economic partnership continues to gain momentum

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said economic cooperation between India and Russia is continuing to develop. He said he visited the Innoprom international industrial exhibition in New Delhi with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where companies from both countries showcased the growing depth of their business engagement.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 16:27

Modi: India-Russia economic partnership continues to gain momentum

Hungary to give targeted subsidy to owners of diesel-powered cars

Hungary will offer targeted assistance to households that use diesel-powered cars to offset higher fuel prices, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday. The government will not cap prices because that could lead to supply shortages.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryHungarydiesel carsfuel pricesgovernment subsidy

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 16:00

Hungary to give targeted subsidy to owners of diesel-powered cars
Hungary to give targeted subsidy to owners of diesel-powered cars

CPI and PPI climb, crushing hopes for cheap money and leaving Bitcoin traders with an expensive dilemma

U.S. consumer prices accelerated in August, with CPI up 0.4% from July and 3.4% year over year. Core CPI rose 0.3% monthly, while PPI increased 0.4% monthly and 5.4% annually. Energy drove much of the gains, but faster core inflation may help the Federal Reserve keep policy restrictive, prolonging costly borrowing for Bitcoin investors.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-11 16:00

CPI and PPI climb, crushing hopes for cheap money and leaving Bitcoin traders with an expensive dilemma
CPI and PPI climb, crushing hopes for cheap money and leaving Bitcoin traders with an expensive dilemma

Metaplanet reverses executive options course, cuts potential shares by 41% and scraps employee warrant plan

Metaplanet is revising its executive options, reducing the potential share issuance by 41% and abandoning an employee warrant plan. The changes follow a difficult period for the company’s stock, which fell about 17% over two trading sessions this week.

MarketsCompanies & industryMetaplanetExecutive optionsEmployee warrantsShare price

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 15:45

Metaplanet reverses executive options course, cuts potential shares by 41% and scraps employee warrant plan
Metaplanet reverses executive options course, cuts potential shares by 41% and scraps employee warrant plan

Saudi oil supply hits more than three-decade low after Houthi attacks, IEA says

Saudi Arabia’s crude supply dropped by 2.3 million barrels per day from the previous month to 6 million bpd in August, its lowest level in more than three decades, the International Energy Agency said, attributing the decline to attacks on Saudi energy facilities.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-11 15:45

Saudi oil supply hits more than three-decade low after Houthi attacks, IEA says
Saudi oil supply hits more than three-decade low after Houthi attacks, IEA says
  • Russian MP Slutsky condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian and economic targets

    Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the Russian State Duma’s International Affairs Committee, condemned Houthi strikes on civilian and economic targets in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, saying they violated Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and endangered its security. He also denounced attacks on Red Sea commercial vessels as violations of free navigation. Saudi media reported 73 people, including women and children, were injured on September 8.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-11 14:46Original

Central Bank Chief Says Digital Ruble Mass Launch Went Smoothly

Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina said the digital ruble’s mass rollout proceeded as scheduled. Some customers initially faced isolated problems opening accounts or completing transactions at certain banks, but those technical issues were quickly resolved. The digital ruble is Russia’s third currency form alongside cash and non-cash money.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 15:17

Central Bank Chief Says Digital Ruble Mass Launch Went Smoothly

Ukraine boosts September food exports but remains at 40% of capacity

Ukraine has exported 630,000 metric tons of agricultural products since September began, including 380,000 tons of grain, the Agriculture Ministry said. Road, rail and Danube shipments rose from August, but Russia’s continued blockade of Black Sea ports leaves exports at only 40% of full capacity. The government is expanding financing, storage and loan support for farmers.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-11 15:13

Ukraine boosts September food exports but remains at 40% of capacity
Ukraine boosts September food exports but remains at 40% of capacity

India partially cancels debt sale for first time in a year as rates spike

India’s central bank partially canceled an auction of shorter-duration government securities on Friday, traders said, in an effort to prevent bond yields from rising further. Market participants viewed the move as an early signal from authorities on the direction of interest rates.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 15:00

India partially cancels debt sale for first time in a year as rates spike
India partially cancels debt sale for first time in a year as rates spike

PoliticsPutin: BRICS ready for mutually beneficial cooperation with the whole world

Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the group does not want to turn inward or work against anyone and is ready to cooperate with all partners. He said the forum could boost trade and economic ties and advance projects in infrastructure, logistics, finance and technology.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 14:53

Putin: BRICS ready for mutually beneficial cooperation with the whole world
  • Putin: BRICS achievements and the West’s attempts to regain leadership

    Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said robust business ties within the group strengthen international relations. He argued that BRICS is creating a growth platform governed by its own rules, while the West is trying to recover lost leadership through any means, including what he called unsavory methods.

    BRICSVladimir Putinglobal economyWest

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-11 14:40Original
  • Putin calls for ‘business diplomacy’ within BRICS

    Russian President Vladimir Putin urged BRICS members to strengthen practical business cooperation and “business diplomacy.” He said their shared task was to realize the grouping’s potential for the benefit of member countries and their peoples, including by facilitating partnerships, payments, trade and investment.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-11 14:36Original
  • Putin: BRICS business rules not imposed by the ‘Golden Billion’

    Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the group’s economic rules were not imposed by the Western “Golden Billion.” He said BRICS was building a sustainable platform for global growth, without externally dictated rules or imposing anything on others.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-11 14:34Original

European Commission ready to revisit seizure of Russian assets, economy chief says

European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis said the Commission is ready to put the seizure of frozen Russian assets for aid to Ukraine back on the agenda, although he could not identify what would trigger renewed discussions. The EU and G7 have frozen about €300 billion, including roughly €185 billion held by Belgium’s Euroclear. Russia’s Foreign Ministry calls any European use of the assets a crime punishable by law.

Macro & central banksMarketsRussian assetsEuropean UnionUkraine aid

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-11 14:42

European Commission ready to revisit seizure of Russian assets, economy chief says

World Bank to provide Kenya with $400 million in emergency aid

Kenya is expected to receive about $400 million from the World Bank within six weeks to cushion its economy against fallout from the Middle East conflict, regional health threats and severe climate disruptions. The funds are intended to address high energy costs, El Niño-related damage and possible pressure on the health sector from the regional Ebola crisis.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 14:39

World Bank to provide Kenya with $400 million in emergency aid
World Bank to provide Kenya with $400 million in emergency aid

EXCLUSIVE: Big coffee shipments set to lift exchange stocks and weigh on prices

Traders plan to deliver substantial volumes of arabica coffee from Brazil, the world’s largest producer, to ICE exchange warehouses, according to dealers, brokers and analysts familiar with the plans. Stocks have fallen to 26-year lows, pushing prices higher.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiescoffeeBrazilcommodities

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 14:30

EXCLUSIVE: Big coffee shipments set to lift exchange stocks and weigh on prices
EXCLUSIVE: Big coffee shipments set to lift exchange stocks and weigh on prices

Treasury buys $5.2 billion of bonds as Bitcoin ETF flows stay negative

The U.S. Treasury bought $5.187 billion of long-dated government bonds in its first operation under an expanded buyback program. Yet 10-year nominal and real yields rose, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $282.7 million net outflow, offering no sign that easier liquidity was reaching Bitcoin funds.

MarketsCryptoU.S. Treasurybond buybackBitcoin ETFsmarket liquidity

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 14:30

Treasury buys $5.2 billion of bonds as Bitcoin ETF flows stay negative
Treasury buys $5.2 billion of bonds as Bitcoin ETF flows stay negative

Crypto never closes, but Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana now move on Wall Street time

A decade of data suggests Bitcoin’s volatility is increasingly concentrated in US stock-market hours. From 2022 to 2025, the 13:00–21:59 UTC window generated 50.6% of daily realized variance, and the volatility peak shifted with New York daylight-saving time while weakening notably on NYSE holidays. The study leaves ETFs, futures, hedging and other institutional flows as possible drivers.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 13:50

Crypto never closes, but Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana now move on Wall Street time
Crypto never closes, but Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana now move on Wall Street time

Russia’s foreign trade surplus rises to $13.5 billion in July — Central Bank

Russia’s foreign trade surplus grew by $1.816 billion year on year in July 2026 to $13.594 billion, Central Bank data shows. The surplus was up $1.276 billion from June. Exports reached $45.01 billion and imports $31.415 billion.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 13:50

Russia’s foreign trade surplus rises to $13.5 billion in July — Central Bank

China AI developer Z.AI launches $5 billion Hong Kong share and convertible bond sales

Beijing-based artificial intelligence company Z.AI Co Ltd launched a Hong Kong share placement worth about $2 billion alongside a roughly $3 billion convertible bond sale, according to term sheets seen by Reuters on Friday.

MarketsCompanies & industryTech & AIReal EstateZ.AIHong Kong sharesconvertible bonds

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 13:40

China AI developer Z.AI launches $5 billion Hong Kong share and convertible bond sales
China AI developer Z.AI launches $5 billion Hong Kong share and convertible bond sales

US inflation holds at 3.4% as monthly price rises hit fastest pace since May

US consumer prices rose 3.4% year on year through August, unchanged from July and matching expectations. But the 0.4% monthly increase was the fastest since May, suggesting the energy shock is beginning to bite four days before a Federal Reserve decision that markets expect will bring a rate hike.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 13:25

US inflation holds at 3.4% as monthly price rises hit fastest pace since May

Cooling inflation strengthens bets on another Brazil rate cut

Brazil’s annual inflation slowed more than expected in August, while consumer prices posted their steepest monthly decline in four years. The data strengthened expectations that the central bank will cut interest rates again next week.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 13:25

Cooling inflation strengthens bets on another Brazil rate cut
Cooling inflation strengthens bets on another Brazil rate cut

Bitcoin’s $2.24B Friday options expiry hinted at a reversal, then fell back to $76K

Bitcoin declined into Deribit’s options settlement, rebounded in the first hour afterward and then gave up the move before the two-hour window ended. About $2.24 billion in options expired, including roughly $1.40 billion in calls. Bitcoin briefly fell to $76,000, and the reversal pattern described in a recent study did not fully materialize.

CryptoBitcoinoptions expiryDeribitcrypto markets

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 13:15

Bitcoin’s $2.24B Friday options expiry hinted at a reversal, then fell back to $76K
Bitcoin’s $2.24B Friday options expiry hinted at a reversal, then fell back to $76K

SThree turns down Circle8's unsolicited cash takeover approach

The British recruitment firm SThree said Friday it had unanimously turned down a cash-only bid from U.S.-based Circle8 Group, which had approached it without invitation. SThree said the bid placed far too low a value on the company and its future prospects.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-11 13:10

SThree turns down Circle8's unsolicited cash takeover approach
SThree turns down Circle8's unsolicited cash takeover approach

US Core CPI Rises More Than Forecast, Bolstering Case for Rate Hike

A key measure of US consumer prices increased more than economists expected last month, strengthening the case for Federal Reserve officials to raise interest rates next week.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 13:00

US Core CPI Rises More Than Forecast, Bolstering Case for Rate Hike
US Core CPI Rises More Than Forecast, Bolstering Case for Rate Hike
  • Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, setting up Fed rate hike
    Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, setting up Fed rate hike

    US core consumer prices rose 0.3% in August, faster than forecast, raising the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike. The report gained added significance after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said two weeks earlier that the central bank might need to act if inflation did not soon ease.

    US inflationcore CPIFederal Reserveinterest rates

    CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-09-11 12:32Original

Uber leaves two key African markets, leaving drivers in despair

Uber has announced an immediate exit from Nigeria and the winding down of its operations in Uganda. Drivers already struggling with higher fuel, maintenance and other costs say the platform’s commissions, inflation and currency volatility are making it harder to earn a living.

OtherUberNigeriaUgandaride-hailing

DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 12:57

Uber leaves two key African markets, leaving drivers in despair
Uber leaves two key African markets, leaving drivers in despair

RDIF, BRICS Pay and BRICS Pay India to jointly develop cross-border payments

The Russian Direct Investment Fund, BRICS Pay JSC and BRICS Pay India agreed to develop the BRICS Pay project in India and cooperate on cross-border payments within the BRICS framework. The partners will explore links with India’s payment infrastructure, prepare pilot projects and consider using national currencies to support trade and investment flows.

Macro & central banksTrade & sanctionsBanking & financeBRICScross-border paymentsIndiafinancial infrastructure

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 12:31

RDIF, BRICS Pay and BRICS Pay India to jointly develop cross-border payments