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WorldIran warns of ‘new weapons’ as Trump weighs meeting with Iranian president

Iran warned Monday that it would deploy “new weapons with new capabilities” if the United States launched another assault. The warning came after President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric against Tehran over the weekend while considering a meeting with Iran’s president.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 11:38

Iran warns of ‘new weapons’ as Trump weighs meeting with Iranian president
Iran warns of ‘new weapons’ as Trump weighs meeting with Iranian president
  • Why is the US trying ‘regime change’ again?
    Why is the US trying ‘regime change’ again?

    The US invasions following 9/11 ended in disaster, yet the country is attempting regime change in Iran again.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-21 11:00Original
  • Iran’s GDP shrinks 10% as oil and gas losses mount during war
    Iran’s GDP shrinks 10% as oil and gas losses mount during war

    Iran’s GDP fell 10.1 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of the Persian calendar, according to official data, as the US-Israel war hit the economy. Oil and gas activity contracted 26.4 percent, while US pressure and a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sharply curtailed crude exports and trade.

    Iran economyoil and gasUS pressureStrait of Hormuz

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-21 10:38Original
  • US and Iran trade threats as fears of return to all-out war mount

    The US and Iran are exchanging threats as concern grows that an all-out war could return. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it was prepared for a “long-term war” with strategic weapons it has not yet used, while Donald Trump told Fox News he was considering options “if and when do I blow the entire nation up.”

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-21 10:32Original

Perpetual futures tied to ‘bitcoin VIX’ debut on Hyperliquid

Hyperliquid has launched BVIV perpetual futures linked to 30-day bitcoin volatility. Deployed through Kinetiq’s Markets frontend and led by Volmex CEO Cole Kennelly, the contracts allow traders to take long or short positions more easily.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 11:30

Perpetual futures tied to ‘bitcoin VIX’ debut on Hyperliquid
Perpetual futures tied to ‘bitcoin VIX’ debut on Hyperliquid

Türkiye, US business leaders target $100B trade goal at New York investment forum

Business leaders from Türkiye and the United States are targeting $100 billion in trade at a New York investment forum. The three-day TRICON gathering is organised by Türkiye’s Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) and its Türkiye-US Business Council (TAİK).

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 11:29

Türkiye, US business leaders target $100B trade goal at New York investment forum
Türkiye, US business leaders target $100B trade goal at New York investment forum

ECB deploys Pontes platform to settle wholesale tokenized assets in central-bank money

The European Central Bank has launched Pontes, a wholesale platform linking distributed-ledger market infrastructure to its payment rails for settlement in central-bank money. It is separate from the retail digital euro pilot planned for 2027.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoBanking & financeECBtokenized assetsDLTdigital euro

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 11:18

ECB deploys Pontes platform to settle wholesale tokenized assets in central-bank money
ECB deploys Pontes platform to settle wholesale tokenized assets in central-bank money

Qatar loses around 17% of LNG export revenue due to regional conflict

Qatar Central Bank Governor Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani said Iranian attacks and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz had wiped out about 17% of Qatar’s LNG export revenue. He described damage to gas infrastructure as “huge” and said full restoration would take two to three years.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsCompanies & industryQatarLNGStrait of Hormuzregional conflict

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 11:17

Qatar loses around 17% of LNG export revenue due to regional conflict

Bitcoin hits highest level since January at $85,000 as market debates whether ‘crypto winter’ is over

Bitcoin climbed above $85,000 on Monday, extending its rally from the past few days and reaching its highest level since January. The market is debating whether the “crypto winter” has ended.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 11:10

Bitcoin hits highest level since January at $85,000 as market debates whether ‘crypto winter’ is over
Bitcoin hits highest level since January at $85,000 as market debates whether ‘crypto winter’ is over

UAC plans to increase aircraft production by 25-30% in 2026

United Aircraft Corporation CEO Vadim Badekha says the company still plans to raise aircraft production by 25-30% in 2026 and maintain that pace for several years. Output rose about 35% in 2025 from 2024, driven mainly by military aircraft; civilian planes are expected to account for most future growth. UAC also expects to remain profitable.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 11:07

UAC plans to increase aircraft production by 25-30% in 2026
  • UAC plans to raise aircraft production by 25-30% in 2026

    United Aircraft Corporation CEO Vadim Badekha says the company is keeping its plan to lift aircraft production by 25-30% in 2026 and expects to maintain a similar pace for several years. Output rose about 35% in 2025 from 2024; military aircraft drove recent growth, while civilian planes are expected to provide most future increases.

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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 08:06Original

How Hong Kong is positioning for a bigger role in Asia’s family wealth transition

Hong Kong is seeking to reinforce its role as Asia’s hub for family-business succession and cross-border capital allocation. Financial regulators and industry executives said wealthy families are navigating economic uncertainty alongside a generational transfer of wealth. Financial Services and the Treasury Undersecretary Joseph Chan Ho-lim highlighted what he called the city’s unique advantages.

MarketsHong Kongfamily wealthwealth successioncross-border capital

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 11:00

How Hong Kong is positioning for a bigger role in Asia’s family wealth transition
How Hong Kong is positioning for a bigger role in Asia’s family wealth transition

New licensed participants may enter Russia’s crypto market by year-end — Central Bank

New participants with expanded powers could enter Russia’s crypto market by the end of the year, Bank of Russia First Deputy Governor Vladimir Chistyukhin said. A transition period runs until mid-2027. The law governing digital currencies took effect on September 1, while domestic crypto and stablecoin settlements are treated as illegal currency transactions and can incur fines of up to 40% of the transaction amount.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 10:58

New licensed participants may enter Russia’s crypto market by year-end — Central Bank

‘High tide’ of Chinese biotech deals expected as US curbs threat fades: analysts

Analysts expect US-China biotech deals to flourish as Washington reportedly moves away from sweeping restrictions, giving Chinese healthcare firms a major boost after Beijing’s ambitious five-year sector plan. Nomura’s China healthcare research chief Jialin Zhang said China-US out-licensing deals would “ride on a high tide” in the favourable environment.

Companies & industryChinese biotechUS-China dealsUS restrictions

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 10:00

‘High tide’ of Chinese biotech deals expected as US curbs threat fades: analysts
‘High tide’ of Chinese biotech deals expected as US curbs threat fades: analysts

Volkswagen woes deepen as it exits blue-chip index after profit warning

Volkswagen’s problems have worsened after its latest profit warning was followed by its exit from a blue-chip index. Deutsche Bank analysts said the reduction in the operating profit forecast initially appears severe, but cash generation remains intact.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:56

Volkswagen woes deepen as it exits blue-chip index after profit warning
Volkswagen woes deepen as it exits blue-chip index after profit warning

What China and the US agreed in previous economic and trade consultations

Chinese and US teams held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges on economic and trade issues, along with talks on AI-related matters. The article reviews understandings reached in consultations in Geneva, London, Stockholm, Madrid and Kuala Lumpur, including tariff reductions, a consultation mechanism, a TikTok cooperation framework and temporary export-control measures.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 09:54

What China and the US agreed in previous economic and trade consultations
What China and the US agreed in previous economic and trade consultations
  • Bessent and He Lifeng end New York talks with US AI-safety proposal

    Following the Bessent–He Lifeng talks in New York, a US proposal for a new AI-safety notification mechanism is to be considered by Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at this week’s summit.

    US-China relationsNew York talksAI safety

    CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-21 04:02Original
  • China, US hold economic and trade consultations in New York
    China, US hold economic and trade consultations in New York

    Chinese and U.S. delegations met in New York on Sunday for economic and trade consultations. They exchanged views on major issues of shared concern and on carrying out the consensus reached in earlier talks.

    China-US relationstrade consultationsNew York

    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:39Original
  • China’s Selective Crop Buying Tests US Trade Truce Before Summit
    China’s Selective Crop Buying Tests US Trade Truce Before Summit

    China has bought more than half of the 25 million tons of US soybeans it pledged to purchase this year. But progress on a separate promise to spend billions more on American crops has largely stalled, putting the trade truce under pressure ahead of the summit.

    US-China tradesoybeansagriculture

    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 02:30Original
  • Trump-Xi Talks Could Unlock $6 Billion in US Natural Gas Sales to China
    Trump-Xi Talks Could Unlock $6 Billion in US Natural Gas Sales to China

    China’s leader Xi Jinping is due in Washington this week with at least one straightforward way to win favor with the Trump administration: pledging to revive an annual $6 billion trade in US liquefied natural gas.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-21 02:00Original

Trafigura launches Volare tanker arm, plans Oslo listing

Commodity trading house Trafigura said it has launched Volare Shipping to own and operate 14 supertankers. It plans to sell shares in the business before listing it on Norway’s stock exchange next month.

MarketsTrade & sanctionsTrafiguraVolare ShippingSupertankersOslo listing

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:50

Trafigura launches Volare tanker arm, plans Oslo listing
Trafigura launches Volare tanker arm, plans Oslo listing

Volkswagen exits Euro Stoxx 50 as index removal adds to pressure on troubled firm

Volkswagen has been dropped from the Euro Stoxx 50, the eurozone benchmark for its largest listed companies. The change took effect at Monday’s market open, days after Europe’s biggest automaker warned that one-off charges would consume most of its profit this year.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:46

Volkswagen exits Euro Stoxx 50 as index removal adds to pressure on troubled firm

PoliticsThink Australia would be better off with less migration? The numbers say otherwise

Australia’s population is ageing and its fertility rate has remained below the replacement level for five decades. The Intergenerational Report projects deaths will outnumber births by the mid-2060s, while lower migration would mean weaker per-person GDP, a higher dependency ratio and more government debt.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:35

Think Australia would be better off with less migration? The numbers say otherwise
Think Australia would be better off with less migration? The numbers say otherwise
  • Australia’s deaths to outnumber births by 2060s, report says
    Australia’s deaths to outnumber births by 2060s, report says

    Australia is projected to record more deaths than births in the 2060s as its fertility rate falls to 1.34, according to the Treasury’s latest Intergenerational Report. The population is forecast to reach 39.3 million by 2065–66, with immigration accounting for all growth and the number of people aged 85 or older tripling. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said demographic change poses serious risks, while the Business Council questioned whether AI can deliver the productivity gains underpinning the economic outlook.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-21 08:53Original

Bitcoin breaks above $80,000 after $148 billion US liquidity shock fails to disrupt markets

Bitcoin moved above $80,000 after a $148 billion increase in the US Treasury’s account failed to destabilize overnight funding markets. Repo trading stayed within the Federal Reserve’s operating range, suggesting the tax-date cash withdrawal caused no broad squeeze. Bitcoin later traded near $82,000 as spot ETF inflows and a technology-stock rally supported the rebound.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:10

Bitcoin breaks above $80,000 after $148 billion US liquidity shock fails to disrupt markets
Bitcoin breaks above $80,000 after $148 billion US liquidity shock fails to disrupt markets

Aliko Dangote: Refining Nigeria’s oil, helping Africa and creating wealth

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says building his refinery was his toughest challenge, but he never thought of quitting. The facility has reduced Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel, while demand for its jet fuel has risen amid disruptions to global energy supplies. Dangote plans to double its capacity and list the company on Nigeria’s stock exchange to create wealth, rejecting claims that he is building a monopoly.

Macro & central banksMarketsEnergy & commoditiesAliko DangoteNigeriaoil refiningAfrica economy

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 09:02

Aliko Dangote: Refining Nigeria’s oil, helping Africa and creating wealth
Aliko Dangote: Refining Nigeria’s oil, helping Africa and creating wealth

Asia investors demand AI revenue proof as focus shifts to earnings: BofA

As artificial intelligence enters a more mature phase, Asian investors are seeking clearer proof that the technology can generate revenue and earnings rather than merely offering exposure. Chris Oberoi, Bank of America’s head of Asia-Pacific research, said the key question is whether AI improves productivity and can be monetised, adding that the answer is firmly yes.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 09:00

Asia investors demand AI revenue proof as focus shifts to earnings: BofA
Asia investors demand AI revenue proof as focus shifts to earnings: BofA

Georgia-Russia trade rises 19.1% in January-August

Trade between Georgia and Russia reached $2.03 billion in January-August 2026, up 19.1% year on year, according to Georgia’s National Statistics Office. Russia accounted for 11.3% of Georgia’s foreign trade and ranked third among its trading partners. Georgian exports to Russia rose to about $500.7 million, while imports reached roughly $1.5 billion.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 08:57

Georgia-Russia trade rises 19.1% in January-August

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs toward $83,000 as falling oil lifts risk assets

Major cryptocurrencies rose alongside equity futures on Monday. With Brent crude falling for a fourth consecutive session, traders positioned themselves ahead of the Trump-Xi summit later this week; Monero’s XMR gained 13%.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 08:39

Live updates: Bitcoin climbs toward $83,000 as falling oil lifts risk assets
Live updates: Bitcoin climbs toward $83,000 as falling oil lifts risk assets

German auto workers protest as Volkswagen profit warning rocks sector

German auto workers staged nationwide protests on Monday, less than three days after a shock profit warning from Europe’s biggest automaker, Volkswagen. The warning underscored the sector’s unprecedented challenges from high costs and fierce competition from Asian rivals.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 08:35

German auto workers protest as Volkswagen profit warning rocks sector
German auto workers protest as Volkswagen profit warning rocks sector

Why a hawkish US Fed won’t derail Hong Kong’s property recovery

Hong Kong’s de facto central bank may have expected US rates to rise last week, but probably did not anticipate the Federal Reserve’s strongly hawkish shift. Its unanimous rate hike and clear signal of further increases are unlikely to derail the city’s property recovery.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 08:30

Why a hawkish US Fed won’t derail Hong Kong’s property recovery
Why a hawkish US Fed won’t derail Hong Kong’s property recovery

Germany's auto crisis: Can the 35-hour workweek survive?

German carmakers want employees to work 40 hours a week instead of 35, without additional pay, saying this would improve competitiveness. Unions reject the proposal as an attack on workers’ rights. The industry is under pressure from high costs, US tariffs, Chinese competition and the shift to electric vehicles, while major automakers and suppliers plan production cuts and job reductions.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 08:13

Germany's auto crisis: Can the 35-hour workweek survive?
Germany's auto crisis: Can the 35-hour workweek survive?

OECD chief: Europe cannot afford to miss AI transformation, with fiscal dividend within reach

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann says AI presents a major opportunity to raise productivity, wages and living standards. He argues that Europe must move quickly to support adoption if it is to capture those gains and the potential fiscal dividend.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 08:09

OECD chief: Europe cannot afford to miss AI transformation, with fiscal dividend within reach

CATL likely to retain China EV battery dominance despite stock stress, analysts say

Analysts say CATL is unlikely to lose its dominance of China’s electric vehicle battery market over the coming year, citing strong brand recognition and technological advantages. Its shares have nevertheless tumbled as profit-squeezed automakers compete, while Chinese carmakers seek to reduce reliance on CATL; Xiaomi and Li Auto highlighted partnerships with second-tier battery makers in September.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 08:04

CATL likely to retain China EV battery dominance despite stock stress, analysts say
CATL likely to retain China EV battery dominance despite stock stress, analysts say

US goods exports to China grew more than twice as fast as exports to the world from 2001 to 2025

China is a vital US trading partner. Between 2001 and 2025, US goods exports to China rose 454.2%, compared with 198.6% growth in exports to the world. China was the top market for US soybeans and cotton, the second-largest for integrated circuits and coal, and the third-largest for medical devices, liquefied petroleum gas and automobiles. The US was the largest source of China’s services trade deficit. The figures point to mutually beneficial China-US economic cooperation, with overall gains broadly balanced.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 08:00

US goods exports to China grew more than twice as fast as exports to the world from 2001 to 2025
US goods exports to China grew more than twice as fast as exports to the world from 2001 to 2025

Volvo Cars names Škoda boss Klaus Zellmer as next CEO for a turnaround

Volvo Cars has chosen Klaus Zellmer, the current chief executive of Volkswagen’s Škoda brand, as its next president and CEO. He will be tasked with completing a turnaround at the automaker, whose shares have dropped by about 40% this year.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 07:53

Volvo Cars names Škoda boss Klaus Zellmer as next CEO for a turnaround

Ukraine’s oil and gas giant to build storage sites in Hungary amid fears of Russian winter strikes

Naftogaz Group has signed a memorandum with Hungarian energy company Mol to build oil products storage facilities near Ukraine’s border. Acting head Serhii Fedorenko said the project would help diversify supply routes and add capacity outside areas exposed to ongoing Russian attacks on fuel infrastructure as Ukraine prepares for possible winter strikes.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesUkraineHungaryenergy infrastructureRussian attacks

TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 07:30

Ukraine’s oil and gas giant to build storage sites in Hungary amid fears of Russian winter strikes
Ukraine’s oil and gas giant to build storage sites in Hungary amid fears of Russian winter strikes

Sibur expands polymer supplies to Africa and Southeast Asia

Sibur is developing supply channels for polymer products to Southeast Asia and both coasts of Africa, CEO Mikhail Karisalov said. The company plans to export part of the output from a new 570,000-metric-ton polypropylene facility at ZapSibNeftekhim in Tobolsk, scheduled to launch in 2027, after meeting domestic Russian demand.

Trade & sanctionsSiburpolymersexportsAfricaSoutheast Asia

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 07:08

Sibur expands polymer supplies to Africa and Southeast Asia

Europe injects 45 bln cubic meters of gas into storage, races to build winter stocks

EU countries have net injected more than 45 billion cubic meters of gas into underground storage since April, covering only 67% of the volume needed for the coming winter. Facilities were 69.59% full on September 19, the lowest level for that date since records began in 2011, as the EU rushes to replenish stocks despite high prices.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesEuropenatural gasgas storagewinter supply

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 06:51

Europe injects 45 bln cubic meters of gas into storage, races to build winter stocks

Financial service center for Taiwan compatriots opens in Hefei

A financial service station for Taiwan compatriots and young people has opened in Hefei, offering account opening, cross-border settlement, currency exchange, credit advice, financing matchmaking and entrepreneurship activities. An Anhui-Taiwan cooperation meeting also saw 36 projects signed, with total investment of 13.44 billion yuan.

Banking & financeHefeiTaiwan compatriotsfinancial servicesAnhui-Taiwan cooperation

CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 06:41

Financial service center for Taiwan compatriots opens in Hefei
  • Financial service center for Taiwan compatriots opens in Hefei

    A financial service station for Taiwan compatriots and young people has opened in Hefei during an Anhui-Taiwan cooperation promotion meeting. It will offer account opening, cross-border settlement, currency exchange, credit consulting, financing matchmaking, policy briefings and entrepreneurship activities. The meeting also produced 36 signed projects worth 13.44 billion yuan in total investment.

    HefeiTaiwan compatriotsfinancial servicesAnhui-Taiwan cooperation

    CChina News Service★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 06:41Original

Russian stock market declines at start of trading

Russian stocks opened lower on Monday, with the MOEX Russia and RTS indices each falling 0.13% to 2,275.15 and 851.21 points. The yuan rose against the ruble, while by 9:15 a.m. Moscow time the indices’ losses had narrowed to 0.02%.

MarketsRussian stocksMoscow Exchangeyuan

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 06:37

Russian stock market declines at start of trading

Two key economic reports threaten Bitcoin’s $80K rally as model points to $95K

Bitcoin began the week above $80,000, but US inflation expectations and Japan’s higher interest-rate setting could test its rebound. CryptoSlate’s 90-day model gives a median December price of $95,157, while prediction markets allow for either a move into the mid-$80,000s or another decline. Alternating US Bitcoin ETF inflows and outflows leave the durability of demand unresolved.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoBitcoininflation expectationsinterest ratesBitcoin ETFs

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 06:30

Two key economic reports threaten Bitcoin’s $80K rally as model points to $95K
Two key economic reports threaten Bitcoin’s $80K rally as model points to $95K

Kalshi faces ‘fake crypto volume’ allegations as critic flags identical $5,500 trades

Kalshi is facing allegations of fake crypto trading volume after a critic pointed to identical $5,500 trades. The company said its inflated headline volume reflects an industry convention that counts maximum potential payouts rather than cash actually spent, and stressed that public regulatory filings provide absolute transparency.

MarketsCryptoBanking & financeKalshicryptocurrencytrading volumeregulatory transparency

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 06:20

Kalshi faces ‘fake crypto volume’ allegations as critic flags identical $5,500 trades
Kalshi faces ‘fake crypto volume’ allegations as critic flags identical $5,500 trades

4 mainland Chinese firms jump into cooling Hong Kong IPO market

Four Chinese companies launched Hong Kong IPOs on Monday, seeking to raise up to HK$14 billion (US$1.8 billion) combined. Strong cornerstone-investor backing is offsetting signs of weakness this month, with automated equipment maker RoboTechnik targeting the largest amount at HK$5.18 billion.

MarketsCompanies & industryHong Kong IPOsChinese companiescapital markets

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 06:00

4 mainland Chinese firms jump into cooling Hong Kong IPO market
4 mainland Chinese firms jump into cooling Hong Kong IPO market

Geopolitical risks drive institutional investors to stockpile cash, survey finds

Global institutional investors and wealth managers are building cash positions at a record pace while quietly pulling back from US and UK equities, as persistent inflation and rising geopolitical risks shape portfolio decisions, according to Marsh Investments. Its survey of 430 asset owners managing US$5.76 trillion found 37.8% planned to raise cash allocations over the next 12 months.

MarketsInstitutional investorsCash allocationGeopolitical risks

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 05:00

Geopolitical risks drive institutional investors to stockpile cash, survey finds
Geopolitical risks drive institutional investors to stockpile cash, survey finds

Q&A: What does the opening of the Pinglu Canal mean for China?

The 134.2-kilometer Pinglu Canal in Guangxi opened to navigation on September 16 after four years of construction. Linking Nanning with the Beibu Gulf and accommodating vessels of up to 5,000 tonnes, it cuts the route to the sea by more than 560 kilometers. Professor Cui Fan says the canal will strengthen China’s national inland-waterway network, ease pressure on the Pearl River and improve sea access for western inland regions.

Macro & central banksTrade & sanctionsPinglu CanalGuangxiinland shippinginfrastructure

CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 04:35

Q&A: What does the opening of the Pinglu Canal mean for China?
Q&A: What does the opening of the Pinglu Canal mean for China?

Bitcoin rises above $81,000 as NEAR jumps 23% on Zcash swap traffic

Bitcoin continued its slow rise during the Asian session, moving above $81,000. Regional equities and U.S. stock futures also gained as Washington-Beijing trade talks advanced, while NEAR surged 23% amid increased traffic for Zcash swaps.

CryptoBitcoincryptocurrencyNEAR

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 04:03

Bitcoin rises above $81,000 as NEAR jumps 23% on Zcash swap traffic
Bitcoin rises above $81,000 as NEAR jumps 23% on Zcash swap traffic

‘It’s unrecognisable’: How being a tax haven has changed Jersey

Jersey’s low taxes and corporate secrecy have drawn global billionaires and multinational companies, making offshore finance central to its economy. But many islanders feel left behind and priced out, while the model has damaged the island’s reputation and faces growing competition. The government is pursuing a £31m plan to cut red tape, diversify and attract new business, including crypto assets.

Macro & central banksJerseytax havenoffshore financecost of living

TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 04:00

‘It’s unrecognisable’: How being a tax haven has changed Jersey
‘It’s unrecognisable’: How being a tax haven has changed Jersey

How Trump and Xi moved from tariff war to a trade truce

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, with talks focused on keeping a fragile trade truce on course before it expires in November.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 04:00

How Trump and Xi moved from tariff war to a trade truce
How Trump and Xi moved from tariff war to a trade truce
  • Xi heads to Trump summit with China’s trade engine roaring
    Xi heads to Trump summit with China’s trade engine roaring

    In the four months since the leaders of the two global superpowers last met, Xi Jinping has overseen a surge in China’s trade with the world, while Donald Trump has struggled with declining approval ratings at home.

    US-China relationstradesummit

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-21 03:00Original
  • US-China Talks, Trump and Mamdani to Meet in New York, More
    US-China Talks, Trump and Mamdani to Meet in New York, More

    Bloomberg News Now presents an audio roundup of the day’s leading stories, including US-China talks and a planned meeting between Trump and Mamdani in New York. The report is updated throughout the day and also covers global business news.

    US-China talksDonald TrumpNew Yorkglobal business

    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 22:30Original
  • US, China Kick Off Trade Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
    US, China Kick Off Trade Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

    The United States and China have begun trade talks ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

    US-China relationstrade talksDonald TrumpXi Jinping

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-20 22:00Original
  • US-China Talks, Iran War Conditions, Trump-Mamdani Meeting and More
    US-China Talks, Iran War Conditions, Trump-Mamdani Meeting and More

    Bloomberg News Now brings together today’s top stories, including US-China talks, conditions surrounding the Iran war and a meeting between Trump and Mamdani, with updates on global business news throughout the day.

    US-China talksIran warTrumpglobal business

    BBloomberg News★☆☆☆☆2026-09-20 21:30Original
  • US, China open high-level talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
    US, China open high-level talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have begun talks in New York on trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals, four days before Donald Trump is due to meet Xi Jinping. Analysts expect the discussions to ease tensions and preserve a fragile trade truce, rather than produce a sweeping breakthrough.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:42Original
  • US, China Begin Trade Talks in New York Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
    US, China Begin Trade Talks in New York Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

    US and Chinese officials have opened talks in New York to prepare for a high-profile meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The world’s two largest economies are seeking to preserve, and possibly extend, a fragile trade truce.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-20 15:30Original

Hong Kong Weighs Tougher Climate Finance Disclosures for Banks

Hong Kong’s financial regulator will examine whether banks should provide more information about climate finance as it introduces an updated version of guidelines for funding projects that reduce carbon dioxide emissions or protect against weather risks.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 04:00

Hong Kong Weighs Tougher Climate Finance Disclosures for Banks
Hong Kong Weighs Tougher Climate Finance Disclosures for Banks

China’s stock stamp duty revenue jumps more than 80% as AI frenzy boosts trading

China collected 216 billion yuan in stock-trading stamp duty during the first eight months of the year, an 82 per cent year-on-year increase, according to Ministry of Finance data. Improved sentiment linked to the artificial intelligence boom helped lift average daily trading values on mainland exchanges by 72 per cent.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 04:00

China’s stock stamp duty revenue jumps more than 80% as AI frenzy boosts trading
China’s stock stamp duty revenue jumps more than 80% as AI frenzy boosts trading

Fed and BoE intensify scrutiny of banks’ trading-firm exposure after Jane Street loss

The Federal Reserve and Bank of England are stepping up scrutiny of banks’ exposure to trading firms and intensifying questions for prime brokers after losses at Jane Street and the blow-up of AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 04:00

Fed and BoE intensify scrutiny of banks’ trading-firm exposure after Jane Street loss

Grant Thornton boss defends private equity ownership

Grant Thornton chief Malcolm Gomersall says the new ownership structure will improve audit quality because it will bring greater scrutiny.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 04:00

Grant Thornton boss defends private equity ownership

Bitcoin clears key hurdle historically linked to major bull runs

Bitcoin has risen above its 50-week average for the first time in 45 weeks, a development described as a major bullish signal. Historically, this threshold has preceded major bull runs.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 03:56

Bitcoin clears key hurdle historically linked to major bull runs
Bitcoin clears key hurdle historically linked to major bull runs
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