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Renting a one-bedroom flat in Portugal costs over €200 more than the minimum wage

The median monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat in Portugal is €1,128, according to property portal Idealista—123% more than the €505 cost of renting a room. Prices are highest in Lisbon, Faro and Madeira.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 10:18

Renting a one-bedroom flat in Portugal costs over €200 more than the minimum wage

China targets price wars, pushes for quality-driven competition

Under its 15th Five-Year Plan, China is strengthening market regulation, including oversight of competition, consumer protection, and food and drug safety. Authorities say they will curb destructive low-price competition and encourage companies to compete on quality instead of price.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 09:51

China targets price wars, pushes for quality-driven competition
China targets price wars, pushes for quality-driven competition

Live Q&A: What’s Next After Japan Hikes Rates at Fastest Pace Since 1990?

Bloomberg reporters will answer questions about what comes next for the Bank of Japan after the country raised rates at its fastest pace since 1990. The Q&A is scheduled for Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. HKT, 11 a.m. JST, or Sept. 23 at 10 p.m. EDT.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 09:15

Live Q&A: What’s Next After Japan Hikes Rates at Fastest Pace Since 1990?
Live Q&A: What’s Next After Japan Hikes Rates at Fastest Pace Since 1990?

AI could be a bubble and is not yet lifting Australia’s productivity, Bullock says

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock said AI could be a bubble, with no evidence yet that it is making the economy more efficient. She said rapid adoption and data-centre investment were adding to inflation rather than growth, and warned that a disorderly fall in tech valuations could hurt economic activity.

Macro & central banksTech & AIAIproductivityinflationAustralia economy

TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 08:54

AI could be a bubble and is not yet lifting Australia’s productivity, Bullock says
AI could be a bubble and is not yet lifting Australia’s productivity, Bullock says

China’s offshore engineering equipment orders surge 160.8% in first eight months

China’s new orders for offshore engineering equipment rose 160.8% year on year in the first eight months of 2026, a Ministry of Natural Resources official said. New orders for marine vessels increased 83.7% over the same period.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 06:50

China’s offshore engineering equipment orders surge 160.8% in first eight months

Yen squeezed as hawkish turn grips central banks

The yen came under pressure on Tuesday as traders bet that Japanese policymakers will struggle to match the hawkish shift among global central banks, leaving Japan with a wide interest-rate gap versus major peers.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 06:00

Yen squeezed as hawkish turn grips central banks
Yen squeezed as hawkish turn grips central banks

Tax data shows rapid growth in China’s high-tech industries

China’s high-tech industry sales revenue rose 15.7% year on year from January to August 2026, while high-tech manufacturing grew 18.9%, the State Taxation Administration said. AI-related integrated circuit manufacturing and intelligent vehicle equipment posted increases of 67.7% and 38.8%. Officials said tax policies would continue supporting businesses and new growth drivers.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryTech & AIChina economyhigh-tech industryartificial intelligence

CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 04:53

Tax data shows rapid growth in China’s high-tech industries
Tax data shows rapid growth in China’s high-tech industries

Tech rally boosts Asian stocks, dollar firms on rate-hike wagers

Asian markets rose on Tuesday as technology shares rallied and lower oil prices improved sentiment. Investors were hoping for US-Iran talks, while the dollar strengthened on bets that further rate hikes would be needed to contain inflation.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 02:40

Tech rally boosts Asian stocks, dollar firms on rate-hike wagers
Tech rally boosts Asian stocks, dollar firms on rate-hike wagers

AI could lift Latin America, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade, but wages may fall, IDB says

Artificial intelligence adoption could raise economic output in Latin America and the Caribbean by 5.1% after a decade, according to forthcoming Inter-American Development Bank research. The impact on wages will depend on whether workers can shift into expanding jobs, with wages potentially declining if they cannot.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 23:25

AI could lift Latin America, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade, but wages may fall, IDB says
AI could lift Latin America, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade, but wages may fall, IDB says

US wants to invest $5 bln in Middle East energy restoration — WSJ

The United States has proposed putting $5 billion into a fund to help Middle Eastern countries rebuild energy infrastructure, the Wall Street Journal reported. The plan would require eight regional partners to match the contribution, creating a $10 billion fund, while details and possible additional participants remain unsettled.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesUnited StatesMiddle Eastenergy infrastructureStrait of Hormuz

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 23:00

US wants to invest $5 bln in Middle East energy restoration — WSJ
  • Trump administration proposes $5 billion Gulf energy reconstruction fund, WSJ reports
    Trump administration proposes $5 billion Gulf energy reconstruction fund, WSJ reports

    The Trump administration has proposed putting $5 billion into a new fund to help Middle Eastern countries rebuild energy infrastructure damaged in the Iran war and reduce their reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas transport, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. and Middle Eastern officials and documents.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-21 19:40Original

ECB launches ‘digital euro for banks’ and prepares to buy tokenized bonds

The Eurosystem has launched Pontes, giving banks a live route to settle tokenized assets in central-bank money. The ECB is also preparing to invest a small share of its own funds in euro-denominated tokenized securities, with purchases to settle through the new system. Pontes will expand over time, with full implementation targeted for 2028.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoBanking & financeECBdigital eurotokenized securitiescentral-bank settlement

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 21:00

ECB launches ‘digital euro for banks’ and prepares to buy tokenized bonds
ECB launches ‘digital euro for banks’ and prepares to buy tokenized bonds
  • ECB plans to buy tokenized bonds with its own funds
    ECB plans to buy tokenized bonds with its own funds

    The European Central Bank has introduced a system linking its payment infrastructure with blockchain-based financial markets and plans to purchase tokenized bonds using its own funds.

    European Central Banktokenized bondsblockchain

    CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:00Original

EXCLUSIVE: Fed's Musalem says more rate hikes likely needed to quell inflation

St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said on Monday that the Federal Reserve will probably need to raise interest rates further to bring down inflation driven by strong demand and a commodity-price shock that has spread beyond oil. He said acting sooner would be preferable to waiting.

Macro & central banksFederal Reserveinterest ratesinflation

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 18:35

EXCLUSIVE: Fed's Musalem says more rate hikes likely needed to quell inflation
EXCLUSIVE: Fed's Musalem says more rate hikes likely needed to quell inflation

Expert predicts prolonged energy crisis for West, identifies most vulnerable sectors

Economist Vasily Koltashov says Western countries have entered an acute energy crisis and that the worst economic deterioration is still ahead. Automotive, petrochemical, metallurgy and fertilizer industries could be hit first. He argues that higher interest rates may restrain oil-price growth only by shrinking Western economies and manufacturing, while worsening the industrial downturn.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryWestern economiesenergy crisisindustryinterest rates

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 18:22

Expert predicts prolonged energy crisis for West, identifies most vulnerable sectors

West’s energy crisis could accelerate shift of industrial leadership to BRICS — expert

Economist Vasily Koltashov says access to energy supplies is allowing BRICS members, including Russia, to expand industrial production as Western economies weaken. China’s industrial output rose 5.2% year on year in August 2026, with equipment manufacturing up 12.1% and high-tech production 16.7%. He says today’s crisis differs from 1973–1985 because the West now faces fast-growing industrial and technological rivals with access to oil.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsCompanies & industryenergy crisisBRICSindustrial productionWestern economies

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 18:07

West’s energy crisis could accelerate shift of industrial leadership to BRICS — expert

Gabon targets $2 billion in international borrowing for 2027 budget

Gabon plans to raise 1.144 trillion CFA francs ($2.01 billion) from international markets in 2027 under a draft budget that projects faster economic growth and a recovery in oil output. Debt servicing and repayments are also expected to rise sharply.

Macro & central banksMarketsEnergy & commoditiesGaboninternational borrowingbudgetoil

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 18:05

Gabon targets $2 billion in international borrowing for 2027 budget
Gabon targets $2 billion in international borrowing for 2027 budget

TSX subdued as oil slide weighs on energy shares; Macklem speech eyed

Canada’s main stock index was subdued on Monday as oil prices fell more than 3%, putting pressure on energy shares. Investors awaited remarks from Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem for clues about the future policy path.

Macro & central banksMarketsEnergy & commoditiesCanadian stocksoil pricesenergy sharesBank of Canada

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 16:05

TSX subdued as oil slide weighs on energy shares; Macklem speech eyed
TSX subdued as oil slide weighs on energy shares; Macklem speech eyed

Russia’s Finance Ministry plans tax changes to cover companies’ drone-defense and repair costs

Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Sazanov says Russia is preparing tax-law changes to account for companies’ costs of protecting facilities and repairing sites damaged by drone attacks. The proposals, expected this fall, could affect many industries, though their details remain unspecified.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryRussiatax policydrone attacksbusiness costs

MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 15:22

Russia’s Finance Ministry plans tax changes to cover companies’ drone-defense and repair costs
Russia’s Finance Ministry plans tax changes to cover companies’ drone-defense and repair costs

IN BRIEF: Key takeaways from Finance Minister Siluanov’s speech at Moscow Financial Forum

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Russia’s draft federal budget for the next three years will be challenging, with next year’s deficit set at about 2% of GDP but posing no risks. He said defense and security will be priorities in the 2027–2029 budget, while the country has developed immunity to US “sanctions from hell.” The ministry is building reserves and targeting the shadow economy.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 14:44

IN BRIEF: Key takeaways from Finance Minister Siluanov’s speech at Moscow Financial Forum
  • Russia’s 2027 budget deficit to be set at around 2% of GDP — Finance Minister

    Russia’s federal budget for 2027 will carry a deficit of about 2% of GDP, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said, adding that it poses no risks. He said the Finance Ministry had prepared several fiscal consolidation measures. The deficit reached 5.79 trillion rubles, or 2.5% of GDP, in January-August 2026.

    Russiabudget deficitfiscal policy

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-21 13:58Original

Goolsbee rejects idea of Fed cutting rates to help US finance its debt

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said Monday that proposals for the Federal Reserve to lower borrowing costs to help the US government finance its debt and deficits underscore why the central bank must remain independent when setting monetary policy.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 14:35

Goolsbee rejects idea of Fed cutting rates to help US finance its debt
Goolsbee rejects idea of Fed cutting rates to help US finance its debt

Warning! German industry caught in the crosswinds of a new reality

One in five companies in Germany is considering relocating investments, has taken steps to do so, or has already carried out such a move.

MarketsCompanies & industryGermanyindustryinvestment relocation

TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 13:15

Warning! German industry caught in the crosswinds of a new reality
Warning! German industry caught in the crosswinds of a new reality

IMF again urges Kyiv to find domestic funds amid budget shortfall

Ukrainian lawmaker Olga Vasilevskaya-Smaglyuk says Kyiv is negotiating with the IMF over financing for another budget shortfall, while the fund again insists Ukraine mobilize domestic resources. Ukraine needs about $52.6 billion from Western partners next year, but only roughly $20 billion has been confirmed so far.

Macro & central banksUkraineIMFbudget shortfall

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 13:11

IMF again urges Kyiv to find domestic funds amid budget shortfall

ECB launches ‘Pontes’ to settle tokenised assets in central bank money

The Eurosystem has launched Pontes, a platform enabling banks to settle tokenised-asset trades with central bank money. The ECB says it will also invest some of its own funds in tokenised securities through the system, marking its first concrete steps toward adapting the euro to the digital age.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoECBtokenised assetsdigital eurofinancial settlement

EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 12:38

ECB launches ‘Pontes’ to settle tokenised assets in central bank money

Bank of Russia buys $23.80 mln worth of yuan with September 18 settlement

The Bank of Russia bought 2 billion rubles ($23.80 million) worth of yuan on the domestic market, with settlement on September 18, 2026. Purchases settled on September 17 also amounted to 2 billion rubles. The operations are conducted through the Moscow Exchange’s foreign-exchange section using the yuan-ruble instrument.

Macro & central banksMarketsBank of Russiayuanforeign exchange

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 11:43

Bank of Russia buys $23.80 mln worth of yuan with September 18 settlement

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.

    United StatesIranregime change

    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

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

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.

Macro & central banksCryptoBanking & financeRussiacryptocurrencycentral bankfinancial regulation

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 10:58

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

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

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.

Macro & central banksReal EstateHong Kong propertyFederal Reserveinterest ratesHKMA

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

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.

Macro & central banksTech & AIEuropeartificial intelligenceproductivityfiscal policy

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

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

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.

Macro & central banksTrade & sanctionsUS-China tradegoods exportseconomic cooperation

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

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

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

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.

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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?

‘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

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.

Macro & central banksMarketsBanking & financeCompanies & industrybank regulationtrading firmshedge fundsJane Street

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

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

Ukraine may lose up to 6.8% of GDP in 2027 amid continued hostilities

Calculations based on documents accompanying Ukraine’s draft 2027 budget indicate that continued hostilities could cost the country up to 6.8% of GDP—more than $15 billion—and $5.15 billion in budget revenue. Finance Ministry officials warn of worsening energy shortages, export declines and labor losses. Even the most optimistic scenario foresees a 30% electricity deficit and a 20% export drop.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 02:38

Ukraine may lose up to 6.8% of GDP in 2027 amid continued hostilities

More Australians projected to die than be born by the 2060s as report warns of slower growth

Australia’s seventh intergenerational report projects that deaths will outnumber births by the 2060s as fertility falls and the population ages. It forecasts slower economic growth over the next 40 years and says AI adoption will be pivotal to restoring productivity, while the government must regulate its risks without stifling innovation.

Macro & central banksTech & AIAustraliapopulation ageingeconomic growthartificial intelligence

TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-21 02:30

More Australians projected to die than be born by the 2060s as report warns of slower growth
More Australians projected to die than be born by the 2060s as report warns of slower growth

As Chinese gold jewellery consumption slumps 34%, sellers seek markets abroad

The World Gold Council says Chinese gold jewellery sellers are pursuing opportunities in the Middle East and India by using their advanced crafting technology as the industry struggles with volatile prices. Buyers from those regions made up most visitors at the latest Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong fair.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesChina gold jewelleryoverseas marketsgold prices

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 02:00

As Chinese gold jewellery consumption slumps 34%, sellers seek markets abroad
As Chinese gold jewellery consumption slumps 34%, sellers seek markets abroad

Fed rate hike reflects a new era of sticky inflation and faster growth

President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve after it raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday. Economists say broader economic trends matter more than the Fed for determining longer-term borrowing costs.

Macro & central banksFederal Reserveinterest ratesinflationeconomic growth

TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-20 19:00

Fed rate hike reflects a new era of sticky inflation and faster growth
Fed rate hike reflects a new era of sticky inflation and faster growth

Why Russia’s harsh 1% crypto cap could protect bank customers’ assets

The Bank of Russia has proposed a 1% capital ceiling for banks’ crypto and foreign-digital-instrument exposure through ratios N31 and N32. Customer custody assets would count when the bank bears losses from seizure or restricted transactions, but could remain outside the ratios when it does not—while still receiving prudential treatment. The rules are still in draft form.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoBanking & financeBank of Russiacrypto assetsbank regulationcapital limits

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 13:35

Why Russia’s harsh 1% crypto cap could protect bank customers’ assets
Why Russia’s harsh 1% crypto cap could protect bank customers’ assets

Stablecoin salaries can leave workers paying to access their wages

Stablecoins can move quickly between wallets, but workers may still need to convert them into local currency, transfer the funds to a bank account and pay fees before spending them. As companies introduce stablecoin payroll, conversion, withdrawal, exchange-rate and compliance costs may shift to employees. A $2,000 payment with 1% conversion and withdrawal costs would leave $1,980 available to spend.

Macro & central banksCryptoStablecoinsPayrollConversion fees

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 12:05

Stablecoin salaries can leave workers paying to access their wages
Stablecoin salaries can leave workers paying to access their wages

Will fresh incentives give China’s housing market more than a short-lived rebound?

Property brokers in China’s major cities expect more activity as potential buyers respond to Beijing’s recent policy shift aimed at reviving the sluggish real estate market. Some say inquiries are overwhelming them and they are rushing to close deals, while others hope for additional government stimulus to sustain the momentum in confidence.

Macro & central banksReal EstateChina propertyhousing marketgovernment stimulus

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-20 03:00

Will fresh incentives give China’s housing market more than a short-lived rebound?
Will fresh incentives give China’s housing market more than a short-lived rebound?

America in Focus: Affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate and mortgage rates near 7%

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the first time since 2023, seeking to contain stubbornly high inflation. The central bank also indicated that another increase could come later this year, while mortgage rates climbed to nearly 7%, intensifying affordability concerns.

Macro & central banksReal EstateFederal Reserveinterest ratesinflationmortgages

TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 23:00

America in Focus: Affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate and mortgage rates near 7%
America in Focus: Affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate and mortgage rates near 7%

Trump-Xi Showdown Casts a Shadow Over the Global Economy

US President Donald Trump’s talks with China’s Xi Jinping are poised to be the week’s pivotal event, with tariffs, technology and other crucial issues involving the world’s two largest economies on the agenda.

Macro & central banksDonald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsglobal economy

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 20:30

Trump-Xi Showdown Casts a Shadow Over the Global Economy
Trump-Xi Showdown Casts a Shadow Over the Global Economy

France expects record debt in 2026, nearing 120% of GDP

France’s finance ministry said Saturday that public debt is expected to reach a record 119.3% of economic output in 2026 and rise to 121.7% of GDP in 2027, offering the latest sign of worsening public finances.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-19 16:00

France expects record debt in 2026, nearing 120% of GDP
France expects record debt in 2026, nearing 120% of GDP

An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis

Iran’s war, sanctions and economic crisis have pushed both imported and locally made cars beyond many households’ means. Domestic vehicle prices have risen sharply, while tyres, motor oil and other parts have at least doubled. Officials and state media have long described the industry as a “mafia” system that shifts costs onto families.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryIrancost of livingcar marketinflation

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 13:21

An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis
An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis

IMF tells EU ministers AI could boost growth but increase economic strains

Artificial intelligence could raise European productivity by roughly 1% over five years, but an IMF paper warns it may also widen inequality, put more pressure on power networks and deepen reliance on foreign technology unless governments strengthen economic integration.

Macro & central banksTech & AIartificial intelligenceEuropean economyproductivity

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IMF tells EU ministers AI could boost growth but increase economic strains
IMF tells EU ministers AI could boost growth but increase economic strains

Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames ‘lower happiness’

Goldman Sachs economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be weighing on consumer sentiment, even as the economy continues to perform solidly.

Macro & central banksBanking & financeCompanies & industryconsumer sentimentGoldman Sachseconomy

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 12:50

Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames ‘lower happiness’
Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames ‘lower happiness’

China central bank adviser says AI could deepen supply-demand imbalance

A central bank adviser said artificial intelligence could deepen and prolong China’s imbalance of strong supply and weak demand, renewing calls for policies to boost consumption and repair balance sheets across the economy.

Macro & central banksTech & AIChina economyartificial intelligencesupply-demand imbalance

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 11:50

China central bank adviser says AI could deepen supply-demand imbalance
China central bank adviser says AI could deepen supply-demand imbalance

There may be no economic case for expanding the Port of Churchill — but that may not be the point

Manitobans are asking why Canada and Manitoba are not moving ahead with a $3-billion expansion of the Port of Churchill and an upgraded railway, if a Hudson Bay shipping route is truly essential to Canadian sovereignty.

Macro & central banksTrade & sanctionsPort of ChurchillManitobainfrastructureCanadian sovereignty

CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 11:00

There may be no economic case for expanding the Port of Churchill — but that may not be the point