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WorldIran denies dropping preconditions after ‘very productive’ UN talks

Iran rejected claims that it had abandoned its preconditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz after three hours of Qatar-mediated talks with U.S. envoys in New York. Donald Trump described the meeting as highly productive and suggested more talks could follow soon, sending Brent crude below $100 a barrel.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★★2026-09-23 10:41

Iran denies dropping preconditions after ‘very productive’ UN talks

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First US-Iran shuttle talks in months raise hopes for progress
The United States and Iran held their first shuttle talks in months on Wednesday, raising hopes that the adversaries could move toward ending the Middle East war. Neither side, however, indicated that its position had changed.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-23 10:35Original
MAJOR‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks
US President Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran at the UN General Assembly, then described a meeting between US and Iranian officials as “very good”. Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff warned it was ready to launch attacks that would be “more crushing and less predictable”. The first in-person talks between the two sides in months revived diplomacy, amid disputes over sanctions, Strait of Hormuz navigation and Iran’s nuclear programme.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-23 09:40Original
Trump Hails Iran Talks, Reviving Hopes for Diplomacy
Donald Trump praised talks with Iran, reviving hopes that diplomacy could make progress.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-23 09:30Original
Brent slips under $100 as Trump cites US-Iran talks
Brent crude was below $100 on Wednesday morning after Donald Trump characterized talks involving US and Iranian representatives as “very productive.” Reports that Saudi Arabia was bringing a key oil pipeline back into service added to the downward pressure on prices.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-23 05:38Original

Wall St futures steady as markets focus on Middle East talks, U.S.-China summit

Wall Street’s main stock-index futures held steady on Wednesday as investors awaited signs of progress in negotiations aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, ahead of Thursday’s high-stakes U.S.-China summit.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 10:40

Wall St futures steady as markets focus on Middle East talks, U.S.-China summit

L&G to cut a tenth of its workforce

L&G plans to eliminate 1,000 jobs as part of a broader restructuring effort led by chief executive António Simões at the FTSE 100 group.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:33

L&G to cut a tenth of its workforce

Turkey detains Tera chairman amid ‘Ponzi-like’ fund probe involving 450,000 investors

Authorities in Turkey took Tera Yatirim Menkul Degerler AS’s chair into custody on Wednesday morning. The brokerage is central to the country’s ongoing investment-fund scandal; more than $18 billion (€15.7 billion) belonging to over 450,000 people is currently being liquidated.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:33

Turkey detains Tera chairman amid ‘Ponzi-like’ fund probe involving 450,000 investors

Russia’s coal production projected to rise 49% to 662 mln tons by 2050

Under the target scenario of the government-approved coal sector development program, Russia’s coal production is projected to grow from 442 million tons in 2024 to 662 million tons in 2050. Domestic supplies are expected to increase from 179 million tons to 231.7 million tons over the same period.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:32

Russia’s coal production projected to rise 49% to 662 mln tons by 2050

Russia’s coal exports projected to rise 77% to 350 mln tons by 2050
Russia’s government-approved coal-sector development program projects exports will rise from 197.6 million tons in 2024 to 350.1 million tons in 2050 under its target scenario. Exports are forecast at 266.7 million tons in 2030 and 320.2 million tons in 2036, while imports are planned at 13 million tons in 2030 and 12 million tons in both 2036 and 2050.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:24Original
Russia’s share in global coal exports to grow from 13% to 27% by 2050
Under the target scenario in the government-approved revised coal-sector development program, Russia’s share of global coal exports is projected to rise from 13% in 2024 to 27% by 2050. The industry could contribute 3.6 trillion rubles to nominal GDP, while specific air-pollutant emissions fall to 1.5 kg per ton of output.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:18Original

ADB slightly raises 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia-Pacific economies

The Asian Development Bank lifted its 2026 growth forecast for developing economies in Asia and the Pacific to 5%, just above its July projection but below 2025’s 5.5%. It cited domestic demand, government stimulus and resilient technology industries, while warning that energy prices, conflicts, El Niño, trade uncertainty and AI-stock valuation adjustments could weigh on activity.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:29

ADB slightly raises 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia-Pacific economies

Bitcoin consolidates near $86,000 as rally narrows and Brent slips below $100

Bitcoin is consolidating near $86,000 as the rally becomes narrower, while Brent crude falls below $100. Thirty-eight of the 100 CoinDesk 100 constituents declined on the day, while bitcoin cash gained 32% in 24 hours following its CME futures listing.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 10:28

Bitcoin consolidates near $86,000 as rally narrows and Brent slips below $100

TechAs AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls

As AI industry leaders urge a global slowdown to protect humanity, the United States and China show no intention of slowing development. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to reach only limited cooperation on AI safety at their Washington summit, with mistrust and differing views of the main risks obstructing broader coordination.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 10:27

As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls

Xi and Trump Seek Safe AI Without Slowing the Race for Supremacy
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are due to meet this week to tackle thorny issues ranging from trade to Taiwan. Both sides agree on one point: neither can afford to slow down in the race for AI leadership.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-23 10:00Original
Trump-Xi meeting: Why China’s self-sufficiency changes the calculus
Persistent growth in Chinese exports to the United States is helping the world’s second-largest economy withstand ongoing domestic challenges, shifting the dynamics ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-23 09:13Original
Trump-Xi meeting comes amid tensions on Iran, Taiwan and trade: What to know
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to meet at the White House during a high-stakes state visit, with Iran, Taiwan and trade among the thorny issues they will have to navigate.
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AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-23 09:04Original
Xi Jinping is about to arrive in Washington — what do US scholars and politicians think?
US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week, with trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan expected on the agenda. Experts say Trump’s planned welcome is unprecedented, but a major breakthrough on AI or other issues is unlikely.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-23 08:19Original
Xi Jinping will meet Trump in Washington from a vastly different position
CNN’s Simone McCarthy writes that when Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Washington this week to meet President Donald Trump, he will be in a vastly different position from the last time the two men met face-to-face in the United States nearly a decade ago.
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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-23 08:00Original
'Nuclear' threat or market boom? AI race looms over Trump-Xi talks
Calls are growing for the United States and China to work together on safeguards for artificial intelligence as President Donald Trump prepares to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. The rivalry over AI is set to hang over their talks, whether it brings a “nuclear” threat or a market boom.
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CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-23 08:00Original
Trump-Xi summit puts AI safety talks on the table, but neither side wants to slow down
AI safety fears have intensified in recent weeks and are expected to be a key focus when the U.S. and Chinese leaders meet, analysts told CNBC. Yet neither side wants to slow its progress in artificial intelligence.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-23 07:36Original

JD.com, Alibaba and Hengli top China’s 2026 private enterprise ranking

JD.com, Alibaba (China) Co., Ltd. and Hengli Group Co., Ltd. ranked as China’s top three private enterprises in a list released by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce in Tianjin. The 500 companies reported combined 2025 revenue of 44.93 trillion yuan, up 4.35% year on year, with 110 exceeding 100 billion yuan in annual revenue.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 10:26

JD.com, Alibaba and Hengli top China’s 2026 private enterprise ranking

BitMEX shuts down after 11 years as perpetuals pioneer

BitMEX, the exchange co-founded by Arthur Hayes, has halted trading and deposits after 11 years. Users can still log in and withdraw funds while the platform proceeds with its wind-down.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 10:24

BitMEX shuts down after 11 years as perpetuals pioneer

AT&T Is Automating Away Jobs—and Its Old Telecom Empire

AT&T is eager to show Wall Street it can accomplish more with fewer resources. The push involves employing fewer people, using less electricity, and expanding automation.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 10:15

AT&T Is Automating Away Jobs—and Its Old Telecom Empire

FTX-, Alameda-linked wallets move $75 million in ether to Wintermute, onchain data shows

Onchain analysts PeckShield and EmberCN say wallets linked to FTX and Alameda transferred $75 million worth of ether to a Wintermute wallet. They said neither a sale nor the reason for the transfer has been confirmed.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 09:57

FTX-, Alameda-linked wallets move $75 million in ether to Wintermute, onchain data shows

Russia ranks sixth worldwide in copper reserves

Russia holds 102.8 million metric tons of copper reserves, ranking sixth globally, the Natural Resources Ministry told TASS. Its largest deposits include Udokan, Oktyabrskoye, Talnakh and Peschanka. December copper futures reached a record $6.9275 per pound after rising 2.44% on September 22.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 09:51

Russia ranks sixth worldwide in copper reserves

OECD says 2026 growth remains ‘resilient’ despite Middle East war

The OECD raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.9%, saying investment in artificial intelligence was supporting expansion. It warned that the Middle East war was fueling inflation and that prolonged fighting could further weaken growth.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 09:49

OECD says 2026 growth remains ‘resilient’ despite Middle East war

OECD projects global economic growth at 2.9% in 2026
The OECD’s interim outlook projects global growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 3.0% in 2027, with G20 growth broadly stable. G20 headline inflation is expected to reach 4.1% in 2026 before easing. The OECD warned that Middle East conflict, disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz or Bab al-Mandeb, and damage to energy facilities could drive prices higher and cause commodity shortages.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-23 08:00Original

UK business activity cools as inflation pressure ramps up, PMI shows

British business activity slowed this month while inflationary pressure intensified, according to a survey. The backdrop poses a challenge for Finance Minister John Healey ahead of his first budget next month.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 09:40

UK business activity cools as inflation pressure ramps up, PMI shows

Bitcoin faces $16 billion options expiry Friday, then two more tests hit the rally

About $16 billion in Bitcoin options expire on Deribit Friday, with calls making up roughly $9.6 billion and puts $6.4 billion. Bitcoin is near $86,300, while two US economic releases and CME’s September futures expiry follow within seven hours, creating three tests for the rally in one trading day.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 09:10

Bitcoin faces $16 billion options expiry Friday, then two more tests hit the rally

Euro zone business activity posts surprise upturn in September, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity accelerated this month at its fastest pace in more than three years, a survey showed, defying expectations of a slowdown. Companies nevertheless faced a sharper increase in operating costs.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 09:05

Euro zone business activity posts surprise upturn in September, PMI shows

Hong Kong unveils gold, bond and liquidity plans to advance yuan adoption

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing plans to introduce yuan-denominated gold futures early next year. The city’s de facto central bank also plans more yuan products and platforms to support the currency’s increasingly diversified and digital internationalisation.

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

Hong Kong unveils gold, bond and liquidity plans to advance yuan adoption

China’s new travel rules unsettle tech giants and talent

Beijing has introduced rules allowing authorities to stop engineers, founders and specialists in batteries, rare earths and AI from leaving China when their expertise is deemed a threat to industrial and technological security. Analysts say the broader curbs reveal concern over economic weakness, capital outflows and the departure of entrepreneurs and skilled personnel.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 08:54

China’s new travel rules unsettle tech giants and talent

Former Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly seeks to buy Lukoil’s foreign assets

Todd Boehly has formed a consortium to bid for the foreign assets of sanctioned Russian oil producer Lukoil, the Financial Times reported, citing sources. The group includes the U.S. DFC, Emirati and Qatari partners with ties to the Trump family, and is reportedly at an advanced stage. Boehly is seeking to outbid Carlyle, whose earlier agreement still awaits Washington’s approval. Lukoil’s foreign holdings are valued at about $20 billion.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 08:42

Former Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly seeks to buy Lukoil’s foreign assets

Todd Boehly wins US and Gulf backing for Lukoil asset bid
Billionaire financier Todd Boehly has secured backing from US and Gulf power brokers to bid for the international assets of Russia’s Lukoil.
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FFinancial Times★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00Original
US government, Gulf billionaires back Boehly bid for Lukoil assets, FT reports
Billionaire Todd Boehly has won support from the US government and Gulf power brokers linked to the Trump family for his bid to acquire the international assets of Russian oil giant Lukoil, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-22 21:05Original

Mishustin stresses balanced approach to financial market development

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said financial market growth must balance innovation with regulation and advanced technology with consumer protection. In a message to the International Banking Forum, he said new infrastructure, including the digital ruble, fast-payment systems and artificial intelligence, is driving change.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 08:40

Mishustin stresses balanced approach to financial market development

Soybeans, planes and rare earths: What they reveal about a fragile U.S.-China trade truce

Uneven progress on commitments involving soybeans, planes and rare earths suggests that the U.S.-China trade truce remains fragile, even as both sides maintain a careful détente.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 08:25

Soybeans, planes and rare earths: What they reveal about a fragile U.S.-China trade truce

OECD says AI boom is temporarily offsetting Middle East energy shock

AI-driven investment is helping the global economy perform marginally better than expected this year, the OECD said Wednesday. But the energy shock is becoming more entrenched and is weighing on the outlook for 2027.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 08:15

OECD says AI boom is temporarily offsetting Middle East energy shock

European central banks urge rethink of MiCA stablecoin deposit rule

The European System of Central Banks reportedly wants the EU to remove MiCA’s fixed requirement for stablecoin issuers to hold part of their reserves as deposits with EU credit institutions. An alternative would test how quickly reserves can become cash, preserving redemption liquidity while loosening the token-bank funding link.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 08:10

European central banks urge rethink of MiCA stablecoin deposit rule

India central bank likely defending rupee, using swaps to drain excess cash, traders say

The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened in foreign exchange markets on Wednesday and continued supporting the rupee, five traders said. The central bank was also likely using swaps to absorb excess cash as oil prices remained volatile and portfolio inflows weak.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 08:05

India central bank likely defending rupee, using swaps to drain excess cash, traders say

OECD sounds alarm over surging government bond yields

The Paris-based forecaster says rising government debt-interest bills are putting greater pressure on public finances.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 08:00

OECD sounds alarm over surging government bond yields

Coinbase users can now borrow USDC against bitcoin at a fixed rate

Coinbase now lets users borrow the USDC stablecoin against their bitcoin with a fixed interest rate and a set repayment date.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:49

Coinbase users can now borrow USDC against bitcoin at a fixed rate

Fed’s Collins warns inflation could be ‘notably’ higher after backing rate hike

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said inflation is increasingly likely to remain notably above the central bank’s 2% target. Collins had supported a rate hike.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 07:33

Fed’s Collins warns inflation could be ‘notably’ higher after backing rate hike

A $5,000 Bike Shows Why It’s Hard to Build in America

Trump’s tariffs were intended to bring manufacturing back to the United States, but the case of a $5,000 bicycle shows how the levies are undermining that goal.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:30

A $5,000 Bike Shows Why It’s Hard to Build in America

Germany news: Call to scrap once-a-day gas price rises

Germany’s motoring association ADAC says a rule allowing fuel stations to raise prices only once a day at noon has failed to ease costs for drivers and widened the gap between the highest and lowest prices. It is calling for the rule to be abolished and supports a temporary energy-tax cut planned for October 1.

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DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:25

Germany news: Call to scrap once-a-day gas price rises

China’s NEV market emerges as key driver of global growth

At the 2026 World New Energy Vehicle Congress, a Chinese industry official said NEVs now make up more than 25% of global vehicle sales. China recorded NEV production and sales above 10 million units in the first eight months of 2026. Experts described China as a core engine of global NEV expansion, while noting uneven regional adoption and deeper cooperation with Germany and Southeast Asia.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 07:11

China’s NEV market emerges as key driver of global growth

Treasury yields edge lower as Brent crude falls below $99

U.S. Treasury yields moved lower across the curve early Wednesday as Brent crude prices extended their decline and fell below $99 a barrel.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:11

Treasury yields edge lower as Brent crude falls below $99

Portugal says entry into grid operator REN will not affect China's State Grid

Portugal’s government said its acquisition of a stake in electricity and gas grid operator REN would not affect the 25% holding owned by China’s State Grid. Lisbon wants the Chinese company to remain a key shareholder.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 07:10

Portugal says entry into grid operator REN will not affect China's State Grid

Russian stocks rise as main trading session opens

Russia’s MOEX and RTS indices rose 0.46% at the start of Wednesday’s main trading session, reaching 2,310.59 and 865.78 points. Their gains later narrowed to 0.39%, while the yuan edged higher against the ruble.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:06

Russian stocks rise as main trading session opens

Chinese-made NEVs head to Europe in large numbers

Large numbers of Chinese-made new energy vehicles are heading to Europe.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:04

Chinese-made NEVs head to Europe in large numbers

Russia considers new passenger fee to fund purchases of Russian-made aircraft

Russia’s Transport Ministry, Industry and Trade Ministry, and Rostec are considering a fee on airline passengers to subsidize leasing and operating Russian-made aircraft. The amount has not been set; sources cited possible charges of up to 500–700 rubles for domestic tickets and 1,000–2,000 rubles for international ones. A government source said no final decisions have been made.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 07:04

Russia considers new passenger fee to fund purchases of Russian-made aircraft

Analysts say online financial firms’ physical expansion unlikely to lift Hong Kong property market

Online brokerages and digital banks that once promoted “zero-branch, fully online” models have recently been opening physical outlets in Hong Kong. Analysts view the move as a strategic effort to improve branding and service quality while gaining market share, but say its effect on the city’s retail property market will be limited. Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) has opened a new global headquarters at Pacific Place.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:00

Analysts say online financial firms’ physical expansion unlikely to lift Hong Kong property market

WorldTrump Hails ‘Very Good’ Iran Talks After Annihilation Threat

President Donald Trump said US officials held “very good” talks with Iranian envoys in New York. His comments revived fragile hopes for a new diplomatic off-ramp just hours after he again threatened to annihilate Iran.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 06:30

Trump Hails ‘Very Good’ Iran Talks After Annihilation Threat

MAJORUS and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat
Senior US and Iranian officials held their first talks since a June ceasefire collapsed, with Qatar mediating at the UN in New York. No breakthrough was reported after Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran if no deal is reached. Both sides have continued intermittent exchanges of fire.
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BBBC News★★★★★2026-09-23 06:12Original
Trump says US, Iran officials held three-hour meeting in New York
US President Donald Trump said his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held three hours of talks with Iranian officials in New York during the UN General Debate. Iran reportedly said reopening the Strait of Hormuz would require lifting the US naval blockade, unfreezing Iranian assets and ending the regional war. Trump warned he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic” without a deal.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-23 02:30Original
Oil falls after U.S. and Iran hold lengthy talks at UN meeting
Oil prices fell Wednesday as hopes grew for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East after Iran and the United States held talks for hours at a UN meeting.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-23 01:04Original
Iran war live: Trump confirms ‘very good’ meeting with Iran at UN
President Trump says US officials held a “very good” meeting with the Iranian delegation at the United Nations on Tuesday.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-23 00:00Original
UNGA Day 1: US and Iran hold talks despite Trump’s threat
The 81st UN General Assembly opened with US President Donald Trump threatening to ‘annihilate’ Iran. Despite the threat, US and Iranian officials held three hours of talks on the sidelines of the gathering.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-22 22:48Original
Trump says Iran and US held talks on sidelines of UN summit
Donald Trump said Iranian officials held three hours of talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff during the UN General Assembly, with another meeting expected soon. An Iranian official said Tehran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if Washington took reciprocal steps to ease military and economic pressure, though Iranian factions disputed whether a new position had been approved.
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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-22 21:21Original
Qatari emir says country will not ‘limit’ itself as Gulf ‘mediator’
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told the UN General Assembly that Qatar is more than a mediator in the US-Israeli war on Iran. He said Qatar will continue pursuing diplomacy while providing humanitarian support to people affected by the conflict.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-22 21:09Original

Is Syria's 'new' economy for the rich only?

Syria’s government says it is restructuring the economy and delivering prosperity, but ordinary people say fuel price increases and inflation are making life harder. A sharp diesel hike triggered widespread protests before the government reversed some measures and promised subsidies. Despite reports of investment and growth, critics say new projects mainly benefit affluent Syrians.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 06:15

Is Syria's 'new' economy for the rich only?

Confessions of an accidental bonus basher

The piece considers why bonus caps may make some sense, albeit only to a degree.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-23 06:00

Confessions of an accidental bonus basher

Chinese EV battery giant CATL starts trial production at Hungarian factory

CATL says it has begun producing battery cells at its €7.3 billion factory in Debrecen, Hungary, after clearing regulatory requirements and meeting all conditions for a trial run. Analysts expect the plant to help the world’s largest EV battery maker expand its reach among international brands including BMW and Volkswagen.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 06:00

Chinese EV battery giant CATL starts trial production at Hungarian factory

PoliticsWhat to expect from the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington, with attention focused on what the talks may produce.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:47

What to expect from the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington

Trump-Xi summit to bring robust US corporate delegation, with no comparable group from China
Donald Trump’s summit with China’s Xi Jinping will draw a strong group of US corporate leaders, but China will not send a comparable delegation of executives, raising questions about the prospects for reaching new deals.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-23 02:45Original
EXCLUSIVE: GM CEO Mary Barra to attend Trump’s state dinner for Xi, sources say
General Motors CEO Mary Barra is expected to attend President Donald Trump’s Thursday state dinner at the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to two sources familiar with the matter. U.S. automakers are warning against allowing Chinese manufacturers into the market, while Trump signals he may be open to it.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-23 02:40Original
Key GOP Senator Slams Trump’s ‘Lavish Welcome’ for Xi
Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker sharply criticized Donald Trump’s planned treatment of Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Washington this week. The rebuke marks a significant public break by a key member of Trump’s own party just before a high-stakes summit.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-23 01:38Original
China’s U.S. ambassador warns of ‘red lines’ ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
China’s ambassador to the United States warned on Wednesday that Beijing has “red lines” on Taiwan, human rights and other issues that must not be crossed, ahead of this week’s meeting between the two countries’ leaders in Washington.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-23 00:50Original
Xi Jinping’s US visit: How China and America manage a deadlock while calculating their next moves
Xi Jinping is expected to visit Washington from September 23 to 25 for his second meeting this year with Donald Trump. Experts anticipate an extension of the trade truce but little substantive progress on disputes including rare earths, AI regulation, technology exports, arms sales to Taiwan and Iran. The two sides are seeking stability, not reconciliation, amid deep mistrust.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-23 00:29Original
Xi Jinping’s visit to US: What to expect from talks with Trump?
Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his first state visit to the United States in 11 years on September 23, with talks with President Donald Trump expected to center on stabilizing bilateral ties. The agenda includes fentanyl precursors, expiring mutual moratoriums, rare earths, tariffs, China’s access to advanced AI chips, and US arms supplies to Taiwan. The leaders are also expected to discuss Ukraine, US-Iran tensions, Hormuz shipping, sanctions and militarization of space.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-22 21:56Original
What Xi and Trump Will Discuss in Washington
Chinese President Xi Jinping is due in Washington on Sept. 23 for a closely watched one-day summit with President Donald Trump the next day. The leaders of the world’s two largest economies are expected to seek warmer personal ties and common ground on trade, artificial intelligence, the Iran war and Taiwan’s future.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-22 21:40Original
Where can China and the US find room for cooperation amid competition?
As Xi Jinping prepares for a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25, experts say competition and cooperation will coexist as a normal feature of China-US ties. They identify room for practical cooperation in global governance, law enforcement, AI, trade, climate change and people-to-people exchanges, while urging safeguards around competition and greater youth contact to build trust.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-22 15:28Original
I covered Xi’s meetings with three US presidents
CGTN’s Mike Walter revisits 13 years spent covering diplomacy between the United States and China while Xi Jinping and Donald Trump ready themselves for another high-stakes encounter.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-22 13:53Original

H&M founding family builds stake as turnaround struggles to gain traction

The billionaire family behind H&M is quietly increasing its stake in the fast-fashion retailer, prompting speculation that it could take the company private. CEO Daniel Erver’s turnaround plan has so far failed to significantly lift the shares or sales.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:45

H&M founding family builds stake as turnaround struggles to gain traction

Oil falls below $100 after Trump reports talks with Iran

Brent crude slipped in early Asian trading after Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had held what he described as “very productive” talks. Reports that Saudi Arabia is restarting a key oil pipeline also put pressure on prices.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 05:38

Oil falls below $100 after Trump reports talks with Iran

MAJORUS, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war and reopening Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran held hours of mediated talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Tehran tied diplomatic progress to lifting the US naval blockade, unfreezing Iranian assets and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while accounts differed over whether the delegations met directly.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-23 04:42Original

Oil price on track for longest losing streak in more than 12 months

Brent crude fell below $99 a barrel in Asian trading as talks on the Middle East conflict continued, putting oil prices on course for their longest losing run in more than a year.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:35

Oil price on track for longest losing streak in more than 12 months

Europe may avoid wider jet fuel shortage, but smaller airports remain at risk

Lower demand from November and larger shipments from Asia are expected to keep Europe adequately supplied with jet fuel in the coming months. Analysts nevertheless warn that smaller airports could still run out.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:30

Europe may avoid wider jet fuel shortage, but smaller airports remain at risk

Europe may avoid a wider jet fuel shortage, but smaller airports remain at risk
Lower demand from November and higher shipments from Asia are expected to give Europe sufficient jet fuel in the coming months. Analysts nevertheless warn that smaller airports could still run out of supplies.
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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:30Original

Private credit’s “soft” defaults

Private credit is managing troubled loans by kicking the can down the road, creating what are described as “soft” defaults rather than formal failures.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:30

Private credit’s “soft” defaults

Bitcoin is on a winning streak not seen since 2012

Bitcoin’s 10% gain in September has put it on course for a rare three-month winning run, a streak last recorded in 2012.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:12

Bitcoin is on a winning streak not seen since 2012

AI trade outlook brightens as oil falls and Meta’s Muse agent boosts tech stocks ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

Global AI trade is showing signs of recovery as lower oil prices, Meta Platforms’ launch of a new agentic tool and anticipation of the China-US leadership summit revive interest in technology stocks. The Nasdaq-100 reached a record high on Tuesday, while China’s chip-heavy Star Market 50 and South Korea’s Kospi have rebounded since July.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:02

AI trade outlook brightens as oil falls and Meta’s Muse agent boosts tech stocks ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

Morning Bid: The Aussie dollar takes a bit part as AI steals the show

Wayne Cole looks ahead to the day in European and global markets, with artificial intelligence taking center stage while the Australian dollar plays a minor role.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:00

Morning Bid: The Aussie dollar takes a bit part as AI steals the show

Chinese robot-vacuum sensor maker launches Hong Kong IPO despite US ban

Shenzhen Camsense Technologies, which makes spatial sensors for robotic vacuum cleaners, has launched a Hong Kong IPO seeking about HK$680 million (US$86.7 million). Co-founder Zhou Kun said exports and procurement for existing client products remain normal despite Washington’s recent import ban, with possible disruption mainly affecting new-product development schedules.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:00

Chinese robot-vacuum sensor maker launches Hong Kong IPO despite US ban

Canada’s Big Six banks explore tokenized deposit system to modernize payments

Canada’s six largest banks are exploring a tokenized deposit system to modernize payments. They said the project’s first phase will focus on moving tokenized deposits efficiently between financial institutions.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:57

Canada’s Big Six banks explore tokenized deposit system to modernize payments

Locked out: Why young Europeans can’t afford to buy homes

Euronews Business examines how homeownership among younger Europeans has changed compared with previous generations and explores what is driving the shift.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:30

Locked out: Why young Europeans can’t afford to buy homes

Locked out: Why young Europeans can’t afford to buy homes
Euronews Business examines how homeownership rates among younger Europeans have changed compared with previous generations and explores what is driving that shift.
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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:30Original

South Korea bets on Texas gas plant to satisfy Trump

As pressure mounts to deliver on a $350bn investment deal, Seoul plans to fund a $22bn power plant in Texas.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 04:28

South Korea bets on Texas gas plant to satisfy Trump

Zcash leads major cryptocurrencies with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000

Zcash gained 10% to lead major cryptocurrencies while bitcoin held near $87,000. Falling oil prices eased inflation concerns during the Asian session, and a bill to make the government’s bitcoin stockpile permanent advanced farther through Congress than any earlier effort.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:10

Zcash leads major cryptocurrencies with a 10% gain as bitcoin holds near $87,000

Private equity finds a new kind of SaaS: swimming as a service

The US has more than 10 million installed pools, all of which require regular cleaning and repairs, creating a potential market for a new service model backed by private equity.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00

Private equity finds a new kind of SaaS: swimming as a service

Diesel surge costs European drivers €203mn per day

European motorists are paying 40% more each time they fill their tanks than they did at the start of the year, with the diesel surge costing drivers €203mn a day.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00

Diesel surge costs European drivers €203mn per day

Oil tanker costs hit record $1.2mn a day as Iran war disrupts shipping

The shortage of the largest supertankers has pushed rates on key Middle East-China routes to more than double their late-August level, driving tanker costs to a record $1.2mn a day as the Iran war disrupts shipping.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 04:00

Oil tanker costs hit record $1.2mn a day as Iran war disrupts shipping

Revolut and Nubank face off to break into US banking

Rivals Revolut and Nubank are using an unusually lax regulatory window to gain ground in the highly competitive US banking market.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00

Revolut and Nubank face off to break into US banking

How private equity ended up in limbo

Private equity’s growth was built on a clear bargain with investors, but that arrangement has now broken down, leaving the sector in limbo.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00

How private equity ended up in limbo

Reasons to be bullish on equities

The resilience of riskier assets in recent years suggests that shocks now matter less in markets, offering reasons for a bullish view on equities.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00

Reasons to be bullish on equities

B.C.'s District of Squamish rejects $142M Woodfibre LNG deal

The District of Squamish has turned down a negotiated 10-year tax settlement that would have brought $142 million from Woodfibre LNG to the community in the Sea-to-Sky region.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 03:53

B.C.'s District of Squamish rejects $142M Woodfibre LNG deal

Chinese beauty product exporters thrive despite US trade dispute

Sales of Chinese-made beauty accessories are surging across the United States, ranging from pre-bleached straight-hair wigs to wavy clip-in extensions and heavily decorated coffin-shaped nails, despite the trade dispute between the two countries.

Trade & sanctionsChina exportsUS marketbeauty products

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 03:50

Chinese beauty product exporters thrive despite US trade dispute

Derailed IPO Plans Rattle US Market Ahead of Anthropic Debut

Two companies delayed their IPOs, sending a ripple of anxiety through the US market as investors await the highly anticipated debut of Anthropic PBC.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 03:30

Derailed IPO Plans Rattle US Market Ahead of Anthropic Debut

South Korean solar stocks jump as curbs on Chinese sector are expected to remain

South Korean solar stocks rose sharply as U.S. restrictions on Chinese solar products came into focus ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 03:03

South Korean solar stocks jump as curbs on Chinese sector are expected to remain

New international cargo route connects Jiaxing with Chicago

A Suparna Airlines freighter departed Jiaxing Nanhu Airport as a regular Jiaxing–Chicago route began under Jiaxing Customs supervision. The service creates a direct air-cargo link between the Yangtze River Delta and North America. China Postal Airlines also opened Zhejiang’s first direct cargo route to Luxembourg from the airport.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 02:59

New international cargo route connects Jiaxing with Chicago

China’s gig economy

The focus is China’s gig economy.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 02:50

China’s gig economy

Nasdaq hits record high as AI frenzy gathers pace

Investors looked past AI safety risks, stretched technology valuations and the energy shock from the US war on Iran. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.45 percent to a record, taking its year-to-date gain above 17 percent, while signs of possible US-Iran diplomatic progress renewed attention on AI’s profit potential.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 02:50

Nasdaq hits record high as AI frenzy gathers pace

Sky News: WPP finance chief Joanne Wilson in line for Diageo CFO post

Sky News said on Tuesday that Joanne Wilson is expected to move from WPP, Britain’s largest advertising group, into the top finance role at Diageo, the maker of Guinness.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 02:50

Sky News: WPP finance chief Joanne Wilson in line for Diageo CFO post

Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil stays subdued

Asian shares were on course for a sixth straight session of gains on Wednesday, supported by signs that consumer demand for AI applications was continuing to lift technology stocks. Oil prices weakened amid reports of increased supply from the Middle East.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 02:30

Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil stays subdued

Circle pays millions for Binance distribution as margins collapse

Circle and Binance announced a new five-year commercial agreement alongside Binance’s $100 million equity investment in Circle. Binance customer USDC balances have grown nearly fivefold to about $7.1 billion since the companies’ first deal, far outpacing overall USDC supply growth. But Circle has paid heavily for the distribution, leaving the renewed partnership’s economics uncertain.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 02:10

Circle pays millions for Binance distribution as margins collapse

Meta’s Muse Drags Down Stocks That Depend on ‘Consumer Inertia’

Shares of major banks, insurers and online travel agencies fell Tuesday as investors worried that personal AI agents such as Meta Platforms Inc.’s Muse could disrupt businesses benefiting from “consumer inertia” — the habit of continuing to buy something even when a better alternative is available.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 02:01

Meta’s Muse Drags Down Stocks That Depend on ‘Consumer Inertia’

In numbers: Deeper China-ASEAN ties promise tangible benefits

The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo brought together more than 3,400 companies from over 70 countries and regions. Focusing on business opportunities under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 framework and emerging AI applications, the 2026 expo helped deepen mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation between China and ASEAN members.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 01:54

In numbers: Deeper China-ASEAN ties promise tangible benefits

South Korea plans to cut Middle East crude reliance to 50% by 2035

South Korea aims to reduce its reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil to 50% by 2035, the Industry Ministry said on Wednesday. The move comes as Asia’s fourth-largest economy seeks to diversify energy supplies after disruption caused by the Iran war.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 01:50

South Korea plans to cut Middle East crude reliance to 50% by 2035