As a lifelong real estate investor whose businesses depended on debt and interest rates, President Donald Trump might be expected to understand the issue better. Analysts say his repeated demand for a 1% U.S. Federal Reserve rate is impractical and could backfire.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 11:35
The European System of Central Banks recommends replacing MiCA’s mandatory commercial-bank deposit shares for stablecoin reserves with minimum holdings of assets maturing within one and five working days. The proposal reflects concern that bank-held reserves could transmit stress between stablecoins and the banking system, while bringing EU and UK approaches closer.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 11:30
Bitcoin briefly revisited Monday’s high near $87,300 before facing renewed selling and falling below $86,000. Bitcoin Cash jumped 28% after a CME futures listing, while Zcash gained 9%.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 11:29
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.
A Sept. 22 day-ahead market look says the S&P 500 has a “breadth” problem, while crypto does not.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 11:28
The OECD sharply increased its inflation forecasts for Turkey in 2026 and 2027 on Wednesday, while reducing its projections for economic growth in both years.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 11:10
President Donald Trump warned Iran during his United Nations General Assembly address that he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic” if no deal is reached. He is also preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House, where intensifying AI competition will be central to the agenda. The visit has drawn rare criticism from a senior Republican.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 11:09
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Airtel Money, the African mobile-money arm of Airtel Africa and ultimately controlled by Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal, plans to raise about $800m in a London IPO at a targeted valuation of $8bn to $9bn. The listing would be a major boost for the struggling UK market. The company has 53 million monthly active users across 13 sub-Saharan African countries.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 11:08
Qatar is determined to make diplomacy work to end the conflict between the United States and Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari tells Al Jazeera. On Tuesday, Doha oversaw the first US-Iran meeting in months on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 11:03
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.
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.
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.
Donald Trump praised talks with Iran, reviving hopes that diplomacy could make progress.
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.
dnata’s new Group CEO, Nabil Sultan Al Murr, says consumer habits are changing rapidly, from the rise of AI-powered travel offers to stronger demand for ski holidays, cruises and food experiences.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 11:02
Russian flour exports are forecast at 528,000 metric tons worth $162 million in 2026, broadly matching 2025 levels of 529,000 tons and $163 million. Flour output this year is projected at 9.487 million metric tons, while wheat and rye harvests are expected to reach 88.5 million and 900,000 tons, respectively.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 10:45
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.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 10:40
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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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:33
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.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:33
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.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:32
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.
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.
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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China News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:29
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.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 10:26
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.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 10:24
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.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 10:15
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.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 09:57
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.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 09:51
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.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 09:49
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.
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.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 09:40
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.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 09:10
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.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 09:05
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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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 09:00
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.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 08:54
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.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 08:42
Billionaire financier Todd Boehly has secured backing from US and Gulf power brokers to bid for the international assets of Russia’s Lukoil.
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.
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.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 08:40
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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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 08:25
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.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 08:15
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.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 08:10
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.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 08:05
The Paris-based forecaster says rising government debt-interest bills are putting greater pressure on public finances.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 08:00
Coinbase now lets users borrow the USDC stablecoin against their bitcoin with a fixed interest rate and a set repayment date.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:49
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.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 07:33
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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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:30
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.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:25
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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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 07:11
U.S. Treasury yields moved lower across the curve early Wednesday as Brent crude prices extended their decline and fell below $99 a barrel.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:11
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.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 07:10
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.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:06
Large numbers of Chinese-made new energy vehicles are heading to Europe.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:04
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.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 07:04
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.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 07:00
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.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 06:15
The piece considers why bonus caps may make some sense, albeit only to a degree.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-23 06:00
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.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 06:00
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.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:45
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.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 05:38
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.
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.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:35
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.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:30
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.
Private credit is managing troubled loans by kicking the can down the road, creating what are described as “soft” defaults rather than formal failures.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:30
Bitcoin’s 10% gain in September has put it on course for a rare three-month winning run, a streak last recorded in 2012.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:12
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.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:02
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.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:00
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.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:00
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.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:57
Euronews Business examines how homeownership among younger Europeans has changed compared with previous generations and explores what is driving the shift.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:30
Euronews Business examines how homeownership rates among younger Europeans have changed compared with previous generations and explores what is driving that shift.
As pressure mounts to deliver on a $350bn investment deal, Seoul plans to fund a $22bn power plant in Texas.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 04:28
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.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:10
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.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00
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.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00
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.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 04:00
Rivals Revolut and Nubank are using an unusually lax regulatory window to gain ground in the highly competitive US banking market.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00
Private equity’s growth was built on a clear bargain with investors, but that arrangement has now broken down, leaving the sector in limbo.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00
The resilience of riskier assets in recent years suggests that shocks now matter less in markets, offering reasons for a bullish view on equities.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 04:00
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.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 03:53
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.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 03:50
Two companies delayed their IPOs, sending a ripple of anxiety through the US market as investors await the highly anticipated debut of Anthropic PBC.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 03:30
South Korean solar stocks rose sharply as U.S. restrictions on Chinese solar products came into focus ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 03:03
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.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 02:59
The focus is China’s gig economy.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 02:50
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.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 02:50
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
