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As Trump and Xi meet, Chinese automakers could be a Pandora’s box for U.S. auto industry

Trump’s meeting with Xi comes as U.S. automakers and lawmakers push to preserve restrictions on Chinese vehicles and manufacturers, potentially creating a difficult challenge for the American auto industry.

Companies & industryDonald TrumpXi JinpingChinese automakersUS auto industry

CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 18:36

As Trump and Xi meet, Chinese automakers could be a Pandora’s box for U.S. auto industry
As Trump and Xi meet, Chinese automakers could be a Pandora’s box for U.S. auto industry

Russia has 2.5 trillion rubles more cash in circulation than at the start of the year. The central bank wants lenders scrutinizing where it comes from.

The Bank of Russia plans to issue comprehensive recommendations requiring banks to examine the origins of clients’ cash and update suspicious-transaction typologies. Official Bogdan Shablya said cash of “unknown origin” comes mainly from illegal cryptocurrency exchanges in Moscow. Cash in circulation has risen by 2.5 trillion rubles since the year began, while businesses’ demand has grown partly as they adjust to 2026 tax changes.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoBanking & financeRussiacash circulationbank regulationcryptocurrency

MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 18:30

Russia has 2.5 trillion rubles more cash in circulation than at the start of the year. The central bank wants lenders scrutinizing where it comes from.
Russia has 2.5 trillion rubles more cash in circulation than at the start of the year. The central bank wants lenders scrutinizing where it comes from.

PoliticsTrump administration prepares plan for 90-day diesel export ban, Politico reports

The Trump administration is preparing a 90-day ban on diesel exports, Politico reported, citing five people familiar with the discussions. The proposal faces divisions within the administration and with the oil industry and is intended to lower energy prices weighing on Republicans ahead of the midterms.

US politicsdiesel exportsenergy prices

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 18:30

Trump administration prepares plan for 90-day diesel export ban, Politico reports
Trump administration prepares plan for 90-day diesel export ban, Politico reports

Ghana to focus on rebuilding reserves as gold exports pause

Ghana’s central bank will prioritise rebuilding foreign exchange reserves in the coming months, Governor Johnson Asiama said, as the country faces a weaker current account, declining reserves and a halt in gold exports by state buyer GoldBod since August.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsGhanaforeign exchange reservesgold exports

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 17:45

Ghana to focus on rebuilding reserves as gold exports pause
Ghana to focus on rebuilding reserves as gold exports pause

Russia’s total gas output rises 3.4% to 446.5 bcm in January-August

Russia’s total gas production, including natural and associated petroleum gas, rose 3.4% year on year to 446.5 billion cubic meters in the first eight months of 2026, Rosstat said. Natural gas output reached 379 bcm, while LNG production increased 13.7% to 23.1 million tonnes and associated gas edged down 0.1%.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryRussianatural gasenergy production

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 17:40

Russia’s total gas output rises 3.4% to 446.5 bcm in January-August

$1 billion in trading volume masks hidden liquidity risks for Coinbase stock token holders

Coinbase stock tokens have recorded more than $1 billion in cumulative trading, but the available liquidity may not absorb large sell orders, especially outside U.S. equity hours. A check of ten tokens on Base found estimated gaps of 0.06% to 0.71% on roughly $100,000 routes versus KyberSwap’s own valuations. Historical turnover does not equal ready buyers.

MarketsCryptoCoinbasestock tokensliquidityBase

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 17:40

$1 billion in trading volume masks hidden liquidity risks for Coinbase stock token holders
$1 billion in trading volume masks hidden liquidity risks for Coinbase stock token holders

Austria increases petrol price ‘brake’, reinstates cap on retailers’ margins

Austria’s government said it will strengthen its so-called petrol price brake to cushion consumers from higher oil prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East, while restoring a cap on retailers’ margins that was scrapped in June.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryAustriapetrol pricesconsumer costs

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 17:35

Austria increases petrol price ‘brake’, reinstates cap on retailers’ margins
Austria increases petrol price ‘brake’, reinstates cap on retailers’ margins

Russian stock indices rise as Moscow Exchange main session closes

The MOEX Index gained 0.53% to 2,312.27 points at the close of the main trading session, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index rose 0.13% to 863.08. The yuan climbed 10 kopecks to 12.7 rubles. Lukoil led gainers, while Credit Bank of Moscow fell 5.2%.

MarketsRussian stocksMoscow Exchangerubleexchange rates

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 17:16

Russian stock indices rise as Moscow Exchange main session closes

Rebalancing trade with China is ‘existential’ for EU, Commissioner Séjourné tells Euronews

The EU Industry Commissioner warned that the bloc could resort to punitive trade measures if Beijing fails to rebalance the trade deficit. He said the imbalance is costing the EU thousands of jobs every week.

Macro & central banksTrade & sanctionsEUChinatrade deficitpunitive measures

EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 17:11

Rebalancing trade with China is ‘existential’ for EU, Commissioner Séjourné tells Euronews

Russia’s industrial output flat in January-August 2026, statistics service says

Russia’s industrial output was unchanged year on year in January-August 2026, Rosstat reported, while August production fell 0.6% both from a year earlier and from July. Mining declined 1% over the period, manufacturing rose 0.4%, and other transport equipment manufacturing, including aircraft and shipbuilding, led growth at 18.6%.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryRussiaindustrial outputeconomic data

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 17:07

Russia’s industrial output flat in January-August 2026, statistics service says

Russia’s annual inflation reaches 6.22% as of September 21, ministry says

Russia’s annual inflation was 6.22% as of September 21, according to a price situation review by the Economic Development Ministry. Prices rose 0.06% during September 15-21, with food up 0.09%, non-food goods up 0.04% and monitored services showing almost no change.

Macro & central banksRussiainflationeconomy

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 16:52

Russia’s annual inflation reaches 6.22% as of September 21, ministry says

WorldView from White House ahead of Xi-Trump summit

CGTN’s Toni Waterman reports from outside the White House ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States, as the two countries navigate complicated relations.

Xi JinpingDonald TrumpU.S.-China relationsWhite House

CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 16:52

View from White House ahead of Xi-Trump summit
View from White House ahead of Xi-Trump summit
  • Bessent, China’s He to tackle ‘unfinished business’ before Trump-Xi summit
    Bessent, China’s He to tackle ‘unfinished business’ before Trump-Xi summit

    U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng would meet for a second time this week to clear up “unfinished business” ahead of the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

    US-China relationsDonald TrumpXi Jinpingdiplomacy

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-23 15:50Original
  • Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China
    Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China

    As Trump gets ready to meet Xi, tensions between the United States and its allies are making it harder for Washington to coordinate pressure on an increasingly resilient China.

    TrumpXi JinpingU.S.-China relationsdiplomacy

    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-23 15:07Original
  • Trump welcomes Xi for a White House summit expected to be high on pageantry and low on substance
    Trump welcomes Xi for a White House summit expected to be high on pageantry and low on substance

    President Donald Trump is welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House as both leaders seek to preserve stability between the world’s two largest economies. Few concrete outcomes are expected from their meeting.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsWhite House summit

    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-23 15:03Original
  • China’s Xi to visit Washington without CEO delegation, sources say
    China’s Xi to visit Washington without CEO delegation, sources say

    Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Washington this week without the group of Chinese business leaders Beijing had hoped to bring for meetings with US President Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the matter.

    Xi JinpingUS-China relationsWashington

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-23 14:40Original
  • White House rolls out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
    White House rolls out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit

    Donald Trump will host Xi Jinping in Washington this week, with AI, trade and Taiwan expected on the agenda. The leaders may discuss extending a US-China trade truce due to expire in November, while rare-earth exports and possible AI cooperation remain key issues. Xi is set to receive an unusually lavish welcome, including a state dinner and military flyover.

    US-China relationsDonald TrumpXi Jinpingartificial intelligencetrade

    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-23 14:32Original
  • As Xi meets Trump, who is winning the US-China trade war?
    As Xi meets Trump, who is winning the US-China trade war?

    Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are set to meet at the White House as the two largest economies remain locked in a trade and technology rivalry. Trump’s tariffs have not reduced US deficits or prevented China from posting a $1.2 trillion global trade surplus. The fragile tariff truce, AI restrictions, sanctions and critical-mineral controls are also expected to shape the talks.

    US-China tradeDonald TrumpXi JinpingAI rivalry

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-23 12:20Original

'BTC still has room to catch up': Bitcoin's $80,000 breakout draws institutional demand as analysts weigh durability

Bitcoin’s move above $80,000 is attracting institutional demand, while analysts assess whether the breakout can last. K33, Nexo and 21shares weigh in as ETF inflows reach their highest level since November 2024, with resistance identified at $87,000–$88,000.

MarketsCryptoBitcoininstitutional demandETF inflowscryptocurrency

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 16:52

'BTC still has room to catch up': Bitcoin's $80,000 breakout draws institutional demand as analysts weigh durability
'BTC still has room to catch up': Bitcoin's $80,000 breakout draws institutional demand as analysts weigh durability

Mercuria commits $500 million to US strategic minerals reserve initiative

Swiss commodities trader Mercuria said on Wednesday it will commit $500 million to Project Vault, an initiative intended to preserve US industry participants’ access to critical minerals during supply disruptions or market dislocation.

Trade & sanctionsMercuriaUnited Statesstrategic mineralssupply chains

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 16:50

Mercuria commits $500 million to US strategic minerals reserve initiative
Mercuria commits $500 million to US strategic minerals reserve initiative

Stablecoins hold nearly $200 billion in US debt, but money funds bought the surge

Money-market mutual funds absorbed about 85% of the more than $550 billion increase in US Treasury-bill supply during July and August, according to the Treasury Department. Stablecoin providers hold nearly $200 billion in short-dated government debt, but that stock differs from the two-month purchase figure and may overlap with money-fund and repo holdings.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptostablecoinsUS Treasuriesmoney-market funds

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 16:40

Stablecoins hold nearly $200 billion in US debt, but money funds bought the surge
Stablecoins hold nearly $200 billion in US debt, but money funds bought the surge

Bank of Russia buys $22.4 million worth of yuan

The Bank of Russia bought yuan worth 1.9 billion rubles, or $22.4 million, on the domestic market with settlements on September 22, according to regulator data. The transactions are conducted through the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange’s currency section.

Macro & central banksMarketsBank of RussiayuanMoscow Exchange

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 16:30

Bank of Russia buys $22.4 million worth of yuan

Russian exports to Egypt rise 15.6% to $5.9 billion in January-July

Russian exports to Egypt increased 15.6% year on year in the first seven months of 2026 to $5.9 billion, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Roman Chekushov said. Officials discussed streamlining trade procedures, a possible free trade agreement, new logistics routes and localizing Russian companies in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryRussiaEgypttradeindustrial zone

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 16:27

Russian exports to Egypt rise 15.6% to $5.9 billion in January-July

Russian units of Auchan, Nestlé, Lemana PRO and FM Logistic get new executives under Putin-ordered control

The Russian operations of Auchan, Nestlé, Lemana PRO, formerly Leroy Merlin, and FM Logistic have all received new leaders after Vladimir Putin placed their assets under temporary management. The appointments include Denis Isayev, Yevgeny Nenashev, Ilya Berdnikov and Denis Voityuk. Reports also detailed their links to state agencies and political figures.

Companies & industryRussiatemporary managementAuchanNestlé

MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 16:21

Russian units of Auchan, Nestlé, Lemana PRO and FM Logistic get new executives under Putin-ordered control
Russian units of Auchan, Nestlé, Lemana PRO and FM Logistic get new executives under Putin-ordered control

Russia’s agricultural exports to Malaysia rise fivefold in January-August

Russia’s agricultural exports to Malaysia rose fivefold by volume and 5.5-fold by value in January-August 2026, reaching about 8,800 tons worth more than $9 million. Rapeseed oil, other agricultural goods and soybean oil were the top products by value.

Trade & sanctionsRussiaMalaysiaagricultural exports

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 16:03

Russia’s agricultural exports to Malaysia rise fivefold in January-August

Morgan Stanley staffer accidentally leaks internal list of 100-plus Asia deals

A Morgan Stanley staffer accidentally emailed an internal document listing more than 100 investment-banking deals the firm is pitching or monitoring in Asia. The employee later tried to retract the message.

MarketsBanking & financeCompanies & industryMorgan StanleyAsiainvestment bankingdocument leak

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 15:54

Morgan Stanley staffer accidentally leaks internal list of 100-plus Asia deals

Coin Metrics revises 19 months of ETF wallet data—but by how much?

Coin Metrics corrected Bitcoin ETF-related on-chain data covering Feb. 7, 2025, through Sept. 17, 2026, affecting 35 daily and 25 hourly series, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers and transactions. The provider gave no before-and-after values, aggregate difference or direction of change. Models, charts and research using the affected data may need to be backfilled and rerun.

MarketsCryptoCoin MetricsBitcoin ETFson-chain datadata revision

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 15:40

Coin Metrics revises 19 months of ETF wallet data—but by how much?
Coin Metrics revises 19 months of ETF wallet data—but by how much?

US Treasury yields soar as strong data fuels bets on further rate rises

US Treasury yields surged after strong economic data encouraged investors to bet on additional interest-rate increases. A closely watched survey highlighted concerns that parts of the world’s largest economy may be overheating.

Macro & central banksMarketsEnergy & commoditiesUS Treasuriesyieldsinterest rateseconomic data

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 15:33

US Treasury yields soar as strong data fuels bets on further rate rises

Russian MFA: New projects to export gas to China are being actively advanced

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said energy cooperation with China has grown stronger each year. The Power of Siberia pipeline is operating at full capacity, the Power of Baikal project is being carried out, and construction is underway on a Far Eastern route for gas exports to China.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsRussiaChinanatural gasenergy cooperation

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 15:12

Russian MFA: New projects to export gas to China are being actively advanced

Bitcoin ETFs erase $5.7 billion deficit as profit-taking absorbs fresh demand

US-listed Bitcoin ETFs attracted more than $1.7 billion this week, reversing a $5.69 billion year-to-date deficit. BlackRock’s IBIT captured a large share of the buying, but Bitcoin’s climb toward $88,000 prompted short-term holders to send about 47,600 profitable BTC to exchanges. The resulting profit-taking has slowed the rally despite continued ETF inflows.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoCompanies & industryBitcoinETFsinflowsprofit-taking

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 15:10

Bitcoin ETFs erase $5.7 billion deficit as profit-taking absorbs fresh demand
Bitcoin ETFs erase $5.7 billion deficit as profit-taking absorbs fresh demand

Crypto Long & Short: Inside the chain settling $150 billion of stablecoins a week

Tron began as a content-distribution project but has evolved into a settlement layer for a large share of the world’s USDT, handling roughly $150 billion to $190 billion in stablecoin transfers each week. Canary Capital’s Josh Olszewicz examines the network’s economics and how stablecoin regulation could affect the investment thesis.

CryptoTronstablecoinsUSDTcryptocurrency

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 15:07

Crypto Long & Short: Inside the chain settling $150 billion of stablecoins a week
Crypto Long & Short: Inside the chain settling $150 billion of stablecoins a week

Groceries rise 7% across Australia’s major supermarket chains, Choice finds

Consumer group Choice found that the average price of a basket of eight common groceries rose 7% from March to June, reaching A$43.62 across Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA. IGA recorded the largest increase, while Aldi remained the cheapest; strawberries rose 37%.

Macro & central banksAustraliagrocery pricessupermarketsinflation

TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 15:01

Groceries rise 7% across Australia’s major supermarket chains, Choice finds
Groceries rise 7% across Australia’s major supermarket chains, Choice finds

Most property investors may pay less capital gains tax under Labor reforms, analysis suggests

An e61 Institute analysis of historical data suggests most Australian property investors could ultimately pay less capital gains tax under Labor’s budget reforms. The research says public debate has overstated the cost to landlords, although investor credit growth has slowed and changes to negative gearing may still affect market decisions.

Macro & central banksMarketsReal EstateAustraliaproperty investorscapital gains taxtax reform

TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 15:00

Most property investors may pay less capital gains tax under Labor reforms, analysis suggests
Most property investors may pay less capital gains tax under Labor reforms, analysis suggests

Disney+ Price to Rise 13% to $21.49 a Month as Soon as Wednesday

Walt Disney Co. plans to raise prices for several streaming subscriptions, with customers potentially receiving notifications as early as Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter. The Disney+ monthly fee is set to increase 13% to $21.49.

Companies & industryDisney+streamingsubscription prices

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 15:00

Disney+ Price to Rise 13% to $21.49 a Month as Soon as Wednesday
Disney+ Price to Rise 13% to $21.49 a Month as Soon as Wednesday

Digital ruble launch went according to plan, Bank of Russia chief says

Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina said the mass launch of the digital ruble on September 1, 2026, proceeded as planned. She said citizens and businesses now have an additional tool for payments and settlements, meaning Russia has all components of a national payment infrastructure.

Macro & central banksMarketsBanking & financeRussiadigital rublepayment infrastructure

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 14:29

Digital ruble launch went according to plan, Bank of Russia chief says

US 30-year mortgage rate tops 7%, hits two-year high

The rate on the most popular U.S. home loan climbed last week to its highest level in more than two years, breaking above 7% for the first time since the opening week of Donald Trump’s term. Federal Reserve rate increases aimed at curbing inflation and higher oil prices pushed up Treasury yields that underpin borrowing costs.

Macro & central banksReal EstateUS mortgagesinterest ratesFederal Reserve

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 14:25

US 30-year mortgage rate tops 7%, hits two-year high
US 30-year mortgage rate tops 7%, hits two-year high

Higher fuel bills cost the EU €270 million a day on average, report says

A report says higher fuel prices are costing the EU an average of €270 million a day. Diesel makes up most of the additional road-fuel expense; T&E estimates that EU diesel drivers paid €142 more during the period studied, while a German long-haul truck incurred an extra €236 per week.

Energy & commoditiesEUfuel costsdieseltransport

EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 14:22

Higher fuel bills cost the EU €270 million a day on average, report says

AI is changing how Americans choose snacks, Conagra says

Americans are increasingly turning to AI for snack recommendations, according to Conagra Brands. The Slim Jim maker says the shift is helping drive demand for higher-protein foods, bolder flavors and products designed around specific health goals.

Tech & AIAIsnackshigh-protein foods

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 14:05

AI is changing how Americans choose snacks, Conagra says
AI is changing how Americans choose snacks, Conagra says

The US Is Badly Losing Its Trade War With China

Xi Jinping’s Thursday arrival at the White House will mark the first Chinese state visit to the US since 2015. The occasion offers a chance to assess Donald Trump’s sweeping China trade policy launched in 2018. After eight years of high tariffs, export controls and industrial policy, the article concludes that the approach has failed on its own terms.

Trade & sanctionsUS-China trade wartariffsexport controls

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 14:00

The US Is Badly Losing Its Trade War With China
The US Is Badly Losing Its Trade War With China

Trump’s Russia tariffs could deepen Europe’s LNG squeeze

The European Commission says it will work with Washington to minimise disruption from Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on Russian energy, as the measures threaten to worsen Europe’s LNG supply squeeze.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsTrumpRussian energyEuropean LNGtariffs

EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 13:51

Trump’s Russia tariffs could deepen Europe’s LNG squeeze

Taiwanese company plans €750 million purchase of Ukraine’s second-largest cement business

Taipei-based TCC Group Holdings has approved a deal worth up to €750 million to acquire all shares in Ivano Frankivsk Cement and three related companies through its Dutch subsidiary. Pending regulatory approval in Taiwan and Ukraine, the purchase would be one of the largest wartime private investments in Ukraine’s cement sector and support reconstruction capacity.

MarketsCompanies & industryTaiwanUkrainecement industryforeign investment

TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 13:45

Taiwanese company plans €750 million purchase of Ukraine’s second-largest cement business
Taiwanese company plans €750 million purchase of Ukraine’s second-largest cement business

Coal supplies to Russia’s power industry to rise by nearly 30% by 2050

Coal deliveries to Russia’s domestic electric power sector are projected to grow by nearly 30% by 2050 under a government-approved development program for the coal industry. Supplies are expected to reach 90–100 million tons by 2030 and 85–125 million tons by 2050, compared with 95.4 million tons in 2024.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryRussiacoalelectric power

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 13:42

Coal supplies to Russia’s power industry to rise by nearly 30% by 2050
  • 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.

    Russiacoalproductionenergy policy

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:32Original
  • 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.

    Russiacoal exportsenergy policy

    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.

    Russiacoal exportseconomic forecast

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-23 10:18Original

Altcoin demand faces $18B threat as traders turn to RWA perpetuals

Talos-tracked markets saw daily volume in perpetual futures tied to stocks, commodities and indices reach $18.8 billion from Sept. 3-9, or 18.5% of futures activity. Crypto-perpetual volume fell as traditional-asset contracts filled the gap, creating tougher competition for altcoins, although most wallets remained focused on one market.

CryptoCryptocurrencyAltcoinsRWAPerpetual futures

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 13:30

Altcoin demand faces $18B threat as traders turn to RWA perpetuals
Altcoin demand faces $18B threat as traders turn to RWA perpetuals

BHP Escondida supervisors’ union urges rejection of contract offer as strike looms

The union representing supervisors at BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile says it will urge members to reject the company’s latest contract proposal, bringing a strike at the world’s largest copper mine closer.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industrycopper minelabor negotiationsstrike

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 13:25

BHP Escondida supervisors’ union urges rejection of contract offer as strike looms
BHP Escondida supervisors’ union urges rejection of contract offer as strike looms

Canada’s Mexico visa requirements limit tourism potential, tour operator says

The Canadian government views Mexico as a growing tourism market and expects visits to increase by 40% over the next four years, reaching nearly half a million visitors who spend about $1 billion annually by 2030. A tour operator says Canada’s visa requirements constrain that potential.

Banking & financeCompanies & industryCanadaMexicotourismvisa requirements

CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 13:11

Canada’s Mexico visa requirements limit tourism potential, tour operator says

OECD raises 2026 global growth forecast to 2.9% despite Iran war shock

The OECD has slightly raised its global growth forecast for this year to 2.9%, saying the world economy has absorbed the energy shock from the Iran war better than expected. It warned that persistent inflation, higher bond yields and the possibility of a prolonged conflict still cloud the outlook.

Macro & central banksglobal economyOECDIran warinflation

EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 13:07

OECD raises 2026 global growth forecast to 2.9% despite Iran war shock

Bitcoin’s $16 billion quarterly options settlement arrives with a call-heavy book

Nearly $18 billion in bitcoin and ether options are set to expire Friday. The settlement could reshape dealer hedging flows and drive short-term volatility, with bitcoin’s roughly $16 billion quarterly book weighted heavily toward call options.

CryptoCompanies & industryBitcoinEtheroptionscrypto markets

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 13:02

Bitcoin’s $16 billion quarterly options settlement arrives with a call-heavy book
Bitcoin’s $16 billion quarterly options settlement arrives with a call-heavy book

MoonPay to acquire SEC-registered North Capital in $60 million all-stock deal

MoonPay plans to acquire SEC-registered North Capital in an all-stock transaction valued at $60 million. CEO Ivan Soto-Wright said the deal will support the company’s push for mass adoption of tokenized real-world assets.

MarketsCryptoBanking & financeCompanies & industryMoonPayNorth Capitaltokenized assets

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 13:00

MoonPay to acquire SEC-registered North Capital in $60 million all-stock deal
MoonPay to acquire SEC-registered North Capital in $60 million all-stock deal

Crypto economy fell just 1.6% in 12 months despite $2.1 trillion market cap rout, Chainalysis says

Global crypto activity declined only 1.6% over 12 months to $9.4 trillion, Chainalysis said, despite a massive $2.1 trillion contraction in cryptocurrency market capitalization.

Macro & central banksCryptocryptocurrencymarket capitalizationChainalysis

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 13:00

Crypto economy fell just 1.6% in 12 months despite $2.1 trillion market cap rout, Chainalysis says
Crypto economy fell just 1.6% in 12 months despite $2.1 trillion market cap rout, Chainalysis says

Developing Asia’s economic growth projected at 5% in 2026, report says

The Asian Development Bank projects 5% economic growth this year for developing Asia and the Pacific, 0.1 percentage points above its July forecast. India is expected to lead the region at 7% growth, while China’s forecast remains 4.6% and Southeast Asia’s average is seen at 4.7%.

Macro & central banksBanking & financeAsian economyeconomic growthAsian Development Bank

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 12:58

Developing Asia’s economic growth projected at 5% in 2026, report says

Bad money decisions are coming home to roost for the US and Japan

The US Treasury market is under strain, oil prices have surged and the yen could weaken again. Whatever Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may have said, the US government is not large enough to be the house that always wins while repairing global markets. The 10-year Treasury yield briefly hit 5.04% last week, its highest level since 2007.

MarketsUS Treasury marketJapanyenglobal markets

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 12:30

Bad money decisions are coming home to roost for the US and Japan
Bad money decisions are coming home to roost for the US and Japan

Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war

While the US-China trade war has hurt exports from soybeans to solar panels, Chinese wigs, hair extensions and false eyelashes have remained remarkably resilient. Low prices and strong demand are encouraging consumers to absorb added costs, while the country’s largely city-based press-on nail industry is also coming through the conflict unscathed.

Trade & sanctionsUS-China tradebeauty productsexportstariffs

FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 12:29

Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war
Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war

Hainan steps up efforts to develop international consumption hub

Hainan authorities plan to intensify efforts over the next five years to build the island into a leading international tourism and consumption hub. The plan emphasizes shopping, wellness, maritime, cultural and sports tourism, and targets 154 million Chinese and international visitors and 363 billion yuan in spending from 2026 to 2030.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 12:13

Hainan steps up efforts to develop international consumption hub

Indonesia’s central bank holds rates steady, adds hedging incentives

Indonesia’s central bank left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as markets expected, at its first meeting since Destry Damayanti became governor earlier this month. She stressed the need to preserve momentum in economic growth.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 12:00

Indonesia’s central bank holds rates steady, adds hedging incentives
Indonesia’s central bank holds rates steady, adds hedging incentives

Global Inflation to Linger and Fed to Hike Again, OECD Says

Global inflation in 2027 will run hotter than previously forecast, the OECD says, a prospect that calls for further monetary tightening from the US to Australia, including another Federal Reserve rate hike.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 12:00

Global Inflation to Linger and Fed to Hike Again, OECD Says
Global Inflation to Linger and Fed to Hike Again, OECD Says

Türkiye-UK trade talks set stage for broader services and digital economy deal

Türkiye and the UK are negotiating an expanded trade framework, with services and the digital economy at its center. Bilateral trade between the two countries reached $38 billion in 2025.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 11:51

Türkiye-UK trade talks set stage for broader services and digital economy deal
Türkiye-UK trade talks set stage for broader services and digital economy deal

Ban on Russian diesel increases EU fuel market vulnerability — expert

Nikolay Novik of the HSE Institute said restrictions on Russian energy and declining EU refining capacity have made Europe’s fuel market more vulnerable. Refineries historically focused on gasoline and relied on imports for diesel, while the Russian diesel ban and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have further disrupted supplies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 11:49

Ban on Russian diesel increases EU fuel market vulnerability — expert

Hong Kong sets yuan-trading timeline to support Beijing’s currency push

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission plans to add a yuan-trading counter to a cross-border channel linked to mainland Chinese investors by July 1. The move is the latest part of the city’s efforts to advance the internationalisation of the Chinese currency and implement its first five-year plan and 2026 policy address.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 11:49

Hong Kong sets yuan-trading timeline to support Beijing’s currency push
Hong Kong sets yuan-trading timeline to support Beijing’s currency push

As the EU advances free trade with Southeast Asia, why is there no ASEAN-wide deal?

The EU is nearing bilateral trade agreements with several Southeast Asian countries and could have deals with six of ASEAN’s 11 members by mid-next year. Yet an EU-ASEAN bloc-to-bloc agreement remains distant. Trade reached €274.9 billion last year, while geopolitical tensions, supply-chain diversification and the EU’s de-risking strategy toward China are driving closer ties.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 11:49

As the EU advances free trade with Southeast Asia, why is there no ASEAN-wide deal?
As the EU advances free trade with Southeast Asia, why is there no ASEAN-wide deal?

TotalEnergies and AMNI take final investment decision on Nigeria’s offshore Ima gas field

TotalEnergies and Nigerian partner AMNI have approved the final investment decision to develop the offshore Ima gas field in Nigeria. The French oil major said the project will supply gas to a Nigeria LNG liquefaction plant.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 11:45

TotalEnergies and AMNI take final investment decision on Nigeria’s offshore Ima gas field
TotalEnergies and AMNI take final investment decision on Nigeria’s offshore Ima gas field

There’s a reason Trump is the only one talking about 1% rates

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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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 11:35

There’s a reason Trump is the only one talking about 1% rates
There’s a reason Trump is the only one talking about 1% rates

Europe’s central banks want to scrap this stablecoin reserve safeguard

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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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 11:30

Europe’s central banks want to scrap this stablecoin reserve safeguard
Europe’s central banks want to scrap this stablecoin reserve safeguard

Live updates: Bitcoin slips under $86,000 as money rotates into BCH and ZEC

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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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 11:29

Live updates: Bitcoin slips under $86,000 as money rotates into BCH and ZEC
Live updates: Bitcoin slips under $86,000 as money rotates into BCH and ZEC

Indian billionaire’s payments firm plans one of London’s biggest flotations in years

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.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 11:08

Indian billionaire’s payments firm plans one of London’s biggest flotations in years
Indian billionaire’s payments firm plans one of London’s biggest flotations in years

From AI and ski to cruises and Gen Z: dnata CEO on travel trends shaping the UAE and beyond

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.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 11:02

From AI and ski to cruises and Gen Z: dnata CEO on travel trends shaping the UAE and beyond

Russian flour exports expected to hold at last year’s level in 2026

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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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 10:45

Russian flour exports expected to hold at last year’s level in 2026