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MoonPay targets $8.7B trading venue, but features remain unrevealed

MoonPay has agreed to acquire North Capital Investment Technology, subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions. If completed, North Capital and its PPEX alternative trading system would join MoonPay, but the companies have not disclosed whether customers will gain access to private-securities trading, under what terms or when.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 06:10

MoonPay targets $8.7B trading venue, but features remain unrevealed

High office vacancy rates spur bid to rezone Kowloon East site for housing

With office vacancies in Kowloon East still high, the Planning Department has said it has no objection to a request to convert a commercial project to residential use. A consortium involving CSI Properties, Asia Standard International and property tycoon Cheung Chung-kiu has applied to rezone the Harbourside HQ office building at 8 Lam Chak Street, Kowloon Bay.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 06:00

High office vacancy rates spur bid to rezone Kowloon East site for housing

WorldTrump and Xi summit may be just a ‘horse and pony show’, experts say

Experts say Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s summit is more likely to focus on rebuilding trust and preserving a trade truce than producing major agreements. Trade, AI safety and security will be discussed, but tariffs, critical-mineral supplies, chip restrictions and wider distrust could limit concrete results.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:55

Trump and Xi summit may be just a ‘horse and pony show’, experts say

Trump welcomes Xi to Washington seeking a trade win
U.S. President Donald Trump is welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to emphasize symbolism over substance. Both leaders want to project stable ties despite their deep underlying rivalry.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:25Original
Xi’s first day in the US: Who is accompanying him and what role is the first lady playing?
Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for his first state visit to the United States in 11 years, receiving a personal welcome from Donald Trump. Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi and Wang Yi accompanied him, while Melania Trump helped plan the visit. The summit is expected to cover AI competition, Taiwan, tariffs and Iran, but the lavish welcome has drawn Republican criticism and exposed divisions over China policy.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:12Original
A diplomatic split screen as Trump and Xi meet
As world leaders convene at the United Nations for their annual diplomatic ritual, the two most powerful figures in global politics, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, are set to meet separately at the White House on Thursday.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:10Original
Taiwan thanks US for support ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Taiwan’s government thanked the United States on Thursday for its support and said it was maintaining communications ahead of a Washington summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-24 04:50Original
US-China Trade Truce Extended as Trump Gives Xi Rare Welcome
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China had agreed to extend their trade truce by two months. Xi Jinping arrived in the US for his first state visit in 11 years and received a rare welcome from Donald Trump.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-24 04:00Original
Trump offers warm welcome as China’s Xi arrives for US visit
Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet, military flyover and marching band as the Chinese leader began a three-day Washington summit. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US and China had agreed to extend their trade truce until January, while talks are expected to cover trade, AI, the Iran war and Taiwan.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-24 03:52Original

Oil prices fall as Iran says it is open to diplomacy to end war

Oil prices retreated on Thursday after rising 4% in the previous session, as Iran said it remained open to diplomacy to end the war with the United States. The two countries, however, remain far apart over how to achieve that.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:30

Oil prices fall as Iran says it is open to diplomacy to end war

The SVB postmortem continues

Analysis of the SVB episode continues, alongside a note on quality.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 05:30

The SVB postmortem continues

Is the EU’s electricity mix diverse enough? Renewables slip year on year despite solar boom

More than half of the EU’s electricity generation came from renewable sources in the second quarter of 2026, according to new data. The renewable share nevertheless fell from a year earlier despite a major surge in solar power.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:02

Is the EU’s electricity mix diverse enough? Renewables slip year on year despite solar boom

France faces fresh budget battle as spiraling debt costs threaten to topple another government

France is heading into a new budget confrontation as its deficit balloons and debt costs spiral. Strategists warn that time is running out for French government bonds, raising the prospect that another government could fall.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:00

France faces fresh budget battle as spiraling debt costs threaten to topple another government

Novo’s new strategy hinges on something it can’t manufacture: investor trust

Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar told CNBC that the company has reached a point where it can broaden its ambitions again, but investors remain unconvinced.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 05:00

Novo’s new strategy hinges on something it can’t manufacture: investor trust

Are Big Tech bonds crowding out the US Treasury?

Big Tech bonds are probably not crowding out US Treasury securities.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 05:00

Are Big Tech bonds crowding out the US Treasury?

Turkish Airlines orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets in major new deal

Turkish Airlines said on Wednesday that it would purchase 150 aircraft from Boeing, with deliveries scheduled between 2033 and 2037.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 04:47

Turkish Airlines orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets in major new deal

Turkish Airlines finalises deal for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets
Turkish Airlines has finalised a deal to acquire up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets. The agreement was completed in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-23 22:55Original

Morgan Stanley ‘fat finger’ leak of confidential deal pipeline sets off alarm bells

An accidental disclosure by a Hong Kong-based Morgan Stanley employee has alarmed the city’s banking industry, listed issuers and regulators, according to people familiar with the matter. A Tuesday email included a file detailing more than 100 Greater China deals in the pipeline, covering IPOs, private equity arrangements, pension fund positions and other projects.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 04:33

Morgan Stanley ‘fat finger’ leak of confidential deal pipeline sets off alarm bells

Galaxy adds $100M Sky token as institutional adoption is put to the test

Galaxy Digital has placed $100 million of Sky Protocol’s yield-bearing sUSDS token in its corporate treasury and approved it as collateral for institutional clients. The companies said the allocation is complete, but disclosed neither client lending secured by sUSDS nor a completed loan, leaving actual uptake unclear.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 04:30

Galaxy adds $100M Sky token as institutional adoption is put to the test

Bessent Says US, China Agreed to Extend Trade Truce to Jan. 10

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US and China agreed to prolong their trade-war truce by two months while continuing efforts toward a potentially broader accommodation between the world’s two largest economies.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 04:30

Bessent Says US, China Agreed to Extend Trade Truce to Jan. 10

U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit
Scott Bessent said the U.S.-China trade truce will be extended to Jan. 10, beyond its planned November expiration. He said the extension reflects the need for Beijing to complete additional deliverables as Xi Jinping begins a state visit.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-23 23:59Original
US, China to extend trade de-escalation arrangements through Jan. 10
Washington and Beijing have agreed to extend arrangements intended to ease trade tensions through January 10 next year, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. The sides also agreed to partially cut tariffs, extend the suspension of reciprocal tariffs and remove some trade and economic restrictions.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-23 23:10Original
Bessent says US and China will keep 'Busan agreement' through January
Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury secretary, said Wednesday that the United States and China had reached an accord to maintain the “Busan agreement” until January.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:30Original
U.S. and China agree to extend trade truce through Jan. 10, Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China agreed to extend their trade truce through Jan. 10. The arrangement had been scheduled to expire in November.
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NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:20Original

Dogecoin drops 8% as bitcoin falls below $84,000 amid highest Treasury yields since 2007

A rebound in oil, the strongest U.S. business survey in five years and a poorly received five-year Treasury note sale pushed borrowing costs higher. Dogecoin led losses among tokens, falling 8%, while bitcoin slipped below $84,000.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 04:13

Dogecoin drops 8% as bitcoin falls below $84,000 amid highest Treasury yields since 2007

Europe August car sales rise as EV demand offsets petrol, diesel slump

Europe’s car market continued to grow in August as demand for electrified vehicles offset a steep drop in petrol and diesel sales, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 04:10

Europe August car sales rise as EV demand offsets petrol, diesel slump

Global bond sell-off deepens as oil holds above $100

The global bond sell-off is intensifying as oil prices remain above $100. Rising yields are putting pressure on public finances, while expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase in October have climbed to about 70%.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 04:03

Global bond sell-off deepens as oil holds above $100

1,700% surge in Chinese state-owned compressor maker’s shares exposes new-listing risks

ShenGu Group, a state-owned industrial compressor maker in Liaoning, drew attention after its Shanghai listing. Its shares rose 1,216% from the offer price to an intraday high on the second trading day, while the overall surge exceeded 1,700%, prompting the exchange operator to intervene against speculative trading.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 04:02

1,700% surge in Chinese state-owned compressor maker’s shares exposes new-listing risks

Europe’s fuel crisis: These 10 oil stocks soared as much as 87% in 2026

Record diesel prices and refining margins have driven European oil majors up between 40% and 87% this year. The ten strongest performers are highlighted.

Markets Energy & commoditiesEuropefuel crisisoil stocks

EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 04:02

Europe’s fuel crisis: These 10 oil stocks soared as much as 87% in 2026

Shale magnate accuses Exxon of ‘smear campaign’ to block board seat

The founder of Pioneer Natural Resources alleges that Exxon and regulators orchestrated claims accusing him of colluding with Opec in an effort to prevent him from securing a board seat.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 04:00

Shale magnate accuses Exxon of ‘smear campaign’ to block board seat

Airtel Money IPO signals a route back for London’s market

Airtel Money’s IPO points to a possible route back for London’s market. What begins as a niche investment could draw more mainstream sector analysts and investors.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 04:00

Airtel Money IPO signals a route back for London’s market

Emerging markets shrug off Iran war in record foreign borrowing spree

Emerging markets are borrowing abroad at a record pace, as fallout from the conflict, higher interest rates and a stronger dollar have failed to dent investor appetite for their bonds.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 04:00

Emerging markets shrug off Iran war in record foreign borrowing spree

UK losing up to £6.5bn a year in EU trade over mismatched product rules

The IPPR estimates that the UK may be losing £3.7bn to £6.5bn in exports to the EU each year because companies face duplicate product testing and other post-Brexit barriers. It says a mutual recognition agreement based on keeping UK rules aligned with the EU could reduce costs and uncertainty for exporters.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 04:00

UK losing up to £6.5bn a year in EU trade over mismatched product rules

German auto executives call for deeper cooperation with China on NEVs

German auto executives and experts at the World New Energy Vehicle Congress 2026 in Haikou urged closer cooperation with China on NEVs, batteries, AI and automated driving. Speakers highlighted Germany’s engineering expertise and China’s innovation speed, digital ecosystems and battery technology, while calling for joint development and co-creation despite competition and geopolitical uncertainty.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 03:21

German auto executives call for deeper cooperation with China on NEVs

Major farm produce hub opens in Chongqing as ASEAN cold-chain rail link launches

The Hongxing Youyang Wuling Mountain Agricultural Wholesale Center has opened in Chongqing. The 10-billion-yuan hub serves about 30 million people across four provinces and municipalities, while a new ASEAN-Youyang cold-chain rail route brings fresh ASEAN fruit to Youyang for storage and distribution. The project is expected to create more than 10,000 direct jobs.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 03:12

Major farm produce hub opens in Chongqing as ASEAN cold-chain rail link launches

Hong Kong’s overall CPI rises 1.7% in August

Hong Kong’s overall Consumer Price Index rose 1.7% year on year in August 2026, matching July’s increase, the Census and Statistics Department said. Underlying inflation, excluding one-off relief measures, was also unchanged at 1.9%. High international oil prices continued to pressure fuel-related costs, while broader price pressures remained contained.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 03:04

Hong Kong’s overall CPI rises 1.7% in August

Cardano proposal would cut minimum fees 55%, but small pools may pay a price

A new Cardano governance proposal would reduce the minimum fixed pool cost from 170 ADA to 75 ADA and remove the SPO vote that blocked an earlier bundled attempt. DReps and the Constitutional Committee still must approve it. The lower floor could help small pools compete, but may reduce operator income; delegator gains depend on actual rewards and whether a pool lowers its fee.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 02:50

Cardano proposal would cut minimum fees 55%, but small pools may pay a price

Hopes fade for new Boeing deal ahead of US-China summit, sources say

Two people briefed on the matter said hopes were waning for a new Chinese commitment to buy Boeing aircraft before Thursday’s summit between the US and Chinese presidents. Negotiations remained in flux on Wednesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 02:40

Hopes fade for new Boeing deal ahead of US-China summit, sources say

Oil falls as report points to Asia’s highest crude imports since Iran war began

Oil prices fell Thursday as traders assessed a report indicating that Asia is on track to import its largest volume of crude since the US-Iran war began.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 02:12

Oil falls as report points to Asia’s highest crude imports since Iran war began

Bonds wobble and oil retreats from highs amid trade and peace talks

Debt markets came under pressure on Thursday, with Japanese government bonds tracking Treasuries lower. Asian stocks were mixed as investors considered persistent Middle East tensions and the possibility of talks between the United States and China.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 02:00

Bonds wobble and oil retreats from highs amid trade and peace talks

PoliticsA Diesel Export Ban Is a Bad Idea. Trump Needs It Anyway

The US has no diesel shortage, but Republicans’ prospects in the midterm elections appear to be worsening. That makes a diesel-export ban, despite being a poor policy, look increasingly likely.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 02:00

A Diesel Export Ban Is a Bad Idea. Trump Needs It Anyway

Trump’s Push for Diesel Export Ban Threatens to Squeeze Key US Allies
A diesel export ban promoted by President Donald Trump could send countries including Brazil and the UK scrambling to secure fuel. With the Iran war constraining global supplies, the measure risks pushing already near-record prices even higher.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-24 00:04Original
US oil industry pushes back against proposed diesel export ban
US oil industry groups are opposing a proposed ban on diesel exports after the president signalled he may halt shipments abroad. They say there is no “silver bullet” for the fuel price crisis.
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FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-09-23 23:44Original
US diesel futures fall after report of export ban plan, denied by White House
US ultra-low-sulfur diesel futures dropped 4% on Wednesday after Politico reported that the White House was preparing a 90-day diesel export ban. The Trump administration denied the report.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-23 22:50Original
Trump sparks debate over diesel export ban
The Trump administration’s suggestion that it could ban or limit diesel exports has triggered an angry response from the US oil industry. Politicians are seeking to curb soaring energy prices before November’s midterm election, while critics warn that a ban would create supply problems and raise prices at home and abroad. The OECD says the global economy is weathering the energy shock better than expected, partly because of AI investment.
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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-23 20:38Original
Oil industry warns diesel export ban would raise fuel prices as Trump weighs restrictions
Experts say a diesel export ban would offer only temporary relief before prices climb again as refiners reduce production.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-23 19:18Original
White House denies report US is considering a diesel export ban
A White House official on Wednesday denied a report that the United States was preparing a 90-day diesel export ban to try to contain record fuel prices. Diesel is widely used by farms, trains and trucks.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-23 19:05Original
Trump 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.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-23 18:30Original
Trump’s diesel ban would hurt America and help China
Suspending foreign sales of the vital fuel may look beneficial in the short term, but the United States would soon suffer as a result.
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FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-09-23 15:37Original
European diesel prices rise on prospect of US export ban
European diesel prices are climbing as markets weigh the possibility that Washington could suspend overseas sales. Analysts warn that such a move would be “catastrophic” for global supplies.
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FFinancial Times★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 13:55Original

CNBC Daily Open: A tarmac welcome gives the U.S.-China trade truce more runway

The trade truce between the world’s two most powerful economies will last for another two months.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 01:47

CNBC Daily Open: A tarmac welcome gives the U.S.-China trade truce more runway

America’s Asian allies want a Trump-Xi truce — but not at their expense
The United States’ Asian allies want Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to reach a truce, but they fear Trump could soften Washington’s position on Taiwan or other regional security issues in exchange for concessions from Beijing.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-24 00:48Original

Global wisdom gathers in Chongqing for 20th CMIA meeting

The 20th meeting of Chongqing’s Mayor’s International Economic Advisory Council was held Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing representatives of 32 Fortune Global 500 and leading companies from 11 countries together to discuss global innovation resources and scientific and technological cooperation. CMIA companies have invested more than $100 billion in Chongqing over the past 20 years.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 01:41

Global wisdom gathers in Chongqing for 20th CMIA meeting

Barry Diller’s People withdraws bid for MGM Resorts

People Inc, owned by media mogul Barry Diller, withdrew its proposal on Wednesday to buy all publicly held shares of MGM Resorts International. Shares of the casino operator fell 8% in extended trading.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 01:40

Barry Diller’s People withdraws bid for MGM Resorts

Japan’s 10-year bond yield reaches 30-year high after Treasury sell-off

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level in 30 years on Thursday, following a sharp rise in Treasury yields.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 01:38

Japan’s 10-year bond yield reaches 30-year high after Treasury sell-off

US Business Activity Expands at Fastest Pace Since 2021

US business activity grew at its fastest pace in more than five years, with strong demand lifting new orders and employment across manufacturers and service providers.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 01:30

US Business Activity Expands at Fastest Pace Since 2021

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ faces slower growth and AI disruption in livestream shopping

For almost a decade, China’s “Lipstick King” has symbolized the livestream shopping industry, helping turn a niche format into one of the country’s leading retail channels. He now faces slower growth and disruption from artificial intelligence.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 01:20

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ faces slower growth and AI disruption in livestream shopping

SoftBank shares jump over 7% after $11.1 billion bond issuance to fund OpenAI bet

SoftBank shares rose more than 7% after the Japanese technology investor issued $11.1 billion in bonds to help finance its investment in OpenAI.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 01:06

SoftBank shares jump over 7% after $11.1 billion bond issuance to fund OpenAI bet

US to Buy Back Up to $6 Billion in Longer-Dated Treasuries

The US Treasury plans to purchase as much as $6 billion of longer-dated government debt on Thursday. The operation is the first of its kind under Secretary Scott Bessent’s expanded program, which aims to contain the recent increase in borrowing costs.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 00:35

US to Buy Back Up to $6 Billion in Longer-Dated Treasuries

Why is Kenya turning against Tata Chemicals in Magadi?

Kenya has suspended Tata Chemicals Magadi’s mining operations and ordered the company to leave while outstanding issues are addressed. The government cites mining-law compliance, royalties, community benefits, local jobs and procurement, and wants more soda ash value processed in Kenya. Tata disputes that it ignored regulations and says it has submitted a response.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 00:03

Why is Kenya turning against Tata Chemicals in Magadi?

China’s growing REIT sector offers foreign property investors a route back

After years of retreat, foreign investors are beginning to revisit mainland China’s commercial property market, attracted by sharply lower asset prices, wider yields and cheaper yuan financing. Analysts said cross-border capital remains only a small share of the market and does not yet represent a broad return. Some international investors are instead participating through China’s domestic capital markets, including onshore REITs.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 00:00

China’s growing REIT sector offers foreign property investors a route back

Bitcoin slips below $85,000 as 5% Treasury yield returns to haunt risk assets

Bitcoin fell below $85,000 on Sept. 23 after stronger-than-expected US business activity pushed Treasury yields higher and triggered leveraged-long liquidations. S&P Global’s composite PMI reached 58.4, its highest level in more than five years, while the 10-year Treasury yield moved back above 5%, reviving concerns that rates may remain elevated.

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

Bitcoin slips below $85,000 as 5% Treasury yield returns to haunt risk assets

MPS investors can back defence plan and still accept Intesa's offer, CEO says

Monte dei Paschi CEO Luigi Lovaglio urged investors to support his strategy for defending the Italian bank against Intesa Sanpaolo’s takeover bid, even if they plan to tender their shares under the offer.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 23:25

MPS investors can back defence plan and still accept Intesa's offer, CEO says

World’s largest copper mine halts operations after worker’s death

BHP said operations at its Escondida copper mine in Chile were suspended on Wednesday after a worker died in an accident. Escondida is the world’s largest copper mine.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 23:15

World’s largest copper mine halts operations after worker’s death

UK banks complete first interbank transactions using tokenised deposits

Britain’s largest banks have carried out the world’s first transactions using tokenised deposits to transfer money between one another. Supporters say the blockchain-based form of commercial bank money could be safer than stablecoins.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 23:10

UK banks complete first interbank transactions using tokenised deposits

Hong Kong rises in property market transparency rankings, but trails Singapore and Japan

Hong Kong moved up one place to 14th in JLL and LaSalle Investment Management’s latest Global Real Estate Transparency Index. Despite the improvement, it remains behind regional peers Singapore and Japan. The biennial report covers 146 city markets across 88 countries and territories.

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

Hong Kong rises in property market transparency rankings, but trails Singapore and Japan

Petrobras may include Colombia gas project in 2027-2031 plan, executive says

Petrobras may add the Sirius offshore gas project in Colombia to the production curve in its 2027-2031 business plan, due later this year, a company executive said on Wednesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 22:45

Petrobras may include Colombia gas project in 2027-2031 plan, executive says

Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital in Talks to Raise $3 Billion Fund

Investment firm 1789 Capital is negotiating to raise $3 billion for its second growth fund, according to a person familiar with the matter. Donald Trump Jr., a partner at the firm, is seeking to expand its investments in startups through larger bets.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 22:30

Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital in Talks to Raise $3 Billion Fund

McDonald’s to create tiered loyalty program to lure repeat visitors

McDonald’s will replace its loyalty program with a tiered system, Chief Marketing Officer Morgan Flatley said Wednesday. The plan aims to distinguish more sharply between frequent and occasional customers and encourage more repeat visits.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 22:15

McDonald’s to create tiered loyalty program to lure repeat visitors

EXCLUSIVE: Hellman & Friedman explores sale of Applied Systems at up to $10 billion, sources say

Private equity firm Hellman & Friedman is considering a sale of insurance software provider Applied Systems that could value the company at as much as $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 22:15

EXCLUSIVE: Hellman & Friedman explores sale of Applied Systems at up to $10 billion, sources say

Circle launches 24/7 stablecoin FX engine targeting the $10 trillion currency market

Circle has activated StableFX, a 24-hour stablecoin foreign-exchange settlement service on its Arc blockchain. Screened businesses can solicit quotes from multiple liquidity providers and settle both stablecoin legs simultaneously through smart-contract escrow. The institutional service is aimed at payment companies, financial institutions and corporate treasury desks seeking FX access beyond banking hours.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 22:00

Circle launches 24/7 stablecoin FX engine targeting the $10 trillion currency market

US 10-year Treasury yield surges back near highest level in nearly two decades

The 10-year US Treasury yield jumped Wednesday to return near its highest level in almost 20 years, as fresh data pointed to strong business activity and mounting inflation worries.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 21:30

US 10-year Treasury yield surges back near highest level in nearly two decades

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.
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FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-09-23 15:33Original

Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits

Disney+ has raised prices for the fourth time in four years, while Hulu also became more expensive. The standalone ad-free plans for both services, with 4K and HDR support, rose from $19 to $21.50 per month; their ad-supported plans increased from $12 to $12.50.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 21:18

Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits

Disney raises prices for several streaming subscription tiers again
Disney is raising prices again for several streaming subscription tiers, taking the cost of its ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans above $20.
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CCNN★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 21:00Original
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.
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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 15:00Original

Here’s what happens to the economy when Treasury yields soar

Government debt costs jumped sharply on Wednesday as Treasury yields surged, with multiple factors driving the increase. The rise could have broad implications for the economy.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 21:11

Here’s what happens to the economy when Treasury yields soar

US Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% to a More Than Two-Year High

US mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in more than two years, adding pressure to a housing market already weighed down by high prices and sluggish sales.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 21:00

US Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% to a More Than Two-Year High

BlackRock sees a potential $5 trillion AI-driven stablecoin trade

BlackRock says increasingly autonomous AI systems could become a new class of stablecoin customer, making continuous micropayments for data, software and computing resources. Its report says stablecoins may benefit from machine-native commerce, though traditional payment networks could adapt and the value captured by crypto assets will depend on fees, staking and gas-sponsorship models.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 20:50

BlackRock sees a potential $5 trillion AI-driven stablecoin trade

Cineplex may be put up for sale as company names new CEO

Cineplex says it is considering a potential sale while announcing former Landmark Cinemas head Bill Walker as its new CEO. The company says its board remains confident about its prospects but is evaluating all available options.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 20:43

Cineplex may be put up for sale as company names new CEO

US Five-Year Treasury Yield Breaches 5% for First Time Since 2007

US Treasuries fell further on Wednesday as strong economic data and a weak debt auction pushed yields across most maturities to their highest levels in nearly two decades. The five-year yield rose above 5% for the first time since 2007.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 20:39

US Five-Year Treasury Yield Breaches 5% for First Time Since 2007

McDonald’s plans more tech and hand-breaded chicken in $8.5 billion modernization push

McDonald’s said Wednesday it will invest $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize its restaurants worldwide, including adding more technology and hand-breaded chicken offerings.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 20:00

McDonald’s plans more tech and hand-breaded chicken in $8.5 billion modernization push

The Tiny Magnet Maker That Attracted $1.6 Billion From Lutnick

USA Rare Earth, a small magnet maker, drew $1.6 billion in bets from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Cantor Fitzgerald, the firm he once ran. The investments focused on the company’s unproven assets.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 20:00

The Tiny Magnet Maker That Attracted $1.6 Billion From Lutnick

Rosneft billions fed Kremlin-backed money-laundering network

A Financial Times investigation says hard currency from state oil group Rosneft was central to Russia’s efforts to circumvent sanctions through a Kremlin-backed money-laundering network.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 20:00

Rosneft billions fed Kremlin-backed money-laundering network

Walmart Deal Days will run alongside fall Prime Day: What to know

Walmart’s Deal Days sale returns from Oct. 5 through 11, overlapping with Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, also known as October Prime Day. Discounts will cover beauty products, TVs, holiday gifts and more.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 19:57

Walmart Deal Days will run alongside fall Prime Day: What to know

Treasury cash balance nears $1 trillion as Bitcoin awaits a crucial market signal

Treasury officials and market participants discussed whether excess government cash could be lent into the overnight repo market, but no program, amount or timetable was announced. Such a move might increase bank reserves, yet any benefit for Bitcoin would be indirect. A cash balance near $1 trillion is not money earmarked for repo lending.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 19:50

Treasury cash balance nears $1 trillion as Bitcoin awaits a crucial market signal

Microsoft plans $10 billion-plus Gulf investment focused on resilience

Microsoft plans to invest more than $10 billion across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait by 2030, including in cloud and AI infrastructure. A senior executive said the investment would focus on resilience.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 19:50

Microsoft plans $10 billion-plus Gulf investment focused on resilience

As 5% Treasury yields lose their shock value, investors start worrying about 6%

For years, a 5% yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury was seen as the level that could trigger turbulence across global financial markets. That threshold is increasingly viewed not as a ceiling but as a waypoint, prompting investors to worry about a rise to 6%.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 19:45

As 5% Treasury yields lose their shock value, investors start worrying about 6%

Arnault family plans to simplify LVMH ownership structure through Christian Dior

The family of French billionaire Bernard Arnault has announced plans to streamline LVMH’s ownership structure through Christian Dior, which is also owned by the family. Dior disclosed the plan in a statement on Wednesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 19:35

Arnault family plans to simplify LVMH ownership structure through Christian Dior

Inflation pressures raise prospect of Fed rate hike on eve of elections

Mounting inflation and a stronger economy appear to be steering the Federal Reserve toward an interest-rate increase just before critical national elections. On Wednesday, traders increased bets that policymakers would tighten again in late October, marking a second consecutive hike.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-23 19:25

Inflation pressures raise prospect of Fed rate hike on eve of elections

Kalshi says CFTC is not investigating its trading activity

Prediction market Kalshi says the CFTC is not investigating its trading activity. It attributes unusual patterns in its ether perpetual market to liquidity incentives.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 19:04

Kalshi says CFTC is not investigating its trading activity

Caesars shareholders approve $6 billion merger with Fertitta

Shareholders of Caesars Entertainment voted to approve a multibillion-dollar merger with Fertitta Gaming. Once completed, the deal would create one of the largest gaming empires.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 18:40

Caesars shareholders approve $6 billion merger with Fertitta

Why McDonald's is following Walmart and Amazon into advertising

McDonald's is following Amazon and Walmart by launching its own media network and moving into the advertising business.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 18:39

Why McDonald's is following Walmart and Amazon into advertising