The US Treasury said it bought back $4.078 billion of 20- to 30-year bonds in its ongoing program to support market liquidity. Investors offered $10.468 billion in bonds during the operation, while the department had earlier set a maximum purchase of $6 billion.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 19:05
Two Federal Reserve policymakers said on Thursday that the U.S. central bank will probably need to raise interest rates again to restrain inflation they consider unacceptably high.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 19:00
NYSE has signed a memorandum of understanding with Blockchain.com that could make the crypto platform a gateway to its planned 24-hour venue for tokenized US stocks and ETFs, subject to regulatory approval. The agreement also creates a two-way market-data relationship. NYSE is pursuing crypto-native distribution ahead of the venue’s launch as Wall Street anticipates rapid growth in blockchain-based assets.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 19:00
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes surged to an eight-month high in August as buyers took advantage of price cuts and other incentives. Rising mortgage rates linked to the war in the Middle East continued to weigh on the housing market.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:50
Bitcoin’s move back above its one-year average has energized chart watchers. AltcoinPro Research says the more important indicator is whether the cryptocurrency can remain above its 200-day average.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 18:46
Insurance for oil tankers loading at Saudi Arabia’s main Red Sea port has tripled in recent weeks, industry sources told Reuters, deepening the major crude producer’s difficulty in finding a viable route for its exports.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 18:40
Starbucks said it will close approximately 250 locations in the coming days. The company said the affected stores either failed to deliver the experience it wants for customers and partners or were not financially viable.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 18:30
Starbucks plans to shut 250 stores across North America later this week. Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams said the locations either are not producing acceptable financial results or cannot deliver the experience the company wants for customers and employees.
Starbucks said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that it will shut 250 underperforming coffeehouses in North America, as CEO Brian Niccol intensifies efforts to turn the business around and revive sales.
Igor Yushkov of the Financial University and National Energy Security Fund said setting the budget’s base oil price at $50 per barrel shows Russia’s Finance Ministry is factoring in a scenario in which the Strait of Hormuz is open. The deliberately low price is intended to reduce the risk of unexpected deficits and in-year budget revisions.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:26
Uniper labor representatives oppose selling the state-owned utility to a strategic buyer, the head of its works council said. They argue that an initial public offering would reduce the risk of the company being broken up.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:25
The S&P 500 is pushing higher despite rising bond yields and crude oil prices, but one segment of the U.S. stock market—small-cap stocks—is falling behind.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 18:22
JPMorgan analysts said bitcoin’s sustained move above their estimated $85,000 production cost could reduce selling pressure from miners.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 18:22
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts an average 11% increase in utility rates on July 1, 2027, up from its earlier 8.7% projection. It also expects increases of 8.6% in 2028 and 7.6% in 2029, citing higher inflation and larger projected gas and electricity hikes. The planned 9.9% increase in October 2026 remains unchanged.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:22
A senior Brazilian central bank official said on Thursday that slower economic activity next year will be essential for inflation to return to its 3% target.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:15
The Russian stock market closed Thursday with mixed results, according to Moscow Exchange data. The MOEX Russia Index edged up to 2,312.35 points, while the RTS Index fell 0.6% to 857.94. The yuan weakened by ten kopecks to 12.6 rubles. Rising oil prices supported sentiment, but the budget draft and Finance Ministry fiscal initiatives weighed on trading.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 18:14
Homebuyers may have more options than they realize for reducing mortgage costs in 2026, including assuming a seller’s loan or using investment assets.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 17:30
The Russian government has approved a draft federal budget for 2027 and the planning period covering 2028 and 2029. It will be submitted to the State Duma, with priorities including social obligations, families with children, defense and security, support for participants in the special military operation and their relatives, and national goals such as technological leadership.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 17:29
Soaring gas prices are prompting European utilities to turn back to coal, with analysts forecasting a 25% rise in coal-fired generation over the next six months as gas-fired output falls by a similar amount.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:25
About 80 countries on Thursday called for the Strait of Hormuz to be urgently reopened and condemned Iran and its Houthi allies over attacks in the region that have disrupted international trade and energy security.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:15
At the United Nations, 80 countries called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened and condemned attacks by Iran and the Houthis. Gulf Arab states and major Western powers were among those backing the statement.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that he hopes the United States and Iran will return quickly to dialogue and negotiations. During talks with Donald Trump at the White House, Xi said China supports their return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and hopes they will eventually reach a comprehensive agreement on the nuclear issue and other matters.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators meeting in New York are exploring a phased route out of the war, according to sources close to the talks. The proposed steps would see Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz while Washington lifts its economic blockade of Iran.
Global natural gas prices are continuing to rise in 2026 because of the Strait of Hormuz closure, damage to key LNG infrastructure in the Middle East and a global drought, according to Russia’s Economic Development Ministry. Prices are forecast to drop about 40% from 2025 levels by 2029 as LNG production expands and Persian Gulf supplies resume.
Germany’s economy has regained growth, with research institutes forecasting expansion of 1.3% in 2026 and 1.1% next year. Global demand, the AI boom and heavy government spending on infrastructure and defense are supporting the recovery, but high energy costs, labor shortages, an aging population, weak private investment and rising debt remain concerns. Growth is expected to slow to 0.4% in 2028.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 17:04
War and economic instability have weakened the Sudanese pound and driven up the cost of bread, sugar, meat, transport, healthcare and education. A tea and coffee seller in Port Sudan says higher earnings have been overwhelmed by rising business and household expenses. Annual inflation exceeded 41 percent in July, while black-market traders quoted 7,500 pounds to the dollar by September 22.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:03
Azerbaijan is introducing new measures for its technology sector covering taxation, investment and innovation, as it seeks to expand its digital economy and attract more international business.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:55
Copper is becoming a strategic resource as power grids, electric vehicles and the new energy sector require more of the metal, political scientist Ilya Grashchenkov said. But production cannot be expanded quickly, and record prices signal strong demand rather than guaranteeing years of growth because copper remains tied to industry and construction.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:46
Chainalysis estimates that global crypto economic activity fell just 1.6% to about $9.4 trillion in the 12 months through June 30, even as total market capitalization dropped roughly 50%. Stablecoin use expanded, driving domestic peer-to-peer and cross-border transfers while activity at exchanges and DeFi services declined.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:40
Tata Sons told the head of its controlling charities, Noel Tata, that appointing N. Chandrasekaran as chairman was legally valid and consistent with the company’s internal governance framework, two people familiar with the letter said.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:40
PowerCo, Volkswagen’s subsidiary developing a $7-billion electric-vehicle battery plant in St. Thomas, Ont., says operations are now expected to start in 2029, two years later than initially scheduled.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:30
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Russia’s federal budget deficit will reach 2.2% of GDP in 2027. Spending is planned at 48.8 trillion rubles and revenue at 43.3 trillion rubles. He said the budget can withstand different scenarios, with Urals crude priced at $50 per barrel for the next three years to fund commitments.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:28
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Russia’s federal budget deficit would reach 2.2% of GDP in 2027, with expenditures of 48.8 trillion rubles and revenues of 43.3 trillion. The minimum wage is set to rise 6.8% to 28,935 rubles, while 520 billion rubles will fund R&D and production facilities in 2027-2029.
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Russia’s draft federal budget for 2027 and the 2028-2029 planning period reflects current challenges. He highlighted security concerns, growing global trade imbalances, changes in energy markets, stronger regional protectionism and rising transport and logistics costs, while stressing the importance of overall fiscal stability.
Russia’s Finance Ministry has submitted a draft 2027 budget and spending plans for 2028 and 2029. The proposal would raise taxes on passive income to 13–22% and impose 22% VAT on cross-border e-commerce purchases. The budget is projected to run deficits of about 2% of GDP in each year, with defense, security, and support for SVO participants and their families identified as strategic priorities.
Russia’s Finance Ministry has submitted a package including the draft federal budget for 2027-2029 and related tax legislation. The plan prioritizes defense, security and support for special military operation participants and their families. The federal deficit is projected at about 2% of GDP annually, alongside proposed changes to income, dividend, VAT, customs and mining taxes.
Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said consumer demand would remain a key growth driver, rising by 4.1% in 2026 as household incomes increase. He said domestic-demand industries would lead expansion, with manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, engineering, tourism, IT and agriculture growing at above-average rates.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:27
Rapidly rising global copper demand could help Russia increase export revenue and draw investment into domestic mining and metallurgy projects, mining expert Pavel Gamov said. Russia supplies about 4% of the world’s refined copper, but sanctions, higher logistics costs and banking difficulties continue to weigh on suppliers.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:26
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts oil and condensate production at 494.2 million metric tons in 2026, down 3.36% from 2025 and 3.3% below its previous estimate. Under the baseline scenario, output is expected to recover to 500 million tons in 2027 and 505 million tons in 2028 and 2029. The conservative scenario foresees further declines.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:22
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry expects oil product exports to drop 21.7% from 2025 to 98.5 million metric tons in 2026. Under its baseline forecast, exports would rise to 113.1 million tons in 2027 and 134 million in 2028 before declining to 130 million in 2029.
New research finds that markets respond not only to ECB policy decisions but also to policymakers’ speeches and interviews. Their combined impact can rival that of formal announcements.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:22
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts the country’s 2026 grain and legume harvest at about 141.8 million metric tons and vegetable output at 14 million tons. Citing unfavorable weather in some regions, it expects overall agricultural production to reach 98.8% of the 2025 level. Grain and legume output is projected to rise to 165 million tons by 2029.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:21
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry lowered its baseline 2026 gas production forecast by 0.8% to 683.1 billion cubic meters, while raising the pipeline export outlook by 1.7% to 117.5 billion cubic meters. The LNG export forecast was cut to 35 million metric tons, and the ministry also revised projections for output, exports and prices through 2029.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:20
Russia’s Finance Ministry is changing the Family Mortgage program from October 1 so rates and loan limits vary by the number of children and the family’s location. In Moscow and nearby regions, rates will range from 12% for one-child families to 4% for families with five or more children; construction loans remain at 6%.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:18
Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, delivering another setback to Americans seeking to purchase a home.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:13
US mortgage rates have risen above 7% as surging government bond yields and higher oil prices linked to the war in Iran fuel inflation fears. The pressure comes as national elections approach.
The United States plans to reopen its largest livestock inspection port on the Mexican border on Thursday. Officials from government and industry say the move will increase cattle supplies, but is unlikely to sharply reduce record-high beef prices.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:05
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts a 0.3% decline in air passenger traffic to 108.5 million passengers in 2026, while passenger turnover is expected to rise 1.4%. Under the baseline scenario, passenger traffic could reach 139.4 million by 2029, up 28.1% from 2025.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:04
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts pig iron output will drop 4% to 48.5 million metric tons in 2026, while steel production will decline 6% to 63.8 million tons. It attributed falling output at metallurgical and pipe-making companies to weaker domestic demand. Finished rolled ferrous metal production is projected to be down 3.2% by 2029.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:02
Saudi Arabia is increasing crude flows through its East-West Pipeline to Yanbu, its Red Sea export hub, but crude tanker loadings have not resumed, according to industry sources, satellite imagery and shipping data.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:50
Nigeria and the United States signed a new mining framework on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, covering geological data, exploration, mineral development and processing, infrastructure and technical capacity. Nigeria says it wants more local refining, jobs and value from resources including lithium, gold and iron ore.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:46
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry raised its year-end inflation forecast to 6.8% and lifted its 2026 GDP growth estimate to 0.6%. It projects real household income growth of 0.8% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027, while Brent crude is forecast at $73 per barrel in 2027 and $66 by 2029.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:45
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts Brent crude at $73 per barrel in 2027, declining to $66 by 2029, Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said. Urals crude is projected at $53 in 2027 and $51 in 2029, with the ministry describing its external assumptions as conservative.
McDonald’s plans to invest $8.5 billion in its new “NEXT” strategy, using AI to modernize restaurants and adding menu items to reach more customers.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 15:41
Coinbase’s fixed-rate Bitcoin-backed USDC loans add a separate liquidation risk: borrowers must repay the full balance by a set maturity date. If they miss it, Morpho liquidators may take collateral even when the loan-to-value ratio remains healthy. A falling collateral value can still trigger liquidation before maturity.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 15:30
Bitcoin’s latest bear market was less severe than previous crashes, as ETFs, institutional participation and a more mature market reshape the cryptocurrency’s cycles. Bull markets could be the next phase to change.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 15:26
Cox analysts say Ford and General Motors are seeing sales lag because they offer relatively few hybrid vehicles. Hyundai is expected to outsell Ford in the third quarter.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 15:20
Barclays, NatWest, HSBC and other banks used tokenized deposits in remortgage transactions and a marketplace-payment test, extending bank-issued digital cash beyond a single institution.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 15:07
Europe’s anomalously hot summer reduced total production by €113 billion this year, Allianz said, citing its Climate Risk Tracker study. Italy suffered the largest loss at €28 billion, followed by Germany at €25 billion, while France’s projected GDP decline is €20 billion. The losses reflect lower productivity, work stoppages and missed workdays.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:01
Dealmakers are missing out on major windfalls as buyout firms keep companies for longer, prompting some to reconsider their careers.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 15:00
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Russia’s federal budget non-oil and gas deficit will fall to 5% of GDP in 2027-2029, its lowest level since 2008. Non-oil and gas revenues are expected to remain above 80% of total revenue. Draft-budget priorities include social commitments, defense and security, support for special military operation participants and their families, and technology and infrastructure development.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:54
The article examines the hidden costs that may come with holding bitcoin independently.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 14:49
The EU has urged Donald Trump not to block US diesel exports, warning that disruption would hurt both Europe and the US. Trump is reportedly considering a 90-day ban to ease high prices for American households before the midterm elections. Experts say Europe could face sharply higher fuel costs because US diesel accounts for a large share of its imports.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:46
Qivalis CEO and founder Jan-Oliver Sell said the entire trade finance supply chain is moving into stablecoins.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 14:41
Russia’s international reserves fell by $10 billion, or 1.3%, to $748.2 billion as of September 18, the Bank of Russia said. The decline was mainly caused by negative revaluation; reserves stood at $758.2 billion a week earlier.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:39
Two sources said Amazon plans to invest $3 billion by 2030 to expand its quick-commerce business in India. It would be the US e-commerce retailer’s biggest commitment yet to a sector where rivals have moved ahead by making deliveries within minutes popular.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:35
A new study argues that differing national rules and systems for transport, energy, technology and skills are holding back investment across Europe, costing the continent €120 billion a year.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:31
Staff in the CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight says contracts tied to a named person’s words, appearances or interactions face heightened manipulation risks. Its nonbinding advisory asks exchanges for contract-specific safeguards, while stopping short of banning speech markets. Kalshi continued listing them the next day.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 14:30
Austria and four other Central European countries are calling for greater flexibility in the EU carbon market. They warn that the high cost of decarbonisation could push investment and production abroad.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:28
Three new onchain portfolio tokens from Ondo draw on model portfolio strategies created by BlackRock.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 14:27
Major businesses have jointly warned Donald Trump against banning diesel exports. AAA data showed the national average diesel price reached $6.51 per gallon on Thursday, nearly $3 higher than at the same time last year.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:23
Deputy Economic Development Minister Dmitry Vakhrukov said foreign tourists spend about 200,000 rubles per trip to Moscow on average, compared with 46,000 rubles for Russian domestic tourists. He said 95% of visitors from Asia and the Middle East use local cafes and restaurants, while 57% of Chinese tourists consider Russian cuisine heavy.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 14:20
Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian president’s special envoy and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said that rising debt and debt-servicing costs in the UK and Europe together form an “explosive financial cocktail.” He called the warning a “finance lesson for warmongering EU bureaucrats.”
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:19
Russian shipping group Fesco has shifted container shipments from Ankara to Russia from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk to St. Petersburg. The route runs by rail to Gebze and then by sea, with transit estimated at about 20 days; it also carries Russian exports to central Turkey in the opposite direction.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 14:17
Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said the digital ruble rollout faces technical difficulties and cases in which clients do not fully understand the process, with participating banks working to resolve them. She said high inflation remains a concern for both the regulator and Russians, while cash demand has risen only slightly and the situation is stabilizing.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:15
Gucci has started selling new luxury sneaker models labelled “Made in China,” departing from its Italian manufacturing tradition. Some industry watchers warn the move could weaken the brand’s high-end image as it seeks to win back middle-class shoppers.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 14:10
Bentley’s first fully electric vehicle will test wealthy buyers’ appetite for luxury EVs. Its launch includes a €408 million investment in the Crewe factory and supports existing jobs as several high-end rivals delay or abandon electric-car plans.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 14:08
Bentley’s new Torcal is the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, a luxury SUV finished with pure Merino wool trim. Starting at £173,000 ($230,000) in the UK, it is also the automaker’s least expensive model.
Canada’s Competition Bureau has reached an agreement with Sobeys parent Empire to strictly limit or stop the grocery giant’s use of property controls. The agency found the practice anti-competitive.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:04
A new study says the US artificial intelligence buildout is on course to consume a larger share of national output than the expansion of electricity, railroads, interstate highways or the internet. Its increasingly complex financing structure could also create systemic risks, the study says.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:00
Morgan Stanley moved quickly to limit the damage from a leaked deal list as clients demanded explanations and at least two regulators started assessing the possible consequences.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 14:00
Key U.S. Treasury yields surged to fresh two-decade highs on Thursday as oil prices returned to $105 per barrel.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 13:59
Countries are rushing to respond to a diesel shock as prices surge and a possible US ban looms. A sign in the Philippines indicates diesel is out of stock.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 13:51
Premier Li Qiang said China will further ease market access and improve policies for cross-border e-commerce retail imports, offering to share opportunities in its market. Speaking at the Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, he urged international cooperation on digital connectivity, standards and support for developing countries.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 13:39
Premier Li Qiang said China will further open market access and improve policies for cross-border e-commerce retail imports, offering to share opportunities with other countries. Speaking at the Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, he urged stronger international cooperation on digital connectivity, standards and support for developing countries.
Türkiye is increasingly serving as an important alternative channel for Iraqi oil exports to overseas markets.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 13:38
BitMEX has reopened login and withdrawal access for former customers in the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Bermuda, Seychelles and Myanmar after shutting down exchange operations. The exemption is limited to recovering existing balances; sanctioned jurisdictions remain subject to compliance checks, and users are warned not to send new deposits.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 13:30
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.
