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Asia-Pacific hotels become ‘most compelling’ investment amid travel growth and flat supply: CBRE

Investor interest in hotel assets rose in Hong Kong and across Asia-Pacific in the first half of the year as stronger travel demand and limited supply supported property values, CBRE said. Hotel investment in the region reached US$8 billion, up 21 per cent year on year, with Japan, mainland China and South Korea drawing the most activity.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 08:00

Asia-Pacific hotels become ‘most compelling’ investment amid travel growth and flat supply: CBRE

Shale Tycoon Says Exxon CEO ‘Betrayed’ Him in $60 Billion Deal

Scott Sheffield, an early architect of the US shale oil boom, said ExxonMobil betrayed him after CEO Darren Woods failed to back him in a dispute with the Federal Trade Commission, despite promising to do so.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 08:00

Shale Tycoon Says Exxon CEO ‘Betrayed’ Him in $60 Billion Deal

Canada seeks new role in global economy

As trade ties with the United States continue to fray, Canada is looking for a new place and new partners in an increasingly fragmented global economy. Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing more foreign investment and closer relationships with the European Union and Asian economies.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-25 07:46

Canada seeks new role in global economy

Russian stock market declines at start of trading session

Russia’s stock market opened lower in the main trading session. Moscow Exchange data showed the MOEX and RTS indexes each down 0.53% at 2,300.19 and 853.44 points; by 9:15 a.m. Moscow time, both had fallen 0.76%. The yuan initially rose against the ruble before reversing to 12.5835 rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:35

Russian stock market declines at start of trading session

Live updates: Bitcoin steadies near $84,000 as bond selloff pauses

Treasury yields have retreated from multi-decade highs and oil prices slipped amid reports of a phased U.S.-Iran deal. About $14 billion in bitcoin options are due to expire on Deribit on Friday.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:09

Live updates: Bitcoin steadies near $84,000 as bond selloff pauses

Bonds can keep falling
Bond prices may continue to decline — a trend that is easy to explain but difficult to live with.
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FFinancial Times★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:30Original

Green electricity: Is Europe’s renewable energy boom slowing down?

More than half of the EU’s electricity now comes from renewable sources, but substantial differences remain among member states, raising questions about whether Europe’s renewable-energy expansion is losing momentum.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 07:00

Green electricity: Is Europe’s renewable energy boom slowing down?

How European governments are trying to ease the fuel price shock

European governments are responding to record petrol and diesel prices by cutting fuel taxes, offering subsidies and changing energy rules. France, Germany and Spain are expanding assistance, while the EU also faces the risk of possible US limits on diesel exports.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:51

How European governments are trying to ease the fuel price shock

Africa’s richest man helps fund $660m Ethiopia-Djibouti fuel pipeline

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, Ethiopia and Djibouti have agreed to develop a $660m petroleum pipeline and storage project. The 120km link from Damerjog port to Dewele, alongside about 400 million litres of storage, is expected to operate within 18 months. It should cut fuel deliveries to Addis Ababa from five days to one, strengthen Ethiopia’s energy security and bring more jobs and port activity to Djibouti.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:48

Africa’s richest man helps fund $660m Ethiopia-Djibouti fuel pipeline

It's Q4 already?

As the third quarter ends, investors are preparing for a busy week. U.S. payrolls and inflation figures from the United States and the euro zone will be closely watched because they could shape expectations for interest-rate moves on both sides of the Atlantic.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:40

It's Q4 already?

Dollar set for back-to-back weekly gains as Treasury yields surge and Fed hike bets grow

The dollar was on track on Friday for its first consecutive weekly gains in more than three months. Surging Treasury yields and growing expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes kept the currency near multi-month highs.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 06:35

Dollar set for back-to-back weekly gains as Treasury yields surge and Fed hike bets grow

TechCrypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea is responsible for $352 million hack

Crypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea was responsible for a hack worth $352 million.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 06:13

Crypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea is responsible for $352 million hack

Bitget CEO says $352 million hack used spoofed transfers, not stolen private keys
Bitget CEO Gray Chen says the $352 million hack at the cryptocurrency exchange was carried out through spoofed transfers rather than compromised private keys.
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CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 04:29Original
Bitget’s $351.6 million hack pushes September crypto losses to 2026 high
Bitget suspended withdrawals after unauthorized transfers drained about $351.6 million from a limited number of hot and warm wallets. The exchange said cold wallets and most platform assets were unaffected, while customer losses are covered by its User Protection Fund. Withdrawals will remain paused during a security review.
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CCryptoSlate★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 22:10Original
Crypto exchange Bitget loses $352 million in hack, says user funds are 'safe'
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen announced that the crypto exchange had been hacked and lost $352 million shortly after independent researchers flagged unusual wallet movements. She said user funds were “safe.”
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CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-09-24 21:59Original

Gulf of Oman ship-to-ship oil transfers hit limit as Saudi exports surge

Ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman for Middle Eastern oil originating inside the Strait of Hormuz have reached capacity, trade sources and analysts say. The pressure follows Saudi Arabia’s shift of exports from the Red Sea, alongside cargoes from other producers.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:05

Gulf of Oman ship-to-ship oil transfers hit limit as Saudi exports surge

Germany Maps Exit From Fossil Fuels as Energy Crises Take Toll

Germany has released a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels by 2045, as Europe’s largest economy seeks to make itself less vulnerable to shocks in global energy markets.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:00

Germany Maps Exit From Fossil Fuels as Energy Crises Take Toll

Which countries offer the best tax conditions for global citizens, and why does Germany rank last?

A new global ranking of tax systems for people moving abroad places two European countries in the top 10 and Germany at the bottom. It also highlights why low taxes alone do not necessarily make a country attractive for living.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:50

Which countries offer the best tax conditions for global citizens, and why does Germany rank last?

The road ahead for Volkswagen’s restructuring

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume may have secured stakeholders’ backing for his turnaround plan, but he faces difficult negotiations in Germany over job cuts and plant closures, along with fundamental questions about the automaker’s strategy in the United States.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:45

The road ahead for Volkswagen’s restructuring

PoliticsTrump and Xi toast a new chapter in friendship at White House state dinner

Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at a lavish White House state dinner, where both leaders praised each other and promised to keep talking to preserve stability between the US and China. Experts said the discussions had produced little concrete progress so far. Tech billionaires, officials and business leaders attended, while protesters outside the gates were arrested.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:42

Trump and Xi toast a new chapter in friendship at White House state dinner

Trump to wrap up Xi summit with tour of U.S. archives
Donald Trump is set to conclude his summit with Xi Jinping by taking him on a tour of U.S. archives. China has not commented, while analysts say Xi may be interested in records about Washington’s 1979 switch in recognition from Taiwan to communist China.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:30Original
Full text: Xi's toast at state dinner hosted by Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at a White House state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. Xi thanked the Trumps for their hospitality, offered Mid-Autumn Festival greetings, and said the two leaders had held candid, in-depth talks and reached common understandings on many issues, giving new substance and strategic guidance to constructive China-US relations of strategic stability.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:24Original
Xi’s US visit: Who attended the White House state banquet, and who was absent?
Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at a White House state banquet attended by prominent figures from US technology and finance. Anthropic, which has recently issued strong warnings about AI risks, was not represented. Analysts said the visit had yet to produce a major breakthrough, while disagreements over trade, AI, arms sales to Taiwan and critical minerals remained in focus.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:03Original
Toasts, handshakes and smiles: Moments from Xi’s White House state dinner
US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a White House state dinner, capping a day of ceremony and diplomacy between the two leaders.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-25 05:02Original
Why Trump gave Xi Jinping an ornate bald eagle statue at the state banquet
At a grand Washington state banquet, Donald Trump presented Xi Jinping with a bald eagle statue, saying it represented the spirit of America soaring freely. Analysts describe gifts and protocol as carefully choreographed tools for building personal ties and maintaining stable US-China relations.
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BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-09-25 04:56Original
Xi Jinping receives a red-carpet welcome from Trump, but not everything goes his way
Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping a lavish welcome, including a red carpet, a personal airport reception and a state dinner. Yet China and the US only agreed to extend their trade truce to January, leaving disputes over tariffs, rare earths and advanced chips unresolved. Trump also delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. The leaders discussed AI, with Xi stressing that it must remain under human control, while two pandas promised to Atlanta are due to arrive within days.
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BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-25 04:24Original
Xi Jinping: China-US relations enter a new historical stage
Speaking at a White House state dinner, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing-Washington ties are at a new historical juncture. He called on the two countries to act as responsible major powers, keep pace with the times and seek a new way to build relations, saying their ambitious development goals can complement each other.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-25 04:06Original
Xi got Trump's red-carpet welcome — but not everything he wanted
Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping a lavish welcome, but China made less progress than it hoped on trade, technology and Taiwan. The tariff truce was extended for only a few months, leaving disputes over tariffs, rare earths and advanced chips for further negotiations. Xi again opposed Taiwan independence, while no clear AI safety deal emerged.
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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-25 03:57Original
Chinese president says he held frank, in-depth talks with Donald Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he had a sincere and comprehensive exchange of views with U.S. President Donald Trump. Xi said the talks gave new meaning to the two countries’ strategic-stability relationship, added substance to constructive China-U.S. ties and set new strategic guidelines for bilateral relations.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-25 03:12Original
Here’s the Invite List for Trump’s State Dinner With China’s Xi
President Donald Trump’s state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping brought together senior US officials, prominent technology billionaires and executives from some of America’s best-known companies.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-25 02:58Original
Trump praises US-China friendship at state dinner with Xi
Donald Trump hosted Xi Jinping at a technology-focused state dinner in Washington, closing a day of talks between the leaders. Trump praised their relationship and urged continued cooperation, while the two powers seek more dialogue despite differences over Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and trade.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-25 02:00Original
Trump touts improving US-China ties at state dinner with Xi
At a state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump highlighted what he described as improving US-China relations. Xi called the two presidents’ exchange of state visits in less than six months a historic development in bilateral ties.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-25 01:34Original
China’s Xi urges U.S. to cooperate on AI
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday. Xi urged the United States to cooperate with China on artificial intelligence.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-25 01:22Original
CNBC Daily Open: Stability is on the menu as Trump and Xi start dinner
As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping begin dinner, neither side is expected to resolve all of its disagreements. Still, Beijing and Washington appear committed to easing tensions.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-25 01:19Original
Trump rolls out red carpets for Xi after portraying China as a global menace
Just two months ago, President Donald Trump used a prime-time speech to accuse China of interfering in the 2020 election. He is now extending an elaborate welcome to Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite that earlier portrayal of China as a global threat.
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NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-25 01:03Original
Xi calls for putting new vision of China-U.S. ties into action
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the United States and China to turn their vision of a constructive relationship marked by strategic stability into concrete action during a White House meeting with Donald Trump. He called for expanded economic cooperation, dialogue on artificial intelligence and careful handling of the Taiwan question.
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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-25 00:40Original
Xi says China-US ties have reached another historic juncture
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China-US relations had reached another historic juncture. He made the remarks at a welcome banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-25 00:26Original
Here’s who is attending the Trump-Xi state dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, with the guest list detailing who attended the event.
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CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-25 00:22Original
Xi Jinping delivers remarks at White House welcome banquet
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at a welcome banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-25 00:00Original
Trump-Xi summit in Washington: Four key takeaways
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping presented their White House meeting as part of an effort to stabilize US-China ties and maintain dialogue. Yet disagreements over Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and trade remain unresolved, with no reported breakthrough on the Iran war or reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:51Original
Trump delivers remarks at welcome banquet for Xi
US President Donald Trump spoke on Thursday at a White House welcome banquet held for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:50Original
Ukraine, Taiwan on agenda at Trump-Xi summit in Washington
Donald Trump met Xi Jinping at the White House on Sept. 24 for a three-hour private meeting covering the Ukraine war, trade, AI, the U.S. war in Iran and Taiwan. China said they also discussed the Middle East, Ukraine and the Korean Peninsula, but neither leader publicly detailed their exchange on Ukraine. Zelensky had urged Trump to use Xi’s influence on Putin to advance peace efforts.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:49Original
Chinese Americans rally in support of Xi Jinping’s US visit
Chinese Americans held a rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this week to express support for President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States.
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CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 23:43Original
Can Xi-Trump ties improve China-US relations?
Jing Qian of the Asia Society-Center for China Analysis says the leaders’ personal relationship is encouraging, but lasting progress will require stronger connections between the two countries’ systems.
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CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 23:42Original
Xi says new trade deal with US is good news for global economy
Chinese President Xi Jinping said during talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House that the new trade agreement reached by the two countries was good news for their industries, citizens and the global economy.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:33Original
International journalists discuss Xi-Trump meeting
Al Arabiya News Bureau Chief Nadia Bilbassy-Charters and ARD German TV journalist Sandra Ratzow share their views on the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:26Original
US-China ties will have a “big impact” on the future
ANSWER Coalition’s Brian Becker offered his view of the Xi-Trump summit, saying that relations between the United States and China will have a “big impact on the future.”
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:26Original
ECLAC executive hopes ‘common sense’ will emerge from Trump-Xi visit
José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs of the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean says the United States and China should reach an understanding through the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:25Original
Xi and Trump to speak at White House welcome banquet
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to deliver remarks at a welcome banquet at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:11Original
Xi attends welcome banquet hosted by Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, attended a welcome banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:07Original
Xi Jinping arrives at White House for welcome banquet
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived at the White House for a welcome banquet hosted by US President Donald Trump and Melania Trump. The Trumps greeted Xi and Peng upon their arrival.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:07Original
Fanfare surrounds Trump-Xi summit at White House, but no breakthroughs expected
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit rich in symbolism but limited in substance. There was no indication that their closed-door meeting produced breakthroughs on difficult issues including AI, trade, Taiwan and the war with Iran.
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CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-24 22:41Original
Xi to Attend Welcome Banquet Hosted by Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, will attend a welcome banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 22:25Original
WATCH: What's at stake in the Trump-Xi meeting?
Professor and author Jessica Chen Weiss discusses President Trump’s meeting with Xi and what China hopes to gain from it.
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AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-24 22:15Original
Trump and Xi hold critical talks at White House summit
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for discussions on trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and Iran. The two leaders stressed dialogue and efforts to manage competition between the world’s two largest economies despite differences over key issues.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 21:41Original
Business leaders hope China-US summit will ease trade tensions
Business leaders are hoping that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with US President Donald Trump will succeed. Tariffs and other trade barriers are among the key issues under discussion.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 21:30Original
China-US Summit: The Issues at Stake
As Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to the United States for a state visit with President Trump, China is calling for strategic stability in bilateral ties. Tensions between the two powers have eased in recent months, particularly after Trump’s visit to Beijing in May, but the summit still faces many issues requiring management.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 21:30Original
Trump and Xi meet, but hopes for AI cooperation stay slim
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held talks in the White House Oval Office. Trump also personally showed Xi several favorite features of the White House, including Marine One, its new granite landing pad and the large construction site where a ballroom is planned.
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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 21:04Original
Trump and Xi agree to back each other’s hosting of APEC and G20 summits, Xinhua reports
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed at a Washington meeting to support each other in hosting the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and G20 summit, China’s Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 20:45Original
Xi says China, US have more reasons to cooperate than compete in AI
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the United States have more reasons to cooperate than compete in artificial intelligence. During talks with Donald Trump at the White House, Xi urged both sides to use their respective strengths, continue dialogue on AI risks and benefits, prevent misuse, and keep the technology under human control for the benefit of people.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 20:19Original
Xi: Building constructive strategic stability is no expedient measure
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that a constructive China-US relationship grounded in strategic stability is neither a short-term expedient nor something that can be achieved overnight. During talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House, he called for involvement across both governments and implementation of their shared consensus.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 18:51Original
Xi leaves White House after talks with Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping left the White House on Thursday after concluding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:30Original
Watch: Xi and Trump review guard of honor at White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a welcome ceremony hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. The two presidents and their wives later walked to the Rose Garden, where they reviewed the guard of honor.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:16Original
Xi says China hopes US will handle Taiwan question with prudence
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China wants the United States to maintain what he called the correct position of opposing “Taiwan independence” and approach the Taiwan question cautiously. During talks with Donald Trump at the White House, Xi said China’s position on protecting national unity and territorial integrity is clear.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:55Original
Full text: Xi addresses welcome ceremony at White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed a White House welcome ceremony hosted by Donald Trump. He called for stronger communication, sincere cooperation and peaceful coexistence between China and the United States, including expanded work on artificial intelligence, counternarcotics, direct flights and military crisis communication, while saying the Thucydides Trap can be overcome.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:49Original
Watch: President Xi holds small-group exchanges with President Trump
On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping joined U.S. President Donald Trump for a small-group exchange inside the White House Oval Office.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:35Original
Watch: Xi and Trump attend White House performance
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, joined U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, in watching a U.S. Marine Corps performance at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:58Original
President Xi holds small-group exchanges with President Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping held small-group exchanges with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday. The two leaders shook hands and posed for photographs, while Trump showed Xi around the office.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:43Original
Watch: President Xi addresses White House welcome ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered remarks on Thursday at a welcome ceremony hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:36Original
Xi walks into Oval Office at White House
On Thursday, Xi Jinping entered the White House’s Oval Office accompanied by his wife, Peng Liyuan.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:23Original
Watch: US honor guard prepares to receive President Xi
When Xi Jinping reached the White House on Thursday, American ceremonial guards were standing by to greet China's president.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:20Original
Xi Jinping reviews White House honor guard with Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewed the honor guard at the White House on Thursday while accompanied by President Trump.
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CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:13Original
Watch: Xi and Trump enter the White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, entered the White House on Thursday alongside US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:01Original
Xi and Trump watch performance at White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, joined US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, in watching a performance at the White House on Thursday.
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CCGTN★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 14:56Original
Watch: President Xi and his wife arrive at the White House
On Thursday, China’s President Xi Jinping reached the White House alongside his wife, Peng Liyuan.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:42Original
Xi says he will work with Trump to keep China-US ties on a steady course
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to guide China-U.S. relations steadily into the future. Speaking at a White House welcome ceremony, Xi called for stronger communication, sincere cooperation and peaceful coexistence, along with closer contact across government and legislative bodies.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:31Original
Trump addresses welcome ceremony for Xi at White House
US President Donald Trump spoke on Thursday at a White House welcome ceremony held for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:22Original
Xi and Trump to Speak at White House Welcome Ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are set to deliver remarks on Thursday during a welcome ceremony at the White House.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:13Original
Xi and Trump walk into the White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, entered the White House on Thursday alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:11Original

Japanese government bond yields hit new high as global sell-off continues

Japanese government bond yields have reached a new high as the global sell-off continues. Capital Economics says interest-rate expectations have risen sharply across advanced economies.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:41

Japanese government bond yields hit new high as global sell-off continues

HSBC, Hang Seng to unify Hong Kong staff benefits from January

HSBC and Hang Seng Bank will harmonise employee-benefit frameworks across Hong Kong from January 1, according to internal memos. The change is intended to simplify administration, create a shared standard and support internal career mobility between the two lenders. HSBC Hong Kong CEO Maggie Ng said most existing benefits would improve.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:26

HSBC, Hang Seng to unify Hong Kong staff benefits from January

Tata v Tata: What’s behind India’s big boardroom brawl?

An unprecedented power struggle has erupted between the board of Tata Sons, the Tata Group’s holding company, and its majority shareholder, Tata Trusts. The dispute centres on extending Chairman N Chandrasekaran’s term and potentially listing Tata Sons, while also involving a planned exit for second-largest shareholder Shapoorji Pallonji. The listed Tata companies together are valued at $277bn and operate across more than 100 countries.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:22

Tata v Tata: What’s behind India’s big boardroom brawl?

Ondo unlocks BlackRock portfolio strategies, but only non-US traders benefit

Ondo Finance launched three on-chain portfolio tokens on Sept. 24 using strategies developed by BlackRock for the company. The tokens provide economic exposure to diversified baskets but are securities issued by Ondo, not interests in BlackRock funds. Only eligible non-US investors who complete onboarding can mint and redeem directly with Ondo; other holders must rely on third-party buyers for an exit.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:20

Ondo unlocks BlackRock portfolio strategies, but only non-US traders benefit

An economy without a major slowdown can still show signs of stagflation risk

J.P. Morgan says investors should keep watching for signs of stagflation, even if the economy avoids a significant slowdown.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:12

An economy without a major slowdown can still show signs of stagflation risk

Japan’s bond ‘falling knife’ stalls repatriation rush

Japanese money has started returning home, but uncertainty over where bond yields will peak and how much further the central bank may raise interest rates is holding back a much larger repatriation of overseas assets.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 05:00

Japan’s bond ‘falling knife’ stalls repatriation rush

Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund focused on early-stage AI

Silicon Valley firm Lightspeed is targeting $250 million for a new India fund focused on early-stage AI. For the first time, it is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds while shifting to a shorter investment period.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:00

Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund focused on early-stage AI

Trump raised weak yen with Takaichi, Japan finance minister says

Japan’s finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, said Donald Trump discussed the weak yen with Takaichi. She signalled that Tokyo could undertake fresh currency intervention with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s backing.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 04:58

Trump raised weak yen with Takaichi, Japan finance minister says

Morgan Stanley deal leak triggers client poaching and security warnings for Hong Kong banks

After Morgan Stanley accidentally disclosed internal deal information in a client email, rival investment banks in Hong Kong have been aggressively approaching the companies named in the leaked document, according to people familiar with the matter. The breach has also prompted security warnings among banks.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 04:34

Morgan Stanley deal leak triggers client poaching and security warnings for Hong Kong banks

EXCLUSIVE: How firms linked to sanctioned Chinese cotton giant sell clothes to the U.S.

In July, a shipment of cotton shirts arrived at the Port of Los Angeles after traveling from southern Vietnam. The report examines how companies linked to a sanctioned Chinese cotton giant sell clothing in the United States.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 04:30

EXCLUSIVE: How firms linked to sanctioned Chinese cotton giant sell clothes to the U.S.

Spain Seeks to Bridge Franco-German Divide Over ‘Made in Europe’

Spain is trying to bridge a dispute between France and Germany over new “Made in EU” criteria intended to stem Europe’s industrial decline.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 04:30

Spain Seeks to Bridge Franco-German Divide Over ‘Made in Europe’

The shale wildcatter lambasting Exxon

Scott Sheffield has sharp words for Exxon, the oil major that acquired his Pioneer Natural Resources in 2024.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 04:00

The shale wildcatter lambasting Exxon

Brussels pushes Trump to maintain ‘free flow’ of diesel

The bloc’s energy commissioner warns that Europe is already facing its worst winter for energy prices since 2022, while Brussels urges Donald Trump to preserve the “free flow” of diesel.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 04:00

Brussels pushes Trump to maintain ‘free flow’ of diesel

Legal advisers on private capital deals pick up the pace

Clients are looking for ways to gain easier access to investments that are currently locked up, prompting legal advisers on private capital deals to move more quickly.

Markets Companies & industryprivate capitallegal advisersinvestments

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 04:00

Legal advisers on private capital deals pick up the pace

US 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 2004 as Bond Selloff Deepens

Yields on the US government’s longest-dated bonds reached their highest level in more than two decades. The move marks the latest milestone in a global bond selloff fueled by inflation fears and concerns over the burden of government debt.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 03:30

US 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 2004 as Bond Selloff Deepens

Gold set for weekly loss as stronger dollar, Fed rate outlook weigh

Gold prices edged higher on Friday but were headed for a weekly decline as a firmer dollar and rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates high to curb inflation pressured the metal.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 03:20

Gold set for weekly loss as stronger dollar, Fed rate outlook weigh

Trump-Backed US Diesel Export Ban Would Cut Prices, at Least Initially

A possible U.S. ban on diesel exports would sharply lower domestic fuel prices at first, but executives, traders and analysts say the impact would probably be short-lived.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 03:13

Trump-Backed US Diesel Export Ban Would Cut Prices, at Least Initially

Experts say a Trump ban on U.S. diesel exports would push global prices higher
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is considering banning diesel exports to improve fuel prices for Americans. Experts warn that restricting exports from an already strained global market would instead drive diesel prices higher in Canada and elsewhere.
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CCBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 22:55Original
Burnham under pressure to lobby Trump over US diesel export ban
With UK pump prices approaching record highs, Reform’s Robert Jenrick has contacted the Trump administration as Burnham faces pressure to lobby Donald Trump over the US diesel export ban.
UK politicsdiesel exportsfuel prices
FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-09-24 17:16Original

WorldIran still not seeking nuclear weapons, president says

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News that Iran has no desire to acquire a nuclear warhead. He said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had repeatedly declared weapons of mass destruction religiously forbidden, and reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to comply with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 03:03

Iran still not seeking nuclear weapons, president says

Iran ready for agreements with US within international law, president says
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is ready to reach agreements with the United States under international law and would negotiate with any legitimate U.S. government. He said Iran does not want war but will defend itself resolutely, adding that ending the conflict depends on whether Washington chooses to do so.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-25 02:46Original
Oil falls on optimism over possible diplomatic solution to Iran conflict
Oil prices fell Friday after a report said U.S. and Iranian negotiators were discussing a phased agreement to end the standoff in the Persian Gulf, prompting optimism that the Iran conflict could be resolved diplomatically.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-25 01:23Original
Iranian president blames US for Middle East war, denies nuclear ambitions and offers uranium dilution
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied that Tehran seeks a nuclear bomb and said Iran would consider reducing uranium enrichment and accepting international verification. He blamed Washington for the nearly seven-month Middle East war and the collapse of diplomacy, while insisting Tehran remains ready for an agreement and will resist U.S. military and economic pressure.
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FFox News★★★★☆2026-09-25 00:25Original
Iran’s president says Tehran seeks a deal with the US, not war
Iran’s president said Tehran wants an agreement with the United States rather than war, adding that America must decide whether it wants to bring the war to an end.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-25 00:17Original
Iran’s president insists to reporters: ‘We aren’t trying to kill Trump’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian answered questions from journalists at a New York hotel on Thursday while Iran was at war with the United States. He insisted that Iran was not trying to kill Trump.
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CCNN★★★★☆2026-09-25 00:03Original
Iran war live: Tehran wants Washington to re-enter MoU before US midterms
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran wants the United States to return to the memorandum of understanding by early November.
IranUnited Statesdiplomacy
AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-25 00:00Original
MAJORLive: Iran's president says US ‘must choose’ whether to end war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News that Washington must decide whether to end its war in Iran, saying Tehran does not want to keep fighting. At the UN on Wednesday, he took a defiant stance and said Iran would not “bend at the knee” to Washington.
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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-09-24 23:52Original
Iran president says US can choose when Iran war ends
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the United States would decide when the war in Iran ends. He was responding to a question about whether the conflict could be over by the end of the year.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:50Original

Shanghai Gold Exchange pushes more Chinese banks to end retail leverage trading

At least a dozen Chinese banks plan to wind down leveraged precious-metals trading for retail investors, who use margin to speculate on gold and silver contracts without owning the metal. Sources at two banks, including ICBC, said the Shanghai Gold Exchange mandated the latest withdrawals amid sharp swings in international gold prices.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 03:00

Shanghai Gold Exchange pushes more Chinese banks to end retail leverage trading

Asian stocks weather bond storm as oil retreats slightly

Asian shares held steady on Friday despite a relentless bond selloff that drove longer-dated U.S. yields to two-decade highs. The jump in yields is raising borrowing costs worldwide and putting elevated equity valuations at risk.

Markets Energy & commoditiesAsian stocksbond selloffU.S. yieldsoil prices

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 02:50

Asian stocks weather bond storm as oil retreats slightly

German industry association urges tougher China policy

Germany’s BDI industry association called on Friday for a more determined effort to reduce economic risks tied to China. It said Europe should diversify supply chains and build new partnerships while avoiding broad protectionism.

Trade & sanctions Companies & industryGermanyChinaSupply chainsTrade policy

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 02:40

German industry association urges tougher China policy

Japan Banks and Hedge Funds Vie for Top Graduates Amid Jobs Boom

For graduates around the world trying to land their first job, Japan may appear to be a hiring paradise as banks and hedge funds compete for top talent amid a jobs boom.

Markets Banking & finance Companies & industryJapan jobsbankshedge fundsgraduates

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 02:37

Japan Banks and Hedge Funds Vie for Top Graduates Amid Jobs Boom

Oil prices fall as markets weigh Iran truce, remain wary of attacks on oil facilities

Oil prices edged lower on Friday as markets considered the prospect of a truce between the United States and Iran while remaining concerned about Houthi rebel bombing in Saudi Arabia. Prices had surged for a week before the decline.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 02:30

Oil prices fall as markets weigh Iran truce, remain wary of attacks on oil facilities

US, Iran Said to Explore Phased Deal to Reopen Hormuz
US and Iranian negotiators are reportedly considering a phased arrangement under which Tehran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and Washington would remove its blockade of Iranian ports, according to a person familiar with the talks.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-25 01:30Original

Argentina’s poverty rate climbs to nearly one in three under Milei

Official figures show Argentina’s poverty rate reached 32.3% in the first half of 2026, up from 28.2% in the prior six months, as incomes failed to keep pace with rising prices. Extreme poverty rose from 6.3% to 7.5%, while 44.5% of children aged 14 and under were poor.

OtherArgentinapoverty raterising prices

FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-25 02:30

Argentina’s poverty rate climbs to nearly one in three under Milei

Oracle Japan shares jump 7% after record fiscal first quarter, defying selloff in U.S. parent

Oracle Japan shares surged after the company reported record fiscal first-quarter sales and profits, bucking a selloff in its U.S. parent.

Macro & central banks Markets Companies & industryOracle Japanstocksearnings

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 01:56

Oracle Japan shares jump 7% after record fiscal first quarter, defying selloff in U.S. parent

Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care

Changes unfolding in the bond market may seem distant and abstract, but their effects will be felt by nearly everyone.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 01:30

Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care

Great Bond Shakeout Locks In a 5% World ‘Until Something Breaks’
As US Treasury yields climb past one high after another, Wall Street and Washington are increasingly recognizing that the move may be more than a downturn—it could mark a fundamental shift.
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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-25 00:00Original

Hong Kong closes gap with Dubai in ‘super-prime’ property sales amid Iran war

Hong Kong has sharply narrowed Dubai’s lead in global super-prime residential property sales in recent months as the conflict weighs on Middle East activity, Knight Frank says. Dubai remained first in the second quarter with 131 sales of homes priced at US$10 million or more, worth US$2.17 billion in total, though that value fell 27% from the previous quarter.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 01:00

Hong Kong closes gap with Dubai in ‘super-prime’ property sales amid Iran war

Ex-Goldman Trader Builds Mini Pod Shop With Unconventional Hires

Four years ago, the instincts that helped commodities trader Kelvin Chiu get rich also cost him a small fortune. The former Goldman trader is now building a small pod-style investment shop with an unconventional approach to hiring.

Markets Banking & financeFinanceHedge fundsHiring

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 00:30

Ex-Goldman Trader Builds Mini Pod Shop With Unconventional Hires

Costco makes progress on a key membership metric: Our new price target

Costco’s membership renewal rates have improved, moving in the right direction. However, the debate over the metric is not fully settled yet.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 00:29

Costco makes progress on a key membership metric: Our new price target

Argentina’s poverty rises to 32 percent under Milei, with more pain forecast

Argentina’s poverty rate rose from 28.2% to 32.3% in the first half of 2026, while extreme poverty climbed to 7.5%, according to INDEC. The Catholic University of Argentina estimates poverty could reach 35% by year-end, potentially weakening Javier Milei’s support among lower-income voters as he seeks re-election in 2027.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 00:23

Argentina’s poverty rises to 32 percent under Milei, with more pain forecast

Milei Rejects Recession Talk, Says He’s ‘Calm’ About Reelection
Argentine President Javier Milei played down concerns about the economy losing momentum, saying steady annual growth has left him “very calm” about his chances of winning another term next year.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:30Original

China’s EV and battery makers tussle over who pays resumed lithium-ion tax: sources

China’s electric-vehicle makers and battery manufacturers are negotiating over which side should bear a consumption tax that Beijing is restoring on lithium-ion batteries and related products. The levy returned at 2% on September 1 after an 11-year exemption and is due to be fully restored in a year, as weak domestic demand adds pressure to carmakers.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 00:00

China’s EV and battery makers tussle over who pays resumed lithium-ion tax: sources

Could Chinese investment boost U.S. manufacturing and AI?

Jing Qian of the Asia Society-Center for China Analysis explains how Chinese investment could support U.S. manufacturing, affordable energy and AI data centers.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 23:43

Could Chinese investment boost U.S. manufacturing and AI?

Oracle, Blue Owl project delay sends ripples through AI financing, sources say

Oracle’s efforts to shield itself from possible delays at a massive Blue Owl-developed data center in New Mexico have unsettled the trillion-dollar market financing AI infrastructure, according to bankers and investors interviewed.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 23:30

Oracle, Blue Owl project delay sends ripples through AI financing, sources say

OtherPolymarket sues New York attorney general to block prediction-market regulation

Polymarket sued New York Attorney General Letitia James and other state officials on Thursday evening, seeking to prevent them from regulating its prediction market.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 23:25

Polymarket sues New York attorney general to block prediction-market regulation

New York sues Polymarket over alleged unlicensed gambling operation
New York has sued Polymarket operator QCX LLC, alleging its event contracts constitute unlicensed gambling. Attorney General Letitia James is seeking an injunction, restitution, disgorgement and potentially $100,000 penalties, arguing the platform solicited wagers on sports, elections, culture and other events without state licenses.
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CCryptoSlate★★★☆☆2026-09-24 22:50Original
New York sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling operation
New York is suing Polymarket, alleging the prediction-market platform is operating an illegal gambling business without a gambling license. The state seeks to stop its operations and recover gains it says were illegally obtained.
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CCoinDesk★★★☆☆2026-09-24 22:41Original
New York sues Polymarket, calling it an unlicensed gambling operation
New York has sued prediction market Polymarket, arguing that the platform operates as unlicensed gambling. The state is asking a judge to bar the company from operating there.
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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-24 21:00Original
New York sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling operations
New York State sued prediction-market company Polymarket, alleging it operated unlicensed gambling in violation of state law and targeted users as young as 18, despite a 21-year minimum for mobile sports betting. Polymarket rejected the allegations. Attorney General Letitia James said the lawsuit aims to protect residents and public services.
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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-24 20:15Original
New York defies Trump administration, asks court to shut down Polymarket gambling
New York sued Polymarket, alleging that its prediction market operates as an illegal gambling business. Governor Kathy Hochul said the unlicensed operation puts New Yorkers—especially vulnerable minors—at risk, while the state accused the platform of avoiding taxes paid by licensed casinos and mobile sports-gambling services.
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AArs Technica★★★☆☆2026-09-24 19:07Original
New York Accuses Polymarket US of Running ‘Unlicensed Gambling’
New York announced Thursday that it was suing Polymarket US for allegedly operating an illegal gambling business, escalating the state’s legal fight against prediction markets.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:30Original
New York seeks to block Polymarket, alleging illegal gambling operation
New York has sued Polymarket, accusing the platform of running an illegal gambling operation and asking a court to bar it from operating in the state.
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TThe Block★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:25Original
New York AG Letitia James sues Polymarket
New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Polymarket, accusing the prediction-market platform of operating an illegal gambling operation in New York without a license.
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AABC News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:30Original

UK food and drink trade deficit hits £21bn, largest since 2000

Britain’s food and drink trade deficit has exceeded £21bn, its highest level since 2000. Industry leaders say Brexit, the war in the Middle East and US tariffs have weakened exports while imports surged, urging the government to protect domestic production as a matter of national security.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:01

UK food and drink trade deficit hits £21bn, largest since 2000

Mortgage rates rise for fifth straight week, pushing 30-year average above 7%

The average U.S. long-term mortgage rate climbed above 7% this week for the first time since January 2025. The fifth consecutive weekly increase adds another affordability setback for prospective homebuyers.

Macro & central banks Real EstateU.S. economymortgage rateshousing market

TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:00

Mortgage rates rise for fifth straight week, pushing 30-year average above 7%

7% Mortgage Rates Drive Home Sellers to Slash Prices
Two price reductions came within days for Alton Bradshaw’s $1.28 million listing in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 23:00Original

Blue Bottle bets Chinese consumers will drink more premium coffee

US premium coffee brand Blue Bottle Coffee plans to open its first Beijing store in the capital’s central business district at China World Mall, seeking to expand in China’s still-growing coffee market. The company has not announced an opening date, but industry sources expect the shop to open by the end of the year.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 23:00

Blue Bottle bets Chinese consumers will drink more premium coffee

The Live Conversation: Family Wealth Enters a New Era

SCMP’s “Redefining Hong Kong: Next Generation Wealth 2026” conference on September 21 brought regulators, family principals, advisers and next-generation leaders together in Hong Kong to examine the city’s ambitions as an Asian hub for family wealth, succession planning and cross-border capital allocation, and how inherited capital can become enduring enterprise.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 23:00

The Live Conversation: Family Wealth Enters a New Era

Federal Reserve Proposes Rules to Implement GENIUS Act for Stablecoins

The Federal Reserve proposed regulations to put last year’s GENIUS Act into effect, including rules governing stablecoin yield programs.

Macro & central banks CryptoFederal ReserveGENIUS Actstablecoins

CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 22:28

Federal Reserve Proposes Rules to Implement GENIUS Act for Stablecoins

Fed proposes reserve limits and capital standards for stablecoin issuers under GENIUS Act
The Federal Reserve has proposed new rules for stablecoin issuers that would limit reserve assets and establish standardized capital requirements under the GENIUS Act.
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TThe Block★★★☆☆2026-09-24 20:19Original

Billions in collateral damage: The hidden cost of Australia’s housing slowdown

A year ago, Sydney property stylist Joanne Cauchi was turning away work, buying new furniture and supervising home installations nearly every day. Australia’s housing slowdown is now exposing less visible economic costs.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 21:35

Billions in collateral damage: The hidden cost of Australia’s housing slowdown

Inside Reuters’ calculation of Australia’s housing market ripple effects
For most Australian homeowners, the cost of the country’s sharpest housing downturn in years has been a modest decline in property values since interest rates began rising in February.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-24 21:25Original

Starbucks to Close 250 Locations to Back Higher-Potential Stores

Starbucks will close 250 weaker-performing locations across North America and focus on stores it considers to have greater potential.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 21:30

Starbucks to Close 250 Locations to Back Higher-Potential Stores

Starbucks to close approximately 250 locations in coming days
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.
Starbucksstore closuresretail
CCNN★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 18:30Original
Starbucks to close 250 North American stores this week in second wave of shutdowns
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.
Starbucksstore closuresNorth America
TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-09-24 17:00Original
Starbucks to close another 250 coffeehouses in North America
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.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:35Original

Why TRON’s $30 trillion lifetime volume could become a trap

TRON has surpassed $30 trillion in cumulative transaction volume, with more than $94 billion of USDT circulating on the network. Its low-cost, liquid infrastructure is expanding into payments and regulated finance, but has also attracted illicit funds. As institutional products grow, TRON’s prospects may depend on whether compliance and enforcement keep pace with USDT activity.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 21:20

Why TRON’s $30 trillion lifetime volume could become a trap

History shows financial calamities strike when rates rise this fast: ‘Something always breaks’

The 10-year Treasury yield is surging to levels not seen in years, potentially signaling trouble for financial markets. History suggests that rapid increases in interest rates can precede financial calamities, with something eventually breaking.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 20:57

History shows financial calamities strike when rates rise this fast: ‘Something always breaks’

PepsiCo to raise some chip prices as input costs bite

PepsiCo will raise prices on some chips to keep up with inflation, a company spokesperson said. The Lay’s maker is seeking to revive sales in the United States as input costs increase.

Macro & central banks Tech & AIPepsiCochip pricesinflation

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 20:50

PepsiCo to raise some chip prices as input costs bite

Vitol emerges as one of Iraq's top crude buyers, sources say

Vitol bought at least 25 million barrels of Iraqi crude in September, according to two sources. The world’s largest oil trader is using its global shipping and logistics network to help Iraq export oil stranded by the US-Iran war.

Energy & commodities Trade & sanctionsVitolIraqi crudeOil trade

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 20:35

Vitol emerges as one of Iraq's top crude buyers, sources say

The Hidden Opportunity for Everyday Investors in Rising Bond Yields

Fresh money is flowing into bond funds at the fastest pace in years, pointing to a potential opportunity for everyday investors as bond yields rise.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 20:30

The Hidden Opportunity for Everyday Investors in Rising Bond Yields

Credit Agricole, UniCredit floated potential joint move on Banco BPM: sources

Credit Agricole and UniCredit have recently considered a possible joint move on Banco BPM, according to two people familiar with the matter. The plan would involve breaking up the target bank.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 20:15

Credit Agricole, UniCredit floated potential joint move on Banco BPM: sources

Someone tried to sell Ondo Finance after founder Nathan Allman’s death

Ondo Finance vehemently denied that it was seeking buyers after founder Nathan Allman’s death. Allman’s estate declined to comment.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 20:13

Someone tried to sell Ondo Finance after founder Nathan Allman’s death

Swiss lawmakers reflect shift on banks with UBS capital decision

Swiss lawmakers’ decision to reject calls from UBS and big business for softer new banking rules has exposed lingering concern about the risks posed by one of the country’s most prominent institutions after Credit Suisse collapsed in 2023.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 20:10

Swiss lawmakers reflect shift on banks with UBS capital decision

Bullish, Alpaca and Apex Fintech form coalition to advance issuer-backed tokenized stocks

Bullish, Alpaca and Apex Fintech have formed a coalition seeking to connect onchain shares with official shareholder records, following the US SEC’s innovation exemption for tokenized stock trading.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 20:05

Bullish, Alpaca and Apex Fintech form coalition to advance issuer-backed tokenized stocks

CFTC says U.S. commodities firms can invest in tokenized assets and use blockchain records

The U.S. derivatives regulator is continuing to develop guidance that welcomes tokenization and blockchain recordkeeping as standard elements of the commodities industry.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 20:04

CFTC says U.S. commodities firms can invest in tokenized assets and use blockchain records

The Stock-Token Debate and the Gap No One Can Close Alone

The dispute over Robinhood’s AMC token has centered on which tokenization model is legitimate, while the SEC has drawn a boundary. Bullish’s Tram Doman argues that the next question is what must be true for any of these efforts to function as a market.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 20:03

The Stock-Token Debate and the Gap No One Can Close Alone

US New-Home Sales Rise at Fastest Pace This Year as Prices Drop

US new-home sales climbed in August at their fastest pace of the year, indicating that lower prices and sales incentives are helping to ease affordability pressures.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 20:00

US New-Home Sales Rise at Fastest Pace This Year as Prices Drop

US new home sales jump to eight-month high in August
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.
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Bond bombshell

Borrowing costs have moved abruptly higher.

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Bond bombshell

Top Russian banker says state asset seizures are spooking big business

Russian state asset seizures are discouraging large companies from investing in their core operations because they fear confiscation, senior state banker Andrei Kostin said on Thursday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 19:45

Top Russian banker says state asset seizures are spooking big business

Dangote, Ethiopia to Invest $660 Million in Pipeline, Storage

Aliko Dangote, described as Africa’s richest person, and Ethiopian Investment Holdings will invest $660 million in a petroleum-products pipeline linking Ethiopia to Djibouti’s coast.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 19:30

Dangote, Ethiopia to Invest $660 Million in Pipeline, Storage

GM, Ford to see US market-share slide, forecaster predicts

General Motors and Ford have lost more U.S. market share than any other automakers so far this year, an industry forecast says, as high gasoline prices lead buyers to prioritize fuel efficiency.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 19:25

GM, Ford to see US market-share slide, forecaster predicts