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China Inflation Cools in July as CPI Hits Six-Month Low
China’s inflation data softened in July, with CPI rising 0.5% and producer prices easing to 3.5%. The figures underscore weak…
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Ceuta Travel Advisory Raised to Level 3 After Mass Morocco Border Crossing
The U.S. raised its Ceuta travel advisory to Level 3 after a surge of 50,000 to 60,000 migrants crossed from…
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Kevin Hassett Says US Inflation Numbers Have Been ‘Fantastic’ as Oil Risks Stay in Focus
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett praised recent US inflation data while warning that oil shocks remain a key risk.…
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Pentagon AI Data Centers Advance With Two Conditional $2 Billion Base Projects
The Pentagon is moving ahead with AI data center development on military land, with two conditional projects at Fort Bliss…
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US Stock Futures Rise as Oil Drops Below $80 and Yen Intervention Returns
US stock futures advanced as crude prices fell sharply and Treasury yields eased, while traders also watched renewed support for…
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Iran-US Talks Disputed as Hormuz Negotiations Advance and Oil Falls 4.5%
Iran denied direct negotiations with the United States after President Donald Trump said talks would begin on Monday afternoon. Markets…
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Black Sea Security Risk Rises After Gelendzhik Drone Strike Kills 3
A drone strike near Gelendzhik on August 3, 2026 killed three people and injured 13, underscoring how Black Sea conflict…
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US Manufacturing PMI Holds at 53.9 in July as Supply Delays Deepen
The final US Manufacturing PMI for July came in at 53.9, slightly above the preliminary 53.8 reading. Beneath the steady…
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US ISM Manufacturing PMI Hits 55.6 in July, Beating 54.0 Forecast
The US ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.6 in July 2026, topping expectations and signaling faster factory-sector expansion. Stronger new…
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US Construction Spending Falls 0.1% in June, Missing Forecasts
US construction spending slipped 0.1% in June 2026, falling short of expectations for a 0.2% increase. The miss points to…