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China-Taiwan Tensions Rise as 244 Chinese Government Vessels Encircle the Island
A record 244 Chinese government vessels were detected around Taiwan in July, intensifying concerns about a potential quarantine or blockade.…
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Bessent Puts China’s $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus at Center of G20 Talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pressing G20 finance chiefs to confront China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus and excess industrial capacity.…
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24 States Challenge USPS Mail-In Ballot Rules Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia is moving to block new USPS mail-in ballot requirements tied…
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AI Book Shredding Sparks Alarm Across the Rare and Used Book Trade
Millions of printed books have reportedly been bought, scanned for AI training, and destroyed, unsettling booksellers and collectors. The practice…
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Bessent Says Iran Sanctions Are Biting as G20 Focus Turns to Oil and Inflation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at the G20 that Iran is feeling the impact of sanctions, linking economic pressure to…
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Bessent Says Oil Prices Will Fall as 10-Year Treasury Yield Returns to Trump-Era Level
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said oil prices are likely to decline and argued the U.S. bond market remains the world’s…
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UK Settlement and Citizenship Grants Hit Record Highs in 2026
Britain granted settlement or citizenship to more than 140,000 foreign nationals in the three months to June 2026, underscoring the…
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St. Lawrence Seaway Tolls Debate Raises Cross-Border Trade Risks
A new debate over St. Lawrence Seaway tolls has highlighted how dependent U.S.-Canada trade remains on shared infrastructure. Investors are…
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Euro Area Debt Risks Could Eclipse U.S. Debt Fears in 2026
Rising sovereign yields and large unfunded liabilities are shifting investor focus from U.S. debt alone to deeper fiscal strains across…
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German Inflation Rises in Key States, Pointing to August CPI Near 3.0%
Inflation readings from several large German states accelerated in August, reinforcing expectations that the national CPI print will come in…
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Brent Crude Tops $90 as Iran Warns U.S. Over Escalation
Brent crude moved back above $90 and WTI rose to $85.10 after renewed U.S.-Iran strikes and fresh threats of retaliation.…
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German CPI in Focus as Markets Price a 60% Chance of a September Fed Hike
German CPI is the main scheduled data point in Europe, while investors in the U.S. are focused more on shifting…