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Druckenmiller Warning Puts Treasury Buybacks and 5.5% Long Bonds in Focus
Stanley Druckenmiller’s warning was less about an imminent bond crisis and more about what Treasury intervention could mean for long-term…
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Iceland EU Referendum Fails as 52.8% Vote Against Reopening Membership Talks
Icelandic voters rejected a proposal to reopen European Union accession talks, with 52.8% voting no on Aug. 29, 2026. The…
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Affordable Care Act Enrollment Scrutinized After $65 Billion Improper Payment Estimate
A new estimate puts 2024 improper spending tied to Affordable Care Act coverage and Medicaid expansion at $65 billion. The…
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September Rate Hike Debate Intensifies as Fed, ECB Face Slowing Growth
Markets are weighing the risk of a September rate hike even as U.S. and euro area growth show signs of…
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CDC Flags Rising COVID-19 Activity in 48 States as Updated Vaccines Roll Out
COVID-19 activity is increasing or likely increasing in 48 states, even as national levels remain classified as very low. The…
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AI Job Apocalypse Fails to Arrive, but Entry-Level Hiring Strains Emerge
New labor-market data suggests the feared AI job apocalypse has not materialized in broad employment figures. The deeper shift is…
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US-Africa Trade Push Gains $25.67 Billion as China Deepens Footprint
Washington says it helped secure 37 commercial deals worth $25.67 billion in Africa as it tries to counter China’s larger…
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AI Skepticism in the U.S. Tops Excitement, Survey Finds
A new U.S. consumer survey shows concern about artificial intelligence outweighs enthusiasm, with 31% worried about the pace of development.…
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China Fund Retreat Deepens as Fidelity Misses $14 Billion Goal
Global asset managers are scaling back China retail fund ambitions after weak growth, tough local competition and mounting regulatory uncertainty.…
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Ukraine Food Logistics Hit as Kyiv Blast Kills at Least 37
A deadly explosion near Kyiv and sweeping damage to warehouse networks have exposed growing strain on Ukraine’s civilian supply chain.…
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Zohran Mamdani Forms 15-Member Business Advisory Council After 8 Months in Office
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has created a 15-member Business Advisory Council after eight months in office, signaling a more…
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Russia ICBM Test Sends Strategic Signal After 6,700-Km Flight
Russia said it carried out a successful mobile ICBM test from Plesetsk to the Kura range, a flight of more…