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Global Beer Consumption: Spain Leads While China Produces 354 Million Hectoliters
Survey data show Spain and Brazil among the strongest markets for regular beer drinking, while China remains the world’s largest…
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Taliban Rule at Five Years: Afghanistan’s Economy Shrinks as Isolation Deepens
Five years after the Taliban returned to power on August 15, 2021, Afghanistan has consolidated internal control but faces a…
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S&P 500 Record Highs Test Investors as 8,000 Target Nears
The S&P 500 is trading near record highs, but stretched technicals and a 10% gap above its 200-day moving average…
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July PPI Flat as Energy Drops, but Core Producer Inflation Jumps 0.4%
U.S. producer prices were unchanged in July, missing expectations for a 0.2% increase. But a sharp drop in energy masked…
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Federal Reserve Mandate Under Scrutiny as Inflation Stays Above 2%
The Federal Reserve faces renewed criticism as PCE inflation remains above target and small-business borrowing costs stay elevated. The debate…
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S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Tops $84 and CPI Looms
U.S. stock futures hovered near all-time highs while Brent crude climbed above $84 a barrel and USD/JPY pushed toward 159.…
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US Employment Trends Index Rises to 107.71 in July
The US Employment Trends Index climbed to 107.71 in July from a revised 106.74, signaling labor-market resilience despite softer payroll…
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Ukraine Drone Strike on Tatarstan Kills 13, Hits Key Russian Refining Hub
A long-range Ukraine drone strike reached Tatarstan, about 1,200 kilometers from the border, killing 13 people and disrupting a major…
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Strait of Hormuz Talks Stall as Iran Adds Demands, Markets Stay Cautious
Negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz appeared close before Iran added new conditions, raising uncertainty for oil flows and…
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Colombia Earthquake 7.4 Shakes Chocó, Damages Cities and Airports
A 7.4-magnitude Colombia earthquake struck near San José del Palmar on August 10, damaging buildings across multiple cities. Investors will…
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US CPI, PPI and Retail Sales Take Center Stage in a Crucial August Week
Investors are heading into a data-heavy week led by July US CPI on August 12, with retail sales and PPI…
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NORAD Intercepts 2 Aircraft Near Bedminster During Trump Visit
NORAD intercepted two general aviation aircraft after they entered restricted airspace near Bedminster, New Jersey, on Aug. 9. The incident…