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India Inflation Hits 4.82% in August, Raising RBI Rate Hike Odds
India inflation accelerated to 4.82% in August, with food prices rising even faster at 5.95%. The data strengthens expectations that…
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Oil Surges Above $108 as Fed Rate Hike Bets Jump to 90%
Brent crude climbed past $108 and markets sharply raised expectations for a September Fed rate hike. The move pressured stocks,…
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Canada August CPI Holds at 3.0% as Core Inflation Stays Contained
Canada’s August CPI matched forecasts at 3.0% year over year, while monthly prices dipped 0.1%. Core inflation gauges remained broadly…
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Bank of England Banknotes Review: £85,000 Spent on Design Research
The Bank of England spent more than £85,000 on research tied to a planned redesign of UK banknotes, including focus…
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AI Slowdown Fears Hit Nasdaq Futures as Brent Nears $108
U.S. stock futures weakened sharply as renewed debate over slowing advanced AI development pressured chipmakers, while Brent crude climbed toward…
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Peter Schiff Warns US Debt Market Faces a Dangerous Feedback Loop
Peter Schiff argues weak demand for long-dated Treasuries, yen-driven market stress and persistent inflation risks are tightening pressure on the…
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Trump AI Regulation Remarks Lift Nasdaq Outlook for Tech Investors
Donald Trump signaled a light-touch approach to AI oversight, framing existing criminal and regulatory powers as sufficient. The stance bolsters…
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EU Windfall Tax Debate Returns as Spain Pushes Climate Fund
Spain is pressing the EU to consider a permanent windfall tax on energy companies to help finance climate adaptation. The…
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Interest Rate Expectations Jump as Oil Breaks $100 and CPI Surprises
Markets sharply repriced interest rate expectations after oil climbed above $100 and U.S. core inflation came in hotter than expected.…
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UK Defence Spending Squeeze Forces British Army Training Cuts
The UK military has paused much non-essential collective training as rising fuel and ammunition costs outpace budgets. The decision highlights…
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UN Sudan Arms Embargo Faces Crucial Vote Ahead of Expiry
The United States is pushing for a nationwide UN Sudan arms embargo before the current restrictions expire on Saturday. The…
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AI Regulation Debate Intensifies After 10% Extinction Risk Claim
A former AI researcher’s claim that advanced AI carries a 10% chance of causing human extinction by 2030 has sharpened…