#Markets
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US Drone Procurement Supercycle Could Reshape Defense Spending
A potential $55 billion push into autonomous systems is sharpening investor focus on US drone makers, counter-UAS providers, and secure…
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US State Economies in 2025: California Matches the UK, Texas Near Russia
A 2025 GDP comparison shows how large individual US state economies have become, with California at $4.3 trillion and New…
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TLT ETF Hits 52-Week Low as 30-Year Treasury Yield Reaches 5.323%
The TLT ETF fell to a 52-week low near $81.66 as the 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.323%, its highest…
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Deepen as Qatar Rejects Iran Pilot Claims
Qatar has denied detaining three Iranian pilots allegedly captured after two Su-24 jets were downed near Al-Udeid in March. The…
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U.S. AI Coalition Pressure Campaign Targets 35 Countries
Washington is weighing a sharper line on AI alignment, warning 35 countries they may have to choose between a U.S.-backed…
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BMJ Retracts Excess Mortality Paper Tracking 3 Million Deaths Across 47 Countries
BMJ Public Health has retracted a 2024 excess mortality paper that examined more than 3 million deaths across 47 Western…
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Canada July CPI Hits 3.0% as Inflation Tops Forecasts
Canada’s July CPI rose 3.0% from a year earlier, above the 2.9% consensus and up from 2.8% in June. The…
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Empire Manufacturing Index Hits 20.6, Beating 11.0 Forecast
The Empire Manufacturing Index rose to 20.6 in August 2026, far above the 11.0 consensus estimate. The report points to…
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Iran MOU Deadline Raises Oil Market Risk as WTI Tops $83
Iran has set a deadline of a few weeks for full implementation of an MOU, escalating geopolitical pressure across energy…
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Patrick Christys Threat Warning Highlights Risks Around UK People-Smuggling Gangs
TV presenter Patrick Christys says police ordered him to leave his home after a threat-to-life warning linked to people-smuggling gangs…