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UK faces highest borrowing costs since 1998 at gilt sale

Rising UK borrowing costs strain fiscal policy, elevate corporate and mortgage rates, and impact bondholder portfolios, challenging economic stability.

4 weeks ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Anti-euro parties are rising across Europe, and the next debt crisis could test everything

Rising euroskepticism in key EU nations could hinder crisis responses, threatening eurozone stability amid potential future debt crises.

4 weeks ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Japan’s five-year bond auction draws weakest demand in months ahead of BOJ meeting

Weaker bond demand signals potential economic instability, pressuring BOJ to balance inflation control with sustainable fiscal policies.

4 weeks ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Canada imposes tariffs on $20B in US goods in response to Trump

Canada retaliates with 15-50% tariffs on $20B in US goods and a C$7.5B support package after Trump imposed 50% duties on Canadian imports.

4 weeks ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

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US and Israel launch military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities as Strait of Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy

Sep. 8, 2026

US and Israel launch military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities as Strait of Hormuz crisis reshapes global energy

The conflict has intensified geopolitical tensions, disrupted global oil supply, and heightened risks of further instability in energy markets.

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Arthur Hayes critiques CLARITY Act’s impact on Bitcoin, urges Trump veto

Sep. 8, 2026

Arthur Hayes critiques CLARITY Act’s impact on Bitcoin, urges Trump veto

Hayes' critique highlights a tension between decentralization ideals and regulatory frameworks, potentially impacting Bitcoin's market dynamics.

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RBA’s Sarah Hunter signals willingness to push economy below trend to tame inflation

Sep. 7, 2026

RBA’s Sarah Hunter signals willingness to push economy below trend to tame inflation

RBA's strategy to curb inflation by slowing economic growth may risk higher unemployment and prolonged recovery, echoing past recessions.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Japan July real wages rise 2.4%, biggest gain since 2021

Sep. 7, 2026

Japan July real wages rise 2.4%, biggest gain since 2021

Japan's wage growth may prompt the BOJ to adjust monetary policy, potentially impacting inflation and economic stability in the region.

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Bank of America estimates $50B rise in T-bill interest costs from Fed rate hikes

Sep. 7, 2026

Bank of America estimates $50B rise in T-bill interest costs from Fed rate hikes

Bank of America estimates Fed rate hikes could add $50 billion in annual interest costs on T-bills as Treasury faces rising refinancing burden.

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Japan reports 4.7% rise in average cash earnings for July, extending historic wage growth streak

Sep. 7, 2026

Japan reports 4.7% rise in average cash earnings for July, extending historic wage growth streak

Sustained wage growth in Japan may prompt the BOJ to tighten monetary policy, potentially strengthening the yen and impacting markets.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

UK government to ban trade with Israeli settlements on Tuesday

Sep. 7, 2026

UK government to ban trade with Israeli settlements on Tuesday

The UK's ban on trade with Israeli settlements may influence other nations to adopt similar policies, impacting international trade dynamics.

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Japan’s bond market yield hits 3% for first time this century

Sep. 7, 2026

Japan’s bond market yield hits 3% for first time this century

Japan's bond yield surge signals a shift in global financial dynamics, impacting debt sustainability and altering international investment flows.

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Trump touts Intel’s stock surge from $20 to $95 amid government stake

Sep. 7, 2026

Trump touts Intel’s stock surge from $20 to $95 amid government stake

The government's stake in Intel highlights the potential for direct financial returns from strategic investments, but raises concerns over market influence and exit strategies.

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Trump threatens to block Bombardier jet sales in US amid trade dispute

Sep. 7, 2026

Trump threatens to block Bombardier jet sales in US amid trade dispute

Trump's manufacturing mandate for Bombardier could reshape US-Canada trade dynamics, impacting aerospace market stability and investor confidence.

By EDITORIAL TEAM