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Rising bond yields add billions to G7 countries’ debt costs

Rising bond yields strain G7 budgets, diverting funds from critical areas and reshaping investment landscapes with higher sovereign debt appeal.

1 month ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Venezuela confirms historic oil deal with US covering 65 billion barrels

The deal could shift global energy dynamics, reducing U.S. reliance on other oil sources and altering geopolitical alliances in the region.

1 month ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Scott Bessent’s plan to tame US borrowing costs keeps running into the bond market’s brick wall

Efforts to manage US borrowing costs face challenges, highlighting concerns over fiscal sustainability and potential market distortions.

1 month ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

US hiring slows again as job growth settles into a stubborn crawl

The persistent hiring slowdown may hinder economic growth and exacerbate workforce challenges, impacting sectors unevenly across the economy.

1 month ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

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Hong Kong SFC flags Star Bridge Capital Group as unlicensed

Aug. 29, 2026

Hong Kong SFC flags Star Bridge Capital Group as unlicensed

The SFC's alert underscores the critical need for investor vigilance and may influence future regulatory approaches to crypto-related fraud.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

US economy may have added fewer jobs than reported, BLS revision suggests

Aug. 28, 2026

US economy may have added fewer jobs than reported, BLS revision suggests

Revised job data may prompt the Federal Reserve to reassess economic policies, impacting future interest rate decisions and market stability.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Kalshi loses Nevada appeal as court backs state oversight of sports contracts

Aug. 28, 2026

Kalshi loses Nevada appeal as court backs state oversight of sports contracts

The ruling underscores the tension between federal and state regulatory powers, potentially reshaping the landscape for prediction markets.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Four South American nations sign strategic minerals pact to reshape global supply chains

Aug. 28, 2026

Four South American nations sign strategic minerals pact to reshape global supply chains

The pact could shift global mineral dependencies, enhancing South America's geopolitical influence and altering international trade dynamics.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Circle economists argue digital finance could strengthen dollar dominance

Aug. 28, 2026

Circle economists argue digital finance could strengthen dollar dominance

Digital finance innovations, like stablecoins, could reinforce the dollar's global dominance by increasing demand for dollar-denominated assets.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Japan spends $96B to defend yen as it weakens to 160 per dollar

Aug. 28, 2026

Japan spends $96B to defend yen as it weakens to 160 per dollar

Japan's massive yen defense highlights the challenges of currency intervention amid global interest rate disparities, impacting inflation and trade.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

US Treasury Secretary Bessent clarifies Japan has no debt obligations to the Treasury

Aug. 28, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Bessent clarifies Japan has no debt obligations to the Treasury

Japan's potential sale of US Treasuries could destabilize US financial markets, highlighting the fragility of global economic interdependence.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Bank of England’s Bailey praises ‘real substance’ of Fed Chair Warsh’s speech

Aug. 28, 2026

Bank of England’s Bailey praises ‘real substance’ of Fed Chair Warsh’s speech

Warsh's shift towards flexible Fed communication could enhance policy adaptability, impacting global market expectations and central bank strategies.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

South Korea to give all 52 million citizens free AI access as a public right

Aug. 28, 2026

South Korea to give all 52 million citizens free AI access as a public right

South Korea's initiative could set a global precedent, potentially reshaping digital rights and boosting domestic AI industry growth.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Helius Labs passes disinflation proposal after intense outreach to Solana validators

Aug. 28, 2026

Helius Labs passes disinflation proposal after intense outreach to Solana validators

Solana's accelerated disinflation could stabilize token prices but may risk validator centralization, impacting network decentralization.

By EDITORIAL TEAM