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TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know
BusinessTechCrunch Startups

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and scaling their companies.

Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
Xi says China and US must ensure AI ‘is always under human control’ as Trump touts ‘great friendship’ before White House talks – live
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Xi says China and US must ensure AI ‘is always under human control’ as Trump touts ‘great friendship’ before White House talks – live

Xi arrived at the White House on Thursday morning ahead of major talks, which are expected to cover trade, AI, Taiwan and more In the first row in front of the leaders sit US vice-president JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance, Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her daughter Arabella, US secretary of state Marco Rubio , treasury…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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Litecoin price nears $75 as a golden cross tests the strength of its rally
CryptoCrypto News

Litecoin price nears $75 as a golden cross tests the strength of its rally

Litecoin price has climbed above $74 after breaking through the $64–$65 resistance area, while a golden cross on the daily chart has given traders another reason to watch whether the rally can clear $75. Litecoin (LTC) price traded near $74.20…

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Twenty minutes with the CEO of ElevenLabs, now reportedly valued at $22 billion
TechnologyTechCrunch

Twenty minutes with the CEO of ElevenLabs, now reportedly valued at $22 billion

ElevenLabs powers the AI voice on the other end of a lot of customer service calls, and its CEO told me this week that businesses should probably tell you that — at least until getting a machine is what everyone expects anyway.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
US/Iran discussed phasing in a deal to reopen Hormuz and end the US blockade
ForexInvestingLive

US/Iran discussed phasing in a deal to reopen Hormuz and end the US blockade

Reuters, citing sources, reports on discussions over a phased arrangement between Washington and Tehran: Gulf states reject Iranian control of the strait. Iran signals flexibility on fees, not on the Strait of Hormuz.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Vistry is the laggard in a housebuilding sector full of cracks | Nils Pratley
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Vistry is the laggard in a housebuilding sector full of cracks | Nils Pratley

Group shrinks ambitions from 20,000 to just 12,000 homes a year in an attempt to balance the books The entire housebuilding sector is in a funk, grumbling about energy prices, the cost of labour, regulation, planning delays, taxes and more, but few have messed up a bad hand quite like Vistry. Three years ago this mashup of the…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
New Zealand Dollar remains under pressure, RBNZ rate hike bets cushion losses
ForexFXStreet

New Zealand Dollar remains under pressure, RBNZ rate hike bets cushion losses

NZD/USD trades around 0.5655 at the time of writing on Thursday, down 0.30% on the day. However, the pair limits its losses as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) benefits from a sharp increase in expectations of further monetary tightening by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Bitcoin Breakout Cools as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Climb
CryptoDecrypt

Bitcoin Breakout Cools as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Climb

Bitcoin has slipped back below $85,000 after tagging an eight-month high near $87,400 last week, with rising odds of an October Fed hike taking some air out of the rally.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways rise by fifth in a year
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways rise by fifth in a year

Unions say record high of nearly 25,000, including assaults on rail workers and public, shows need for more staff and policing The number of reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways has risen by a fifth to a record high of almost 25,000 incidents in a year. Unions said the “horrendous” figures showed the need for more…

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BlackRock strategies power three new Ondo portfolio tokens
CryptoCrypto News

BlackRock strategies power three new Ondo portfolio tokens

Ondo Finance has launched three onchain portfolio tokens based on investment strategies developed by BlackRock, giving eligible investors outside the United States access to each portfolio through a single token. Ondo Finance announced the launch on Sep.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
UK interest rate rise ‘increasingly likely’ with high energy prices; inflation fears hit bonds – business live
MarketsThe Guardian Business

UK interest rate rise ‘increasingly likely’ with high energy prices; inflation fears hit bonds – business live

BoE deputy governor cites risks from energy prices, as US 30-year bond yields hits highest since 2004 Newsflash: A Bank of England deputy governor is warning that interest rates will be raised, if necessary, to combat the risk of persistent inflationary pressures from higher oil prices. Clare Lombardelli is telling the Sixth…

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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Introducing Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar
TechnologyGoogle Blog

Introducing Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar

Introducing Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar, which brings near real-time visual presence to Gemini’s conversational AI.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Europe: Rightward risks build – Standard Chartered
ForexFXStreet

Europe: Rightward risks build – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered argues that Europe’s political balance could shift to the right in 2027, with key elections in France, Spain, Italy and Poland. The bank highlights France’s presidential race as most critical, warning an RN victory would be market negative.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Canadian Dollar falls to two-month low as higher US yields outweigh Oil support
ForexFXStreet

Canadian Dollar falls to two-month low as higher US yields outweigh Oil support

USD/CAD extends its advance on Thursday, climbing to its highest level since mid-July. The pair has posted only one daily decline over the past 12 trading days, reflecting the diverging monetary policy outlooks of the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Canada (BoC).

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
New York sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling business
CryptoCointelegraph

New York sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling business

The action filed by state lawmakers followed a similar lawsuit against prediction markets company Kalshi in July that alleged the platform was running an illegal gambling operation.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
CKC Fund founder says failed CLARITY Act could push tokenization offshore
CryptoCrypto News

CKC Fund founder says failed CLARITY Act could push tokenization offshore

In an interview with crypto.news, Selva Ozelli speaks with CKC Fund founder and managing director David Doss about institutional digital asset investing, risk management and the infrastructure needed to connect crypto strategies with professional investors. The discussion also covers Bitcoin…

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Germany: Resilient but modest recovery – Commerzbank
ForexFXStreet

Germany: Resilient but modest recovery – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Chief Economist Dr. Jörg Krämer notes that leading indicators such as the Ifo business climate index and PMIs have surprised to the upside, showing the German economy’s resilience to high energy prices and the Iran War.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Xi pitches cooperation, friendship, and fairness amid overhanging trade war truce
ForexFXStreet

Xi pitches cooperation, friendship, and fairness amid overhanging trade war truce

China's paramount leader Xi Jinping's remarks at the White House ran to 21 lines on the wires, covering friendship, artificial intelligence (AI), counter-narcotics work and fair treatment for Chinese firms, and none of them mentioned tariffs.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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United States: Bifurcated revival with advanced sectors – ING
ForexFXStreet

United States: Bifurcated revival with advanced sectors – ING

ING’s James Knightley and Coco Zhang argue that US manufacturing is finally reviving after years of stagnation, helped by reshoring narratives, AI-driven investment and defence spending.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
TikTok drops appeal against £12.7m fine for not keeping under-13s off platform
MarketsThe Guardian Business

TikTok drops appeal against £12.7m fine for not keeping under-13s off platform

UK watchdog fined video app in 2023 for failing to enforce minimum age limit and remove underage users TikTok will pay a £12.7m fine to the UK’s data watchdog after dropping an appeal against a ruling that it did not do enough to keep children below the age of 13 off the platform. The video app was punished by the Information…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
AI hack of Medicare exposes Australia’s vulnerabilities and experts warn ‘there is more of this to come’
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

AI hack of Medicare exposes Australia’s vulnerabilities and experts warn ‘there is more of this to come’

Council on AI Strategy chief says incident unlikely to be isolated and country should enhance capability to detect and report incidents Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Technology experts have warned revelations an artificial intelligence agent hacked Medicare’s internal systems will not be the only…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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How Cloudflare addressed a cross-tenant data exposure vulnerability in Containers
TechnologyCloudflare Blog

How Cloudflare addressed a cross-tenant data exposure vulnerability in Containers

External security researchers at Accomplish identified a vulnerability in Cloudflare Containers that could expose residual disk data from previous workloads. We explain how the issue worked, how we investigated it, and the steps we took to remediate it.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults
BusinessNPR Business

The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults

Despite lower poverty overall, the rate for seniors has been steadily rising in recent years. A new AARP survey sheds light on how those over 50 are struggling in the crucial time before retirement.

Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
Solana Foundation hires Binance, Polygon veterans for institutional push
CryptoCrypto News

Solana Foundation hires Binance, Polygon veterans for institutional push

The Solana Foundation has appointed former Binance executive Rachel Conlan as chief strategy officer and Polygon Labs veteran Jamal Raees as general manager of payments as the network builds out its institutional and payment business after processing more than $5…

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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Crypto for Advisors:The hidden costs of holding your own bitcoin
CryptoCoinDesk

Crypto for Advisors:The hidden costs of holding your own bitcoin

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Crypto for Advisors:The hidden costs of holding your own bitcoin”.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
US Dollar: Fed resilience supports gains – BBH
ForexFXStreet

US Dollar: Fed resilience supports gains – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights that the Dollar is advancing broadly as a hawkish Federal Reserve stance combines with strong US economic outperformance.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Fed's Paulson warns more hikes possible as inflation fight hardens
ForexFXStreet

Fed's Paulson warns more hikes possible as inflation fight hardens

Philadelphia Federal Reserve (Fed) President Anna Paulson crossed the wires on Thursday, signaling that further rate hikes may be needed to lower inflation. She acknowledged that the rate hike in September helped to “move policy to a better inflation-fighting posture.”

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
EU says Trump plan to ban US diesel exports would ‘negatively impact both sides’
MarketsThe Guardian Business

EU says Trump plan to ban US diesel exports would ‘negatively impact both sides’

US president’s suggested 90-day export ban before midterm elections could bring even higher fuel prices across Europe The EU has warned Donald Trump against plans to ban US diesel exports to the global market, saying the move would negatively affect Europe and the US. The European Commission has reacted with “concern” to…

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Euro hovers near two-month low as hawkish Fed outlook weighs
ForexFXStreet

Euro hovers near two-month low as hawkish Fed outlook weighs

EUR/USD hovers near a two-month low on Thursday as expectations of another Federal Reserve (Fed) interest-rate hike keep the US Dollar (USD) firmly supported. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1372, remaining on the back foot for a fourth consecutive day.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Euro: Weak as Fed credibility supports Dollar near term – Commerzbank
ForexFXStreet

Euro: Weak as Fed credibility supports Dollar near term – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen argues that the unanimous Federal Reserve rate hike has temporarily restored its credibility and supported the Dollar, prompting a cut in the EUR/USD year-end forecast to 1.15 from 1.17.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
How Open Science Can Help Researchers Prepare for the Next Pandemic
TechnologyNVIDIA Blog

How Open Science Can Help Researchers Prepare for the Next Pandemic

When COVID-19 emerged, scientists had a crucial advantage: Decades of prior research on coronaviruses meant they understood the virus’ key proteins well enough to design vaccines in record time. The next pandemic may not offer the same head start.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
‘Eat the rich, save the planet’: climate protesters call out big tech’s disconnect from reality
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

‘Eat the rich, save the planet’: climate protesters call out big tech’s disconnect from reality

Activists gathered outside the OpenAI offices on Monday during climate week in New York City On Monday evening, protesters gathered outside the unmarked Manhattan offices of OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, holding signs calling to “Eat the rich, save the planet”. Over the next two days, groups also picketed outside the offices of…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
DoubleZero launches Hyperliquid order book feeds on Edge
CryptoCrypto News

DoubleZero launches Hyperliquid order book feeds on Edge

DoubleZero has launched five Hyperliquid data feeds on Edge, giving subscribers a live view of the exchange’s order book and trade[XYZ] markets over dedicated fiber. According to a Sep.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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Canada: Revised demographics reshape growth view – RBC
ForexFXStreet

Canada: Revised demographics reshape growth view – RBC

Royal Bank of Canada economist Rachel Battaglia explains that Statistics Canada’s upward revision to population data has erased earlier signs of negative growth and now shows Canada’s population rising 0.5% year-over-year in Q2.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Here’s what happened in crypto today
CryptoCointelegraph

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Fed’s Hammack warns persistent inflation could make return to target harder
ForexFXStreet

Fed’s Hammack warns persistent inflation could make return to target harder

Cleveland Federal Reserve (Fed) President Beth Hammack warned on Thursday that inflation remains elevated in the United States (US), stressing that persistent price pressures could make the Fed’s task increasingly difficult.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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Germany: Cyclical resilience versus structural risks – ING
ForexFXStreet

Germany: Cyclical resilience versus structural risks – ING

ING’s Carsten Brzeski highlights that Germany’s IFO index has risen for five consecutive months, pointing to a cyclical rebound and unexpected resilience in the German economy.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Elliptic Wants Every Cop to Read a Crypto Wallet in Seconds—With AI
CryptoDecrypt

Elliptic Wants Every Cop to Read a Crypto Wallet in Seconds—With AI

Elliptic’s new AI-assisted tool, called Pulse, lets any officer input a wallet address or transaction hash and get a plain-language summary in seconds, aiming to bring crypto tracing beyond specialized units.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Contain the Chaos: ‘CONTROL Resonant’ Launches on GeForce NOW
TechnologyNVIDIA Blog

Contain the Chaos: ‘CONTROL Resonant’ Launches on GeForce NOW

A warped Manhattan is waiting in the cloud this week. Remedy Entertainment’s CONTROL Resonant brings Dylan Faden’s extraordinary abilities and a paranatural crisis to GeForce NOW at launch.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
‘You can’t just bet everything on exports’: as its gas runs out, is Bolivia doomed to repeat history?
MarketsThe Guardian Business

‘You can’t just bet everything on exports’: as its gas runs out, is Bolivia doomed to repeat history?

A fossil gas boom that lifted millions out of poverty has collapsed and inflation is rising – but not everyone believes selling gold and soya is the answer Once hailed as the “energy heart of South America”, Bolivia ’s economy was buoyed up by a fossil gas boom from 2006 to 2014. At its height, then-president Evo Morales…

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
CertiK joins Linux Foundation initiative to strengthen blockchain security
CryptoCrypto News

CertiK joins Linux Foundation initiative to strengthen blockchain security

CertiK has joined LF Decentralized Trust, the Linux Foundation initiative for open source decentralized technologies, as the blockchain security firm plans to contribute research and audit expertise to projects used across enterprise and institutional systems. According to CertiK’s announcement shared…

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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Only 4 of top 20 crypto treasury firms trade above asset value: report
CryptoCrypto News

Only 4 of top 20 crypto treasury firms trade above asset value: report

Digital asset treasury companies have mostly lagged the cryptocurrencies they hold, with only four of the 20 largest trading above the value of their token reserves, according to a new analysis by DWF Ventures. DWF Ventures compared the share prices…

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Euro: Downside risks for EUR against US Dollar – Rabobank
ForexFXStreet

Euro: Downside risks for EUR against US Dollar – Rabobank

Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses EUR/USD trading near its yearly lows despite consensus forecasts that had expected the pair around 1.18–1.20 in late 2026.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Silver price falls as Fed hawkish outlook drives US yields higher
ForexFXStreet

Silver price falls as Fed hawkish outlook drives US yields higher

Silver (XAG/USD) extends its decline on Thursday, falling 1.23% to trade around $63.65 at the time of writing. The precious metal comes under heavy selling pressure as increasingly hawkish expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve (Fed) push United States (US) Treasury yields sharply higher.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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Swedish Krona: Riksbank hawkish hold backs currency – BBH
ForexFXStreet

Swedish Krona: Riksbank hawkish hold backs currency – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad reports the Swedish Krona (SEK) rallied after the Riksbank delivered a hawkish hold, keeping rates unchanged but signaling more tightening ahead.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
US Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 197K last week
ForexFXStreet

US Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 197K last week

According to a report from the US Department of Labour (DOL) released on Thursday, the number of US citizens submitting new applications for unemployment insurance decreased to 197K for the week ending September 19.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call

Senators’ report says taxpayers face higher bills after ‘bargain’ between president and major polluters The fossil fuel industry secured an estimated $190bn in tax breaks and subsidies over the next decade after responding to Donald Trump’s pre-election call for major campaign donations, leaving American taxpayers to shoulder…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
Canada retail sales for the month of July -0.7% vs -0.8% estimate
ForexInvestingLive

Canada retail sales for the month of July -0.7% vs -0.8% estimate

Prior month 0.6% The advanced August reading comes in at 1.3% Details from Statistics Canada: Retail sales:−0.7% to C$73.7 billion vs −0.8% expected. Prior +0.6%.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
US initial jobless claims 197K vs 201K expected
ForexInvestingLive

US initial jobless claims 197K vs 201K expected

Prior was 196K (revised to 198K) Continuing claims 1719K vs 1745K expected Prior was 1730K (revised to 1717K) US initial jobless claims came in at 197K, below the 201K expected by economists, pointing to continued resilience in the US labor market. The previous week's reading was revised higher to 198K from 196K, nevertheless…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Japanese Yen weakness lifts British Pound as wide interest-rate gap bites
ForexFXStreet

Japanese Yen weakness lifts British Pound as wide interest-rate gap bites

GBP/JPY rebounds on Thursday, supported mainly by broad-based weakness in the Japanese Yen (JPY) rather than strength in the British Pound (GBP), as traders assess the monetary policy outlooks of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and the Bank of England (BoE).

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EU could tighten access to DeFi lending as EBA pushes new MiCA rules
CryptoCrypto News

EU could tighten access to DeFi lending as EBA pushes new MiCA rules

The European Union has moved closer to tighter oversight of DeFi lending access after the European Banking Authority called for crypto borrowing and lending services to be brought within the scope of the bloc’s Markets in Crypto Assets framework. According…

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Norges Bank: Policy rate seen elevated for longer – Nordea
ForexFXStreet

Norges Bank: Policy rate seen elevated for longer – Nordea

Nordea’s Kjetil Olsen notes that Norges Bank raised its policy rate by 25bp to 4.5% and lifted the policy rate path, implying some risk of a further hike over the next six months.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Mint launches connected Web3 gaming economy with MNTD rewards
CryptoCrypto News

Mint launches connected Web3 gaming economy with MNTD rewards

Mint.io has opened its Web3 player economy across its full web platform, connecting games, XP, leaderboards and rewards ahead of the planned activation of its MNTD token. According to Mint, the platform was built with token mechanics from the start…

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
HIFI raises $37M to expand stablecoin payments, tokenized markets
CryptoCointelegraph

HIFI raises $37M to expand stablecoin payments, tokenized markets

HIFI CEO Zach Walsh told Cointelegraph the $37 million Series A is the company’s first priced funding round, though HIFI did not disclose its valuation.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
investing Live European session wrap: Higher oil prices, bond yields continue to pressure markets
ForexInvestingLive

investing Live European session wrap: Higher oil prices, bond yields continue to pressure markets

Headlines: Brent crude above $100 and 10-year Treasury yields above 5% give markets a double test SNB leaves policy rate unchanged at 0% in September meeting, as widely expected USD/JPY races to three-week high above 158 as buyers eye a technical break higher Gold prices slide toward last week’s lows as 10-year Treasury yields…

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
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Bank of Canada: Energy risks complicate October decision - RBC
ForexFXStreet

Bank of Canada: Energy risks complicate October decision - RBC

Rachel Battaglia at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) argues that higher backward-looking population growth implies stronger potential output, mechanically reducing pressure on the Bank of Canada (BoC) to hike rates.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Canadian Dollar dips to fresh two-month lows amid higher US yields, Fed hiking bets
ForexFXStreet

Canadian Dollar dips to fresh two-month lows amid higher US yields, Fed hiking bets

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) extends losses for the fourth consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, as surging US Treasury yields and rising bets of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes are propelling the Greenback across the board.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Global bond sell-off piles new pressure on UK borrowing costs before budget
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Global bond sell-off piles new pressure on UK borrowing costs before budget

Rising cost of 10-year gilt to near 19-year high hikes upfront cost of government investment and limits chancellor’s room for manoeuvre Business live – latest updates International bodies warn of rising debt and borrowing risks Burnham stands by claim UK is ‘in hock’ to bond markets Oil prices lurched upwards again on Thursday…

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
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Hedera IDTrust joins IBM Cloud Catalog for AI agents
CryptoCrypto News

Hedera IDTrust joins IBM Cloud Catalog for AI agents

Hedera-based IDTrust is now on IBM Cloud Catalog, giving enterprises access to verifiable identities for AI agents, devices and people.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Era of pure crypto exchanges is ending, Bybit CEO says
CryptoCointelegraph

Era of pure crypto exchanges is ending, Bybit CEO says

Bybit’s global campaign positions it as a broader financial platform, though its stock, gold and forex derivatives were already available.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Australian Dollar: Labor data underpins RBA hike view – BBH
ForexFXStreet

Australian Dollar: Labor data underpins RBA hike view – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad observes AUD/USD trading near its 200-day moving average support as broad Dollar strength weighs on the pair.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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CoinShares report shows RWA deposits tripling to $7.4B
CryptoCrypto News

CoinShares report shows RWA deposits tripling to $7.4B

CoinShares and Token Terminal say RWA deposits tripled to $7.4B while tokenized asset trading grew despite a 15% decline in DeFi deposits.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics | Clive Lewis
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics | Clive Lewis

When a former Labour deputy leader joins a firm built on surveillance and military targeting, it deepens public cynicism – and democracy depends on trust Whatever is said about Tom Watson, the former deputy leader of the Labour party has a knack for landing headlines. In the past he did it at the expense of the rich and…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
Amid soaring living costs, America’s biggest convenience-store chains quietly overcharge consumers
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Amid soaring living costs, America’s biggest convenience-store chains quietly overcharge consumers

Guardian investigation: 7-Eleven and Circle K stores often fail to honor advertised prices – charging more at pump and register for gas, snacks, and other items Marco Cruz pulled off a four-lane road into the parking lot of a Circle K convenience store in McAllen, Texas , 12 miles north of the US-Mexico border . It was 1.20am…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
TRON based MeshWallet raises $10M for gasless USDT wallet expansion
CryptoCrypto News

TRON based MeshWallet raises $10M for gasless USDT wallet expansion

MeshWallet has raised $10 million in a private funding round to expand its gasless USDT wallet on TRON and build new services around its self custodial payments platform. According to the Tallinn based company, the round was led by a…

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Gold hits one-week low as hawkish Fed outlook drives yields to multi-year highs
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Gold hits one-week low as hawkish Fed outlook drives yields to multi-year highs

Gold (XAU/USD) slides to a one-week low on Thursday as rising US Treasury yields and a stronger US Dollar (USD) reflect an increasingly hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,250, down nearly 0.85% on the day.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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Flash sale: AO snaps up camera seller Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones
BusinessThe Guardian Business

Flash sale: AO snaps up camera seller Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones

Online electricals retailer says latest purchase continues to broaden its appeal beyond white goods, phones and TV The troubled camera retailer Jessops has changed hands after AO World acquired the business from the Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones. The online electrical retailer said on Thursday it had completed the acquisition…

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IBM links Digital Asset Haven to Swift blockchain ledger
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IBM links Digital Asset Haven to Swift blockchain ledger

IBM connects Digital Asset Haven to Swift’s blockchain ledger and adds an on-premises beta for banks managing tokenized deposits and stablecoins.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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EU banking watchdog calls for crypto lending rules under MiCA
CryptoCointelegraph

EU banking watchdog calls for crypto lending rules under MiCA

The EBA outlined potential rules for crypto lending and firms providing access to DeFi protocols as part of the European Commission’s MiCA review.

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EU watchdogs warn quantum computers could hit blockchains
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EU watchdogs warn quantum computers could hit blockchains

EU financial watchdogs warn quantum computing could weaken blockchain cryptography as Bitcoin developers debate protecting exposed keys.

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What’s on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit, and what won’t they discuss?
TechnologyThe Guardian Business

What’s on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit, and what won’t they discuss?

Two leaders could discuss tech safety issues and US-China trade ties but may skip over climate emergency Analysis: AI looms large over Trump-Xi meeting The leaders of the world’s two superpowers are meeting in the US on Thursday for Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the US in more than a decade. The last time the Chinese…

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Bitcoin rallied after a Fed hike. Who bought it?
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Bitcoin rallied after a Fed hike. Who bought it?

Bitcoin climbed past $87,000 after a rate increase that should have made risk harder to own. The public record identifies several sources of demand, but it cannot put a name to every buyer or turn fund inflows into a complete…

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Rolls-Royce signs 'multi-million' engine deal
BusinessBBC Business

Rolls-Royce signs 'multi-million' engine deal

The order will see 18 engines built and maintained by the company from its Derby aerospace centre.

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Trump administration faces fresh scrutiny after DoJ drops bribery case against Indian billionaire
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Trump administration faces fresh scrutiny after DoJ drops bribery case against Indian billionaire

Warren and Blumenthal raise concerns about case against Gautam Adani, who promised to invest $10bn in US The Trump administration is facing growing questions over its decision to abandon a fraud and bribery case against the Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after he promised to invest $10bn in the US. For the second time this…

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CLARITY Act stalls as US crypto regulators write rules without Congress
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CLARITY Act stalls as US crypto regulators write rules without Congress

The Senate stopped short of debating a federal crypto market structure bill. A week later, the CFTC chair was still laying out plans for tokenized collateral and round-the-clock markets.

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PENGU price: Why is it down after a 38% weekly rally?
CryptoCrypto News

PENGU price: Why is it down after a 38% weekly rally?

PENGU falls below $0.01 after a 38% weekly gain as derivatives activity cools while technical indicators remain positive but stretched.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Bitcoin ETFs add $347M as BTC falls below $84K after topping $87K
CryptoCointelegraph

Bitcoin ETFs add $347M as BTC falls below $84K after topping $87K

US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows slowed to $347 million on Wednesday as Bitcoin fell below $84,000, while five-day inflows reached $2.65 billion.

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Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity

Former deputy PM now involved in tech industry says many within sector are ‘winding themselves up into a lather’ UK politics live – latest updates Nick Clegg has dismissed fears over AI’s “godlike power to exterminate humanity”, calling it a sign that tech bosses are “breathing their own fumes”. The former UK deputy prime…

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Institutions held crypto through 50% drawdown, Bitwise finds
CryptoCointelegraph

Institutions held crypto through 50% drawdown, Bitwise finds

Every institution interviewed that owned crypto held Bitcoin, usually as its largest asset; some set exit conditions for Ether and Solana.

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‘This gap opens up of doubt and scepticism about everything’: Jess and Morgs confront the politics of deepfakes
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

‘This gap opens up of doubt and scepticism about everything’: Jess and Morgs confront the politics of deepfakes

In the choreographers’ new work, virtuosic movement and some green-screen magic unfurl the theatricality of high-stakes television interviews It appears the interviewer has got him on the ropes. “For the record, I did not take part in a pagan ceremony with minor members of the royal family in which we daubed ourselves in…

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Housebuilder Vistry slashes profit forecasts as losses balloon
BusinessThe Guardian Business

Housebuilder Vistry slashes profit forecasts as losses balloon

Firm unveils further cost-cutting plan including job losses, blaming poor summer sales of private homes Vistry Group, one of Britain’s biggest housebuilders, has cut its annual profit expectations after half-year losses ballooned as it grappled with a £600m pile of unsold homes. Adam Daniel, the new chief executive of the Bovis…

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Philip R. Lane: The outlook for the euro area economy
MarketsEuropean Central Bank

Philip R. Lane: The outlook for the euro area economy

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Philip R. Lane: The outlook for the euro area economy”.

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Why surging US real yields are quietly forcing Bitcoin under $84,000
CryptoCryptoSlate

Why surging US real yields are quietly forcing Bitcoin under $84,000

Bitcoin registered an intraday low at $83,500 on Sept. 23, the same day the US 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.11%, up 15 basis points in a single session, as a hotter-than-expected business activity survey pushed investors to reprice interest rates.

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Why ZEC and NEAR are winning crypto’s alternative asset bid in 2026
CryptoCrypto News

Why ZEC and NEAR are winning crypto’s alternative asset bid in 2026

Zcash and NEAR Protocol have emerged as two of crypto’s strongest alternative trades in 2026, a move Bankless co-founder David Hoffman believes is being driven by investors moving some capital away from Bitcoin and Ethereum toward assets with stronger return…

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
UK ‘losing up to £6.5bn a year in EU trade’ without post-Brexit product deal
BusinessThe Guardian Business

UK ‘losing up to £6.5bn a year in EU trade’ without post-Brexit product deal

IPPR finds failure to align testing standards has forced companies to abandon exporting to EU and is costing costing 0.18% of national income The UK is losing out on annual exports to the EU that could be worth as much as £6.5bn without a deal with Brussels that allows manufacturers to jettison duplicate product testing. In the…

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RWA perp DEXs reach $365B as stocks lead trading
CryptoCrypto News

RWA perp DEXs reach $365B as stocks lead trading

RWA perpetual DEX trading volume reached $365 billion in Q3 2026, up 32%, as public equities generated nearly half of activity.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Alarm bells sound in Brussels as EU sales of Chinese hybrid cars rocket
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Alarm bells sound in Brussels as EU sales of Chinese hybrid cars rocket

Explosive growth in imported vehicles omitted from EV tariffs fuels concern for future of European carmakers EU imports three times more from China than bloc exports there Sales of Chinese hybrid cars have rocketed in the EU in the past four and a half years, data shows, underlining growing concerns in Brussels over the future…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
Binance to list HYPE with 3 spot pairs on Sept. 24
CryptoCrypto News

Binance to list HYPE with 3 spot pairs on Sept. 24

Binance will list Hyperliquid’s HYPE on Sept. 24 with USDT, USDC and TRY spot pairs, a Seed Tag and withdrawals opening Sept.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Germany business sentiment improves further in September despite price concerns - Ifo
ForexInvestingLive

Germany business sentiment improves further in September despite price concerns - Ifo

Germany September Ifo business climate index 89.9 vs 89.1 expected Prior 88.8 Germany September Ifo business expectations 90.4 vs 89.3 expected Prior 89.1; revised to 89.0 Germany September Ifo current assessment index 89.5 vs 89.0 expected Prior 88.5 Things are looking on the up in Germany as the latest business climate index…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Citi sees no Fed rate cuts until June 2027, crypto in trouble?
CryptoCrypto News

Citi sees no Fed rate cuts until June 2027, crypto in trouble?

Citigroup has pushed its forecast for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate cut to June 2027 after stronger US jobs data reduced concerns over the labor market, leaving Bitcoin and the crypto market facing the prospect of higher borrowing costs…

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Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest complete tokenized deposit transactions
CryptoCrypto News

Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest complete tokenized deposit transactions

Britain’s largest banks have completed what UK Finance described as the world’s first interbank transactions using tokenized deposits, testing blockchain based commercial bank money across mortgage and person to person payments. According to UK Finance, Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest and…

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Japan bond yields hit multi decade highs: Are Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies at risk?
CryptoCrypto News

Japan bond yields hit multi decade highs: Are Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies at risk?

Japanese government bond yields have climbed to levels not seen in decades after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates last week, adding another source of pressure for cryptocurrencies already dealing with rising US Treasury yields and renewed Federal Reserve…

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France confidence stays weak in September as inflation pressures cloud the outlook
ForexInvestingLive

France confidence stays weak in September as inflation pressures cloud the outlook

The latest business and household confidence data released today: France September consumer confidence 86 vs 85 expected Prior 86 France September business confidence 96 vs 97 expected Prior 98 French consumer sentiment is seen holding steady in September, although still keeping well below the long-term average reading of 100.…

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
France September consumer confidence 86 vs 85 expected
ForexInvestingLive

France September consumer confidence 86 vs 85 expected

The latest business and household confidence data released today: France September consumer confidence 86 vs 85 expected Prior 86 France September business confidence 101 vs 102 expected Prior 103 More to follow... This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Euro: Dollar strengthens against EUR after hot US PMIs – Danske Bank
ForexFXStreet

Euro: Dollar strengthens against EUR after hot US PMIs – Danske Bank

Danske Bank’s Danske Research Team notes that strong US PMIs and hawkish Federal Reserve pricing weighed on EUR/USD. The composite PMI rose sharply, driving expectations for another Fed rate hike in October and pulling EUR/USD below 1.14.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
What are the main events for today?
ForexInvestingLive

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we have the SNB rate decision and the German IFO survey. The SNB is widely expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at 0.00%, so the focus will be on inflation forecast, assessment of the oil shock, CHF intervention language and guidance for 2027.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
HYPE price falls as Multicoin Capital moves $12.15M to Coinbase Prime
CryptoCrypto News

HYPE price falls as Multicoin Capital moves $12.15M to Coinbase Prime

Multicoin Capital has deposited another 130,331 HYPE worth $12.15 million into Coinbase Prime, bringing its transfers to the institutional platform since July 28 to 4.23 million tokens valued at $285 million. Onchain analytics platform Lookonchain reported the latest transaction on…

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PI price falls below $0.09 as bearish momentum returns
CryptoCrypto News

PI price falls below $0.09 as bearish momentum returns

Pi Network price has fallen back below $0.09 on September 24 after its latest recovery failed near $0.093, leaving PI below its main daily moving averages as short term momentum weakened. According to the PI/USDT charts, Pi Network was trading…

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Oil: Geopolitics tighten physical markets – Commerzbank
ForexFXStreet

Oil: Geopolitics tighten physical markets – Commerzbank

Commerzbank analysts note that escalating US-Iran tensions and fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz are tightening physical oil markets, with record premiums at Cushing pointing to strong demand for immediate supply.

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
Australians ‘scrambling’ for second jobs to deal with rising mortgage repayments and cost of living
EconomyThe Guardian Business

Australians ‘scrambling’ for second jobs to deal with rising mortgage repayments and cost of living

Latest data also shows unemployment at highest level since the pandemic, which analysts doubt will stop RBA hiking interest rates Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australians are “scrambling” to find more work to cover soaring living expenses…

Why it mattersThe data helps investors assess growth, inflation and the likely direction of economic policy.
WTI falls below $91.50 amid hope for US-Iran diplomatic progress
ForexFXStreet

WTI falls below $91.50 amid hope for US-Iran diplomatic progress

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $91.40 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. WTI tumbles amid hopes for diplomatic progress between the US and Iran.

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
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Privacy is a property of the route
CryptoCrypto News

Privacy is a property of the route

SimpleSwap and SecureShift explain why crypto privacy now depends on swap routes, networks, custody and what each transaction leg reveals.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
‘Cash to trash’ levy on house developers too low to offset damage to Norfolk Broads, say critics
MarketsThe Guardian Business

‘Cash to trash’ levy on house developers too low to offset damage to Norfolk Broads, say critics

Exclusive: Levy that allows almost 16,000 houses to be built on Norfolk Broads will not cover cost of mitigating environmental damage, critics say A new levy on developers to allow almost 16,000 homes to be built in the environmentally protected Norfolk Broads has been cut by tens of thousands of pounds per house, the Guardian…

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British Pound holds gains despite stronger US PMI, hawkish Fed stance
ForexFXStreet

British Pound holds gains despite stronger US PMI, hawkish Fed stance

The GBP/USD pair posts modest gains near 1.3240 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. However, the potential upside for the major pair might be limited amid a widening policy gap between a hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) and a more cautious Bank of England (BoE).

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Asian stock markets trade mixed ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
ForexFXStreet

Asian stock markets trade mixed ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Asian stock markets reflect a mixed performance on Thursday ahead of the meeting between United States (US) President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping later in the day.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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A week of AI coding cut a quantum-safe bitcoin transaction estimate from $320 to $66
CryptoCoinDesk

A week of AI coding cut a quantum-safe bitcoin transaction estimate from $320 to $66

StarkWare, which conducted the research, says contest participants using AI tools made the computation about five times faster, though the $66 figure has not yet been demonstrated in another transaction mined on Bitcoin.

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Bitwise survey finds 1%-2% crypto allocations dominate
CryptoCrypto News

Bitwise survey finds 1%-2% crypto allocations dominate

Bitwise says most surveyed institutions hold 1%-2% in crypto, while none cut exposure during the roughly 50% market decline through April.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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FBI crypto forum targets scams, hacks and DPRK threats
CryptoCrypto News

FBI crypto forum targets scams, hacks and DPRK threats

FBI’s annual crypto crime forum links investigators with security firms as digital-asset fraud, hacks and state-backed threats keep rising.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Bitcoin’s ‘last resort’ quantum-safe solution just got 79% cheaper: StarkWare
CryptoCointelegraph

Bitcoin’s ‘last resort’ quantum-safe solution just got 79% cheaper: StarkWare

A weeklong optimization challenge cut the estimated GPU cost of preparing an experimental quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction to under $67, potentially making the “last-resort measure” a little easier on the wallet.

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Circle expands CCTP to EURC and cirBTC on Arc
CryptoCrypto News

Circle expands CCTP to EURC and cirBTC on Arc

Circle expanded CCTP on Arc beyond USDC to support EURC and cirBTC, while Gateway plans multi-asset unified balances and more asset coverage.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Swiss Franc strengthens ahead of SNB policy decision
ForexFXStreet

Swiss Franc strengthens ahead of SNB policy decision

USD/CHF loses ground after registering modest gains the previous day, trading around 0.8240 during Asian hours on Thursday. Traders await the Swiss National Bank (SNB) interest rate decision due later in the day.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
US weighs overseas push for dollar-backed stablecoins: Bloomberg
CryptoCointelegraph

US weighs overseas push for dollar-backed stablecoins: Bloomberg

The reported initiative could involve private-sector companies and several US agencies as Washington looks to expand the international use of dollar-backed stablecoins.

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FedNow readies cross-border support for U. S. banks
CryptoCrypto News

FedNow readies cross-border support for U. S. banks

FedNow has moved closer to supporting cross-border payments as Federal Reserve Financial Services prepares early institutions to test enhanced messages for the U. S.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
New Zealand Dollar consolidates around 0.5675 vs USD as bears await Trump-Xi summit
ForexFXStreet

New Zealand Dollar consolidates around 0.5675 vs USD as bears await Trump-Xi summit

The NZD/USD pair flatlines around the 0.5675 region, trading just above its lowest level since early July, set the previous day, as investors await a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Softens below 180.00, bearish bias persists below 100-day SMA
ForexFXStreet

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Softens below 180.00, bearish bias persists below 100-day SMA

The EUR/JPY cross trades in negative territory around 179.85 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. Intervention risks from Japanese authorities provide some support to the Japanese Yen (JPY) against the Euro (EUR).

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Gold sticks to negative bias below $4,300 amid Fed hike bets, ahead of Trump-Xi summit
ForexFXStreet

Gold sticks to negative bias below $4,300 amid Fed hike bets, ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Gold (XAU/USD) remains depressed below the $4,300 mark, trading near a one-week low set earlier this Thursday as traders await a crucial meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
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investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Xi lands for Trump summit
ForexInvestingLive

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Xi lands for Trump summit

From 500 jets to salvage mode: Boeing's China hopes shrink ahead of summit Google readies Gemini 4 launch as it seeks to regain ground in the AI model race AUD little changed: Australia jobless rate hits 4.6%, highest since 2021, participation outpaces jobs beat Australian jobs data for August 2026. Unemployment rate 4.6%…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Canadian Dollar holds steady amid oil uncertainties, hawkish Fed sentiment
ForexFXStreet

Canadian Dollar holds steady amid oil uncertainties, hawkish Fed sentiment

USD/CAD steadies after three days of gains, trading around 1.4100 during Asian hours on Thursday. The USD/CAD pair has moved little as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) maintains its position amid cautious sentiment surrounding oil prices.

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
United States Dollar Index holds gains slightly above 101 amid strong US growth prospects
ForexFXStreet

United States Dollar Index holds gains slightly above 101 amid strong US growth prospects

The US Dollar (USD) holds onto Wednesday’s strong gains in the Asian trade on Thursday. As of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades firmly near a fresh eight week high of 101.23 posted the previous day.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Japanese Yen gathers strength amid surging 10-year JGB yields
ForexFXStreet

Japanese Yen gathers strength amid surging 10-year JGB yields

The USD/JPY pair attracts some sellers to around 157.85 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) as traders remain on high alert for further intervention from Japanese authorities.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Australia launches investigation after OpenAI agent hacked healthcare database
TechnologyThe Guardian Business

Australia launches investigation after OpenAI agent hacked healthcare database

Prime minister says he told Sam Altman he was disappointed it had taken OpenAI ‘way too long’ to disclose breach Anthony Albanese says an artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI hacked Medicare in June and the tech giant notified the government earlier this month using an email sent to a “public mailbox”. Australia’s…

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Australian Dollar declines against Japanese Yen following mixed jobs data
ForexFXStreet

Australian Dollar declines against Japanese Yen following mixed jobs data

AUD/JPY extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around 110.80 during Asian hours on Thursday. The currency cross continues to trade under pressure as the Australian Dollar (AUD) remains subdued following the release of the latest domestic labor market data.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Senator confirms ‘eight suicide attempts’ by US navy personnel assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group – as it happened
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Senator confirms ‘eight suicide attempts’ by US navy personnel assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group – as it happened

Kirsten Gillibrand says acting US navy secretary told her of attempted suicides after carrier strike group’s lengthy deployment as part of US war in Iran. This blog is now closed.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
AUD little changed: Australia jobless rate hits 4.6%, highest since 2021, participation outpaces jobs beat
ForexInvestingLive

AUD little changed: Australia jobless rate hits 4.6%, highest since 2021, participation outpaces jobs beat

The muted reaction in AUD/USD reflects a report that offers something for both sides: headline hiring was strong, but a higher jobless rate and a fall in full-time roles temper the hawkish read. Rates markets are likely to treat the unemployment rise as a supply-side story, driven by participation, which keeps the focus on…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Heads up: China markets shut Friday for Mid-Autumn Festival, with week-long Golden Week break ahead
ForexInvestingLive

Heads up: China markets shut Friday for Mid-Autumn Festival, with week-long Golden Week break ahead

With mainland markets and Stock Connect shut on the final day of the Trump-Xi summit, Hong Kong equities and the offshore yuan become the main channel for pricing any China-related headlines. Thinner cross-border flows can amplify moves in Hong Kong-listed China names, since southbound mainland buying is absent.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Australian jobs data for August 2026. Unemployment rate 4.6% (expected 4.5%, prior 4.5%)
ForexInvestingLive

Australian jobs data for August 2026. Unemployment rate 4.6% (expected 4.5%, prior 4.5%)

Australian Employment Change 39.5K expected 20K, prior -15.8K Full Time Employment Change -6.3K prior 6.3K Part-Time 45.8K prior -32.2K Participation Rate 67.1% expected 66.9%, prior 66.9% --- Background: Australia jobs preview: NAB leans to 4.4% unemployment on 20k gain in a close call Australia jobs preview: CBA sees 15,000…

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Everything new coming to Meta’s AI agent Muse
TechnologyTechCrunch

Everything new coming to Meta’s AI agent Muse

CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the company’s annual Connect event in Menlo Park on Wednesday with a keynote that made one thing clear: Meta is going all-in on Muse. It's even coming to Meta's AI glasses.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Japan flash PMI: growth slows to four-month low as price pressures stay intense
ForexInvestingLive

Japan flash PMI: growth slows to four-month low as price pressures stay intense

Sticky price pressures and the strongest hiring since February keep the inflation side of the Bank of Japan's case intact, even as activity growth slows. The survey's explicit link between cost pressures and the weak yen may add to policymakers' sensitivity to further currency weakness.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Meta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectacles
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Meta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectacles

The new wearables come at a time of uncertainty for smart glasses, which are facing backlash over privacy concerns Meta announced an advanced new set of virtual reality glasses and a collection of new smart glasses Wednesday, including an audio-only version without a camera. At the firm’s Meta Connect conference in Menlo Park…

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Statistics on Securities Financing Transactions in Japan
ForexBank of Japan

Statistics on Securities Financing Transactions in Japan

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Statistics on Securities Financing Transactions in Japan”.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses
TechnologyTechCrunch

Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses

Meta says the camera-free glasses will be lighter and have up to 12 hours of battery life.

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US and China extend Busan trade truce to January 10 as Xi arrives for Trump summit
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US and China extend Busan trade truce to January 10 as Xi arrives for Trump summit

The extension removes a near-term cliff risk for Asian assets, with the truce otherwise due to expire in November, and should underpin the yuan and China-sensitive currencies such as the Australian dollar. Because an extension was widely signposted, the bigger swing factor is whether the summit produces the broader deal Beijing…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Australia jobs preview: NAB leans to 4.4% unemployment on 20k gain in a close call
ForexInvestingLive

Australia jobs preview: NAB leans to 4.4% unemployment on 20k gain in a close call

A dip to 4.4% would reinforce the view that Australia's labour market remains tight relative to RBA projections, likely supporting the Australian dollar and front-end yields as traders weigh the inflation trade-off the central bank has flagged. A steady 4.5% with modest job gains would largely match the RBA's own path and…

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
OpenAI Gives Ukraine Access to Daybreak AI Cyber-Defense Tool
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OpenAI Gives Ukraine Access to Daybreak AI Cyber-Defense Tool

OpenAI is giving Ukraine's government access to Daybreak, its AI vulnerability-hunting system, as the country's cyber defenders face a record wave of attacks on hospitals, power grids, and government networks.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
UK defence contractors to offer 40,000 apprenticeships, placements and jobs
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UK defence contractors to offer 40,000 apprenticeships, placements and jobs

Wes Streeting says he leads a ‘ministry for growth’ as Labour seeks to show more defence spending will create UK jobs Defence contractors have promised to create 40,000 apprenticeships, work experience placements and jobs for young people each year, as Wes Streeting claimed to be overseeing a “ministry for growth”. Labour is…

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BlackRock sees a new $5 trillion AI trade emerging for stablecoins
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BlackRock sees a new $5 trillion AI trade emerging for stablecoins

BlackRock says AI could create a new class of stablecoin customer: machines that spend continuously without human approval. The world’s largest asset manager sees increasingly autonomous AI systems purchasing data, accessing software, and acquiring computing resources on their own, potentially adding a new source of…

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Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead at 37
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Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead at 37

The crypto executive and Dystopia Labs founder previously held senior roles at Stellar and Solana before joining venture capital firm Hack VC.

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Coinbase plans post-quantum Bitcoin custody for any scheme
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Coinbase plans post-quantum Bitcoin custody for any scheme

Coinbase has begun designing a post-quantum custody system intended to protect about $250 billion in institutional assets while supporting any new signature scheme adopted by Bitcoin or another blockchain. Coinbase prepares custody for several signature schemes MARA Foundation TV hosted…

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Prediction markets face hearing call from 11 Senate Democrats
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Prediction markets face hearing call from 11 Senate Democrats

All 11 Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee have asked Chair Tim Scott to hold a public hearing on prediction markets after Republican members met privately with Kalshi’s chief executive. In a Sep.

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Bitcoin bull market hinges on $85K support and fresh buying: Bitfinex analysts
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Bitcoin bull market hinges on $85K support and fresh buying: Bitfinex analysts

Bitcoin has held a dense $85,000–$86,500 buyer cost range after reaching $87,392, but Bitfinex analysts have said continued ETF and corporate purchases are needed to confirm a new bull market. Bitfinex Alpha said in its Sep.

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Economic and event calendar in Asia Thursday, September 24, 2026: Australian jobs report
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Economic and event calendar in Asia Thursday, September 24, 2026: Australian jobs report

Previews of the Australian jobs data are here: Australia jobs preview: CBA sees 15,000 gain, unemployment steady at 4.5% Australia jobs preview: employment seen rebounding in August, jobless rate at 4.5% AUD looks ready for a bounce back if the jobs data is strong. I'll have more to come on this separately.

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‘I miss old Google’: readers tell us how they search the internet in the age of AI
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‘I miss old Google’: readers tell us how they search the internet in the age of AI

A feature called AI Overviews has been a profound change, and the browsing habits of billions of people are shifting Google has put artificial intelligence at the front and center of its search bar. The most-visited site on the internet still shows the same list of links to users, but they have to scroll past a summarized…

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investing Live Americas market news wrap: Strong US services PMI leads to a big breakdown in bonds
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investing Live Americas market news wrap: Strong US services PMI leads to a big breakdown in bonds

US September S&P Global flash services PMI 58.7 vs 56.0 expected US treasury sells $70 billion of 5 year notes at a high yield of 5.033% Iranian president says Iran is open to diplomacy but will defend its interests in Hormuz Iranian official says reopening the Strait of Hormuz was discussed in U. S.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Bentley unveils its first fully electric car
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Bentley unveils its first fully electric car

The SUVs will be built on a new production line in Crewe, which has been Bentley's base since 1946.

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Trump reveals up to $100K Strategy stock purchase in ethics filing
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Trump reveals up to $100K Strategy stock purchase in ethics filing

President Donald Trump disclosed a July purchase of Strategy shares as his administration continues to advance crypto policy through federal regulators and Congress.

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How often do major exchanges actually publish proof of reserves?
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How often do major exchanges actually publish proof of reserves?

Reporting frequency matters because a proof-of-reserves report is only a snapshot. The more often an exchange publishes fresh reserve data, the shorter the period users have to wait before they can inspect a new checkpoint.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Netflix releases trailer for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn
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Netflix releases trailer for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn

"It’s film noir and a hard-boiled detective story, but it’s got a lot more comedy and a lot more action."

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US stablecoin adoption could surge with bank-like protections: Visa survey
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US stablecoin adoption could surge with bank-like protections: Visa survey

The survey released by Visa posited that bank-like protections for stablecoins could increase adoption in the US as companies are preparing for the enactment of the GENIUS Act.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Bentley launches first fully electric car – with fake engine sounds to replace classic growl
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Bentley launches first fully electric car – with fake engine sounds to replace classic growl

Torcal SUV can travel up to 375 miles on a single charge and is part of a £350m investment in the VW-owned carmaker’s UK business Bentley is launching its first fully electric car – complete with a drum soundtrack to replace the growl of a combustion engine – as part of a £350m investment in its UK business. The vehicle, an…

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Borrow Against Your Bitcoin at a Fixed Rate: Coinbase Expands Morpho Loans
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Borrow Against Your Bitcoin at a Fixed Rate: Coinbase Expands Morpho Loans

The product lets users lock in their rate and repayment date when borrowing USDC against Bitcoin, marking the first enterprise-scale deployment of Morpho Midnight and a shift away from on-chain lending's variable-rate norm.

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KB Securities taps Securitize, Optimism for Korean tokenized funds
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KB Securities taps Securitize, Optimism for Korean tokenized funds

KB Securities has signed a three-party agreement with Securitize and the Optimism Foundation to develop tokenized funds for Korean institutional investors, starting with a planned money market fund on OP Mainnet. In a Sep.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
The old cybersecurity model is breaking
TechnologyTechCrunch

The old cybersecurity model is breaking

As concern over AI safety and rogue agents continue to make headlines, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity stocks are rising, or that investors are pouring massive amounts of capital into startups trying to build the next generation of security for an AI-native world. We’re even seeing companies like Instinct and Simile bring…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
McDonald’s to take on KFC and rivals as Gen Z flock to fried chicken
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McDonald’s to take on KFC and rivals as Gen Z flock to fried chicken

Fast food giant aiming to increase share of global chicken market as rising cost of beef hits profits McDonald’s is betting on fried chicken as health concerns and the rising price of beef shift dining habits. The company said that it aimed to take an extra 1.5 percentage point-share of the global chicken market by 2030, with…

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US treasury sells $70 billion of 5 year notes at a high yield of 5.033%
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US treasury sells $70 billion of 5 year notes at a high yield of 5.033%

The Treasury sold $70 billion of five-year notes at a high yield of 5.033%, compared with a when-issued (WI) yield of 5.002% just before the auction. That is a 3.1-basis-point tail, well above the six-auction average of 0.6 basis points.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it
TechnologyTechCrunch

Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it

The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
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Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045

Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality Europe’s biggest economy, Germany, has committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045, despite fierce debate about its green policies. In a roadmap published on Wednesday , the German government set out for the…

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Bitwise launches first Lighter ETP amid Hyperliquid rivalry
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Bitwise launches first Lighter ETP amid Hyperliquid rivalry

The product gives European investors brokerage access to the LIT token as Bitwise expands its lineup of products tied to decentralized derivatives platforms.

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Does Airtel Money mark the end of London’s listing drought? Not yet | Nils Pratley
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Does Airtel Money mark the end of London’s listing drought? Not yet | Nils Pratley

The biggest flotation in five years was a bit of a shoo-in. Let’s see what happens when overseas competition is tougher Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years A win is a win, but we should probably contain our excitement about the biggest flotation in London for five years .

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
The digitalisation of money, payments and finance
MarketsEuropean Central Bank

The digitalisation of money, payments and finance

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “The digitalisation of money, payments and finance”.

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SEC Charges South Florida Resident and His Company for Alleged Investment Scheme Defrauding Law Enforcement
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SEC Charges South Florida Resident and His Company for Alleged Investment Scheme Defrauding Law Enforcement

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged CMI Capital LLC and its founder and manager, Michael D. Williams, for an alleged fraudulent investment scheme that raised approximately $860,000 from at least 18 investors, many of whom are current or…

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A new wave of Connected Apps is rolling out to Gemini.
TechnologyGoogle Blog

A new wave of Connected Apps is rolling out to Gemini.

Gemini is adding new Connected Apps, including Adobe, Airtable, Linear, Peloton and more to help you easily tackle your to-do list.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features
TechnologyTechCrunch

YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features

Built directly into the YouTube Music app, Ask Music lets users describe what they want to hear in everyday language rather than searching for individual songs or artists.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech says hello
TechnologyGoogle Blog

Gemini 3.8 text-to-speech says hello

Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS and Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS are our most expressive audio models yet.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Sakeena Fiza Helps NVIDIA Hardware Succeed at Scale
TechnologyNVIDIA Blog

Sakeena Fiza Helps NVIDIA Hardware Succeed at Scale

When Sakeena Fiza describes her work as a validation engineer at NVIDIA, she does so in terms more befitting a detective story than a world-class engineering lab. “Validation engineers look in the shadows and shine a light into every corner,” Fiza said.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc
TechnologyThe Guardian Business

The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc

While Brussels and Ottawa desire a deeper partnership born of Trump-era volatility, ​the EU has no legal framework to accommodate it Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here The EU and Canada, Ursula von der Leyen said last week, “see the world with the same eyes”, with shared stances on everything from AI…

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YouTube will let you build your own algorithm with AI
TechnologyTechCrunch

YouTube will let you build your own algorithm with AI

YouTube’s new custom feeds let users describe the videos they want to see in their own words, then use Gemini to build a personalized feed around the request.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
US September S&P Global flash services PMI 58.7 vs 56.0 expected
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US September S&P Global flash services PMI 58.7 vs 56.0 expected

Prior was 56.8 Manufacturing 57.0 vs 53.6 exp Prior manufacturing 53.2 Composite 58.4 vs 56.0 prior Employment growth strongest since June 2022 Input cost inflation highest since October 2022 This is a nice jump and underscores the Fed's rate hike and hawkish stance. These are five-year highs across the board.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Manchester United report seventh straight annual loss and sell fans £125 grass clumps
BusinessThe Guardian Business

Manchester United report seventh straight annual loss and sell fans £125 grass clumps

Net loss of £43m for year ended 30 June 2026 Revenue hits record £677.6m and forecast to grow Manchester United have reported an annual loss for the seventh ­successive year, taking the club’s combined losses to £444m since 2019. The financial results were released as it emerged United are raising revenue by selling small…

Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.
investing Live European session wrap: Brent crude retakes $100 as dollar rises, yields climb and stocks slip
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investing Live European session wrap: Brent crude retakes $100 as dollar rises, yields climb and stocks slip

Headlines: Oil slips below $100 as US-Iran talks put crude prices and Treasury yields at a crossroads The selloff in oil prices stalls as Trump pours cold water on expectations of an earlier end to the conflict Gold falls back to the major $4,300 support ahead of key US data as traders await new US-Iran developments USD/JPY…

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
Pornhub investigated over concerns it can still be accessed by UK children
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Pornhub investigated over concerns it can still be accessed by UK children

Watchdog Ofcom says site’s age-checking regime may not be ‘highly effective’, as required by the Online Safety Act One of the world’s most visited pornography websites is being investigated by the UK’s communications watchdog over concerns it can still be accessed by children. Pornhub’s age checking regime may not be “highly…

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Legal & General to cut 1,000 jobs by mid-2027
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Legal & General to cut 1,000 jobs by mid-2027

Programme will initially involve voluntary redundancies in the UK but the insurance and pensions firm will consider mandatory job cuts depending on the take-up Legal & General plans to cut 1,000 jobs by the middle of next year, about a tenth of the British insurance and pensions firm’s workforce. António Simões, the chief…

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Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years

Sunil Bharti Mittal’s Airtel Money targets $9bn IPO in boost for ailing UK stock market Nils Pratley: Does this mark the end of London’s listing drought? Not yet A payments business that operates across Africa and is ultimately controlled by an Indian billionaire has announced its intention to float on the struggling London…

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The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly | Bill McKibben
MarketsThe Guardian Business

The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly | Bill McKibben

There is hope in solar power. As the UN meets, we are urging leaders to pursue a clear goal: clean energy for all by 2030 Our message to global leaders: we need solar power everywhere by the decade’s end As climate experts from around the world gather in New York for their annual week of talking through the world’s deepest…

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Our message to global leaders: we need solar power everywhere by the decade’s end | Open letter
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Our message to global leaders: we need solar power everywhere by the decade’s end | Open letter

As the UN gathers, signatories from Bernie Sanders to Yeb Saño issue an open letter calling for clean power for all The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly We the undersigned write this letter out of great fear and great hope.

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UK economic outlook brighter as new government measures will boost growth, says OECD – business live
BusinessThe Guardian Business

UK economic outlook brighter as new government measures will boost growth, says OECD – business live

Oil prices fall for a sixth day in their longest losing streak in over a year, as Saudi Arabia reportedly restarts its east-west pipeline and amid hopes for progress in US-Iran talks The Co-op has called on Andy Burnham ’s government to “create an environment where we have confidence and certainty to invest” which it needs to…

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
Three international bodies warn of risks of rising debt and soaring borrowing in major economies
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Three international bodies warn of risks of rising debt and soaring borrowing in major economies

IIF highlights challenges facing US, France, UK and Japan, while OECD and IMF also voice global concerns Three heavyweight international bodies have issued stark warnings about the risks of rising debt levels and soaring borrowing costs across large economies. The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…

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DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit
BusinessNPR Business

DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit

The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.

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Major news outlets banned by Trump will have their day in court
BusinessNPR Business

Major news outlets banned by Trump will have their day in court

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are asking a federal judge to hold the president in check for what they say is a violation of their Constitutional rights simply because he doesn't like how they cover him.

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UK September flash services PMI 51.7 vs 52.0 expected
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UK September flash services PMI 51.7 vs 52.0 expected

Prior 52.5 Manufacturing PMI 52.0 vs 51.5 expected Prior 51.7 Composite PMI 51.7 vs 52.0 expected Prior 52.5 Comment: Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence said: “September is seeing a worrying combination of disappointingly sluggish economic growth and intensifying inflationary…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Eurozone PMI jumps as services surge, price pressures keep ECB October rate hike in play
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Eurozone PMI jumps as services surge, price pressures keep ECB October rate hike in play

Eurozone September flash services PMI 53.0 vs 51.5 expected Prior 51.6 Eurozone September flash manufacturing PMI 52.7 vs 52.6 expected Prior 52.7 Eurozone September flash composite PMI 53.1 vs 51.7 expected Prior 52.0 Following the stronger showings in both France and Germany earlier, the more robust business activity in the…

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New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN

PM aims to ‘stem poisonous tide’ of disinformation and deepfakes with National Centre for Information Defence Security chiefs will set up a new national centre to tackle disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states such as Russia, Andy Burnham has announced, saying the government had a duty to “stem the poisonous tide” from…

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Germany September flash manufacturing PMI 53.8 vs 54.0 expected
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Germany September flash manufacturing PMI 53.8 vs 54.0 expected

Prior 54.3 Services PMI 52.9 vs 50.0 expected Prior 49.7 Composite PMI 53.8 vs 51.8 expected Prior 51.8 Comment: Phil Smith, Economics Associate Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence said "German businesses reported further signs of resilience in September, with output growth picking up speed, expectations towards the…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
France PMI jumps back into expansion in September but inflation pressures complicate the ECB outlook
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France PMI jumps back into expansion in September but inflation pressures complicate the ECB outlook

France September flash services PMI 51.4 vs 48.3 expected Prior 48.0 France September flash manufacturing PMI 50.3 vs 50.9 expected Prior 51.1 France September flash composite PMI 51.2 vs 48.7 expected Prior 48.5 That is a strong read as French business activity moved back into expansion territory (>50.0) in September…

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Euro area PMIs put inflation pressures and the ECB rate path in focus
ForexInvestingLive

Euro area PMIs put inflation pressures and the ECB rate path in focus

We will be getting the preliminary PMI data for September for France, Germany, and the overall Eurozone later today. In terms of key estimates, markets are looking for: Manufacturing PMI: France 50.9 (prior 51.1), Germany 54.0 (prior 54.3), Eurozone 52.6 (prior 52.7) Services PMI: France 48.3 (prior 48.0), Germany 50.0 (prior…

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl – visualised
MarketsThe Guardian Business

London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl – visualised

As experts fear for future of UK capital’s bus network, some commuters are giving up entirely. London is not alone – with worrying implications for the poorest in society Experts warn that slower buses risk driving passengers away: research cited by Transport for London (TfL) suggests a 10% fall in speed leads to a 6% drop in…

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Burnham navigates diplomatic rapids in first Trump meeting, but turbulent waters lie ahead
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Burnham navigates diplomatic rapids in first Trump meeting, but turbulent waters lie ahead

British aides express relief, as the prime minister’s team say the meeting was at the ‘top end of their expectations’ On the flight out to New York this week, one of Andy Burnham’s senior aides warned him that meeting Donald Trump would be the political equivalent of white water rafting. While there is a well-known playbook the…

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Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’

Due to take off in 2028, it is set to be the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Qantas says travellers will be able to fly between Sydney and New York in just 18 hours from…

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Critics of UK government’s economic forecaster are ‘shooting the messenger’, say MPs
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Critics of UK government’s economic forecaster are ‘shooting the messenger’, say MPs

Treasury committee rejects calls for fundamental reform of independent watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility Attacks on the government’s independent economic forecaster from left and right of the political spectrum are akin to “shooting the messenger”, according to an influential group of MPs. The Treasury committee…

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Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension

‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes A thinktank linked to Reform UK has called for the abolition of the state pension and £75bn worth of sweeping tax cuts in a “radical” report likely to influence the party’s platform for the next election. The…

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Europe frets about Trump. But soon he could be the least of our problems | Mujtaba Rahman
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Europe frets about Trump. But soon he could be the least of our problems | Mujtaba Rahman

The US relationship is stabilising, but how will Europe face up to Russia and China if President Le Pen is in power? I addressed a group of more than 100 European ambassadors recently on the big challenges facing the continent this year and next.

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ADB holds China growth forecast at 4.6%, cuts inflation view as demand softens
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ADB holds China growth forecast at 4.6%, cuts inflation view as demand softens

A China inflation forecast below 1% for both this year and next underlines how little price pressure the world's second-largest economy is generating, keeping deflation risk in view and leaving room for further policy support from Beijing. That contrasts with much of the rest of the region, where energy costs tied to the…

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investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil slips as US and Iran hold Qatar-mediated talks
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investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil slips as US and Iran hold Qatar-mediated talks

Australia jobs preview: CBA sees 15,000 gain, unemployment steady at 4.5% Morgan Stanley prefers Nokia as it turns bearish on Ericsson Australia jobs preview: employment seen rebounding in August, jobless rate at 4.5% Gold edges up or goes nowhere? Headlines clash as rates and oil pull in opposite ways PBOC sets USD/ CNY…

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
As Japan swelters, farmers turn to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost staple crop
MarketsThe Guardian Business

As Japan swelters, farmers turn to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost staple crop

New rice varieties give hope that farmers can overcome the climate emergency and a warmer future that threatens harvests When schoolchildren in Shiroishi were enlisted to plant rice seedlings in June, Shinto priests blessed the land and asked the deities for a bountiful crop. Judging by the fields behind farmer Haruki…

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Australia jobs preview: CBA sees 15,000 gain, unemployment steady at 4.5%
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Australia jobs preview: CBA sees 15,000 gain, unemployment steady at 4.5%

With CBA below consensus and Westpac above it , the major banks bracket the market's 20,000 forecast, so a result anywhere in that band is unlikely to move rate expectations much ahead of next week's widely expected RBA hike. The bigger swing factor is the unemployment rate: CBA's view that it needs to drift higher to curb…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
AI looms large over Trump-Xi meeting amid deep distrust between US and China
TechnologyThe Guardian Business

AI looms large over Trump-Xi meeting amid deep distrust between US and China

Fears persist about Trump ‘sucking up’ to Xi on Taiwan, but few concrete outcomes anticipated from US meeting When Xi Jinping, China’s leader, touches down in Maryland on Wednesday, he will step out into the arms – perhaps a hug , if Donald Trump’s wishes come true – of a US president who has shown China more bonhomie than…

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At AI Day Singapore, NVIDIA and Partners Showcase AI Advancements Across Southeast Asia
TechnologyNVIDIA Blog

At AI Day Singapore, NVIDIA and Partners Showcase AI Advancements Across Southeast Asia

NVIDIA AI Day Singapore, which takes place Sept. 22-23 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, is offering attendees opportunities to explore the hands-on training, expert-led sessions and advanced tools to accelerate their work in AI and high-performance computing.

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Australia jobs preview: employment seen rebounding in August, jobless rate at 4.5%
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Australia jobs preview: employment seen rebounding in August, jobless rate at 4.5%

The data land days before the Reserve Bank of Australia's 29 September meeting, where a rate increase is widely expected, so a result near or above forecasts would do little to shift near-term pricing but could firm expectations for further tightening in November. A second straight fall in employment, or a jump in…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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How would AI actually ‘kill all humans’? Here are the top five most likely scenarios | Toby Walsh
TechnologyThe Guardian Business

How would AI actually ‘kill all humans’? Here are the top five most likely scenarios | Toby Walsh

From a dangerous new bioweapon to total societal breakdown, is a ‘superintelligent’ AI capable of wiping out humanity? Earlier this month, artificial intelligence researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic after just four months.

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Australia flash PMI: growth slows to Q3 low as factories contract and firms cut jobs
ForexInvestingLive

Australia flash PMI: growth slows to Q3 low as factories contract and firms cut jobs

The survey hands the RBA a mixed signal days before its 29 September decision: softer demand and job cuts argue for caution, while faster growth in output prices keeps the inflation case for a hike alive. With markets already heavily priced for a move, the data may do more to shape expectations for November than for next week.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Pay rent, eat or keep warm? Growing numbers face hard choices as housing benefit gap grows
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Pay rent, eat or keep warm? Growing numbers face hard choices as housing benefit gap grows

Wirral mother among renters turning to food banks as gap between a two-bed and housing benefit hits £158 a month – rising to as much as £324 in London Do you prioritise paying the rent, putting food on the table or keeping the house warm in winter? In practice, says Laura Braddock, a single mum from Wirral, Merseyside, you…

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ECB says China's industrial rise is squeezing German manufacturers out of global markets
ForexInvestingLive

ECB says China's industrial rise is squeezing German manufacturers out of global markets

The findings reinforce the structural case against Germany's export-heavy industrial base, a headwind for autos, machinery and capital goods names that a cyclical recovery may only partly offset. For the ECB, cheaper Chinese imports are a potential source of downward pressure on goods prices, which could complicate the…

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Trump invades the UN with a brutish speech | Ted Widmer
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Trump invades the UN with a brutish speech | Ted Widmer

Gone was any shred of US idealism. It was a spectacle of raw power – a power that is likely to only diminish in the years ahead Expectations were low for Donald Trump’s address to the UN on Tuesday, and yet somehow it was even worse than expected.

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Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports
MarketsBBC Business

Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports

Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.

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Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Australian flash PMIs
ForexInvestingLive

Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Australian flash PMIs

Australia flash PMIs preview: September data arrive days before an expected RBA hike. Australia's preliminary S&P Global purchasing managers' indexes for September are due at 23:00 GMT (7pm US Eastern) on Wednesday, which is 9am Thursday on the east coast of Australia.

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investing Live Americas market news wrap: US and Iran officials meet at UN
ForexInvestingLive

investing Live Americas market news wrap: US and Iran officials meet at UN

Recap: US and Iran meet in New York on UNGA sidelines, Hormuz conditions on the table Trump and Bessent talk about a diesel export ban. Also says spoke with Iran for 3 hours Fed's Barkin says he thinks the hiking cycle could be like the Greenspan "mid-cycle adjustment" US treasury sells $69 billion of two-year notes at a high…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Trump praises Burnham despite tensions over AI, Chagos Islands and Iran
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Trump praises Burnham despite tensions over AI, Chagos Islands and Iran

US president calls UK prime minister ‘a natural businessperson’ as leaders meet at UN assembly in New York Donald Trump has asserted his relationship with the UK is “more up” with Andy Burnham than under Keir Starmer despite tensions between the two countries on a range of thorny issues including regulation of artificial…

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DoorDash to pay $131.5m after underpaying New York workers
BusinessThe Guardian Business

DoorDash to pay $131.5m after underpaying New York workers

Company to award backpay to 264,000 workers as mayor Zohran Mamdani condemns use of ‘greedy algorithms’ DoorDash said it would pay $131.5m ⁠to settle a ​New York City government investigation that found the food delivery company underpaid or waited too long to pay workers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the settlement the city’s…

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Meta admits Muse’s likeness to OpenClaw isn’t a coincidence
TechnologyTechCrunch

Meta admits Muse’s likeness to OpenClaw isn’t a coincidence

Meta says Muse was built from scratch, but acknowledges the AI assistant was "heavily inspired" by OpenClaw — down to some of its workspace filenames and content.

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UK politics: Trump says he has a better UK relationship with Burnham as PM – as it happened
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

UK politics: Trump says he has a better UK relationship with Burnham as PM – as it happened

US president says Burnham will be ‘a great PM’ in friendly first meeting on the sidelines of UN General Assembly but makes jibe at Starmer If Andy Burnham wanted to inject some edge into his meeting with Donald Trump later (which he doesn’t), he could bring along a copy of today’s Financial Times. This front page headline…

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EU removes two oligarchs from Russia sanctions list as deadline looms
BusinessThe Guardian Business

EU removes two oligarchs from Russia sanctions list as deadline looms

Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman delisted in what Ireland’s EU presidency calls ‘a difficult compromise’ for the bloc The EU has agreed to remove two Russian billionaires, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, from its sanctions list, while extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals and companies accused of…

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The Guardian view on Keynes in the West End: James Graham’s latest play captures the zeitgeist | Editorial
MarketsThe Guardian Business

The Guardian view on Keynes in the West End: James Graham’s latest play captures the zeitgeist | Editorial

As the chancellor, John Healey, ponders options ahead of his first budget, the playwright’s new work offers lessons from the past Still only 44, James Graham has become a formidable chronicler of our national story. On themes such as the rise of Rupert Murdoch , social upheaval in post-industrial Britain and the neuroses of…

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Waymo’s latest expansion strategy: teenagers
TechnologyTechCrunch

Waymo’s latest expansion strategy: teenagers

Waymo is opening its robotaxi service to teenagers aged 13 to 17 in Nashville, its second city to offer rides to minors.

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‘Worse than the scramble for Oasis tickets’: England’s sustainable farming funds run out in just six hours
MarketsThe Guardian Business

‘Worse than the scramble for Oasis tickets’: England’s sustainable farming funds run out in just six hours

Entire £253m budget for 2026 allocated in less than a day, leaving thousands of farmers disappointed Thousands of farmers have been left empty-handed with the government’s 2026 nature funding spent in just six hours. The £253m sustainable farming incentive (SFI) scheme opened for applications from farmers at 10am on Tuesday.

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US treasury sells $69 billion of two-year notes at a high yield of 4.787%
ForexInvestingLive

US treasury sells $69 billion of two-year notes at a high yield of 4.787%

High yield of 4.787% WI level at the time of the auction 4.785% Tail 0.2 basis points versus average of 0.1 basis point Bid to cover 2.63X average of 2.61X Directs 29.2% versus average of 28.3% Indirects 57.79% versus average of 58.6% Dealers 13.19% versus average of 13.1% Auction grade: C The auction was close to average…

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SEC Censures OTC Link LLC for Repeated Compliance Failures Related to Regulation SCI
MarketsU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC Censures OTC Link LLC for Repeated Compliance Failures Related to Regulation SCI

The Securities and Exchange Commission today censured New York-based broker dealer OTC Link LLC and ordered it to pay a $575,000 civil penalty for longstanding violations of Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (SCI). According to the SEC’s settled…

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Investing in global talent and AI literacy
TechnologyGoogle Blog

Investing in global talent and AI literacy

Google is providing 100,000 scholarships to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) through the AI Skills Coalition.

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Foreign Currency Reserves 2026 – Market Notice 22 September 2026
ForexBank of England

Foreign Currency Reserves 2026 – Market Notice 22 September 2026

Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan or any other jurisdiction where it is unlawful to distribute this announcement

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Big tech says AI can find a cure for cancer. So where is it?
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Big tech says AI can find a cure for cancer. So where is it?

Alongside warnings about its ability to destroy humanity, artificial intelligence is also hailed for its potential to revolutionise health treatment. Just how far can it take us?

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Five AI safety sessions every founder should have on their TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 agenda
BusinessTechCrunch Startups

Five AI safety sessions every founder should have on their TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 agenda

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, five sessions across the AI Stage and Real World AI Stage cover AI safety, featuring leaders from Anthropic, Nvidia, AWS, Waabi, and more. Register before September 25 to save up to $200.

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Nick Clegg could make £30m windfall from datacentre startup Nscale flotation
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Nick Clegg could make £30m windfall from datacentre startup Nscale flotation

The former UK deputy prime minister is a board member of the UK-based company and owns 917,000 shares Nick Clegg could make approximately $40m (£30m) from the planned float of Nscale as the UK-based datacentre company prepares for a US stock market listing. The former UK deputy prime minister owns more than 917,000 shares in…

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Aaron Edsinger brings Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 to life onstage
BusinessTechCrunch Startups

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Aaron Edsinger brings Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 to life onstage

Hello Robot CEO and co-founder Aaron Edsinger will bring Stretch 4 for a live demo on the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200, plus get a second pass at 50% off.

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We just shipped support for the ugliest part of HTTP: Vary
TechnologyCloudflare Blog

We just shipped support for the ugliest part of HTTP: Vary

Vary support is now available in Cache Rules on every plan. You can normalize known negotiation headers, pass exact values through to the origin when those small differences matter, or bypass cache when the variation is too unpredictable.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
US September Richmond composite index -2 vs +4 prior
ForexInvestingLive

US September Richmond composite index -2 vs +4 prior

Services index 0 vs -8 prior Composite index -2 vs +4 prior Manufacturing shipments -5 vs +11 prior This is a mixed bag relative to the prior numbers but none of it is good, as all the main indexes are at zero or below. This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Philly Fed nonmanufacturing survey -22.0 vs -10.6 prior
ForexInvestingLive

Philly Fed nonmanufacturing survey -22.0 vs -10.6 prior

Regional activity -22.0 vs -10.6 prior (lowest since June) New orders -2.2 vs -10.1 prior Sales/revenues 6.8 vs 7.9 prior Full-time employment 19.0 vs 2.1 prior (highest since June 2022) Part-time employment 10.7 vs 1.1 prior Prices paid 37.8 vs 29.2 prior Prices received 20.0 vs 10.3 prior (highest since June) Wage and…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
FTC Endorses Education Department Proposal to Expand Higher Education Accreditation Options
BusinessU.S. Federal Trade Commission

FTC Endorses Education Department Proposal to Expand Higher Education Accreditation Options

The Federal Trade Commission strongly endorsed the Department of Education’s proposed reforms to promote competition among accreditation agencies. Increased competition among accreditors and lower administrative burdens could lower the cost and improve the quality of higher education for millions of American students.

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investing Live European FX news wrap: Oil prices extend losses as Iran offers to reopen Hormuz, Saudi Arabia prepares to resume oil exports
ForexInvestingLive

investing Live European FX news wrap: Oil prices extend losses as Iran offers to reopen Hormuz, Saudi Arabia prepares to resume oil exports

Headlines: Fars news denies reports of Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if the US eases blockade Oil prices extend decline as Saudi Arabia restarts East-West pipeline, prepares to resume crude exports Silver remains supported amid growing Middle East de-escalation hopes as Iran offers to reopen Hormuz Oil prices hover…

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
Fars News denies reports of Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases blockade
ForexInvestingLive

Fars News denies reports of Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases blockade

Reports of potential negotiations between Iran and the US and the possibility of the Strait of Hormuz reopening pushed oil prices lower earlier in the session, but Iranian sources are now denying the claims via Fars News. Kyodo and Reuters reported earlier, citing Iranian sources, that Tehran could be prepared to reopen the…

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
Oil prices extend decline as Saudi Arabia restarts East-West pipeline, prepares to resume crude exports
ForexInvestingLive

Oil prices extend decline as Saudi Arabia restarts East-West pipeline, prepares to resume crude exports

Saudi Arabia is preparing to resume crude oil exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu as early as Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter, in another sign that the kingdom is gradually restoring its disrupted oil export infrastructure. Several Asian refiners have reportedly been informed by Saudi Aramco that they…

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days if US eases blockade
ForexInvestingLive

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days if US eases blockade

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States takes steps to ease military and economic pressure on Tehran, according to a senior Iranian government official cited by Kyodo News . The proposal was reportedly conveyed to Washington through intermediaries as diplomatic efforts intensify…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
10-year Treasury yields stay near 5%, what would trigger the next break higher?
ForexInvestingLive

10-year Treasury yields stay near 5%, what would trigger the next break higher?

After all the hype and talk about the Fed, somehow stocks are finding some breathing room again. The Nasdaq closed at a record high on Monday as AI optimism returned, while the S&P 500 also posted a strong rebound.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
MarketsBBC Business

Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes

Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
Philip R. Lane: Interview with Le Temps
MarketsEuropean Central Bank

Philip R. Lane: Interview with Le Temps

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