SoftBank will repay $25.9 billion of its OpenAI bridge loan on September 15, moving to long-term refinancing. This reflects strategic balance-sheet management amid high interest rates and signals confidence in...
Copper prices hit a record $14,616 per tonne on LME, driven by US stockpiling, Chilean supply constraints, and surging demand from AI and renewable energy. This signals the start of...
Copper Hits Record High of $14,616 as AI and Green Energy Demand Outpaces Supply TREE NEWS reports: Copper prices have surged to an all-time high, with LME futures soaring to...
China's foreign ministry has hit back at US accusations that six Chinese AI firms are illegally distilling American models, calling the claims unfounded and urging cooperation. The dispute underscores growing...
Brent crude's return to $100 signals rising inflation risks, which could pressure crypto liquidity but also reinforce Bitcoin's hedge narrative. Tokenized commodities may see increased demand as investors seek energy...
Google's €13B Finnish AI infrastructure investment by 2028 signals a global compute arms race with direct implications for crypto miners, energy markets, and decentralized compute networks. The move highlights the...
Hedge funds are increasingly betting on yen strength, targeting USD/JPY below 150. This could signal a global carry trade unwind, impacting Bitcoin's liquidity and price dynamics. A stronger yen may...
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that Chinese AI dominance would threaten American security, even with a large defense budget. His comments target local opposition to data centers, highlighting a...
Spot gold surged past $4,400/oz, reflecting risk-off sentiment and shifting rate expectations. The milestone underscores demand for safe havens, potentially boosting Bitcoin's 'digital gold' narrative and tokenized gold products like...
WPIC has flipped its 2026 platinum forecast from a deficit to a 265,000-ounce surplus, driven by a collapse in investment demand after a speculative bubble burst. Prices remain more than...
A UN report warns that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could push 90% of global businesses, especially SMEs, out of value chains permanently. The 'exclusion effect' may drive interest...
Oil's surge toward $100 is reigniting stagflation fears and complicating Fed policy, while AI chip stocks rally against the trend. Bond markets await Treasury Secretary Bessent's next move, and Apple's...
August's blockbuster jobs report pushed September Fed hike odds to ~60%, leaving Chair Warsh between disappointing markets or the White House. History says once odds exceed 40%, a hike is...
China A-shares rose modestly while Hong Kong stocks slipped, led by Haidilao's sharp decline after its founder's wife sold a large stake. Optical communications and AI hardware stocks rallied, while...
Morgan Stanley says GPT-6 Astra shifts the AI investment debate from demand concerns to physical supply bottlenecks, highlighting ABF substrates, HBM4E complexity, and power as key constraints. The report favors...
Jean Chatzky's new book offers retirees a blueprint for generating lifelong income without annuities, using dividend stocks, bonds, and systematic withdrawals. The approach could influence investor demand for income-producing assets...
The UK's 30-year gilt yield hit 5.82%, the highest since 1998, as a global bond sell-off squeezes public finances. Debt interest costs now exceed £110 billion annually, forcing tough choices...
China's August CPI rose to 0.8% and PPI to 3.8% year-on-year, driven by energy prices and AI-related tech demand. The data suggests stabilizing demand, supportive for equities in energy and...
Offshore RMB borrowing has exceeded 1 trillion yuan for the first time, driven by record China-U.S. rate spreads. This marks a shift toward the yuan as a global funding currency,...
Bombardier's stock plunged after President Trump threatened to ban the Canadian aircraft maker unless it builds more in the U.S., escalating the trade war. Markets face volatility across stocks, bonds,...
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