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Netherlands Moves $10bn in Gold From US and Canada to London

The Dutch central bank has shifted about $10 billion in gold from the US and Canada to the Bank of England, citing crisis preparedness and faster tradabili

Over 5,500 Still Missing in China and Nepal as Flood Toll Passes 1,300

More than 5,500 remain missing in China and Nepal twelve days after floods killed over 1,300, as the UN launches a $50m aid appeal.

Australia Plans Law Letting Users Switch Off Social Media Algorithms

Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under a proposed "digital duty of care" law targeting Meta, Google and TikTok, a minister said Monday.

Anak Krakatau Eruption Cancels Hundreds of Flights at Jakarta Airport

Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption disrupted hundreds of flights across Indonesia, with cancellations at Jakarta's airport stretching into Monday.

US Envoys Hold Substantive Kyiv Talks, But Russia-Ukraine Gaps Persist

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner held substantive talks with Zelenskyy in Kyiv a day after meeting Putin, but core Russia-Ukraine differences remain.

Netherlands Moves $10bn in Gold From US and Canada to London

The Dutch central bank has shifted about $10 billion in gold from the US and Canada to the Bank of England, citing crisis preparedness and faster tradabili

Fed’s Waller Backs Holding Rates Steady at September Meeting

Fed Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday he would support keeping rates unchanged at the September meeting if inflation continues to cool.

ADP Says U.S. Firms Added Just 38,000 Jobs in August, a 7-Month Low

U.S. private employers added 38,000 jobs in August, ADP reported Wednesday — the smallest gain since January and below expectations, pointing to a summer h

Dow Falls Below 50-Day Average, Tests 52,800 Support as RSI Signals Oversold

The Dow Jones fell below its 50-day moving average and tested 52,800 support, with an oversold RSI and the 200-day average near 53,173 in focus.

Bessent Urges Japan to Hike Rates and Strengthen Yen

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Japan to raise interest rates and steady its finances, pointing to a possible Bank of Japan hike in September

US Stock Futures Fall as Iran Strikes and Fed Rate Bets Rattle Traders

US stock futures dropped Monday as strikes on Iran and rising Fed rate-hike bets rattled traders, with Trump vowing further action against Tehran.

Bank of Korea Raises Rate to 3% in Second Straight Hike

The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark rate 25 basis points to 3.0% on Thursday, a second straight hike backed by a chip-led export boom.

Warsh Cuts Fed Statement to 130 Words, Drops All Rate-Cut Language

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh shortened the post-meeting statement to 130 words from 341, removing all mention of future rate cuts and hinting at higher-for-longer

Warsh Heads to Jackson Hole Without Clear Inflation Signal, Markets Watch Closely

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh heads to Jackson Hole without a firm inflation position, as prediction markets bet he avoids mentioning rate cuts.

US Inflation Holds at 3.7% in July, Well Above Fed’s 2% Target

US PCE inflation held at 3.7% in July, above the Fed's 2% target, as core prices stayed at 3.3% and second-quarter GDP was unrevised at 1.5%.

US National Debt Tops $40 Trillion, Doubling in a Decade

US public debt topped $40 trillion on Tuesday, the Treasury said, doubling over a decade as deficits, interest costs and spending climb.

Fed Officials Signal Rate Hike if Inflation Fails to Cool, Minutes Show

Federal Reserve minutes from the July meeting show officials divided on inflation, with growing support for raising interest rates if price pressures persi

Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs for Three Days as Deal Nears

Trump has delayed new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days, saying the US and Canada are close to finalizing a trade agreement.

Fed Minutes Gain Weight as Warsh Curbs Central Bank Communication

Federal Reserve minutes due Wednesday take on added significance as Chair Kevin Warsh curbs public communication, leaving markets starved for guidance.

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