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Fed Knew Silicon Valley Bank Was Vulnerable a Year Before Collapse, Report Finds

An outside review says Fed staff spotted Silicon Valley Bank's flaws a year before its March 2023 collapse but held back for fear of being wrong.

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China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

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Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

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China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

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China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

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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.

Brent Crude Tops $90 as US-Iran Ceasefire Expires, Trump Threatens Oman

Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel after the US-Iran ceasefire window expired and Trump threatened Oman, reversing weeks of market calm.

Oil Falls to Three-Week Low After Trump Calls Off Iran Attack

Oil prices fell to a three-week low and U.S. stock futures rose after President Trump called off a planned strike on Iran, easing conflict fears.

Japan’s Economy Grows Just 1.1% in Q2, Missing 2% Forecast

Japan's economy grew an annualized 1.1% in the second quarter, below the 2% forecast, as flat consumer spending and slowing exports weighed on growth.

JPMorgan Raises S&P 500 Year-End Target to 8,000 on Growth Optimism

JPMorgan has lifted its year-end S&P 500 price target to 8,000 from 7,800, citing resilient earnings and steady economic growth as key drivers.

IEA Warns Hormuz Closure to Cut Global Oil Demand by 1.6 Million Barrels

The IEA expects global oil demand to fall 1.6 million barrels a day in 2026 as the Strait of Hormuz stays shut amid stalled US-Iran talks.

Oman Oil Spill Reaches Coast as Tanker Attacks Push Crude Higher

An oil spill from a stricken tanker has reached up to 40km of Oman's coast as fresh attacks on Gulf shipping push crude prices higher.

Oil Climbs as Hopes for Imminent Strait of Hormuz Deal Fade

Crude climbs above $84 in the U.S. and past $89 internationally as hopes for an imminent Strait of Hormuz reopening deal collapse into deadlock.

Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Cash Rate at 4.35%, Warns Further Hikes Remain Possible

The Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate at 4.35% but warned further hikes remain "quite possible" even as house prices continue to fall.

US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls Below 300 Million Barrels, Lowest Since 1983

The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 300 million barrels, its lowest since 1983, as oil prices rise on fading US-Iran deal hopes.

Oil Surges and Global Stocks Slide as Iran Vows Strait of Hormuz Stays Shut

Oil prices jumped and global stocks slid as Iran vowed the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed, raising fresh fears over energy supplies and inflation.

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Investors Weigh Iran Tensions and Inflation Data

U.S. stock futures held flat Sunday as investors weighed renewed Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and awaited key inflation data due this week.