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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.

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

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

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.

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

Oil Pares Gains as Bessent Signals Hormuz Deal Could Land Within Days

Crude prices eased after US Treasury Secretary Bessent signaled a Strait of Hormuz reopening deal could come within days, emphasizing freedom of movement.

Wall Street Climbs as Weaker July Jobs Report Eases Rate-Hike Concerns Among Investors

U.S. stocks climbed Friday after a softer-than-expected July jobs report eased concerns over further Federal Reserve rate hikes, lifting tech shares.

U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Iran Diplomacy Hopes Persist and Tech Rally Cools

U.S. stock futures held steady as investors weighed hopes of a U.S.-Iran diplomatic breakthrough against a cooling technology rally.

Houthi Strike and Iran Warnings Rattle Markets, Clouding Hopes for Hormuz Shipping Deal

Global markets slipped as a Houthi strike and Iran warnings dampened hopes for a US-Iran-Oman deal to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

S&P 500 Hits Fresh Record as Analysts Eye 7,620 Level to Confirm Breakout

The S&P 500 returned to all-time highs, but analysts say a decisive close above 7,620 is needed to confirm a breakout amid mixed valuation signals.

Dow Hits Record as Bessent Signals Strait of Hormuz Deal Could Come This Week

U.S. stocks hit records and oil prices fell after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week.

Gold Climbs as U.S. Pauses Airstrikes, With Deutsche Bank Holding Bullish Year-End Target

Gold prices opened higher after the U.S. paused planned airstrikes, while Deutsche Bank reaffirmed its year-end target, calling the metal's rally an 'explo

Oil Prices Plunge as Trump Halts Iran Strikes to Pursue Peace Talks

Brent crude fell 5% and European stocks rallied after President Trump called off planned strikes on Iran to pursue Middle East peace negotiations.

Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 3.75%, Flags Upside Inflation Risk

The Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, in line with expectations, while flagging upside inflation risks and readiness to act.

Markets Read Warsh’s Fed as Dovish, but His Words Hint at Possible Rate Hike

A gap between how markets read Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and his own remarks raises fresh questions about the central bank's stance on interest rates and infla

Fed Holds Rates as Hong Kong Keeps Base Rate at 4% Amid Market Slump

The HKMA held its base rate at 4% after the Fed kept US rates unchanged, as market slumps stoke fears over the central bank's inflation fight.

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Markets Weigh September Hike and Tech AI Spending

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as markets weigh a potential September hike amid rising energy prices and watch tech AI spending closely.

Trump Praises Fed Chair Warsh While Pressing for World’s Lowest Interest Rates

President Trump praised Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as 'fantastic' while pressing for the world's lowest interest rates and criticizing other Fed officials.

Global Stocks Rally and Oil Tumbles as US-Iran Tensions Ease Amid Ceasefire Hopes

Global stocks surged and oil prices plunged as easing US-Iran tensions lifted the Dow more than 575 points, with investors welcoming a fragile ceasefire.

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