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Today so far 2026-09-20 · 00:00 UTC

Saudi Arabia is facing escalated attacks from Houthis, with the militant group claiming responsibility for strikes on the capital and authorities issuing rare air raid alerts for Riyadh. In the United States, significant political and economic developments are unfolding, including Warren Buffett handing leadership of Berkshire to his son Howard and tensions over Trump's media restrictions at the White House, while the Federal Reserve's next policy move remains uncertain. Meanwhile, humanitarian crises are worsening globally, with millions facing blackouts in Cuba and women protesting rising murders near Johannesburg.

Wall Street Treads Water as Dow Taps 50,000 and Nasdaq Holds the Line

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2026-02-09 · 16:30 UTC
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Beijing Urges Lenders to Limit US Debt Exposure Amid Market Volatility

2026-02-09 · 12:30

Chinese regulators have instructed major banks to reduce their holdings of U.S.

Argentina’s Inflation Miracle in the Spotlight as Statistics Chief Resigns

2026-02-09 · 10:30

The resignation of Marco Lavagna, the head of Argentina’s statistics institute, has put the inflation index in the…

Bessent Decodes Gold’s Rapid Fall

2026-02-09 · 09:20

Gold collapsed in just a few hours, surprising investors and analysts after a historic peak.

Lyn Alden Says Fed Entering ‘Gradual Print’ Era of Monetary Policy

2026-02-09 · 07:58

Economist Lyn Alden says the U.S.

Gradual Print : The Fed’s New Path Reshapes Market Outlook

2026-02-09 · 07:45

While market attention is focused on every move of the Federal Reserve, a subtle adjustment is emerging.

Bessent suggests Warsh nomination hearings alongside Powell probe

2026-02-09 · 04:33

The Fed chair confirmation faces a key hurdle as a senator vows to block the process until a DOJ investigation into…

Schiff Warns ‘Affordability Crisis Will Get Worse’ as Trump Eyes Iran 25% Tariffs

2026-02-09 · 02:30

Proposed U.S.

Federal Reserve entering 'gradual print' mode — Lyn Alden

2026-02-08 · 22:11

Whether the Federal Reserve is engaging in quantitative easing is purely semantic, according to Alden, who says all…

Now It Is Official: Analysts Consider the Dollar a ‘Dangerous’ Asset

2026-02-08 · 09:30

The latest edition of The Economist points out the dangers surrounding the greenback, including the unpredictability of…

Over 23% of traders now expect interest rate cut at next FOMC meeting

2026-02-07 · 22:09

The number of traders expecting a rate cut at the March Federal Open Market Committee meeting rose following fears of a…

US and India Sign Interim Trade Deal: What’s the Impact on Crypto?

2026-02-07 · 08:15

The United States and India have signed an interim trade framework.

Bessent Warns About Chinese Gold-Backed Digital Currency-Led Financial System

2026-02-07 · 00:30

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President Trump Launches TrumpRx, Promising Lower Drug Prices: Is It Legit?

2026-02-06 · 20:11

The White House is betting that a new cash-pay platform—built around blockbuster GLP-1 drugs—can pressure Big Pharma and…

US Stocks Rally as Inflation Expectations Ease and Tech Stabilizes

2026-02-06 · 16:30

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Report: Gold ETFs Remain Strong Despite Price Declines

2026-02-06 · 12:30

The World Gold Council (WGC) reported that physically backed gold ETFs registered record inflows in January, with…

Washington Raises Concerns Over SpaceX’s Financial Ties to Chinese Interests

2026-02-06 · 11:05

Two Democratic senators demand an urgent investigation into undisclosed Chinese investments in SpaceX.

Durov Slams Spain’s Age Checks as Privacy and Anonymity Fears Grow Online

2026-02-05 · 18:05

The debate over online age verification intensified this week after Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov criticized Spain’s…

Unfolding Events in Japan are Responsible for the Shake-Up in Global Markets—Analyst

2026-02-05 · 16:42

Strike’s CEO, Jack Mallers, has identified unfolding events in the Japanese bond market as the most important indicators…

Tech Rout Drags US Equities Lower as BTC Breaks Below $67K

2026-02-05 · 16:05

U.S. equities extended their selloff Thursday, Feb.

Why Ambani and BlackRock’s Fink see India as a long-term capital and AI growth

2026-02-05 · 14:48

BlackRock is doubling down on India.

Maerki Baumann Launches Abu Dhabi Hub After ADGM Approval

2026-02-05 · 14:26

The Swiss private bank Maerki Baumann & Co. Ltd.

European Central Bank Likely to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged This Week

2026-02-05 · 13:58

The European Central Bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged in a regular two-day policy meeting, which was…

Ro Khanna Launches Probe Into $500M UAE Deal With Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial

2026-02-05 · 13:02

The lawmaker is formally seeking records on the UAE’s deal with WLFI amid conflict-of-interest and national security…

Gold Rebounds to $5,000 After Historic Sell-Off, J.P. Morgan Targets $6,300 Later in 2026

2026-02-05 · 12:05

Gold recovered to 5,000 per ounce after a historic drop, with major banks including J.P. Morgan forecasting further…

Liquidity 2026 Gathers Leading Institutions to Discuss the Future of Multi-Asset Markets

2026-02-05 · 09:15

HONG KONG, February 3rd, 2026 – With just over a week until the event, LTP Hong Kong’s flagship institutional summit,…

Pavel Durov Slams Spain’s Push for Control Alarms Privacy Advocates

2026-02-05 · 08:40

Spain’s government has unveiled a new set of internet rules that would force deep identity checks, heavy content…

CFTC Withdraws Proposed Ban on Sports and Political Prediction Markets

2026-02-05 · 06:49

The CFTC has pulled its 2024 proposal that aimed to ban sports and political prediction markets, saying it will not…

CFTC pulls Biden-era proposal to ban sports, political prediction markets

2026-02-05 · 02:05

CFTC Chair Mike Selig described the proposal as a “frolic into merit regulation” by the Biden administration.

Are Markets in a Bubble? Top Economists See Strength — With Caveats

2026-02-05 · 01:30

Fears of a looming market bubble have returned as stock prices climb and artificial intelligence spending accelerates,…

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