Central banks juggle interest rates amid inflation and slow growth
Global central banks face a complex interest rate dilemma, balancing persistent inflation exacerbated by the Middle East war with sluggish economic growth.
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Bond traders fret over $70 billion AI shadow credit backstops
Bond traders are increasingly concerned about $70 billion in AI shadow credit backstops, off-balance-sheet liabilities tied to major AI companies. This raise…
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Russia’s economy shows widening cracks despite surprising growth figures
Despite initial resilience, Russia’s economy faces mounting fiscal challenges and persistent inflation, driven by military spending and sanctions. Analysts e…
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Nvidia discloses $21bn SpaceX stake in SEC filing
Nvidia discloses a $21bn stake in Elon Musk’s SpaceX via an SEC filing, revealing its deep investment in AI ventures and a strategic partnership.
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Elon Musk’s $158.3 billion 2025 Tesla pay ignites compensation debate
Elon Musk’s 2025 Tesla pay package, valued at $158.3 billion, reignites debates over CEO-to-worker compensation disparity, highlighted by a new AFL-CIO report.
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Reddit secures S&P 500 spot amid analyst AI concerns
Reddit joins the S&P 500 on August 18, 2026, boosting its stock, but analysts voice concerns about user growth and AI’s impact on its ad business.
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South Koreas KOSPI enters bull market on AI chip demand
South Korea’s KOSPI index officially enters a bull market, driven by soaring AI semiconductor demand, sweeping corporate governance reforms, and the influenc…
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Anthropic backers anticipate $2 trillion valuation
Investors are betting on Anthropic, the AI firm behind the Claude chatbot, to achieve a $2 trillion valuation before a potential late 2026 IPO, driven by soa…
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Tata Group market capitalization dips $3.22 billion as Chairman N. Chandrasekaran plans exit
Chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s decision not to seek reappointment led to a $3.22 billion dip in Tata Group’s market capitalization on Indian stock markets.
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CoreWeave Stock Jumps 14% on Strong Q2 Earnings, AI Infrastructure Demand Soars
CoreWeave’s stock soared 14% after strong Q2 2026 earnings beat expectations, driven by red-hot demand for its AI infrastructure. Revenue more than doubled,…
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US oil futures climb as Iran links Hormuz reopening to frozen funds
US oil prices climbed above $83 a barrel after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen until the US unfreezes Iranian funds, exacerbating global ener…
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Nvidia mobilizes $500 billion AI infrastructure fund with Wall Street giants
Nvidia partners with major Wall Street firms including BlackRock and Goldman Sachs to raise over $500 billion for AI infrastructure, transforming compute int…
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Berkshire Hathaway deploys cash, buys back its own stock
Berkshire Hathaway ends its long cash-hoarding streak, spending billions on share repurchases in Q2 2026. This marks a strategic shift under new CEO Greg Abel.
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Global stock rally powers ahead as S&P 500 marks 53rd record high
Global stock rally continues its upward trajectory in August 2026, with the S&P 500 reaching its 53rd record high. Strong Q2 earnings underpin market optimism.
