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A nationwide flight ground stop in the United States has been attributed to a routine copper wire equipment upgrade, according to the transportation secretary's explanation of the disruption. Internationally, Israel has killed a Hamas commander in a strike on a Gaza camp, while Canada is mourning a fifth soldier who died from injuries sustained in a large military base fire. In other developments, the Pope has visited a remote Andes town to address community suffering, and Sotheby's $180 million Van Gogh auction is facing legal challenges over claims the artwork was sold under duress.
What a Government Shutdown Would Hit First: Pay, Data, and Services
The U.S. is staring at an 83% chance of a government shutdown, according to analyst Crypto Rover’s post on X, as funding deadlines expire September 30.
Elizabeth Warren Accuses SEC Chair Paul Atkins of Dropping Case Tied to Former Client
Senator Warren accuses SEC Chair Paul Atkins of “open corruption” over a dropped case involving Devon Archer.
PCE Report Confirms No Surprises, US Demand Remains Strong
The PCE inflation figures for the month of August, published this Friday, September 27, confirm apparent stability, with…
ECB Unveils Results From Digital Euro Trials, Plans Second Testing Round
The European Central Bank’s digital euro trials revealed some breakthroughs in payment innovation, with broad support…
Panic Averted: US Treasury Offers $20B Lifeline to Argentina
Argentina is set to receive a $20 billion credit‑swap line from the U.S., currently being negotiated. U.S.
China Ends Trade Privilege Backed Since 2001
China announces that it is giving up some of its privileges at the WTO.
Digital euro unlikely to launch before 2029, ECB board member says
Introduced in October 2020, Europe’s digital euro may not launch until 2029, according to ECB Executive Board member…
Powell Resists Pressure Amid Internal Fed Tensions
The Federal Reserve has made its decision, but without certainty.
Fed's Powell and Bowman stress job market fragility as more rate cuts loom
Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned of labor market weakness after Fed’s first rate cut in nine months, as futures markets…
US Treasury Signals Support for Loan to ‘Make Argentina Great Again’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to help Argentina obtain fresh funds to alleviate the country’s economic…
JPMorgan CEO: Fed cuts not assured, stablecoins no threat to banks
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says the Federal Reserve won’t cut rates until inflation cools, and adds he is “not…
Traders Fair Hong Kong 2025 – A Day for Traders, Investors, and Finance Enthusiasts to Connect and Grow
Traders Fair is coming back to Hong Kong this December, and it is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most exciting…
Markets Panic: Argentina’s Milei Mulls Dollarization as the Peso Gets Obliterated
President Javier Milei has again raised the prospect of dollarizing Argentina — a key plank of his political campaign.
South Africa Traders Fair 2025 Successfully Concludes with Powerful Insights and Connections More Exciting & Celebratory
Johannesburg, South Africa – iEvents successfully concluded the South Africa Traders Fair & Gala Dinner at the…
Diella, world’s first AI minister: Albania’s technopolitical bet
In Albania, ministers are trembling: an AI named Diella enters the government.
Trump Takes Fed Governor Lisa Cook to the Supreme Court
The Biden-appointed governor successfully blocked the president’s order for her to step down, but Trump is now taking…
Trump weighs new CFTC chair candidates as Quintenz confirmation stalls
Trump is reportedly exploring other CFTC leadership options after the Winklevoss twins derailed Brian Quintenz’s…
Kalshi Prediction Markets Are Pulling In $1 Billion Monthly as State Regulators Loom
Kalshi is rocketing up the prediction market volume charts as four states sue the company, claiming its sports contracts…
Russia to Strengthen Grip on Digital-Asset Activities
The Bank of Russia signaled that a new phase of oversight on digital‑asset activities, including mining and investment,…
Fed ‘Dot Plot’ Projects More Rate Cuts by End of 2025 and Beyond
The curious chart introduced by the U.S.
Fed Chair Powell says FOMC is divided on additional rate cuts in 2025
Powell said the Federal Open Market Committee is weighing interest rates on a meeting-by-meeting basis, with no…
Will Trump Visit China in 2025? Prediction Markets Are Betting on It
Prediction markets are split on whether Trump will visit China in 2025 as reports surface of TikTok negotiations and a…
Nvidia Hit By China’s Order Halting AI Chip Tests
The technological battle between Beijing and Washington reaches a new level.
Trump sues New York Times for $15B, says reporting hurt $TRUMP token
Donald Trump sued The New York Times, four of its journalists, and book publisher Penguin Random House for $15 billion…
Powell’s Fed Pulls Trigger on Quarter-Point Cut
The Federal Reserve trimmed its benchmark rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, signaling caution as growth cools and…
China’s Ban on Nvidia Chips for State Firms Sends Stock Tumbling Premarket
Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has instructed big companies like Alibaba and ByteDance to stop purchasing and…
Gold Hits $3,700 as Sprott’s Wong Says Dollar’s Store-of-Value Crown May Slip
Gold is strutting its way into record territory, smashing through $3,700 an ounce Wednesday morning, as Sprott Asset…
Elizabeth Warren Probing Whether Trump's AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks Broke Ethics Rules
Lawmakers wrote to David Sacks on Wednesday, requesting more information on whether he has overstayed his temporary…
De‑Dollarization Reaches Critical Phase: China’s Yuan Adoption for Cross‑Border Flows Tops 50%
The de‑dollarization milestone has been reached as China’s yuan benefits from the Trump administration’s uncertain…