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U.S. July CPI rose 2.7%, below expectations Futures market prices in 96% probability of 25bp cut Treasury Secretary Bessent presses for 50bp “big cut” The July U.S.

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Treasury Secretary Bessent: “Fed should deliver a big cut in September” “Cuts should have happened in June or July — delayed action” “Don’t focus solely on inflation while overlooking labor market weakness” With the Federal Reserve deliberati

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Stablecoin issuance and circulation brought under regulatory oversightStrict licensing requirements, including high capital thresholds

Pacific Rates at Lowest in 20 Months Post-Tariff Implementation Collapse in Far East–U.S. Import Demand Shipping Lines Expand Atlantic Routes Amid Supply Chain Realignment U.S.

Hong Kong Stock Market Raises $13.5 Billion in First Half Overtaking Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange for Top Position Emphasis on Foreign Capital Attraction and Regulatory Flexibility After years of decline, Hong Kong is regaining its

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Shockwaves Expected Across India’s Manufacturing SectorMuted Response to Shifts in Trade Policy

Tariffs hit India, But the impact radiates, Russia and China feel the squeeze. Trump’s decision to impose a hefty additional tariff on Indian imports may appear as punishment for New Delhi’s ties to Russia. Yet the ripple effect extends far beyond that bilateral discomfort. The move is a calculated strike against Russia and China, aiming to sever the financial lifelines that sustain their global ambitions.

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Rejected once, never forgotten A war against the old financial order A new coin, a new kind of power In his latest political maneuvering, Donald Trump has turned his attention toward America’s banking giants. At first glance, it appears to be another populist play against corporate institutions. But beneath that rhetoric lies something more profound: a strategic move in the shifting battleground of digital currency, finance, and power.

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Kevin Hassett of NEC, Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh Among Contenders Despite Powell’s Remaining Term, Trump Floats Successor Names Loyalists Seen as Potential Picks to Align with Trump’s Policy Agenda US President Donal

Tobacco’s sales hold steady when recession bites, Alcohol withstands the worst of economic nights. But when inflation burns and prices twist and roar, Even these pillars may falter like never before. Industries long classified as “recession‑proof”, such as alcohol and tobacco, have earned reputations for stability during economic downturns. The logic has been straightforward: consumers cut discretionary spending first, but often continue small indulgences even when times are tight. Yet this conventional wisdom is now being challenged.