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Japan Spends Nearly $74 Billion in April to Support Weak Yen Amid Regional Tensions
Japan spent almost $74 billion in late April 2026 to support the yen as it fell to its lowest since mid-2024 amid rising import costs and capital outflows.
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India's economy grows 7.8% in Q1 2026 despite Middle East conflict disruptions
India's GDP rose 7.8% in January-March 2026 quarter despite impacts from the U.S.-Iran war, beating forecasts.
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US job growth expected to slow to about 80,000–85,000 in May 2026
Economists project the US added 80,000 to 85,000 jobs in May 2026, down from 115,000 in April, with unemployment steady at 4.3%.
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Inflation slows in Philippines and Thailand as oil prices fall in May 2026
Inflation eased to 6.8% in the Philippines and 2.79% in Thailand in May 2026 amid falling oil prices and easing energy costs.
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Trump administration considers broad new tariffs covering semiconductors and related tech goods
The Trump administration is weighing sweeping tariffs on semiconductors and products like laptops and gaming consoles, aiming to boost U.S. chip manufacturing.
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US imposes 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian goods; Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation
President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods; Canada responded with matching tariffs to start September 8, 2026.
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Nvidia agrees to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for about $13 billion
Nvidia has agreed to buy AI platform Hugging Face in a deal valued around $13 billion, according to multiple reports.
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Meta to pay up to $18 billion in settlement over teen addiction and privacy claims
Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and adopt new child safety measures in a settlement with 29 US states over teen addiction and privacy lawsuits.
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US July PCE Inflation Rises 3.7% Amid Debate Over September Fed Rate Hike
US July inflation rose 3.7% year-on-year with steady economic growth, fueling debate over a possible Fed rate hike in September.
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Salesforce and Anthropic launch Claudeforce plugin, expand partnership amid SaaSpocalypse debate
Salesforce and Anthropic expanded their partnership on August 26, unveiling Claudeforce, a plugin integrating Claude with Salesforce.
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US stocks fall ahead of Nvidia earnings amid persistent inflation and Fed rate hike concerns
US stocks closed lower on August 26-28 as inflation remained above expectations and Fed Chair Warsh signaled possible September rate hikes.
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US and India Near Finalizing Bilateral Trade Deal with Reduced Tariffs
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that a US-India trade deal will soon be finalized after recent talks in New Delhi.
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Japan Sold Foreign Securities, Likely Including U.S. Treasurys, for Record Currency Intervention in May 2026
Japan’s foreign securities holdings fell $75.6 billion in May 2026 amid record ¥11.73 trillion currency market intervention to support the yen.
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Federal Court Blocks and Unblocks USPS Trump-Backed Mail-In Ballot Rule Amid Legal Battles
Federal courts alternated between blocking and allowing a Trump-backed USPS mail-in ballot rule as litigation continues ahead of November 2026 elections.
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TWG Global denies fraud, says Dodgers not for sale amid federal probe after Lakers sale
TWG Global denied fraud allegations and confirmed the Dodgers are not for sale following Mark Walter’s Lakers sale in August 2026.
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Ticket sales for Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' face disruptions as scalpers list IMAX tickets up to $1,000
AMC and Fandango saw ticketing issues June 3-4 as demand surged for Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey', with scalpers selling IMAX 70mm tickets for up to $1,000.
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Nick Bilton Named 60 Minutes Executive Producer Amid Staff Departures and Tensions
Nick Bilton became executive producer of 60 Minutes in June 2026 and reassured staff about journalistic independence amid recent departures.
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US July PCE Inflation Steady at 3.7%, Q2 GDP Growth Confirmed at 1.5%
The US reported July Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation steady at 3.7% with Q2 GDP growth confirmed at 1.5%.
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Lululemon Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast, Issues Weak Q2 Guidance Amid Sales Challenges
Lululemon lowered its full-year profit forecast and second-quarter earnings guidance on June 4, citing a U.S. sales slump and other challenges.
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Meta agrees to pay up to $18 billion in settlement over harms to children on social media
Meta Platforms agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle claims by 29 US states over harms caused by Facebook and Instagram to children.
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Real Madrid to pay €15 million to sign José Mourinho if Pérez wins election
Real Madrid will pay a €15 million release clause to Benfica for José Mourinho if Florentino Pérez wins the club presidential election on June 7, 2026.
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Peter Thiel’s Family Office Signs Miami’s Most Expensive Office Lease at 830 Brickell
Peter Thiel’s family office leased 18,158 sq ft on the 44th floor of Miami’s 830 Brickell at $250 per sq ft, setting a city rent record.
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Mercuria to buy Raizen’s Argentine fuel assets for about $1.4 billion
Mercuria Energy Group agreed to acquire Raizen’s Dock Sud refinery and 700 gas stations in Argentina for $1.4 billion.
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Apollo's Zelter sees investment-grade debt sales surpassing US Treasury issuance in 2026
Apollo Global Management President Jim Zelter said investment-grade debt sales will outpace US Treasury issuance this year.