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Trump imposes tariffs up to 100% on imported drones and components over security concerns
US President Donald Trump signed tariffs on imported drones and parts, effective September 3, to boost domestic production and limit reliance on foreign supply chains.
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US July Producer Price Index Rises 4.7%, Below Expectations, Stocks React to Data
US July Producer Price Index rose 4.7% year-on-year, below forecasts, prompting mixed stock market moves amid easing Fed hike fears and weak retail data.
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US Court of International Trade Upholds Trump's Ending of Small Parcel Tariff Exemption
The US Court of International Trade ruled on August 13 that President Trump lawfully ended the de minimis tariff exemption for parcels under $800.
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Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari urges gradual rate hikes to curb US inflation
Neel Kashkari called for starting gradual interest rate increases now to lower US inflation, dissenting against holding rates steady in August 2026.
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New Jersey Sues Amazon for Antitrust Violations Over Delivery Contractors
New Jersey Attorney General sued Amazon on August 4, alleging abuse of buyer power over delivery contractors to suppress competition and harm workers.
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Palantir reports 93% revenue jump as AI sovereign tools fuel growth, shares soar
Palantir reported Q2 revenue of $1.9 billion, up 93% year-over-year, driven by AI sovereign tools, sending shares up to 30% on August 4, 2026.
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Bayer, BP, Evonik, McDonald’s and Saudi Aramco report Q2 2026 earnings beating expectations
Bayer, BP, Evonik, McDonald’s and Saudi Aramco posted strong Q2 2026 results with some cautious outlooks and leadership changes.
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US and Japan Jointly Intervene to Support Yen Using FIMA Repo Facility
The US and Japan coordinated last week to stabilize the yen, using a US Treasury dollar loan backed by bonds and avoiding direct Treasury bond sales.
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Trump urges Chevron, oil firms to cut US gas prices, criticizes Chevron CEO
President Trump demanded Chevron and other oil companies lower US retail gasoline prices amid rising costs and credited his administration for industry gains.
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Visa to acquire Israeli fraud detection firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion
Visa announced plans to buy cybersecurity startup BioCatch for $2.4 billion to boost fraud prevention amid rising AI-driven scams.
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US FCC bans imports of foreign advanced humanoid robots over security concerns
The US Federal Communications Commission banned imports of advanced foreign humanoid robots on July 27, citing national security and supply chain risks.
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Trump Media launches Truth API charging up to $100,000/month for early access to posts
Trump Media on August 1 launched the Truth API, offering institutional clients early access to Trump Social posts for up to $100,000 monthly, raising insider trading concerns.
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Japan and U.S. intervene to support yen amid sharp depreciation in late July
Japan and the U.S. jointly intervened in late July to halt the yen’s sharp decline against the dollar, pushing the currency to a two-year high.
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Amazon AWS posts fastest growth in 18 quarters, hikes 2026 spending forecast
Amazon reported 37% year-over-year AWS revenue growth in Q2 2026 and raised its capital expenditure forecast to $220 billion.
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Netflix and AMC ink $500M global streaming deal for The Walking Dead franchise
Netflix and AMC agreed on a $500 million multi-year deal to stream The Walking Dead and six spin-offs worldwide starting in 2027.
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Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI hedge fund Situational Awareness collapses after steep losses
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness hedge fund collapsed in July 2026 after major losses wiped out billions in assets.
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Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems raise earnings forecasts on strong H1 results and defense demand
Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems boosted full-year earnings forecasts July 30 after strong H1 results and rising global defense spending.
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US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High as Fed Holds Rates Steady
The US 30-year Treasury yield surged to 5.24%, its highest since 2007, after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% on July 29.
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Starbucks Reports Strong Q3 Sales Growth, Raises Full-Year Outlook
Starbucks posted $9.32 billion in Q3 revenue with 7.9% global comparable store sales growth, beating estimates and boosting optimism for 2027.
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eBay and Former Executives Settle $56 Million Harassment Case with Massachusetts Couple
eBay and former executives agreed to pay nearly $56 million to settle a harassment case brought by a Massachusetts couple targeted in 2019.
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Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' breaks records with 15 weeks atop Billboard Hot 100
'Choosin' Texas' by Ella Langley spent 15 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the longest for a solo female non-holiday song.
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NYC to Open City-Run Grocery Stores Offering 30% Discounts on Staples
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced New York City will open five city-run grocery stores selling staple foods at 30% below market prices starting in 2027.
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US June Goods Trade Deficit Narrows 4.2% to $101.5 Billion
In June 2026, the US goods trade deficit fell 4.2% to $101.5 billion as imports and exports both declined.
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UPS beats Q2 earnings estimates and raises full-year revenue and profit forecasts
UPS reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.76, surpassing estimates, and raised full-year revenue guidance to $91.2 billion.