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• Reform UK Receives Second Record £36 Million Donation in 48 Hours economy-finance

  On Saturday, Christopher Harborne, a notable figure in cryptocurrency, revealed that he’s donating £36 million (around US$49 million) to Reform UK, matching a remarkable donation…

• Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Reaffirms $400,000 Bitcoin Target by 2030 economy-finance

  On September 10, Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, appeared on CNBC, predicting that Bitcoin might soar to $400,000 by 2030, even though it is currently priced at $76,910. He…

• Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Attacks, Bypassing Strait of Hormuz economy-finance

  Following a series of attacks on Thursday, Saudi Arabia has shut down its East-West oil pipeline, the main alternative route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of…

• Sweden's Shift Toward Beijing: Pew Data Shows Collapse in Pro-US Sentiment economy-finance

  Sweden is poised to reconsider its previously tough stance on China as economic pressures and shifting global realities come to the forefront. Niklas Swanstrom from the Institute…

• BrokerChooser Study Ranks Bretagne Best French Region for Retirement, Ahead of Côte d'Azur economy-finance

  A study conducted by BrokerChooser has identified Bretagne as the top region for retirement living in France, achieving a score of 73.9 out of 100. It is followed by…

• Hong Kong Association of Banks Report Projects Mainland Chinese Share of Assets Under Management to Reach 68 Per Cent economy-finance

  A report published on Friday by Deloitte China and the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) indicates that mainland Chinese investors are poised to drive a wealth surge in Hong…

• Édimbourg introduce 5% visitor levy to fund culture and heritage economy-finance

  As of 24 July, a 5% visitor tax on pre-VAT accommodation rates has been implemented in Edinburgh, limited to a maximum of five nights, making it the first city in the UK to…

• BitMine Adds 28,086 ETH, Closing In on 5% Ethereum Supply Target economy-finance

  BitMine has increased its Ethereum holdings by acquiring 28,086 ether, bringing its total to 5,929,198 ETH, which is valued at roughly $14.8 billion based on the September 7 price…

• China Rebuts Marco Rubio Over 'Communist Party-Backed Projects' in Peru economy-finance

  China's embassy in Lima pushed back on Tuesday against criticism from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who alleged in a column for the Peruvian newspaper El Comercio that…

• US Producer Price Index Climbs 5.4% Year-on-Year as Diesel Costs Surge During Iran War economy-finance

  Wholesale inflation in the United States accelerated more sharply than analysts anticipated in August, according to Department of Labour data released Thursday, with energy…

• Iran Expands Use of Bitcoin and USDT to Evade U.S. Sanctions, FT Reports economy-finance

  According to a Financial Times report published on Wednesday, Iran is increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin and Tether's USDT, for international…

• China Urges France to Abandon Anti-Fast Fashion Law, Citing Discrimination economy-finance

  On Thursday, China’s Ministry of Commerce (Mofcom) revealed that it had engaged in talks with French firms operating within its borders, reiterating its call for France to retract…

• Yomoni Survey of 3,600 French Families Reveals Parents Struggle With Children's Pocket Money and Financial Education economy-finance

  A survey conducted by Yomoni from August 21 to 28, 2026, involved 3,600 parents with children aged 6 to 17. The results indicated that 47% of respondents think their children lack…

• Brazil Scraps Tax on Small Parcels, Benefiting Shein, Shopee, and AliExpress economy-finance

  Brazil's Congress has just passed a law removing import taxes on small packages, right before the previous exemption was set to expire. This change allows major Chinese e-commerce…

• DOJ Requests More Info on Fox's $22B Roku Acquisition economy-finance

  Fox Corp. and Roku have received a second request for information from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) as part of the agency's antitrust review of Fox's planned $22 billion…

• DeepSeek Taps CITIC Securities for Shanghai STAR Market IPO economy-finance

  According to Reuters, DeepSeek, an AI firm recognized for its extensive language models, has enlisted CITIC Securities to assist with its initial public offering on Shanghai's…

• Young Argentines' Debt Crisis Tests Milei's Support economy-finance

  Young Argentines are facing a mounting household debt crisis, which presents a major hurdle for President Javier Milei, who had strong backing from this demographic in his…

• Oil Surges Past $100 as US-Iran Hostilities Escalate; UK Leads 12 Nations in West Bank Settlement Sanctions economy-finance

  Brent crude prices surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July 24, rising 3.1% to $100.95. This spike followed the US's destruction of five Iranian oil tankers,…

• Prudential, Manulife Forge AI Alliances with Alibaba Cloud, Ant Health Amid China Tax Changes economy-finance

  Prudential and Manulife, two insurance companies based in Hong Kong, have formed technology partnerships with Alibaba Cloud and Ant Health, respectively, in response to stricter…

• Chinese Energy Firms Warn Policy Volatility Complicates Overseas Expansion economy-finance

  Sungrow and EVE Energy, two Chinese energy firms, have expressed their worries regarding the unpredictable nature of policies in foreign markets, which they claim hinders their…

• China's factory-gate prices rise 3.8% in August amid Iran war energy volatility economy-finance

  China's producer price index (PPI) rose 3.8% year-on-year in August, up from 3.5% in July, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Wednesday.…

• Freelance Statistics 2026: 76.4M US Workers, $1.5T Economy, AI Impact economy-finance

  By 2026, the freelance labor force in the United States has expanded to 76.4 million, accounting for 38% of the overall workforce and generating an annual income of $1.5 trillion.…

• Leica's Record Revenue Streak Ends After Four Years economy-finance

  Leica Camera Group reported revenue of €573 million ($665.8 million) for its 2025/26 financial year (April 2025 to March 2026), a 3.8% decline from the previous year's record €596…

• Tencent Swaps Bilibili Equity for Debt to Fund AI Ambitions economy-finance

  Tencent is reorganizing its investment in Bilibili by transforming equity into debt through a convertible bond arrangement. Analysts suggest this strategy will unlock funds for AI…

• UK Design Industry Overtakes Retail as Top Economic Contributor economy-finance

  In 2023, the design sector in the UK emerged as the leading contributor to the national economy, generating a gross value added (GVA) of £136.7 billion, which marks a 40% rise…

• HSBC-Backed Platform Channels Private Capital to Green Transition in Emerging Markets economy-finance

  On Monday, the Green Accelerator Programme was introduced with support from HSBC, the Asian Infrastructure Development Bank, the Silk Road Fund, and other collaborators. This…

• Hong Kong expands sustainable finance taxonomy to boost transition capital economy-finance

  The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has kicked off a public consultation about its Phase 2B prototype for the Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance. This new version adds…

• Chelsea's USDC Jersey Deal Raises Legal Questions for Hong Kong Fans economy-finance

  Supporters of Chelsea in Hong Kong find themselves torn between their allegiance to the team and the recently enacted Stablecoins Ordinance, which limits the advertising of…

• Arts Funding as Basic Infrastructure: US Cuts vs. Global Models economy-finance

  A recent summary from ArtsJournal reveals a widening gap in funding strategies for the arts. In the United States, public financial support is on the decline; for instance,…

• Revolut Secures Conditional US National Bank Charter Approval economy-finance

  Revolut, a UK-based fintech firm, has received preliminary approval for a national bank charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. This paves the way for the…

• Tesla-SpaceX Merger Talks Raise Geopolitical Concerns economy-finance

  Increasing speculation surrounds a possible merger between Tesla and SpaceX, both prominent enterprises under Elon Musk's leadership. Nevertheless, analysts highlight that…

• Trump Threatens Trade Cuts Over Fed Rates economy-finance

  President Donald Trump has escalated his demands on the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates, warning that he might halt trade with nations where the U.S. has a trade deficit…

• US Job Market Rebounds with 162,000 New Jobs, Exceeding Expectations economy-finance

  In July, the US labor market experienced a significant recovery, adding 162,000 jobs, which greatly exceeded the 65,000 jobs predicted by economists surveyed by FactSet. The…

• Global Refined-Product Exports Down 25% as Naphtha Crunch Hits Japan economy-finance

  In August, global exports of refined products dropped by 25% compared to the previous year, with significant declines noted in Russia and the Persian Gulf, analysts report. This…

• CZ: Speculative Capital Rotating from AI to Crypto; Bitcoin Faces $83K Supply Wall economy-finance

  Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, mentioned that money is likely shifting back into cryptocurrency after investors have been focusing on AI-related trades. He referred to…

• Nomura Debunks 'Tina' Doctrine: AI Rally Masks US Vulnerabilities economy-finance

  Japanese investment bank Nomura has issued a warning that the AI-driven rally in US assets is masking underlying vulnerabilities, challenging the 'Tina' (there is no alternative)…

• Iran May Classify Living Standard Decline as State Secret Amid Sanctions economy-finance

  The Iranian government is reportedly considering classifying the decline in living standards as a state secret, a move that has raised concerns among citizens already struggling…

• EZB-Zinspolitik als Treiber deutscher Immobilienpleiten? economy-finance

  Seit über drei Jahren häufen sich Insolvenzen bei deutschen Immobilienentwicklern, zuletzt die der Kölner Pandion AG und des Düsseldorfer Luxushotel-Investors 12.18. Investment…

• Local cultural spending in France down 8% since 2019, revised data shows economy-finance

  According to a report from the DEPS of the French Ministry of Culture, cultural expenditures by local governments increased by 0.4% in 2024, yet remain 8% lower than the 2019…

• US Export Curbs Reshape China's Tech IPO Scene Around 'Chokepoints' economy-finance

  A report from Morgan Stanley indicates that U.S. export controls have profoundly altered China's technology landscape, guiding start-ups towards essential 'chokepoint'…