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Business & Economy · United StatesUpcoming employment and earnings reports set to dominate US week
The Labor Department will issue the September JOLTS on Tuesday, weekly unemployment claims on Thursday and the October hiring report on Friday, while major companies such as Clorox, AMD and Booking Holdings report earnings, all amid the November 3 midterm elections.
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Business & Economy · United StatesChina cuts tariffs on US farm goods, excluding soybeans
China will reduce tariffs on a wide range of US agricultural products as part of a $60 billion reciprocal tariff reduction package. However, soybeans have been excluded from the list of reductions and will continue to face an additional 10% tariff.
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Business & Economy · United StatesChina to Buy US Coal After Trump-Xi Summit
China has agreed to purchase at least 10 million metric tons of American coal annually in 2027 and 2028. The deal was announced following a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. An arrangement was also made for preferential tariffs on $30 billion in goods.
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US targets Iran trade with 'Operation Economic Outcast' sanctions plan
The US is intensifying efforts to isolate Iran's economy through sanctions, targeting countries that maintain financial ties. The strategy, dubbed 'Operation Economic Outcast,' follows the UAE's decision to suspend trade with Iran, impacting its access to global markets and payments.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificPolice raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 1980 Gwangju uprising promotion
South Korean police raided Starbucks Korea’s headquarters on 5 August 2026 after a civic group accused the company of defaming victims of the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising. The investigation centres on a May promotion offering discounts on ‘Tank’ tumblers, which critics linked to the military’s violent suppression of the uprising.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificAsian Stocks Surge on Anthropic IPO Filing
Asian stock markets saw a significant rise following Anthropic's initial public offering filing, which disclosed strong revenue growth alongside substantial losses. Meta Platforms' large equity fundraising also contributed to the positive sentiment.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificChina dissents from G20 statement on 'cheap exports'
China was the sole dissenter from a G20 finance ministers' statement calling out 'non-market based economies pushing out a never-ending stream of cheap exports'. Nineteen members agreed to address global economic imbalances caused by such practices.
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Business & EconomyImperial Oil reports $2.45 billion Q3 profit
Imperial Oil announced a third-quarter profit of $2.45 billion, a significant increase from $539 million in the same period last year. The company's results were bolstered by rising oil prices and improved refining margins, while upstream production saw a slight decrease.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastGoldman Sachs warns oil could hit $120 per barrel amid Middle East attacks
Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could surge to $120 per barrel if attacks on ships in the Middle East intensify. The bank also projected prices could fall to $80 per barrel if regional exports normalize. Brent crude was trading around $97 per barrel on 7 September 2026.
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Business & Economy · European UnionLukashenko proposes US involvement in Belarus fertilizer plant
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has proposed involving the United States in a project to build a nitrogen fertilizer plant in Belarus. He stated an agreement exists with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Gazprom's participation and that a site is ready.
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Fire at Saudi Aramco’s Jizan refinery extinguished after Sunday blaze
A fire broke out at Saudi Aramco’s Jizan refinery facility early Sunday and was extinguished by the company’s firefighting teams. The incident occurred at a site shut down after a Houthi militant attack last month. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains unconfirmed.
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Business & EconomyBinance Investigates Potential Security Issue; Funds Frozen
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potential security issue on its platform. Stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle have frozen billions of dollars in assets connected to the incident, while Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao stated user funds remain safe.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump says US should have lowest interest rates globally
President Donald Trump stated the United States should have the lowest interest rates in the world. He made the remarks ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting, arguing the nation's strong credit allows it to influence global economics.
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Business & Economy · United StatesGAO report finds DOGE overstated $110bn in savings and could not verify most claims
A Government Accountability Office audit found the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, claimed $110bn in savings that were either inaccurate or unsupported. The report also revealed 128 of 206 DOGE employees had left by January 2026, and agencies withheld ethics records.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastAsian refiners seek Saudi Aramco crude outside Red Sea over security risks
Asian refiners have asked Saudi Aramco to deliver September crude cargoes at Egypt’s Sidi Kerir port instead of Yanbu on the Red Sea, citing security risks. Some may skip allocations due to higher shipping costs, while Aramco negotiates private deals outside the Strait of Hormuz.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCVS Health to Split Retail Pharmacies from Insurance Operations
CVS Health is reportedly planning to split into two companies, separating its retail pharmacies from its insurance and pharmacy-benefit operations. This move would reverse a previous strategy of integrating healthcare services.
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Business & EconomyBinance, Deribit Revoke SignalPlus API Keys After Breach
Binance and Deribit have revoked API keys connected to the crypto derivatives trading platform SignalPlus after it reported a security breach. SignalPlus stated that attackers compromised an engineer's computer, leading to losses under $82,000.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastOrlen lost $230 million in failed Venezuelan oil deal
Poland's state energy company Orlen lost $230 million in a failed attempt to purchase Venezuelan oil in late 2023. The deal involved intermediaries and cryptocurrency payments, bypassing US sanctions, but Orlen received only a fraction of the oil it paid for.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump pauses $30bn Canada tariffs for three days as negotiators meet
U.S. President Donald Trump paused 50% tariffs on nearly $30 billion of Canadian goods for three days after announcing a breakthrough in trade talks. Canadian and U.S. negotiators met in Washington on 19 August 2026 to discuss concessions on autos, dairy, and liquor, but no formal agreement was released.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrade Minister Sidhu to meet U.S. counterpart at G20 gathering
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is scheduled to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at the G20 trade ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee. The talks come as Canada seeks to reduce its reliance on the U.S. due to ongoing tariff disputes.
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