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Schneider Electric's $22.6 Billion PTC Deal: What Changes
Schneider Electric has agreed to acquire industrial software company PTC for about $22.6 billion. Here are the price, strategy and closing risks.
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Indian Shares Extend Losses After RBI Rate Hike: What Is Driving Markets
Indian shares extended losses as the RBI rate increase and higher oil prices weighed on sentiment. Here is the market context without the noise.
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Informa's Clarion Deal and Taylor & Francis Separation Explained
Informa plans to buy Clarion for £2.24 billion and separate Taylor & Francis. Here is how the deal is funded and what remains conditional.
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US Treasury Yields Hit a 24-Year High: Why It Matters Beyond Wall Street
The US 10-year Treasury yield touched 5.3493%, its highest since 2002. Here is why bond yields are rising and how they affect borrowing costs and markets.
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RBI Rate Hike in October 2026? Why Markets Expect a Repo-Rate Move
RBI October 2026 policy explained: why economists expect a repo-rate hike, inflation data, growth and the possible impact on EMIs.
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India IT Earnings Preview: How AI Pricing Pressure Is Changing Growth
TCS, Infosys, HCLTech and Wipro enter September-quarter earnings with cautious client spending and AI-led pressure on traditional billing models.
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Amazon's Reported $8 Billion Nvidia Chip Deal: Why an SPV Could Fund AI Growth
Amazon is reportedly exploring a special-purpose vehicle for about $8 billion of Nvidia AI chips. Here is how the leaseback structure could work.
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India Faces Tighter Russian Oil Supply as Chinese Demand Rises
Russian crude arrivals to India were estimated near 1.75 million barrels a day in September as lower exports and stronger Chinese buying tightened supply.
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Fed's Barr Sees Further Policy Adjustments as Inflation Persists
Fed Governor Michael Barr sees further policy adjustments as likely in his base case, citing persistent inflation and AI equipment price pressure.
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Wall Street Week Ahead: October 2 Jobs Report and September 30 PCE Data
September's US jobs report is due October 2, after August PCE data on September 30. Here are the dates, signals and global market implications.
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Microsoft Plans $10 Billion Middle East AI and Cloud Investment
Microsoft's planned $10 billion Middle East investment through 2030 targets AI, cloud capacity, connectivity, cybersecurity and digital skills.
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Costco Q4 Sales Reach $93.9 Billion as Digital Growth Jumps
Costco closed fiscal 2026 with $93.9 billion in quarterly net sales, stronger profit and nearly 20% digitally enabled growth. Here is what the numbers show.
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SoftBank Raises $11.1 Billion in Bonds for Its OpenAI Investment Push
SoftBank has priced about $11.1 billion of dollar and euro bonds as it prepares the final tranche of its major follow-on investment in OpenAI.
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Singapore Exports Jump 46.2% as AI Demand Powers Electronics: What It Means
Singapore's August non-oil domestic exports rose 46.2% year-on-year, led by electronics demand tied to the global AI buildout.
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Nasdaq Hits a Record as AI Optimism Returns: What Moved Markets
The Nasdaq closed at a record as AI-linked shares rallied and Treasury yields retreated, while oil prices eased from recent highs.
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IMF Says AI Could Lift Europe’s Growth but Strain Power Grids
An IMF paper says artificial intelligence could raise European productivity, but it warns that jobs, electricity networks and dependence on foreign technology could become pressure points.
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Gold Hits One-Week High as Lower Oil Prices Ease Inflation Fears
Gold rose to a one-week high and headed for its first weekly gain in four as easing oil prices reduced inflation concerns.
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Oil Prices Fall Again as Saudi Supply Fears Ease
Oil prices fell for a third day as traders judged Saudi supply disruption risks to be more limited, despite continued regional uncertainty.
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India May Extend RoDTEP Export Incentive for Five Years
India is likely to extend its RoDTEP export incentive for five years, according to a government trade source cited by Reuters.
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Reliance Worldwide Accepts Brookfield's $2.9 Billion Buyout Offer
Australian plumbing-products maker Reliance Worldwide has backed Brookfield's A$4.75-a-share takeover proposal.
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Exein Raises $270 Million at $1.7 Billion Valuation: Its Connected-Device Security Bet
Italian cybersecurity company Exein has raised $270 million at a reported $1.7 billion valuation to expand security for connected devices.
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Fed September 2026: Statement, Projections and Minutes Are Different Releases
The Fed meets September 15–16, with minutes due October 7. Learn which release gives the rate decision, forecasts and the fuller policy discussion.
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US Finalises Solar Import Duties on India, Indonesia and Laos: What Changes
The US Commerce Department finalised anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar cells and panels imported from India, Indonesia and Laos.
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Indian Stocks Slide as Brent Above $108 Revives Inflation and Import-Cost Fears
Indian equities fell broadly as Brent crude moved above $108, raising concerns about inflation, import costs and pressure on corporate margins.
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Enflame Stock Triples on Shanghai Debut After $912 Million AI Chip IPO
Tencent-backed Enflame surged roughly 200% on its Shanghai STAR Market debut after a $912 million IPO, reflecting demand for Chinese AI chip stocks.
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Amazon Raises £4.25 Billion in First Sterling Bond Sale as AI Debt Boom Grows
Amazon's first pound-denominated bond sale raised £4.25 billion across four maturities. The deal shows strong demand but also tests the limits of the AI infrastructure debt boom.
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Google's €13 Billion Finland AI Investment and 22-Year Nuclear Power Deal Explained
Google plans at least €13 billion in Finnish AI infrastructure and a 22-year agreement for up to half the output of Fortum's Loviisa nuclear plant.
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Oil Prices Rise as Gulf Conflict Risks Threaten Supply Routes
Oil prices extended gains on September 8 as fresh Middle East tensions raised concern about supply disruption and pushed markets toward safer assets.
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Canada's New U.S. Counter-Tariffs Take Effect: Products, Rates and Business Impact
Canada's new counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion of U.S. imports took effect September 8. Here are the affected sectors, rates and practical implications.
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US Jobs Report August 2026: Payrolls Rise 162,000 as Unemployment Holds at 4.1%
The US added 162,000 jobs in August while unemployment stayed at 4.1%. Here is what the official data says about wages, industries and the Fed outlook.
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Japan's Foreign Reserves Post Record $79.6 Billion Drop After Yen Intervention
Japan's foreign reserves fell a record $79.6 billion in August after Tokyo spent heavily selling dollars and buying yen to support the currency.
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Deposit Insurance Limits in the US, UK and EU, Explained
Bank-deposit protection is generally $250,000 in the US, £120,000 in the UK and €100,000 in the EU—but account ownership and banking licences matter.
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Fed Dot Plot Explained: How to Read the September 2026 Projections
The September FOMC meeting includes new interest-rate projections. The median dot is useful, but it is not a promise or committee forecast.
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September 2026 Fed Meeting: Decision Time and What Markets Will Watch
The Federal Reserve meets on September 15-16, with its rate decision due at 2 p.m. ET and a press conference at 2:30 p.m. on September 16.
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Global Public Debt Is Near 100% of GDP. What Does That Actually Mean?
The IMF says worldwide public debt is close to 100% of GDP. We explain the ratio, why interest costs matter and what households and businesses should watch.
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US Labor Day Gas Prices Hit Record Levels: Why Fuel Costs Are Above $4
US motorists face the highest gasoline prices ever recorded for Labor Day, with supply pressure, exports and geopolitical risk driving costs.
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US Says Venezuela Oil Output Could More Than Double Under New Deals
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says forthcoming deals with global companies could more than double Venezuela's oil production within several years.
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Lottomatica to Take Over Cirsa in Major European Betting Merger
Italy's Lottomatica will acquire Spain's Cirsa in an all-share deal creating a larger European gambling group listed in Milan and Spain.
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SB Energy Files for US IPO as AI Data-Center Demand Surges
SoftBank-backed SB Energy has filed for a US IPO, presenting a vast AI-infrastructure backlog and major backing from Nvidia and OpenAI.
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Dell Raises Revenue Forecast by $25 Billion as AI Server Orders Hit Record Levels
Dell lifted its annual revenue outlook to $192 billion after receiving more than $130 billion in AI-server orders over 12 months.
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Beyond Nvidia: Power and Cooling Companies Ride the $7 Trillion AI Data-Centre Boom
Transformers, liquid cooling and grid equipment are becoming critical bottlenecks as global data-centre investment accelerates.
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Why Global Bond Yields Are Surging as Japan's 10-Year Rate Hits 3%
Japan's 10-year bond yield reached 3% for the first time since 1996 as oil, inflation and debt fears drove a global sell-off. Here is what it means for markets and borrowers.
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Who Is Buying GoPro? Starman Optical's $285 Million Deal Explained
Starman Optical is buying a 90% stake in GoPro in a $285 million cash deal. Here is what happens to GoPro cameras, shareholders, debt and the brand's future.
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Keppel's $1.2 Billion Tokyo Data Centre Deal: What Investors Need to Know
Keppel DC REIT and Keppel have agreed to buy stakes in two Tokyo data centres for about $1.19 billion. Here is the ownership structure, funding plan and portfolio impact.
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CDs Are Making a Comeback as US Music Revenue Jumps Nearly 7%
CD revenue surged in the first half of 2026 while streaming remained dominant, giving the US music business a surprisingly broad new growth story.
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Shein Raises $1.74 Billion in Hong Kong IPO Before September 1 Debut
Shein priced its Hong Kong IPO at HK$48.56 a share, raising $1.74 billion. Here is the valuation, investor demand, trading date and regulatory risk.
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Amazon Sued by FTC and 22 States Over Alleged $20 Billion Ad Surcharge
The FTC and 22 US states accuse Amazon of secretly inflating advertising auction prices and causing $20 billion or more in harm. Amazon denies wrongdoing.
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Enflame Sets $908 Million Shanghai IPO as China Expands AI Chip Push
Tencent-backed Enflame has priced its Shanghai STAR Market IPO to raise about $908 million. Here is the share price, valuation, subscription date and AI chip strategy.
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Aon to Buy USI Insurance Services in $17 Billion Deal
Aon has agreed to acquire USI Insurance Services for $17 billion, expanding its U.S. middle-market business in one of the insurance industry's biggest recent deals.
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Currency Hedging Explained: How Businesses Manage Exchange-Rate Risk
A profitable overseas sale can lose value when exchange rates move. Forwards, options and natural hedges help businesses make cash flows more predictable.
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Share Buybacks Explained: What They Do to EPS, Ownership and Investors
A share buyback reduces stock in circulation, but it does not automatically create value. Price, funding and the cancelled share count all matter.
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Nvidia Q2 FY2027 Earnings: What $96.2 Billion Revenue Says About AI Demand
Nvidia reported record quarterly revenue of $96.2 billion, up 106% year over year. Here is what the results reveal about AI infrastructure demand.
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Fed Rate-Hike Signal: What It Means for Markets, Mortgages and Savers
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has signalled that rates may need to rise if inflation does not cool. Here is what investors, borrowers and savers should watch next.
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Stock Splits Explained: What Changes and What Does Not
A stock split creates more shares at a lower price, but it does not make a company more valuable overnight. Here is the calculation.
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Why Bond Yields Change Mortgage Rates
Central-bank rates matter, but home loans often move with government bond yields. Here is the market chain connecting bonds and mortgages.
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The $8 Trillion Repo Market Explained: Why the Fed's Balance Sheet Matters
The overnight Treasury repo market handles more than $8 trillion a day. A new Fed note explains how shrinking liquidity can lift rates.
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RBI VRRR Auction Explained: Why the Central Bank Absorbs Surplus Liquidity
RBI has repeatedly used VRRR auctions to absorb surplus cash from banks. Learn how the auction works and why money-market rates react.
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Jackson Hole 2026 Explained: Why Kevin Warsh's Rate Warning Moved Markets
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said rate increases remain possible if inflation stays high. Here is why bonds, stocks and borrowers reacted.
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Rupee Near ₹95 to Dollar: Why the RBI Is Watching the Currency Closely
The rupee has been trading around the ₹95-per-dollar level as the RBI increases efforts to manage volatility. Here is what it means for India.
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Stock Market Today, August 27: Why Nifty Slipped and PSU Banks Came Under Pressure
Indian equities faced selling pressure on August 27, with Nifty slipping below 24,150 and PSU bank stocks among the weaker performers.