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YouTube — Wealthion Uranium Prices Reach Record High, Fueling Nuclear Renaissance Hopes
The current market dynamics suggest that while uranium prices are at record highs, the path to a full-scale nuclear renaissance remains uncertain and will depend on how utilities navigate the current pricing environment.
Swiss Franc Weakens as SNB Vice Chairman Signals Lower Rates
The Swiss Franc (CHF) has weakened for the fourth consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD), trading 0.28% higher on the day at 0.8270, nearing 17-month highs of 0.8380.
Hansueli Krapf This file wa… (CC BY-SA) South Africa's Manufacturing Production Index Slumps
South Africa's Manufacturing Production Index declined to -4.3% in August, a significant drop from the previous month's 1.1%.
YouTube — News Central Samsung Surpasses 100 Trillion Won in Quarterly Profit, Investors Still Unconvinced
Samsung Electronics announced Thursday that its third-quarter operating profit exceeded 100 trillion won ($74.65 billion), a milestone no other tech company has ever achieved.
MODIS Land Rapid Response T… (PD) Amazon Cuts Nearly 1,000 White-Collar Jobs Amid AI Expansion
Amazon has announced the cutting of nearly 1,000 white-collar jobs, affecting employees in India, the US, and the UK, according to a report by Business Standard.
Berlin-George (CC BY-SA) Hungarian Forint Weak Amid Policy Contradictions
MNB's decision to stop rate cuts, despite raising its inflation forecast for 2027 to 3.1%, highlights a policy contradiction.
YouTube — Militaria Ukraine Strikes Russian Refineries Amid Fuel Crisis
The accounts agree that Ukraine's sustained attacks on Russian refineries are intensifying a global fuel crisis, with the US President urging Ukraine to halt such operations to mitigate the impact on the world economy.
Valerii Tkachenko (CC BY) Austria Surpasses Trade Balance Forecasts, Gold Trims Gains
Austria's trade balance surpassed forecasts in July, recording a positive €268 million, according to recent data.
RBI/AstitvaGupta (CC BY-SA) RBI Intervenes to Support Indian Rupee
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened in the currency market, leading to a mild recovery in the Indian Rupee (INR) against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday.
Freitag Launches 'Reference' Line to Elevate Upcycled Fashion
CEO Janine Weiz-Bühler and cofounder Markus Freitag discussed the brand's evolution during an interview with WWD, emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainability while expanding its market reach.
YouTube — Business Standard More RBI rate hikes coming, SBI wants ‘jumbo’ 50 bps increase by December
Economists at State Bank of India (SBI) are calling for a 'jumbo' 50 basis points (bps) rate hike from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at its December policy review.
Unknown author (PD) Fed Officials See More Work to Tackle Inflation
Federal Reserve policymakers see more work ahead to quell inflation, according to minutes from their September meeting released Wednesday.
IA (PD) Argentina Industrial Output n.s.a (YoY): -3.2% (August) vs -4.9%
However, shale oil now comprises a record 72% of Argentina's total petroleum output, with production reaching 902,920 barrels per day, marking the country's highest oil production on record.
YouTube — M4Markets South A… Gold Tests $4,100 as US Dollar and Yields Rise Ahead of FOMC Minutes
Gold prices are testing $4,100 as the US Dollar and Treasury yields rise, with traders awaiting the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes for further guidance on interest rates.
The White House (PD) Should I put my nest egg in a 30-year Treasury bond?
The US Treasury Department has proposed new rules that would require tax returns to disclose citizenship status, aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from claiming refundable tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit.
Warner Bros. Discovery (PD) Paramount Skydance Completes $110 Billion Warner Bros. Takeover
The companies completed the deal on Tuesday, ushering in a new Hollywood giant with the now shorter “Skydance” nametag.
Web Summit (CC BY) Boston Dynamics Names Amazon AI Veteran Rohit Prasad CEO
Boston Dynamics, the robotics company owned by Hyundai Motor Group, has appointed former Amazon executive Rohit Prasad as its new CEO, effective October 7, 2026.
ECB Official Rules Out Second-Round Inflation Effects
European Central Bank (ECB) official and Governor of the Bank of Portugal, Santos Pereira, stated during the European trading session that there are no current second-round inflation effects.
Wilfredor (CC0) British Pound Weakens Below 1.3250 as USD Strength Persists
The GBP/USD pair weakened further below 1.3250 during the first half of the European session on Wednesday, eroding gains from the previous day.
Basile Morin (CC BY-SA) Singapore foreign reserves mom registered at above expectations in september
The impact of the Fed's rate hike expectations extends beyond the US, with implications for other economies, including Singapore.
Penguin Solutions Inc. Reports Strong Q4 Earnings, Revenue Surpasses Estimates
Penguin Solutions Inc. announced its quarterly earnings, reporting a profit of $1 per share, which exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.75 per share.
Daniel Torok (PD) Trump Waives Rules on Red-Dyed Diesel, Faces Local Tax Concerns
However, the decision has raised concerns among local governments that rely on diesel taxes for revenue.
YouTube — Together Media Halliburton Withdraws from Falklands Oil Project
Halliburton has withdrawn from the Sea Lion oil project off the Falkland Islands, citing concerns over potential legal and regulatory issues raised by the Argentine government.
Journalist 1st Class Wes Ep… (PD) West Banks on Venezuela for Oil Security
The U.S. and its allies are positioning Venezuela as a strategic pillar of Western energy security, with a new agreement giving U.S.-aligned interests access to 65 billion barrels of proven reserves.
Daniel Torok (PD) US Trade Deficit Hits 17-Month High Despite Trump's Tariffs
The US trade deficit hit a 17-month high last year, despite President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
YouTube — Ztrader Dorian Stocks Mixed as Treasury Yields Reach 24-Year High
The 10-year Treasury yield reached a new 24-year high, climbing to 5.304%, surpassing its 2007 intraday peak and touching its highest level since May 2002.
Press Information Department (PD) Canada Ivey Purchasing Managers Index s.a came in at 58.2 below forecasts (65.2) in September
The Canadian Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for September came in at 58.2, falling short of the expected 65.2, according to a report from FXStreet.
YouTube — Money & Power Canada's Exports to US Surge Ahead of New Tariffs
Descartes Systems Group noted that the figures also reflect “accelerated shipments in response to shifting trade policies,” including “suspected aggressive frontloading” of imports ahead of anticipated tariffs.
Michael Mommert (CC BY-SA) US Imports Surge Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The surge in imports is partly due to frontloading, with retailers and importers rushing to stock up before expected tariff increases in August.
US Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in August
The US goods and services trade deficit widened sharply in August, rising to $105.6 billion from a revised $92.8 billion in July, according to the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis.