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Switzerland is keeping rates at 0% — for now

The Swiss National Bank held rates at 0% as low inflation and a strong franc enable it to diverge from other central banks, though markets expect hikes ahead....

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Treasury yields continue to rise after 10-year hit 19-year high as investors ramp-up rate hike bets

U.S. Treasury yields continued their upward momentum after hitting a 19-year high on Wednesday....

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Tehran criticizes Canada for not condemning Trump's threat to destroy Iran

Baqaei said that Carney chose to appease Washington by reframing a threat to "annihilate" Iran as merely "speaking the language of war."...

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Judge lifts Trump ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

District Judge Tim Kelly said the three outlets should have their access immediately restored from the ban that the president had announced on Sept. 18....

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France faces a fresh budget battle that threatens to topple another government as debt costs spiral

Time is not on the side of French government bonds, strategists have warned, as the nation's deficit balloons....

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Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 30-year high following sell-off in Treasurys

Japanese 10-year government bond yield rose to a 30-year high on Thursday, following a surge in Treasury yields....

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Oil falls on report Asia will import highest volume of crude since start of Iran war

Oil fell Thursday, as traders assess a report that Asia is on track to import its highest volume of crude oil since the start of the US-Iran war....

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Chinese authorities reportedly in possession of F-35 components in Hong Kong

Shipping giant UPS was sending a cockpit canopy and weapons bay door to the U.S. from Australia in late May when it was diverted to Hong Kong....

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Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant amid AI agent push

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reveals $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm gadget for AI agents....

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U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit

The deal, which was set to expire in November, will now be extended to Jan. 10, Bessent said, noting the need for Beijing to fulfill more deliverables....

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Meta's standoff with Amazon over Muse could be a sign of things to come

Meta's new Muse AI personal agent is garnering excitement and shows signs of becoming a hit, but Amazon has blocked the app from its site....

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Judge hears arguments on Trump White House media ban, hopes to rule 'soon'

The DOJ on Tuesday night cited national security concerns in justifying President Trump's ban of MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House....

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As Trump and Xi meet, Chinese automakers could be a Pandora's box for U.S. auto industry

Trump’s meeting with Xi comes as U.S. automakers and lawmakers push to keep restrictions on Chinese vehicles and manufacturers....

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Oil industry warns a diesel export ban will raise fuel prices as Trump weighs restrictions

A diesel export ban would provide only brief relief before prices start to rise again as refiners cut production, experts say....

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Tesla Roadster reveal is creating a unique options opportunity, says Mike Khouw

Teslas are expensive cars, and the Roadster, which the company will reveal on October 1st, will likely be the its most expensive....

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McDonald's CEO expects high inflation, fewer diner visits are here to stay

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that he expects that high inflation and flat traffic will continue to weigh on the restaurant industry....

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Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China

As Trump prepares to meet Xi, strains with U.S. allies are complicating Washington’s efforts to marshal pressure against an increasingly resilient China....

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Meta's Muse reignites AI disruption fears. Traders are targeting this brokerage stock as next casualty

Meta's latest consumer AI product is sending such big shockwaves through the market that it's even inflaming a long-time rivalry in the brokerage business....

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Bond market losses may offer a sizable tax savings opportunity to investors right now

Don’t wait until December: The bond market selloff has opened a tax-loss harvesting opportunity for investors to offset big gains from stocks....

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10-year Treasury yield leaps to fresh 19-year high after hot economic readings

Treasury yields traded higher on Wednesday as new services and manufacturing sector data increased worry of further Federal Reserve rate hikes....

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Activist Toms Capital urges Devon Energy in letter to explore alternatives, including a sale

Toms, which manages just over $4 billion in assets, says in the letter it is now one of Devon's top five shareholders....

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Trump-Xi meeting: Why China's self-sufficiency changes the calculus

Persistent growth of Chinese exports to the U.S. is helping the world's second-largest economy ride out ongoing domestic challenges....

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Iran says Trump’s threats a sign of ‘strategic desperation,’ floats conditions for Hormuz reopening

Tehran's proposal could pave the way for restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, reviving fragile hopes for a diplomatic off-ramp....

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Nearly 10% of borrowers opted for riskier mortgages last week, as rates soared over 7%

As mortgage rates rise, borrowers are seeking savings in riskier, adjustable-rate mortgages that offer lower rates....

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Texas turning blue may hinge on Democrats harnessing data center opposition

Data center opposition is reshaping Texas' 2026 governor and Senate races as voters raise concerns over power, water and utility costs....

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South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace

South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace...

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AI is killing the grunt work, forcing companies to rethink entry-level hiring

AI is becoming increasingly adept at tasks usually given to junior employees. Some fear the impact it might have on entry-level hiring....

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for ‘energy ceasefire’, calls for trilateral meeting with Putin, Trump

Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for an “energy ceasefire” with Russia, provided Moscow stops attacks on critical infrastructure....

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Trump-Xi summit puts AI safety talks on the table but neither side wants to slow down

Recent weeks have seen AI safety fears reach new heights. That will be a key focus for the U.S. and Chinese premiers, analysts told CNBC....

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CNBC Daily Open: Nothing artificial about 'Super Intelligence'

President Donald Trump seeks to rebrand AI ahead of his meeting with China's Xi Jinping, while rejecting a "globalist scheme" to regulate the technology....

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DOJ defends Trump ban of 3 news outlets, says White House access is a 'privilege — not a right'

The Department of Justice also argued President Trump was motivated by national security concerns in banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House....

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Oil falls after U.S. and Iran talk for hours at UN meeting

Oil fell Wednesday, amid hopes of a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East after Iran and the U.S. had talks....

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In photos: Key takeaways from day one of the UN General Assembly

World leaders descended on New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, where the agenda covers topics from wars to the risks posed by AI....

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