U.S.-Japan yen intervention raises the risk for carry trades
Washington and Tokyo’s rare yen-buying operation may deter short-yen trades, but lasting support still depends on Japanese rate po...
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Iran-Trump Hormuz diplomacy dispute deepens as shipping traffic plunges
Iran’s lead negotiator dismissed Trump’s claims of a deal, while only two vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz in a day.
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K-shaped housing market: Luxury sales rise as starter homes sit
Zillow found luxury sales increased while starter-home sales fell, even as lower-priced listings and price cuts grew.
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South Korea infant investment accounts rise as parents plan early
Accounts for babies and children are climbing at South Korean brokerages, driven by market gains, gift rules and easier mobile sig...
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Trump polysilicon tariffs lift solar stocks before December start
Trump set a 15% tariff and import price floors for polysilicon products, lifting solar shares while raising supply-cost questions.
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U.S.-Japan yen intervention rally fades as policy returns to focus
The yen gave back nearly half its post-intervention gain, shifting attention to Bank of Japan rates and the U.S.-Japan yield gap.
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Europe wildfire insurance gap comes into focus after summer fires
Fires in France, Spain and Greece have exposed how much climate-disaster damage remains uninsured across Europe.
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DOGE $110 billion savings claims found unreliable in GAO audit
A GAO audit found errors and unsupported estimates in DOGE’s $110 billion savings tally, without calculating a replacement total.
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Jim Cramer names five investing themes and 13 stocks tied to them
Jim Cramer said earnings season reinforced five market themes, spanning consumer spending, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, deals...
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Mitch McConnell says he has left rehab and will work from home
The Kentucky senator said he will continue physical therapy at home and remain involved in Senate business, without setting a retu...
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Copper record price meaning: supply strain is clouding the growth signal
U.S. copper futures touched about $6.90 a pound, but supply disruptions and grid demand complicate the usual economic read.
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Trump-Warsh Fed calls renew scrutiny of central bank independence
Reports of repeated Trump calls to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh raise a credibility question, though no evidence shows rate-policy pressu...
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