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Japan, Africa to Cooperate on Critical Minerals

Japan and African nations agreed to cooperate on securing stable supplies of critical minerals, emphasizing responsible development and debt management amid China's growing influence.

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Wall Street Indexes Fall on Powell Speech and Walmart Results

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Thursday, with the Dow down 152.81 points (0.34%), the S&P 500 down 25.61 points (0.40%), and the Nasdaq down 72.54 points (0.34%), driven by investor fears of hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and weak Walmart quarterly results despite stron...

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Powell's Jackson Hole Speech to Reveal Fed's Interest Rate Strategy Amid Inflation, Job Market Pressures

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell faces pressure to lower interest rates amid a weakening job market and rising inflation, with his upcoming Jackson Hole speech expected to reveal his approach. His past misjudgment on inflation in 2021 adds pressure to his decision.

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Inflation and Tariffs Challenge Small Businesses' Ability to Raise Wages

A Forbes survey of 535 small business owners in March and April 2025 found that 62% prioritize higher compensation to retain employees, but inflation and potential tariff increases present significant challenges, with 33% of small businesses reporting unfilled job openings in July.

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Austria Considers Food Price Caps Amid Inflation Concerns: Lessons from Hungary

Austria's Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer proposed food price caps, citing Spain's example, but Hungary's experience with price controls causing shortages and increased prices on other goods, negatively impacting low-income families, demonstrates potential pitfalls.

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Australian Sharemarket Hits Record High Amidst Global Uncertainty

The Australian S&P/ASX 200 index hit a record high today, rising 0.7 percent to 8983.90 points, driven by strong performances in mining, financials, and consumer stocks, while Wall Street experienced mixed results amid a continued sell-off of AI stocks.

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Powell Hints at Interest Rate Cuts Amidst Tariff-Fueled Inflation

On August 22nd, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at potential interest rate cuts to address rising unemployment risks, despite concerns about inflation fueled by new tariffs, causing immediate market reactions including a drop in US Treasury yields and the dollar.

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Trump's Assault on Federal Reserve Independence Threatens US Economic Stability

President Trump's repeated attacks on the Federal Reserve's independence, including pressure on Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates and attempts to replace board members with loyalists, undermine the Fed's ability to manage inflation and the US economy, echoing the 1970s when Nixon's inte...

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Powell Hints at September Rate Cut Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Political Pressure

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted Friday at a potential interest rate cut in September due to rising concerns about employment, amid internal divisions within the Fed and ongoing political pressure from President Trump, who is also attacking Fed personnel.

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11 Months of Job Cuts in Britain's Private Sector Amidst National Insurance Hike

Britain's private sector employers have cut jobs for 11 consecutive months due to the £25 billion employer national insurance increase, impacting employment numbers and causing a rise in unemployment, while the services sector shows accelerated growth.

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Back-to-School Costs Soar 9% Amidst Tariff Impacts

Online back-to-school apparel and accessory prices surged 9% year-over-year in July, impacting families financially as discounts also decreased; experts attribute the increase to the lagged effects of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

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Sony Raises PlayStation 5 Price in US by $50

Sony is raising the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles in the US by approximately $50 starting August 21st due to rising costs and a slowing video game market, impacting all three models and following similar price increases in other regions.

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