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Metaplanet cuts executive reward pool by 41%, extinguishes $220 million in value
World Economy
Inflation persisted in August, potentially locking in a Fed interest rate hike
The all-items consumer price index was expected to rise 0.4% in August, with core, excluding food and energy, showing a 0.2% gain,…
World Economy
US inflation holds steady as diesel prices pass $6 a gallon
Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official figures.
Asia
Exclusive-Francisco Partners, KKR to buy minority stakes in Italy's TeamSystem, sources say
Crypto
Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, setting up possible Fed rate hike
The August CPI report had taken on outsized importance after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh two weeks ago suggested the central bank may ha…
Asia
ChatGPT invented fake police testimony in murder appeal, New Mexico high court says
Malaysia
Rally in glove stocks fuelled by rising oil prices
Rubber glove manufacturers were among the most traded stocks on Bursa Malaysia today.
Markets
‘We fear financial exploitation’: Who will manage our finances if my wife and I become incapacitated?
“We have witnessed our parents’ gradual decline in cognitive ability.”
Markets
Anthropic’s safety-first image takes a hit ahead of its massive IPO: ‘AI could kill all humans.’
While concerns over AI safety are not likely to derail Anthropic’s IPO plans, experts expect more regulation and safety disclosure…
Asia
Oil falls but on track for 8% weekly gain on supply concerns; US diesel hits record high
Malaysia
Personal data believed stolen in cyberattack at pharma company
Duopharma Biotech Bhd says preliminary investigations showed a set of data files had been removed but there was no disruption to b…
Markets
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: GameStop, Oracle, Adobe, RH & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.
Crypto
Rising yields, oil prices leave bitcoin vulnerable ahead of U.S. inflation report
Your day-ahead look for Sept. 11, 2026
Markets
On my late husband’s birthday, I want to pay for every customer at his favorite restaurant. Is this a good idea?
“I’m concerned that my card issuers might freeze or flag the cards when they suddenly see an extraordinary number of transactions.…
Asia
India needs forum for tech firms to engage foreign regulators, finance minister says
Crypto
Live updates: Bitcoin sinks below $77,000 ahead of U.S. CPI report
Every major is red ahead of the August inflation print. Bitcoin is down 5% on the week and zcash fell 10% on the day.
Markets
The four reasons stocks are about to embark on a ‘face-ripper rally’
Bull markets don’t peak when investors are so bearish, says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee.
Crypto
Bitcoin recovers toward $77,300 as zcash leverage unwinds
Bitcoin rose 0.7% since midnight UTC to around $77,200, and 68 of the CoinDesk 100 constituents gained, though the index remains 1…
Markets
Never mind the bond yields, Bank of America shows where the real threat to the economy lies
Diesel prices hit the real economy, says a Bank of America strategist who also offers an exchange-traded fund that has outperforme…
Malaysia
Ringgit ends firmer against most currencies, eases against US dollar
External developments, particularly the sharp rise in crude oil prices, continued to influence market sentiment, says analyst.
Crypto
Bitcoin pulls back as another golden cross fails to deliver
Bitcoin’s golden cross may support the longer-term outlook, but history suggests much of the upside often occurs before the signal…
Markets
U.S. oil price dips below $100 while diesel passes $6, marking fresh record
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate’s front-month contracts edged lower on reports of plans for diplomatic talks between Gulf …
Markets
Oracle shares are climbing after results. What Wall Street analysts are saying now.
Oracle shares are climbing on Friday after the company delivered a solid quarter, but some analysts are still wary.
Markets
Bridgewater investment chief says AI could wipe out humanity
Greg Jensen, the co-chief investment officer at hedge-fund giant Bridgewater Associates, agreed that AI could wipe out humanity.