Important news for 2 September 2026
Global bond yields touch highest levels since 2008 amid Treasury rout
US Oil Tops $90 and European Gas Surges Following American Strikes on Iran
China Revamps Home-Sales System That Worsened Its Meltdown
Russia launches over 2,800 jet-propelled drones at Ukraine in August amid tactic shift
Japanese borrowing costs hit 30-year high amid currency intervention warnings
South Korea Plans Record Budget Expansion Powered by Chip Tax Windfall
US Supreme Court allows ballroom project and Army Secretary resigns
China dissents from G20 statement on cheap exports as U.S. threatens Iran sanctions
Hakainde Hichilema sworn in as Zambia's president
US House passes short-term funding bill to avoid shutdown
US Treasury Chief Bessent Says China Blocked G20 Communique Over Trade Dispute
Solar surpasses coal in China, becoming top power source
US Treasury Yields Jump as Bessent's Bond Gains Wipe Out
Congress Approves Legislation to Avert Government Shutdown
US pushes for lighter AI regulation while EU pursues new laws
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years
Japan's 2-year yield hits 31-year high and its impact on the yen carry trade
China's AI and chipmaker IPO boom reaches $54 billion
France Borrowing Costs Hit Near 2008 Highs Amid Sovereign Debt Concerns
Google Removes MV2 Extensions from Chrome Web Store, Including uBlock Origin
India's economy expands 7.8% in fiscal first quarter, beating estimates
Ukraine air force reports fivefold increase in high-speed Shahed drone attacks
Russia strikes Kyiv for sixth consecutive day as EU discusses hybrid threats
US naval blockade paralyses trade and daily life in Iran, citizens say
House votes to fund the government through mid-December
G20 finance leaders back final statement despite tensions
Guinea-Bissau referendum approves expansion of presidential powers
Australia’s Economic Growth Accelerates, Fueling Rate-Hike Expectations
South Korea Inflation Exceeds 3% on Phone Bill Impact, Boosting Tightening Case
China blocks consensus on G20 communiqué over trade language
The UK just had its hottest summer ever
European Commission subjects ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox to strict platform rules
Countries legally obliged to consider slavery reparations, UN committee says
India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan
China's Xi pledges stronger Russia ties at regional summit
EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns
China's factory activity shrinks for the second consecutive month
Japan Ministries Seek Record Budget as Yields Hit 30-Year High
Brazil Unveils 2027 Budget With Surplus Target That Markets Doubt
Global finance ministers gather for G-20 summit in North Carolina
US and Iran Trade Fire in New Flare-Up Near Strait of Hormuz
US energy secretary to travel to Venezuela for oil arrangement
Nepal families post photos of missing relatives after deadly floods
FTC alleges Amazon illegally made $20 billion by rigging ad auctions
Burnham blames Brexit and Thatcher for ‘wrong turns’ in first Commons speech as PM
Congo Ebola Caseload Tops 6,000 as Outbreak Continues
France targets Shein and Temu with proposed fast fashion fees
Norway's New King Takes Oath Following Father's Death
Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase
Bessent Suggests Backing for BOJ Action in Meeting With Ueda
Citi, Goldman Sachs, and Major Financial Institutions Launch Stablecoin Venture
Finland Narrows Deficit in 2027 Budget as Economy Recovers
Israel Cuts Interest Rates for Third Consecutive Meeting
Brazil Economy Loses Steam as High Rates Bite Before Vote
Cuba begins school year with 1.4 million students amid severe fuel and teacher shortages
Colombia's new president pledges to revive oil and gas sector
Wheat prices soar as Russia and Ukraine step up attacks on grain terminals
International tribunal rules India must uphold Pakistan water treaty
France and Sweden strengthen defence and strategic partnership
US and Iran resume strikes as Washington faces shutdown deadline
Japan plots record $55 billion defense spend amid China concerns
Jio Platforms receives regulatory approval for IPO
UK house prices rise for first time since April, says Nationwide
NHS in England introduces free high-street cholesterol tests
RBI’s Short Dollar Book Surges to Record on Diaspora Deposits
Chinese manufacturing activity declines for second consecutive month
Questions Surround Trump Administration's Latest Drug Pricing Deals
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