Business · Important news for 1 September 2026
Japanese borrowing costs hit 30-year high amid currency intervention warnings
Eurozone inflation climbs to 3.3% in August, raising rate hike expectations
China's AI and chipmaker IPO boom reaches $54 billion
Chinese stock exchanges captured 21% of global new-share proceeds this year, driven by domestic AI and chip listings alongside major offerings like Shein.
- China's AI-fueled IPO boom totals $54 billion for the year.
- Hong Kong and Shanghai captured 21% of global new-share proceeds as companies shifted listings away from Wall Street.
India's economy expands 7.8% in fiscal first quarter, beating estimates
Trump strikes new drug pricing deals with nine midsized drugmakers
Trump strikes nine more deals with drugmakers to lower prices
China's factory activity shrinks for the second consecutive month
US trade regulator and 22 states sue Amazon over alleged advertiser surcharges
Jio Platforms receives regulatory approval for IPO
UK house prices rise for first time since April, says Nationwide
ONEOK to Buy Permian Assets from Brazos Midstream in $4.425bn Deal
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