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Trump Threatens Trade Halt with Deficit Countries Over Fed Rate Policy

President Trump on August 19 threatened to stop doing business with countries where the US runs a trade deficit if the Federal Reserve refuses to cut interest rates. The statement directly targeted Switzerland and referenced roughly 60 nations Trump claims benefit from lopsided trade
LucasBennett·09-04 14:24
Trump Threatens Trade Halt with Deficit Countries Over Fed Rate Policy

Persian Gulf AI Data Centers Targeted in Iran Drone Strikes

Persian Gulf states are advancing massive AI infrastructure projects despite Iranian drone strikes targeting data centers on March 1, 2026. Iran struck two AWS data centers in the UAE and one in Bahrain, framing the facilities as extensions of US military operations. The attacks occurred as the UAE
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OliverGrant·09-04 14:24
Persian Gulf AI Data Centers Targeted in Iran Drone Strikes

Wacker Chemie Considers Tennessee Plant Closure After Trump Tariffs

Wacker Chemie is evaluating the closure of its polysilicon plant in Charleston, Tennessee, after Section 232 tariffs imposed on August 6 caused the facility's last two customers to exit. The Trump administration introduced the trade measures to protect America's semiconductor supply chain,
LucasBennett·09-04 14:24
Wacker Chemie Considers Tennessee Plant Closure After Trump Tariffs

White House Adviser Hassett Hints at Fed Rate Hike Consideration

White House senior adviser Kevin Hassett stated that raising interest rates is under consideration, emphasizing the importance of respecting the Federal Reserve's independence in decision-making processes. The federal funds rate has remained between 3.50% and 3.75% throughout 2026. Market
LucasBennett·09-04 14:24
White House Adviser Hassett Hints at Fed Rate Hike Consideration

US Non-Farm Payrolls Surge 162,000 in August, Crushing 56,000 Forecast

US non-farm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, the Labor Department reported on September 4 (local time), far exceeding the market forecast of a 56,000 gain. The August figure represented a 106,000-job divergence from expectations. The robust August performance followed a July contraction of 2
LucasBennett·09-04 14:17
US Non-Farm Payrolls Surge 162,000 in August, Crushing 56,000 Forecast

Hedera Adds WISeKey and SpaceDevUy to Council Network

Hedera announced the addition of two new partners to its Council network: WISeKey and SpaceDevUy. WISeKey brings expertise in cybersecurity and digital identity, while SpaceDevUy focuses on decentralized applications and smart contracts. The Hedera Council oversees network governance and comprises v
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EthanBrooks·09-04 14:12
Hedera Adds WISeKey and SpaceDevUy to Council Network

Retail Investors Buy US Treasury ETFs as Yields Hit 18-Month High

Retail investors in South Korea net purchased US Treasury exchange-traded funds (ETFs) totaling billions of won in the recent week as long-term US bond yields surged. According to KOSCOM ETF CHECK on the 4th, individual investors bought a net 4.09 billion won of the ACE US 30-Year Treasury Active ET
LucasBennett·09-04 13:57
Retail Investors Buy US Treasury ETFs as Yields Hit 18-Month High

Planet Labs Stocks Beat Q2 Estimates, Craig-Hallum Cuts Target 28.6%

Planet Labs delivered second-quarter revenue of $116.1 million, a 58% increase that exceeded Wall Street's estimate of approximately $104 million, while posting a surprise profit of $0.02 per share against consensus expectations of a $0.02-per-share loss. The Earth-imaging company's defense and
LucasBennett·09-04 13:38
Planet Labs Stocks Beat Q2 Estimates, Craig-Hallum Cuts Target 28.6%

Yen Strengthens to 155 Per Dollar in Two Days as BOJ Rate Hike Looms

The Japanese yen strengthened to the 155 yen per dollar range in two days, continuing its appreciation trend. As of the 4th, the yen traded at 155.3-156.4 per dollar in the Tokyo foreign exchange market, according to a Korea Economic Daily report. The currency had reached 155.3 yen intraday in the
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LucasBennett·09-04 13:15
Yen Strengthens to 155 Per Dollar in Two Days as BOJ Rate Hike Looms

Why does NFP data have such a big impact on the market? August NFP far exceeded expectations, boosting bets on a Fed rate hike.

At 20:30 Beijing time on September 4, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August NFP employment report. The data showed that U.S. seasonally adjusted nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, the highest level since March and well above the market expectation of 56,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, in line with expectations. Meanwhile, July’s figure was revised up from an initial decline of 23,000 to an increase of 21,000. This much stronger-than-expected employ
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GateInstantTrends·09-04 13:09
Why does NFP data have such a big impact on the market? August NFP far exceeded expectations, boosting bets on a Fed rate hike.