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President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop Ukrainian strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, citing concerns about fuel shortages. The call relates to Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel facilities, which have reportedly contributed to fuel shortages and prompted Ru

According to Treasury data, the U.S. faces $7.5 trillion in Treasury debt maturities in 2026, with an additional $4 trillion due in 2027 and $3.5 trillion in 2028, totaling $15 trillion by 2028. Market participants are pricing in an 87.5% probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026, while the

Blackstone launched a dedicated AI investment unit called Blackstone N1 (BXN1) in San Francisco in September 2026, consolidating its technology-focused equity strategies under a single platform led by Jas Khaira. The $1 trillion alternative asset manager said it has deployed over $150 billion in AI-

On September 13, Trump urged Zelenskyy to stop Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian oil refineries, characterizing the strikes as a threat to global fuel supplies. The request follows conversations Trump held with Russian President Putin. Zelenskyy countered with a proposal for mutual energy

According to BlockBeats, on September 13, the U.S. has approximately $7 trillion in short-term Treasury debt in circulation, with $6.1 trillion maturing within one year. If the Federal Reserve raises rates

According to Bloomberg and the founders, SemiAnalysis has acquired Citrini Research on September 11, combining two independent research institutions focused on semiconductors, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and thematic investment analysis. Dylan Patel and James van Geelen confirmed the

According to Tianfeng Securities research (via Jin10 Data), on September 13, silver experienced significant volatility, with a sharp decline recorded on Friday following an earlier rebound mid-week. Gold remained stable but showed weak rebound momentum. The brokerage maintains a bearish timing

According to official announcement, HyperPocket, a cross-asset trading platform built on the Hyperliquid ecosystem, launched today, supporting crypto and traditional finance assets including stocks, indices, commodities, and forex across Web, iOS, and Android. The platform simultaneously activated t

According to Jason Calacanis on X, the prominent investor predicted on September 13 that AI stocks will drop more than 10% at Monday's open. Calacanis attributed the sell-off to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's recent blog post advocating for a slowdown in AI development, stating the piece has

Only eight Vanguard ETFs outperformed the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) over the past five years, according to a ranking shared by StockMKTNewz. VOO delivered roughly 12.75% annualized returns during this period, but the Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) led all funds with a 25.84% annualized five-year return.

According to StockMKTNewz data, only 8 Vanguard ETFs outperformed the flagship S&P 500 ETF (VOO) over the past five years, with VOO's annualized return standing at approximately 12.75%. The Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) led by a significant margin at 25.84% annualized return, while the Vanguard

According to Hassett, White House National Economic Council Director, both Trump and he believe there is no reason for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Trump fully respects Fed Chair Powell's independence, Hassett added. The comments come as the Fed maintains its current policy stance

According to 科创板日报, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series launched presales in China on September 12 evening, with initial stock from Apple's official website, Taobao, JD.com and other major e-commerce platforms selling out within minutes. Ice Blue iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models in

Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks. The route carried roughly 4 million barrels per day around the disrupted Strait of Hormuz. Brent settled Friday at $104.61 a barrel, while WTI closed at $100.05, with both finishing the week more than 8% higher. The pipeline

According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks over the weekend, threatening a key export route carrying roughly 4 million barrels per day around the disrupted Strait of Hormuz. Traders told Reuters the outage could materially reduce Saudi exports if

White House economic advisor Hassett expressed caution on raising interest rates based on inflation data ahead of the Fed's decision next week. President Trump stated he believes the U.S. should maintain the world's lowest interest rates.

Solana (SOL) is attempting to extend its recovery above the $100 level, with the token recently trading around $101–$102 after pulling back from a late-August high near $110. Technical analysis identifies immediate resistance around $104–$107 and heavier resistance between $108 and $110, with $120 m

According to BlockBeats, JPMorgan Chase cut funding to Situational Awareness, the hedge fund backed by "AI stock guru" Leopold, on September 13. Informed sources said JPMorgan, one of the fund's primary financing providers, terminated its lending relationship following a loss disclosure. Neither

According to Jin10, German business leaders warned on September 13 that the Rhine River's low water levels could cause significant economic losses due to reduced cargo shipping capacity. The spokesperson for the Rhine Valley-Palatinate Chamber of Commerce described the situation as "very serious," w