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How To Squeeze Iran Financially. Is US Taking Aim At Chinese 'Teapot' Entities

Trump's latest move may involve targeting independent Chinese refineries, known as "teapots." Teapots account for a quarter of Chinese refinery capacity. China accounts for more than 80% of Iran's shipped oil and teapots absorb much of this trade. Hence the probability of such steps by Washington are on the cards.

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Ukraine Pounds Russia And Vice Versa. Kyiv's Blitz Signals A Strategic Shift
Ukraine is of the view that Russia's vast energy reservoirs are bankrolling its appetite for war and hence it is unleashing the coordinated strikes on these facilities across Russia. These strikes are aimed at bringing the impact of the war and causing misery to the Russian public, which has also been bearing the economic and military consequences of the conflict.
Is Donald Trump Running In 2028? President Teases Alleged Third Term Plan Despite Constitutional Limits
Donald Trump has reignited speculation about a 2028 bid after posting a 'Trump 2028' hat image online, despite acknowledging a third term would violate the US Constitution.
New Mediators Prop Up To End Middle East Impasse. Is Iran Listening To US Musings
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met foreign minister of Austria and held a call with the foreign minister of Greece on Wednesday. The US has not acknowledged that these discussions had anything to do with the Middle East conflict resolution talks.
Netanyahu Spots A 'Nuclear Islamic Republic' In UK. His Gaffe May Invite Political Isolation
Netanyahu described that the United Kingdom as the "first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon." A UK government spokesperson labelled the remarks as "completely unacceptable" and said that the issue had been raised with the Israeli government. The remarks come amid mounting political isolation faced by Israel over its aggresive Gaza stance.
Anthropic Eyes Israeli Startup Reportedly Coveted By Nvidia, SpaceX. What Is Spurring The Suitors
The deal assumes significance as this would be Anthropic's first acquisition in Israel. If reported $6 billion figure is true, this would be Anthropic's biggest acquisition to date. The development also assumes significance as OpenAI and Anthropic have plans to spend billions of dollars on data centers stocked with chips that cost a fortune.
Karoline Leavitt Was On 'Borrowed Time' Before Leaving White House Press Office, Analyst Claims
Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House Press Secretary, citing family reasons. Analysts suggest internal tensions and missteps contributed to her departure.

Walmart Ice Cream Brand Files For Bankruptcy: Rebel Creamery Owes $23.8M Over Copied Packaging

Rebel Creamery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a court ordered it to pay $23.8 million to Van Leeuwen for packaging infringement. The filing aims to restructure the company's finances.

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The massive miss on jobs creation fanned fears about the US economy

The Job Market Is Stable But Workers Say It Feels Frozen: Report

Washington Wants To Limit Chinese AI Models. One Of Them Helped Contain OpenAI's Cyber Incident.

Economy in Focus

Fed Rate Hike Bets Are Fading Fast. Cooler Inflation Could Leave Warsh An Easier Choice.
Softer inflation and a cooling labor market are weakening the case for another rate hike.
- Inflation Eased Again in July. But The Middle East Energy Shock Is Putting The Relief at Risk.
- The Latest Inflation Data Showed More Encouraging Signs. Stocks Climbed To Fresh Records.
UK Services Sector Contracts at Fastest Pace Since January 2023 - What Does It Mean for Jobs and Economy?
The UK's services sector, crucial to the economy, is contracting rapidly due to falling demand and rising costs, impacting jobs, consumer confidence, and economic recovery.
South Korea's Kospi Is Back In A Bull Market. But Analysts Wonder If The Run Is Sustainable.
Kospi's comeback is being powered by renewed confidence in AI and memory chips. However, investors can expect more volatility.
- Doing Business in South Korea? One Wrong Word Can Bring Down Your Brand
- AI Stock Losses Prompt Crackdown On Leveraged ETFs In South Korea

Bitcoin's Search For A Bottom Continues. Technical Signals Are Starting To Shift

While Bitcoin remains under pressure after months of volatility, several widely followed technical indicators suggest selling momentum may be easing, according to market analysts.

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