Gold futures hit an all-time high as investors piled into havens on mounting expectations the Federal Reserve will cut rates sooner and deeper. The move underscores persistent anxiety over growth and policy uncertainty, with lower yields and a softer dollar turbocharging bullion’s appeal.
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Alarm over Fed independence after move to oust governor
A reported attempt by President Trump to fire a sitting Federal Reserve governor sparked fresh concerns about central bank independence. Markets are sensitive to any politicization of monetary policy, which could raise risk premia across rates, the dollar, and equities if institutional norms are tested.
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Wall Street braces for September’s critical tests
Investors are heading into a seasonally tough month with key macro catalysts and earnings ahead. A high-stakes payrolls print and heavyweight tech updates will shape the path for rates, breadth, and whether the summer rally can extend into Q4.
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U.S. tightens chip-making constraints in China; Korean semis slide
Shares of SK Hynix and Samsung fell after reports the U.S. is making it harder to produce chips in China, adding to supply-chain and capex uncertainty. Any further curbs could weigh on global memory pricing, equipment orders, and the broader AI hardware buildout.
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Alibaba soars in Hong Kong on AI-fueled cloud momentum
Alibaba’s Hong Kong-traded shares jumped 19% as investors bet the AI boom will sustain faster growth in its cloud business. The rally highlights renewed appetite for Chinese tech leaders tied to AI infrastructure and workloads, even as broader China sentiment remains uneven.
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Tesla cuts Model 3 price in China, escalating EV price war
Tesla lowered the price of its long-range RWD Model 3 in China to spur demand, underscoring intensifying competition and margin pressure in the world’s largest EV market. Automakers face a tougher balance between volume growth and profitability as consumers become more price-sensitive.
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Wealthy investors supercharge private credit’s next leg
High-net-worth individuals are fueling a private credit boom once dominated by institutions, the Financial Times reports. Feeder funds and wealth platforms are opening access, adding fresh capital to direct lending and potentially reshaping competition with banks and public bond markets.
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