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Goldman Sachs Now Expects September Fed Rate Hike as Inflation Fears Rise
Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates by 25 basis points in September as stronger inflation and higher oil prices reshape the outlook.
Goldman Sachs has abruptly shifted its forecast for US monetary policy and now expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its September 15-16 meeting, reversing its earlier call for the central bank to remain on hold. The change comes after stronger-than-expected inflation data and a sharp rise in oil prices pushed markets toward a much more hawkish view of the Federal Reserve. Goldman is now joining a growing group of major financial institutions, including JPMorgan, HSBC and Deutsche Bank, that expect a quarter-point increase this week. Financial markets are already pricing the move with a very high probability, reflecting a rapid reassessment of the US inflation and interest-rate outlook.
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Netherlands Moves 86 Tonnes of Gold to London Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks
The Dutch central bank has moved 86 tonnes of gold from New York and Ottawa to London, saying the relocation will make its reserves easier to trade and deploy during a crisis.
Self-Flying Planes Are Coming, but Can Autonomous Aircraft Really Replace Pilots?
Autonomous aircraft are moving beyond drones as companies develop self-flying planes for farming, cargo and eventually passenger travel, but safety and regulation remain major obstacles.
US-Venezuela Oil Deal Gives American-Led Group 100-Year Access to 65 Billion Barrels
A sweeping US-Venezuela oil agreement grants a US-led company 100-year concessions over 17 oilfields, promising billions in investment while raising concerns over sovereignty, timing and economic returns.
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Trump Announces Deal Giving US Control of 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuelan Oil
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Capital One Rejects Trump Debanking Claims, Says Account Closures Followed AML Investigation
Capital One says it closed more than 300 Trump Organization accounts after an anti-money laundering review, rejecting claims that the decision was politically motivated.
The bank said the decision was made after its anti-money laundering team scrutinized the business for months and found compliance concerns. Capital One said the account closures were not related to Trump’s politics or activism, and were consistent with banking rules and risk management practices.
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US and Japan Take Coordinated Action to Stabilize Yen Amid Currency Volatility
The United States and Japan have taken the rare step of coordinating action to support the Japanese yen, highlighting growing concerns over currency volatility and its impact on global financial markets.
South Korea’s KOSPI Surges as Samsung and SK Hynix Lead Record AI Chip Recovery
South Korea’s KOSPI recorded a historic rebound as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares surged, driven by renewed confidence in AI demand and semiconductor growth.
NIESR Says UK PM Andy Burnham Must Raise Taxes or Cut Spending Instead of Borrowing More
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research has warned that UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has little room to increase borrowing, saying future spending commitments may require tax rises or spending cuts.
eBay to Pay $56 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Cyberstalking of EcommerceBytes Publishers
eBay and three former executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the publishers of EcommerceBytes, ending a years-long legal battle over a shocking cyberstalking and harassment campaign.
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A Gift of Movement: Britannia Financial Group, Serpentine and the Public Legacy of Jesús Rafael Soto
Britannia Financial Group supports Jesús Rafael Soto's Pénétrable BBL Jaune at Serpentine South, bringing a landmark work of kinetic art into Kensington Gardens.
Graham Platner Drops Out of Maine Senate Race After Controversy as Democrats Begin Replacement Process
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for the U.S.
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De-Extinction Claims in 2026: What Counts as a Scientific Success?
In a laboratory nestled in the Australian outback, a small, striped creature has taken its first steps, marking a historic victory for modern genetics.
Museum Restitution: The Legal and Ethical Tests That Matter
Restitution decisions turn on provenance, the circumstances of removal, present law and the claims of source communities—not slogans alone.
How Scientists Confirm a New Deep-Sea Species
A striking image from the Mariana region is only the start; a species claim requires specimens, comparison, taxonomy and a preserved record.
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Impact claims become useful when investors define the outcome, establish a baseline and report both additionality and trade-offs.
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Drone planting can map damaged land and place seeds quickly, but hectares restored—not seeds dropped—is the outcome that matters.
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Digital Provenance Can Strengthen the Art Market—But It Cannot Verify Its Own Inputs
A durable digital record can improve an artwork’s chain of custody, but technology cannot prove that the first attribution, ownership claim or physical match was correct.
The first record is the weak point
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Family Office 2.0: Managing Legacy in a Turbulent Century
The multi-generational transfer of wealth is facing new challenges, from ESG requirements to the complexities of digital asset inheritance.
Street Photography: Ethics, Attention and the Decisive Moment
A strong street photograph depends on observation and timing, but its value also rests on how the photographer handles consent, vulnerability and context.
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How to Read Demographic Shifts in Election Polling
Subgroup polling can reveal change, but small samples, turnout assumptions and broad identity labels make precise conclusions much harder than headline comparisons suggest.
Could Global Emissions Peak in 2026? The Indicators That Would Confirm It
For the first time since the dawn of the industrial age, global greenhouse gas emissions have officially peaked.
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What Digital Festivals Can—and Cannot—Replace
Virtual events can widen access and enable new forms of performance, but they do not erase the social, economic or technical value of gathering in person.
Why Cultural Context Changes What an Audience Hears
Meaning is shaped by language, history, setting and power; the same sound or phrase can carry very different weight across audiences.
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How Traditional Music Travels Without Losing Its Roots
Global platforms can help regional music reach new listeners, but durable cultural exchange depends on attribution, consent and fair returns to the people who sustain the tradition.
Asia’s Supply Chains Are Reconfiguring, Not Retreating From Global Trade
Regional sourcing is growing in parts of Asia, but the evidence points to selective diversification rather than a clean break from global production networks.