Chinese authorities reportedly in possession of F-35 components in Hong Kong
Chinese authorities are reportedly in possession of F-35 stealth fighter parts after components of the aircraft were "inexplicably diverted to Hong Kong."
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Wheat Faces Risk Off Weakness on Wednesday
The wheat complex faced weakness to close out the Wednesday trade. Chicago SRW posted losses of 2 ¾ to 9 ¼ cents on the session. KC HRW futures were down 4 ¾ to 9 ¾ cents across the board on the day. MPLS spring wheat w…
Inside India newsletter: Apple set to take a bigger bite of the world’s second-largest smartphone market
Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world's fastest-growing large economy.
OpenAI says agent hacked Australian government website without being told to do so
An artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI gained unauthorized access to an Australian government website, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, raising fresh questions about the risks posed by increasingly au…
Corn Face Risk Off Pressure on Wednesday’s Correction
Corn futures were down 2 ¾ to 7 ¾ cents across most contracts on Wednesday, led by the front months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 7 1/2 cents at $4.84. Traders were taking some risk off ahead …
U.S.-China trade truce extended for two months, Bessent says, as Xi begins state visit
The U.S. and China have extended a truce to keep tariffs lower for longer and rare earths flowing, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday local time.
Form 8K IQVIA Holdings Inc For: 23 September
IQVIA plans a $2 billion 6.375% senior notes due 2034 offering to refinance 2026 notes and reduce revolving credit facility borrowings.
Record-breaking diesel prices are poised to hit grocery prices, with fruits, vegetables and meat first on the list
Rising diesel prices have been a “silent killer” for Americans’ wallets — but they could get louder soon, as prices for the fuel continue to shatter records.
Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant amid AI agent push
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is continuing his metaverse bet centering on virtual reality while pushing forward on AI agents.
As Trump and Xi meet, Chinese automakers could be a Pandora's box for U.S. auto industry
DETROIT — As President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, U.S. politicians as well as the global automotive industry are warning that allowing Chinese automakers to enter the market could be…
Cotton Holding Steady at Midweek
Cotton futures are showing steadier trade on Wednesday, with contracts steady to 5 points higher and thinly traded October up 63 points. Crude oil is up $1.05 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.516 h…
What’s behind Royal Caribbean’s ‘highly surprising’ push into Sandals vacation resorts
Royal Caribbean has already begun thinking through loyalty opportunities as part of its new partnership with Sandals Resorts.
OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs push for AI cooperation at UN after Trump rebuffs 'globalist scheme' to control it
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei addressed the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday and called for international coordination to address the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence.
Market sees next Fed hike in October, following Barr comments and hot inflation reading
An October interest rate hike is very much on the table after a top Federal Reserve official Wednesday expressed support for one, and as fresh economic readings showed intensifying inflation pressures.
Judge hears arguments on Trump White House media ban, hopes to rule 'soon'
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., heard arguments on Wednesday on President Donald Trump's controversial ban of three media outlets from the White House.
New Social Security bill would lower retirement age to 60 for some workers
Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., on Wednesday introduced a new bill that would lower Social Security's full retirement age for workers in physically demanding jobs.
Wheat Falling Lower on Wednesday
The wheat complex is trading with losses across the three exchanges at midday. Chicago SRW is slipping 9 to 10 cents on Wednesday. KC HRW futures are leading the drive to the downside, with contracts 11 to 12 cents lowe…
A diesel export ban could backfire — here’s why
A ban on U.S. diesel exports could reduce supplies and simultaneously lead to prices rising further, according to analysts.
Does Airtel Money mark the end of London’s listing drought? Not yet | Nils Pratley
A win is a win, but we should probably contain our excitement about the biggest flotation in London for five years . Airtel Money, a payments processor that operates in 13 African countries and should be worth between £…
Stocks Retreat as Bond Yields Climb on Fed Rate Hike Fears
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down by -0.48% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.73%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26) are do…
Soybeans Correcting Lower Ahead of Trump/Xi Meeting
Soybeans are trading with losses as traders square up ahead of the US/China meeting this week. Contracts are down 10 to 12 ¼ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 11 3/4 cents at $12.54. Soymeal …
McDonald's CEO expects high inflation, flat traffic are not going away for restaurant industry
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that he expects that high inflation and flat traffic will continue to weigh on the restaurant industry.
IonQ shares rise after company says it made a major quantum computing breakthrough
Shares of quantum computing company IonQ surged in premarket trading following its successful test of the industry's first real time end-to-end error decoder.
10-year Treasury yield leaps to fresh 19-year high after hot economic readings
Treasury yields raced higher on Wednesday as new services and manufacturing sector data increased worry of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.