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French finance minister warns tax on big businesses may be extended
France may extend windfall tax on large companies, pressuring CAC 40 profits.
High asset prices, not low interest rates, are driving inflation
High asset prices and wealth distribution may make Fed policy less effective, keeping inflation persistent.
Stocks Fall Ahead of High-Stakes Week; Canada Sees Long US Trade War | Bloomberg Brief 08/24/2026
Stocks slide ahead of a busy week with Iran news, PCE, Nvidia results, and Fed's Warsh; Canada trade war persists.
Hormuz Oil Flows Are Going Strong as War Drags On
Hormuz oil flows stay strong despite war, easing supply disruption fears and supporting global growth.
Strategy Sets Up Reserve That Can Be Used to Buy Bitcoin
Strategy Inc. sets up a reserve to potentially buy Bitcoin, preserving flexibility as its financing model faces pressure.
Goldman says hedge funds suffered worst underperformance vs S&P 500 in July in more than 20 years...
Goldman report on hedge fund underperformance vs S&P 500 discussed, but retail engagement is minimal.
Can’t wait for Fed, US Treasury officials say Bessent will spend all $1T in the TGA to cap US long...
Retail trader claims Treasury will drain TGA to cap bond yields, predicts QE, and promotes gold/bitcoin as hedges.
Bessent could tap near $1 trillion Treasury General Account to fund bond buybacks, sources said
Treasury may use near-$1T TGA to fund bond buybacks, potentially lowering long yields.
The new world order? Every man for himself
Commentary suggests US retreat from democracy promotion may embolden tyrants, raising geopolitical risk.
Indonesian Commodity Oversight Plan to Include Ship-Tracking
Indonesia plans to strengthen commodity export oversight, including ship-tracking, potentially affecting supply chains.
South American trade bloc mounts dealmaking push to hedge geopolitical risks
Mercosur and EU renew trade deal push to hedge geopolitical risks, despite internal divisions.
Iran threatens 46 ships in Strait of Hormuz transit crackdown
Iran threatens 46 ships in Strait of Hormuz, raising oil supply disruption risk.