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Japan’s GDP Grows 0.3% in Q2, Misses Analysts’ Forecasts

August 17, 2026
Sophie Laurent

Japan's economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2026, according to data released by…

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Asian Shares Steady as Oil Prices Remain Elevated Amid

August 17, 2026
Sophie Laurent

Asian shares showed little movement on August 17, as investors remained cautious about rising oil prices…

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Gold Nears $4,400 as Weak Retail Data Eases Rate Hike Fears

August 17, 2026
Sophie Laurent

Gold prices approached $4,400 an ounce this week, buoyed by weaker U.S. retail sales data that…

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UK House Prices Drop 2% in August, Largest Decline Since

August 17, 2026
Sophie Laurent

The average asking price for homes in the UK fell by 2.0% in August, marking the…

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Europe Faces Gas Storage Shortages Ahead of Heating Season

August 17, 2026
Sophie Laurent

With less than three months remaining until the heating season, Europe is facing a significant gas…

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Stripe to Acquire AI Firm OpenRouter for Over $7 Billion

August 17, 2026
Sophie Laurent

Stripe Inc. has finalized an agreement to acquire OpenRouter Inc., a startup focused on facilitating the…

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Fed Minutes and Retail Earnings to Shape Market Outlook

August 17, 2026
Sophie Laurent

Wall Street investors will focus on the release of the Federal Reserve's minutes from its July…

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SafePal Data Breach Exposes Information of 39,798 Users

August 16, 2026
Sophie Laurent

Crypto wallet provider SafePal disclosed a data breach on Thursday that exposed the personal order information…

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Germany’s pension reform to unlock €500 billion for managers

August 16, 2026
Sophie Laurent

Germany is set to undergo a significant shift in its pension system, which will allow fund…