SINGAPORE — Bonds sold off and stocks took a breather on Wednesday as investors waited to hear from the Federal Reserve about its next moves to support the U.S. economic recovery, while oil jumped to a five-month peak as a hurricane disrupted output in the Gulf of Mexico. Read More
Stocks steady, bonds sold as markets turn to Jackson Hole — Financial Post
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Crude reserves fall by nearly 5 mln barrels. With the summer storms projected to slow or halt oil refinery production for weeks, prepare for the cost of crude to rise.
China shares fall as tech-heavy start-up index ChiNext snaps two-day rally — Financial Post
SHANGHAI — China stocks declined on Wednesday, dragged lower by losses in the tech-heavy start-up board ChiNext, as investors booked profits after two straight sessions of sharp gains following a historic reform to drive technology investment. Read More
China shares fall as tech-heavy start-up index ChiNext snaps two-day rally — Financial Post
Boom or bust? Welcome to the freewheeling world of crypto lending — Financial Post
LONDON — It sounds like a surefire bet. You lend money to a borrower who puts up collateral that exceeds the size of the loan, and then you earn interest of about 20%. What could possibly go wrong? Read More
Boom or bust? Welcome to the freewheeling world of crypto lending — Financial Post
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Oil prices rise as storms cut U.S. production — Financial Post
NEW YORK — Oil prices rose on Monday as storms headed for the Gulf of Mexico shut more than half of the region’s offshore production, with the more dangerous of the two storms expected to strike later in the week. Read More
Oil prices rise as storms cut U.S. production — Financial Post
S&P, Nasdaq close at new highs as Wall Street rides bull momentum — Financial Post
NEW YORK — The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reached new record closing highs on Monday as optimism over potential medical advances in the war against the coronavirus pandemic pushed all three major U.S. stock indexes higher. Read More
S&P, Nasdaq close at new highs as Wall Street rides bull momentum — Financial Post
How 2 Labor Dept. Rules Can Undermine Your Retirement Plans — NYT > U.S. > Politics
The Trump administration welcomes private equity for retirement plans but builds new barriers against sustainable investing.
How 2 Labor Dept. Rules Can Undermine Your Retirement Plans — NYT > U.S. > Politics
Economic Data Points to Pause in Recovery as Aid Programs Expire — NYT > U.S. > Politics
The economy’s rebound showed signs of stagnating. Then enhanced unemployment benefits and a small-business loan program expired.
Economic Data Points to Pause in Recovery as Aid Programs Expire — NYT > U.S. > Politics
Elon Musk Is Going To Have a Hard Time Finding Clean Nickel — Financial Post
(Bloomberg) — Elon Musk promises a “giant contract” with the miner that can supply nickel for Tesla Inc. batteries at low cost with minimal environmental impact, yet the industry’s messy track record may make that deal difficult to clinch. Read More
Elon Musk Is Going To Have a Hard Time Finding Clean Nickel — Financial Post
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