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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it completed a wave of strikes against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran early on Wednesday, CNBC reported. The US and Iran traded a new round of attacks on Tuesday. CENTCOM stated that the recent strikes were carried out in retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the recent attack on US troops stationed in the region. US President Donald Trump warned of more attacks to come if Tehran responded.Explosions were seen over the southern Jordanian city of Aqaba. The semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Iran…

Japanese Finance Minister (FM) Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that debt growth is global trend, Japan outlines fiscal policy targeting growth and sustainability. Katayama added that US Treasury Secretary Bessent referenced US strategies to manage debt. Key quotesG20 addressed global imbalances, emerging market debt, financial literacy. Debt growth is global trend, Japan outlines fiscal policy targeting growth and sustainability. Bessent referenced U.S. strategies to manage debt. Spoke with JPMorgan’s dimon, who commended japan’s recent reform. Told G20 US-Japan currency intervention aligned with G7 pledge. No comment on specific FX levels. G20 meeting was valuable chance to deepen understanding of joint FX intervention. Bessent has said since October last year…

Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda on Tuesday held talks with US Treasury Secretary Bessent on the sidelines of the G20, but giving no details on what was discussed. Ueda said central banks discussed the need for improved communication to achieve appropriate monetary policy as the global environment changes. He declined to comment on markets pricing in a strong chance of a September rate hike.Key quotesDiscussed with central banks need to communicate for suitable monetary policy to achieve price stability amid changing global environment. Held talks with US Bessent but no details disclosed. No comment on daily moves, markets price in…

C’est ce qu’on appelle une arrivée remarquée. Depuis mai 2025, les champions américains de la tech se sont lancés à l’assaut du marché obligataire européen, à coups d’opérations record. Amazon a ainsi réalisé en mars dernier le plus gros emprunt de l’histoire du marché européen, pour un total de 14,5 milliards d’euros.Avant lui, Alphabet (Google), Meta (Facebook) ou Oracle s’étaient eux aussi tournés vers les investisseurs obligataires du Vieux Continent. Résultat, l’an dernier, ces emprunteurs représentaient 5 % des montants émis sur le marché européen des obligations d’entreprises, et pèsent déjà pour 10 % des opérations en 2026.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., right, and House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain, R-Mich., conduct a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center after a meeting of the House Republican Conference, Sept. 1, 2026.Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesThe House of Representatives voted 220-192 to adopt a messaging resolution to condemn socialism as early as Tuesday, an election-year gambit intended to force an uncomfortable vote for Democrats as far-left candidates win Democratic primaries across the country. While some Democrats have expressed openness to condemning socialism, Republicans also inserted a…

Santander has launched a new bank switching bonus which is currently the highest-paying deal on the market.The high-street lender is offering new and existing customers £240 to move banks, but you will need to open both a current account and a regular saver with the bank to qualify.There are currently six bank switching deals on the market, and Santander’s offer is the highest-paying for non-Premier accounts. Try 6 free issues of MoneyWeek today Get unparalleled financial insight, analysis and expert opinion you can profit from. Start your trial Sign up to Money Morning Don’t miss the latest investment and personal…

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The breakfast dining sector has faced financial challenges in 2026, leading dining chains to close locations or, in some cases, file for bankruptcy protection. Franchisees of iconic chain Denny’s, such as DBJ US Corp. in Miami Beach, Fla., have been among the restaurant operators who have filed for bankruptcy. And smaller chains, such as Sarabeth’s in New York City and Breakfast Republic in San Diego have closed several of their locations to cut costs to stay in business. Buttermilk Eatery’s parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reorganize.Alexander Spatari / Getty Images Buttermilk Eatery files for bankruptcy And now…

The FBI has seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas, the Justice Department said Tuesday in announcing a disruption of financing for the militant group. In addition to seizing cryptocurrency meant to support Hamas’ military wing, the department said that it had taken control of website domains and communication platforms used for fundraising and recruitment, and had obtained information about thousands of people who had contacted Hamas with a goal of giving money to the group. “My message to Hamas is clear: your networks are not secure, your crypto is vulnerable, and we will not stop until your…

Fresh Insights Secondaries arms race GSAM: taking the secondaries crown this year. Source: Getty It’s easy to understate the growth of secondaries in 2026 and beyond. Ongoing liquidity issues, accompanied by rising sophistication among both LP and GP, has contributed to an industry growing at breakneck speeds. It is within this context that Private Equity International and our colleagues at PEI Secondaries Investor today publish the latest Secondaries Investor 50 ranking of the world’s largest firms in this space.