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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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Bessent Says Japan's Inflation Uptick Driven by Weak Yen, Energy Costs

Treasury Secretary attributes Japan's recent inflation rise to currency and energy factors. Comments signal potential for coordinated FX action between US and Japan. Market implications include pressure on BOJ policy and global trade…

By Nick Salikoff2h ago

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Nvidia Included in Trump Administration Meeting with AI Developers

Nvidia (NVDA) is among the AI developers invited to a White House meeting with the Trump administration, according to two sources…

By Marcus Hensley2h ago

Trump Administration Tells AI Companies It Will Not Safety-Test Open Weight AI Models

The Trump administration has informed AI companies that it will not conduct safety testing on open-weight AI models, according to…

By Amelia Harcourt2h ago

Hegseth's Pick for Army Chief Faces Mounting GOP Opposition

Gen. Christopher LaNeve's nomination faces objections from Sen. Ernst and other Republicans. The standoff underscores broader…

By Eliza Farnham2h ago

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