US Stocks Hold Near Flat as Oil and Bond Yields Keep Risk in Focus
US equities finished almost unchanged as higher oil and Treasury yields tested valuations and sharpened the inflation debate.
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US Stock Futures Slide as Oil, Yields and Summit Risks Converge
US index futures fell early Thursday as higher oil and yields met geopolitical uncertainty; the quoted prices were premarket snapshots, not closing moves.
Global AI Optimism Reveals Uneven Adoption Opportunity Across Asia
Positive AI sentiment exceeds negative sentiment in 34 of 37 surveyed countries, yet adoption and willingness to pay remain separate questions.
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YouTube’s New AI Tools Put Creator Control and Commerce in Focus
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Australia’s Jobless Rate Hits 4.6% Despite Employment Rebound
Australia’s August jobless rate rose to 4.6% despite 39,500 more jobs, as expanding labour-force participation complicates the RBA’s inflation decision.
Gold Holds Near US$4,300 as Oil Rebound and Strong US Data Revive Rate-Hike Bets
Gold remained near US$4,300 after a sharp decline as higher oil prices and strong US economic data strengthened expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening.
China’s Overseas Coal Pipeline Shrinks 67%, but Private Projects Test Ban
A five-year study finds major cancellations in China-linked overseas coal, but captive industrial plants and an uncancelled pipeline remain concerns.