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SoftBank Launches $11bn-Plus Bond Sale to Fund OpenAI Investment

21st September 2026
SoftBank Group has launched more than $11 billion of dollar- and euro-denominated bonds as it prepares to fund the final $10 billion tranche of its latest investment in OpenAI, extending the Japanese group’s use of debt markets to finance its expanding artificial intelligence strategy. The offering comprises $10 billion of U.S. dollar senior unsecured notes […]
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Credit Cards Were Never Meant to Be Paychecks

18th September 2026
Most people know, at least in theory, that carrying credit card debt is expensive. But the bigger problem often starts earlier than the interest charge. It starts when a credit card quietly changes jobs. A credit card is supposed to be a payment tool. For a lot of households, though, it becomes an income substitute. […]
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20 Best Live Streaming Platforms in 2026: Ranked by Audience, Control, and Use Case

18th September 2026
The list is for creators, media teams, educators, event organizers, and Web3 publishers choosing a platform in 2026. It does not promise audience growth or revenue share. Features, eligibility, regional availability, and pricing can change, so treat it as a decision aid. How This Ranking of Live Streaming Platforms Works The ranking uses five editorial […]
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Tata Group Firms Lose $3.2bn as Tata Sons Rift Deepens

18th September 2026
Tata Group companies lost roughly $3.2 billion in market value on Friday as investors reacted to a widening dispute over the future of holding company Tata Sons, including its potential public listing and the leadership of chairman N. Chandrasekaran. The selloff affected several listed Tata businesses. Tata Chemicals fell by around 8% in intraday trading, […]
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Reserve Bank of Australia Warns Inflation Risks Are Materialising

18th September 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned that several upside risks to inflation are beginning to materialise, with Governor Michele Bullock pointing to renewed energy-price pressure, the global AI investment boom and persistent domestic capacity constraints ahead of the central bank’s September rate decision. Bullock told the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics on […]
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Bank of Japan Raises Rate to 1.25% as Inflation Risks Build

18th September 2026
The Bank of Japan has raised its policy interest rate from 1.0% to 1.25%, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in 31 years as policymakers respond to mounting inflation pressure from energy prices, a weaker yen and stronger global AI-related demand. The Bank’s Policy Board approved the increase by a 7–2 majority at its […]
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Federal Reserve Raises Rates as Hawkish Outlook Tests Markets

17th September 2026
Federal Reserve policymakers have raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3.75%–4.00%, delivering the first U.S. rate increase since 2023 as persistent inflation pushes monetary policy back towards tightening. The Federal Open Market Committee approved the increase unanimously at its meeting ending on 16 September. The FOMC said […]
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SEC Opens Five-Year Path for Tokenized Stock Trading

17th September 2026
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced a five-year regulatory exemption allowing eligible Tokenized Securities Venues to facilitate trading in tokenized versions of U.S.-listed stocks on blockchain infrastructure, creating a temporary framework that could bring onchain trading closer to mainstream capital markets. The SEC’s “Innovation Exemption”, announced on 17 September, grants conditional relief to […]
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Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75% as Inflation Risks Rise

17th September 2026
Bank of England policymakers have held Bank Rate at 3.75% but delivered a more divided assessment of the inflation outlook, with three members of the Monetary Policy Committee voting for an immediate increase to 4% as higher energy prices raise the risk that inflation remains above target for longer. The MPC voted 6–3 to leave […]
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9 Payroll Audit Software Tools for 2026

17th September 2026
The hardest payroll errors to catch rarely look absurd. A $75,000 paycheck gets noticed. A terminated employee still receiving a $140 allowance may not. So does a shift differential configured slightly too high. An overtime rule that works correctly for most employees but fails for one location. A duplicate bonus submitted through two workflows. A […]
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Cryptocurrency futures: why this tool is of interest not only to professional traders 

16th September 2026
Many people get acquainted with the crypto market through the usual purchase of Bitcoin or other digital assets. But over time, it becomes clear that there are much more opportunities. One of them is crypto futures trading — a tool that allows you to work not only with the price increase, but also with its […]
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The Best Crypto APIs for Trading, Pricing, and Market Data

16th September 2026
Trading applications, exchanges, and tracking tools need fast data to function properly. A cryptocurrency trading platform API allows you to connect these services to an external system and automatically exchange information. Depending on its function, the API can transmit prices, send orders, or provide historical market data. Not all APIs meet the same needs. Before […]
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