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UK Economy Grows 0.4% in July, Beating Forecasts — 1dBritain’s July GDP rose 0.4%, led by services and supported by a resilient economy that has outpaced expectations and maintained growth momentum into Q3; analysts note the oil-price surge from Middle East tensions could test the inflation and BoE path, while some commentators warn the pickup may reflect seasonal effects. The data reinforce a bright start to 2025’s second half and support forecasts of stronger 2026 growth, even as the BoE weighs higher inflation risks and policy responses.

Marcus Bell Good news on growth but oil prices from the Middle East could still push inflation higher and complicate things for the Bank.

Oil prices top $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Iran strikesBusiness — 3d

Elena Vasquez This spike shows why we should have built up domestic energy production years ago.

Swift, Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden — 1dTravis Kelce says his wedding to Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden on July 3 was the best night of his life and exceeded any dream thanks to the love and guest turnout. The couple chose MSG for an intimate, private ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with guests including Ed Sheeran and Chiefs teammates like Patrick Mahomes dancing and celebrating alongside them.

Marcus Bell Adam Sandler officiating and Mahomes dancing there sounds like the kind of fun night that fits their circle perfectly.

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Brazil Probes Flávio Bolsonaro Over Money Laundering — 1dBrazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering tied to the failed Banco Master and the financing of a film about his father, Jair Bolsonaro, with authorities unsealing documents earlier this year; Bolsonaro maintains the financing was legal as the election race against Lula da Silva remains tight. The probe, opened in July by Justice Mendonça at the request of the police, involves scrutiny of funding sources and transfers, including connections to a U.S. fund, as prosecutors seek details on the origins of the money behind the project.

Marcus Bell Flávio needs to fully disclose the film funding sources, as any ties to a failed bank like Master demand real transparency from a sitting senator.

German industrial output posts steepest drop in a year amid auto slump — 5dGermany’s industrial production declined 1.1% month-on-month in July, led by a 9.2% drop in automobile output due to multi-week production pauses, while energy generation rose and other manufacturing categories eased; year-on-year, output fell about 1.6%. The May–July period shows a marginal three-month uptick in activity and orders rose in July, underscoring a mixed trajectory as markets weigh ECB policy and broader demand.

Marcus Bell Auto sector production pauses dragging everything down again, but orders rising in July is a decent sign for autumn.

U.S. wholesale inventories post strongest gain since March — 2dU.S. wholesale inventories rose 1.3% in July to about $958.9 billion, marking the sixth straight month of gains and the strongest rise since March, with durable and nondurable goods both contributing and petroleum stocks up sharply. The inventory-to-sales ratio hovered around roughly 1.2, and the year-over-year rise reached about 5.7%, a signal that the restocking pace could support GDP growth in the third quarter.

Chris Dalton The petroleum stock jump stands out and could point to softer demand than the overall numbers suggest.

SpaceX Sues Texas Officials Over Terafab Records — 2dSpaceX filed a lawsuit in Travis County against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Grimes County to block the release of public records tied to the Terafab semiconductor facility, arguing the documents contain confidential negotiating details. The suit seeks declaratory relief and injunctions after residents’ records requests and a July AG ruling—which allowed some records to be released—highlighted the project’s potential $119 billion investment and expansive Grimes County footprint.

Jared Kim SpaceX has a valid point keeping sensitive deal terms private while building something this large in Grimes County.

Mongolia's fuel prices surge as Russian supply crunch deepens — Sep 3, 2026Mongolia is contending with fuel shortages and prices rising to about $1.50–$2 per liter as Russia's fuel-crisis spills over despite Mongolia’s exemption from its export ban under an intergovernmental agreement. Diesel shipments to Mongolia rose about 7% to 1.05 million tonnes (Jan–July) and gasoline to 515,000 tonnes, with July volumes easing, while Moscow and Ulaanbaatar have stressed their traditional ties and a comprehensive strategic partnership after Putin and the Mongolian PM met.

Tom Gallagher Funny how an "exemption" still leaves you paying double at the pump. Paper agreements don't fill tanks.

Hungary and Bulgaria retail sales surge as Italy, Germany decline — Sep 4, 2026Hungary posted stronger July retail activity with 4.9% annual growth driven by food and non-food sectors and a sharp rebound in fuel sales, even as investment remains weak and consumer momentum could shift toward services; overall consumption is seen as a key driver for 2026. Bulgaria meanwhile recorded a 5.6% year‑on‑year rise in July retail trade volume, with sustained high annual gains across months and positive calendar-adjusted growth for the EU and euro area.

Sam Okafor Meanwhile Germany and Italy can't buy a break in retail. Something structural going on there, not just one bad month.

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in July 2026Finance — Aug 31, 2026Pakistan's trade deficit for the first two months of FY2026-27 widened about 18% year-on-year to around $7.12 billion as imports grew faster than exports, with imports up roughly 13% and exports up about 7%. In August, the monthly deficit narrowed to $3.17 billion as imports rose while exports declined from July, highlighting persistent external-sector pressure despite some month-to-month relief.

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CDC Plans $50 Million 9/11 Youth Health Study — 2dThe United States is moving to study long-term health effects on children, teens, young adults, and those in utero from 9/11 through the World Trade Center Youth Research Cohort, overseen by the CDC and the World Trade Center Health Program with about $50 million in funding and a planned kickoff as participation grows, potentially starting July 1, 2027. Congress directed this effort in 2022 to fill long-standing gaps in tracking outcomes for younger Yorkers, with recruitment challenges and a design that compares exposed individuals under 21 or in utero to similarly aged unexposed peers living in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Derek Foss million seems reasonable if it finally fills the gaps in data for that younger group.

ICE Arrests Near 50,000 in July, Highest Yet — Aug 25, 2026ICE arrested nearly 50,000 people in July, the highest monthly total of the second Trump term, as the administration maintains a mass-deportation push with a shift toward lower-profile enforcement that remains disruptive. The July figure marks a 15% rise from June and a 70% increase since February, continuing the expansion of ICE's activity.

Japan factory output rises 0.1% in July, extending surprise four-month streak — Aug 31, 2026Japan's July industrial production rose 0.1% month-on-month and 4.1% year-on-year, signaling resilience in manufacturing amid global headwinds but with momentum cooling from June. The data prompts cautious optimism for growth and potential Bank of Japan policy considerations, while analysts warn that gains may be uneven and unsustained, depending on global demand and sectoral dynamics.

Jack Osbourne describes offbeat signs he believes are from late father Ozzy — 6dAfter Ozzy Osbourne's death in July 2025, family members describe ongoing signs from beyond, including Jack Osbourne recounting messages he believes he received from his father during a travel day. Guitarist Tony Iommi recalls Ozzy's last conversations and the lasting sense of his presence, with reflections on Ozzy's final throne-bound performance due to Parkinson's and the enduring bond within Black Sabbath.

July PCE data expected to influence Fed policy — Aug 24, 2026Forecasters expect July’s PCE to rise modestly with core PCE around 3.3% year over year, keeping inflation above the Fed’s 2% target and maintaining expectations for potential further rate moves in September, while AI-driven software and IT costs echo in core inflation. Markets will also key on a July PCE read alongside an upcoming Q2 GDP estimate and ongoing FOMC debates on the appropriate stance of policy.

Two Listeria Recalls Affect Foods in New YorkHealth — 5dThe USDA FSIS issued a Class I recall of about 1,513 pounds of imported Italian guanciale (lot 263311US, best-by 05/16/27) produced May 21, 2026 and imported in July after routine reinspection detected Listeria monocytogenes, with Ferrarini USA and Prime Line Distributors pulling the affected shipments to eight states. No illnesses have been reported, and consumers and retailers are urged to discard or return the products, which were distributed to California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Texas.

Japan Wages Rise 4.7%, Fastest Since 1997Finance — 4dJapan’s July wages surged, with real wages up 2.4% year-on-year—the seventh straight monthly gain and the strongest since May 2021—while nominal cash earnings rose 4.7% to about ¥436,401, the fastest since January 1997. The data, led by a 4.1% jump in base pay and 6.3% in special payments, alongside a 2.2% inflation rate, strengthens the case for a BOJ rate hike next meeting and is shaping market expectations for the yen and equities, with broader implications discussed for global markets including tech firms like SMCI.

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Fed's Hammack says rates aren't tight enough to curb inflation — Sep 4, 2026Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack argues that monetary policy is not restrictive enough to curb inflation and has urged action, citing data and local input prices as justification for a rate increase. Markets increasingly expect a hike, with September odds around 60%+ following her July dissent, as investors weigh additional tightening against ongoing inflation concerns.

Dana Whitfield Markets pricing in 60% odds after one dissent seems like an overreaction. Let's see the actual jobs and CPI numbers first.

Hong Kong home prices fall in July 2026Finance — Aug 27, 2026Hong Kong’s private home prices slipped 0.46% in July, ending a 13‑month rally, while the rental market continued to surge to new highs, underscoring a divided market. Analysts expect a short‑term consolidation with muted new-home sales amid stronger demand from mainland professionals and broader market headwinds.

Japan spends record $96B yen intervention with U.S.World — Aug 28, 2026Japan spent a record 15.4 trillion yen ($96.4 billion) over July 30–Aug. 26 to defend the yen, marking the largest one-month intervention with U.S. backing after the currency hit a four-decade low. The move followed coordinated July actions and underscores Tokyo’s willingness to intervene despite risks to import costs and exporter profits, as markets await possible BOJ policy steps.

Recalled Broccoli Sprouts Linked to 22-Case Salmonella OutbreakHealth — 5dA multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC has sickened 22 people across Washington, Montana, Idaho and Utah, with two hospitalizations and illnesses occurring between July 7 and August 26. The FDA and CDC urge recalls of Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts with expiration dates of Sept 7, 9, 11, 14, and 16, and traceback investigations point to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts in Moyie Springs, Idaho, as the common grower, with this outbreak separate from the Everything Sprouts alfalfa-sprouts cases.

Andrew and Tristan Tate indicted in Romania on trafficking, laundering charges — Sep 4, 2026Romanian prosecutors indicted Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan on trafficking a minor, money laundering, sex with a minor, and witness tampering, alleging they earned about 1.25 million USD from a 15-year-old’s videochat exploitation. The indictment, finalized August 31, follows their July arrest in Miami at Britain’s extradition request and accuses attempts to influence victims and witnesses.

Marcus Bell Extradition requests, multiple countries involved, years of alleged exploitation - this isn't some minor legal misunderstanding. The scale of it is staggering.

Port of Los Angeles Posts Second-Busiest July — Aug 18, 2026The Port of Los Angeles handled 960,464 TEUs in July, its second-busiest July on record, with imports at 499,552 TEUs and overall volume supported by persistent consumer demand despite a 6% year-over-year dip from last year’s peak. Through July the port processed about 6.08 million TEUs, and analysts expect August to stay strong with more than 900,000 TEUs as retailers front-load goods ahead of tariff changes and ongoing supply-chain shifts.

Toyota July Global Sales Fall 5.3% to 912,683Auto — Aug 28, 2026Toyota’s global July vehicle sales fell about 5% year over year to roughly 856,000–913,000 units, with production down around 2%, as demand weakness in China and disruptions in the Middle East weighed on results while Japan and Europe remained resilient and North America held steady or near flat. China’s sharp drop and higher petrol prices offset gains in Japan and Europe, with a rising share of electrified vehicles helping offset some weakness in traditional models.

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