Global Corporate Bond Sales Reach Nearly $3.7 Trillion in First Half Amid AI Investment Surge
Corporate bond issuance hits a record high as major tech firms fund artificial intelligence projects, prompting investors to demand higher yields.
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Corporate bond issuance hits a record high as major tech firms fund artificial intelligence projects, prompting investors to demand higher yields.
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UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 6:13 PM
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President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will respond if Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, following Saudi strikes on Sanaa International Airport and reports of Iranian directives.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 2:06 PM
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Laura Loomer revises her view on the Ukraine conflict after firsthand experience, while the UN announces a $358.4 million aid plan for Ukrainians facing winter hardships amid ongoing crises worldwide.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
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The new Midterms Hub offers comprehensive election forecasting with prediction market odds, polling averages, and fundraising data for key races.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 10:20 AM
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Ongoing US strikes on Iran continue to overshadow diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to revive a failed interim ceasefire, as tensions escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Africanews | Jul 22, 2026, 9:25 AM
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Australian rare earth miner Lynas attributes increased expenses for its Malaysian expansion partly to Chinese restrictions on equipment exports.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 6:34 AM
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The Japanese yen depreciated to its lowest level in nearly four decades, reaching 163 yen per U.S. dollar, influenced by rising oil prices due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and economic policy proposals by Takaichi.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 3:40 AM
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A recent report highlights Indonesia as the country with the highest number of alleged human rights and environmental abuses tied to China's critical minerals supply chains, driven by its expanding nickel industry.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 12:42 AM
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Chinese trade curbs on rare earth elements have caused a dramatic price increase for dysprosium in Europe, while prices remain stable within China.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 11:33 PM
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Independent UN experts denounce the M23 armed group’s abuses in eastern DR Congo, while UNICEF reports child casualties in Ukraine and UNODC highlights growing transnational crime in Southeast Asia.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 11:20 PM
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Senator Mark Warner warns that a new paid data feed offering early access to President Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social creates a troubling information imbalance and could allow personal profit from government communications.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:17 PM
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Moonshot AI’s launch of the 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 model challenges US dominance in AI, raising questions about the future of global AI infrastructure investment.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 6:36 PM
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Two weeks after hostilities resumed, Iran and its allies escalate strikes targeting US assets and regional infrastructure, raising tensions and impacting global energy routes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 12:11 PM
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As military conflict with Iran intensifies and oil prices surge, GOP lawmakers call on President Trump to act swiftly to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 11:16 AM
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Despite easing refined fuel export restrictions in July 2026, China enforces strict compliance measures to protect domestic reserves as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 9:31 AM
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China’s largest electric vehicle maker BYD reaches a production milestone in Brazil, expanding its footprint in South America while prompting strategic considerations in Europe.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 8:31 AM
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims attacks on US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews | Jul 21, 2026, 6:48 AM
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President Daniel Ortega announces Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, eliminating opposition challenges to his rule.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 6:05 AM
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Moonshot AI, known for its Kimi K3 model, is preparing for a public listing in Hong Kong within six months as its valuation and revenue grow rapidly.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 2:50 AM
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Renewed US attacks on Iran have closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher. With US reserves depleted, China declines to deploy its strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize the market.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 12:43 AM
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A panel of Reason editors discusses the intensifying conflict in Iran, new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods, and President Trump's recent election security address.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 11:53 PM
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Despite a 60% sales decline over five years, Honda Motor renews its partnership with China's Guangzhou Automobile Group, signaling continued commitment to the Chinese automotive market.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 20, 2026, 11:41 PM
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Renewed hostilities with US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation threaten to collapse the ceasefire agreed in the recent US-Iran MoU.
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