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Stock Index Futures Tread Water With All Eyes on Fed Rate Decision

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.01%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.04% this morning as investors refrain from making any big bets ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision.

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Ulysse Nardin’s new Freak comes in fifty shades of grey – but you won’t get one

Ulysse Nardin’s FREAK [X GREY ENAMEL] is more complex than you might think

How the Unification Church is linked to an investigation into South Korea's former first lady

The elderly leader of the Unification Church is the latest high-profile figure in South Korea to face an investigation in connection with criminal probes of former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife

The Independent UK

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Nissan's Cost-Cutting Carnage: Two Design Studios Shuttered

Nissan’s draconian plan to reduce costs is about to claim even more victims. Two design studios will close, with the axe set to fall on NDA (Nissan Design America) in San Diego, California, and NDLA (Nissan Design Latin America) in São Paulo, Brazil. As if that weren’t bad enough, the…

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Japan's exports to the US continue to fall, hit by Trump's tariffs

Japan’s exports to the United States plummeted 13.8% in August compared to the same month the previous year, marking the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs

The Independent UK

Dollar Slumps on Fed Easing Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.69% and posted a 2.5-month low. The dollar remains under pressure on expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates by -25 bp at Wednesday’s conclusion of the 2-day FOMC meeting. Also, increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end are bearish...

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Experts warn Nintendo’s new stance on mods could undermine gaming innovation and legal protections

Nintendo tells Tokyo court mods don’t count as prior art, putting the future of fan-created game content at risk.

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Japan to subsidize undersea cable vessels over 'very serious' national security concerns — will front up to half the cost for $300 million vessels bought by NEC

Japan wants NEC to buy its own undersea cable-laying ships and is considering covering nearly half the purchase cost of these vessels.

Tom’s Hardware

S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of FOMC Meeting and U.S. Retail Sales Data

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.23% this morning as investors brace for the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, where it is widely expected to cut interest rates, while also awaiting U.S. retail sales data.

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Redback spider scare at Japan’s Osaka Expo sparks safety warning

Redback spiders may bite if handled roughly and can be venomous

The Independent UK

Lower US Tariffs On Japan Autos Kick In

Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos kicked in on Tuesday, as a relieved Tokyo welcomed the implementation of a trade pact negotiated with Washington.

International Business Times

The world’s love for matcha is about to be tested: ‘It’s going to be a tough ride’

Retail sales of matcha have surged by 86 per cent over the last three years

The Independent UK

Dollar Slides and Gold Rallies to a Record High on Fed Easing Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.27%. The dollar was under pressure on Monday as the Fed is expected to cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp at the conclusion of the Tue/Wed FOMC meeting. Also, Monday's rally in the S&P to a new record...

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This compact camera is six years old, yet it just topped bestseller charts. But why is the Canon G7 X Mark III so unstoppable?

The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III jumped to the top slot on Japan's list of best-selling compact cameras after the company reopened orders

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Dollar Weighed Down by Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.11%. The dollar is under pressure today as the Fed is expected to cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp at the conclusion of the Tue/Wed FOMC meeting. Also, today's rally in the S&P to a new record high...

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China Loves Buick. Why Doesn't America?

For a company with more than 120 years of history under its belt, Buick is barely a blip on most people’s radar. For decades, it’s been the third or fourth option among newer, shinier alternatives from Japan and Korea. Even in GM's own portfolio, Buick is second fiddle to Cadillac.

The Conversation

Xi’s show of unity with Putin and Kim could complicate China’s delicate diplomatic balance

If the purpose of a rare joint appearance of the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China on Sept. 3, 2025, was to foster unity among allies, then early indicators suggest its already working – just elsewhere.

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Suzuki Is Going to Make EV Helicopter Taxis. No, Really

Motorcycle maker Suzuki has partnered with the eVTOL taxi startup SkyDrive to bring all-electric taxi helicopters to life.

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Hasselblad's US$7,000 medium format surprise shakes up Japan's camera sales amid Fujifilm's dominance

MapCamera shares its August best-selling list and, while Fujifilm dominates, the real surprise is the rise of the Hasselblad X2D II 100C

The Independent UK

Billie Jean King Cup Finals schedule, teams and how to watch on TV

Great Britain play Japan in their quarter-final, with Italy the defending champions

Autosport

How Marquez can seal the 2025 MotoGP title at the Japanese GP

Marc Marquez has the opportunity to confirm himself as 2025 MotoGP world champion at the next race. Here is what he will need to do to be crowned in Japan

Motorsport

How Marc Marquez can seal the 2025 MotoGP crown at the Japanese GP

Marc Marquez has the opportunity to confirm himself as 2025 MotoGP world champion at the next race. Here is what he will need to do to be crowned in Japan

The Independent UK

Great Britain preparing for Billie Jean King Cup opener against Japan

Emma Raducanu is not with the squad after pulling out to focus on her wild card entry to the Korea Open.

Digital Camera World

OM System's world-first lens is so popular, it's already delayed in Japan

The universally praised new lens from Om System, the world's only 100-400mm f/2.8 equivalent, is already on back-order due to demand

The Independent UK

Japan and South Korea show enduring rift over sexual slavery issue in letters to UN

Japan’s government on Monday defended its stance on wartime sexual slavery and described South Korean court rulings ordering Japanese compensation as violations of international law, after U.N. investigators criticized Tokyo for failing to ensure truth-findings and reparations for the victims

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