TRUMP, ALTMAN SPLIT OVER AI SAFETY
President Trump privately met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman last week to discuss AI and its growing power, according to MS NOW.
Days later, their positions diverged sharply.
Altman backed slowing frontier AI development to prioritize safety, while Trump rejected additional guardrails, warning that regulation could undermine America’s AI leadership and economic growth.
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President Trump privately met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman last week to discuss AI and its growing power, according to MS NOW.
Days later, their positions diverged sharply.
Altman backed slowing frontier AI development to prioritize safety, while Trump rejected additional guardrails, warning that regulation could undermine America’s AI leadership and economic growth.
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TRUMP DISMISSES AI AND DATA CENTER FEARS
President Trump rejected warnings that AI could threaten humanity or data centers could harm communities, comparing those concerns to his criticism of climate-change warnings.
Trump accused critics of pushing a political agenda and suggested they may be working against U.S. interests.
His comments reinforce his push for rapid AI expansion with limited regulatory barriers.
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President Trump rejected warnings that AI could threaten humanity or data centers could harm communities, comparing those concerns to his criticism of climate-change warnings.
Trump accused critics of pushing a political agenda and suggested they may be working against U.S. interests.
His comments reinforce his push for rapid AI expansion with limited regulatory barriers.
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TRUMP DISMISSES AI TAKEOVER FEARS
President Trump rejected warnings that AI and robots could eventually threaten humanity, calling the concerns a “hoax.”
He compared fears of AI taking control to past controversies over Russia and climate change.
The comments reinforce Trump’s stance against slowing AI development or imposing tougher guardrails on the industry.
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President Trump rejected warnings that AI and robots could eventually threaten humanity, calling the concerns a “hoax.”
He compared fears of AI taking control to past controversies over Russia and climate change.
The comments reinforce Trump’s stance against slowing AI development or imposing tougher guardrails on the industry.
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*IRAN SAYS NO TALKS WITH US UNTIL ITS CONDITIONS ARE MET
*IRAN SAYS NO TALKS WITH US UNTIL ITS CONDITIONS ARE MET
*IRAN TOP SECURITY OFFICIAL MOHSEN REZAEE SAYS IN POST ON X
*REZAEE: US PRESIDENT SENDS ‘MIXED SIGNALS’ ON NEGOTIATIONS
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*IRAN SAYS NO TALKS WITH US UNTIL ITS CONDITIONS ARE MET
*IRAN TOP SECURITY OFFICIAL MOHSEN REZAEE SAYS IN POST ON X
*REZAEE: US PRESIDENT SENDS ‘MIXED SIGNALS’ ON NEGOTIATIONS
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U.S. WAR IN IRAN STRAINS MUNITIONS STOCKPILES
Heavy U.S. weapons use during Operation Epic Fury has caused strategic inventory shortages and exposed production bottlenecks, according to the Pentagon inspector general.
The Pentagon estimated $22.3 billion in munitions had been used by late June, with total war costs exceeding $33 billion.
Officials are now accelerating procurement and stockpiling critical materials to rebuild supplies.
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Heavy U.S. weapons use during Operation Epic Fury has caused strategic inventory shortages and exposed production bottlenecks, according to the Pentagon inspector general.
The Pentagon estimated $22.3 billion in munitions had been used by late June, with total war costs exceeding $33 billion.
Officials are now accelerating procurement and stockpiling critical materials to rebuild supplies.
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IRANIAN GOVERNMENT JET ENTERS SAUDI AIRSPACE
An Iranian government aircraft (EP-IGF) has reportedly entered Saudi Arabian airspace.
The flight is fueling speculation that a senior Iranian delegation may be heading to Riyadh in an effort to de-escalate tensions involving Yemen’s Houthis.
No official confirmation of the aircraft’s mission has been provided.
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An Iranian government aircraft (EP-IGF) has reportedly entered Saudi Arabian airspace.
The flight is fueling speculation that a senior Iranian delegation may be heading to Riyadh in an effort to de-escalate tensions involving Yemen’s Houthis.
No official confirmation of the aircraft’s mission has been provided.
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IRAN’S FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT CHINA
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China on September 16 for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
The visit follows reports alleging Chinese entities provided Iran with satellite imagery ahead of a strike on a U.S. base.
Market angle: China could emerge as a mediator, with Xi Jinping saying Beijing will work with BRICS partners to help bring peace to the Middle East.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China on September 16 for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
The visit follows reports alleging Chinese entities provided Iran with satellite imagery ahead of a strike on a U.S. base.
Market angle: China could emerge as a mediator, with Xi Jinping saying Beijing will work with BRICS partners to help bring peace to the Middle East.
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INVESTORS TURN CAUTIOUS AS BOND YIELDS SURGE
Investor enthusiasm for stocks is fading as rising bond yields and U.S. midterm uncertainty weigh on sentiment, BofA’s fund manager survey shows.
Global equity overweight fell to 49% from 56%, while cash levels increased.
A disorderly bond selloff is now the top market tail risk, though investors remain bullish on corporate earnings and economic growth.
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Investor enthusiasm for stocks is fading as rising bond yields and U.S. midterm uncertainty weigh on sentiment, BofA’s fund manager survey shows.
Global equity overweight fell to 49% from 56%, while cash levels increased.
A disorderly bond selloff is now the top market tail risk, though investors remain bullish on corporate earnings and economic growth.
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SAUDI OIL EXPORTS PIVOT EAST
Damage to Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline could cut Yanbu exports by 2.5–2.7 million bpd for up to six weeks, according to Kpler.
Saudi Arabia can redirect roughly 3 million bpd through Ras Tanura, but that increases reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
Market angle: greater Hormuz exposure keeps geopolitical risk elevated and supports Dubai crude differentials.
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Damage to Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline could cut Yanbu exports by 2.5–2.7 million bpd for up to six weeks, according to Kpler.
Saudi Arabia can redirect roughly 3 million bpd through Ras Tanura, but that increases reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
Market angle: greater Hormuz exposure keeps geopolitical risk elevated and supports Dubai crude differentials.
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KREMLIN: WE THINK TRUMP'S PROPOSAL ON CEASEFIRE WITH UKRAINE ON ENERGY TARGETS IS A GOOD IDEA
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KREMLIN: IF SANCTIONS ARE LIFTED, WORLD ENERGY PRICES WILL GO DOWN
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KREMLIN BACKS RUSSIA-UKRAINE ENERGY TRUCE
The Kremlin welcomed Trump’s proposal for Russia and Ukraine to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure.
Trump said both sides had agreed to the moratorium.
Moscow also called for sanctions on Russian energy supplies to be lifted, adding another dimension to potential negotiations.
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The Kremlin welcomed Trump’s proposal for Russia and Ukraine to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure.
Trump said both sides had agreed to the moratorium.
Moscow also called for sanctions on Russian energy supplies to be lifted, adding another dimension to potential negotiations.
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🇺🇸 WHAT TO WATCH TODAY — U.S. MARKETS
8:15 AM ET — 🇺🇸 ADP Weekly Employment Estimate
8:30 AM ET — 🇺🇸 Empire State Manufacturing
11:30 AM ET — 🇺🇸 6-Week Treasury Auction
1:00 PM ET — 🇺🇸 20-Year Treasury Auction
4:30 PM ET — 🛢️ API Oil Inventories
All Day — 🏦 FOMC Meeting — Day 1
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🔥 20-YEAR TREASURY AUCTION — KEY EVENT
The $13B 20-year reopening is today’s biggest fixed-time test.
With long-term yields elevated, demand could have a significant impact across markets.
Weak demand → yields ↑ → stocks pressured
Strong demand → yields ↓ → stocks supported
🇺🇸 EMPIRE STATE
September manufacturing data provide an early look at U.S. factory activity.
A major surprise could move yields and the dollar, although attention is increasingly shifting toward the Fed.
🏦 FED — DAY 1
The FOMC begins its two-day meeting today.
No major Fed speakers are scheduled. The rate decision, dot plot and Powell press conference come Wednesday.
Watch the 2Y yield, 10Y yield, dollar and Fed-rate pricing.
🛢️ OIL
API inventories arrive after the close, ahead of Wednesday’s official EIA report.
With crude prices elevated, another large inventory draw could reinforce inflation concerns.
🌍 GLOBAL
UK labor-market data and Germany’s ZEW survey are the main international releases ahead of the U.S. session.
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8:15 AM ET — 🇺🇸 ADP Weekly Employment Estimate
8:30 AM ET — 🇺🇸 Empire State Manufacturing
11:30 AM ET — 🇺🇸 6-Week Treasury Auction
1:00 PM ET — 🇺🇸 20-Year Treasury Auction
4:30 PM ET — 🛢️ API Oil Inventories
All Day — 🏦 FOMC Meeting — Day 1
————————————
🔥 20-YEAR TREASURY AUCTION — KEY EVENT
The $13B 20-year reopening is today’s biggest fixed-time test.
With long-term yields elevated, demand could have a significant impact across markets.
Weak demand → yields ↑ → stocks pressured
Strong demand → yields ↓ → stocks supported
🇺🇸 EMPIRE STATE
September manufacturing data provide an early look at U.S. factory activity.
A major surprise could move yields and the dollar, although attention is increasingly shifting toward the Fed.
🏦 FED — DAY 1
The FOMC begins its two-day meeting today.
No major Fed speakers are scheduled. The rate decision, dot plot and Powell press conference come Wednesday.
Watch the 2Y yield, 10Y yield, dollar and Fed-rate pricing.
🛢️ OIL
API inventories arrive after the close, ahead of Wednesday’s official EIA report.
With crude prices elevated, another large inventory draw could reinforce inflation concerns.
🌍 GLOBAL
UK labor-market data and Germany’s ZEW survey are the main international releases ahead of the U.S. session.
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OIL RALLY BUILDS AS SUPPLY RISKS MOUNT
WTI climbed 1% to $102.40, holding near recent highs as Middle East supply concerns persist.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has declined, while Saudi pipeline disruptions and uncertainty over the Russia-Ukraine energy truce support prices.
Crack spreads remain strong, and WTI’s technical trend is bullish.
Market angle: a break higher could put $106.98 in focus.
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WTI climbed 1% to $102.40, holding near recent highs as Middle East supply concerns persist.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has declined, while Saudi pipeline disruptions and uncertainty over the Russia-Ukraine energy truce support prices.
Crack spreads remain strong, and WTI’s technical trend is bullish.
Market angle: a break higher could put $106.98 in focus.
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TRUMP WILL RESPECT FED DECISION
NEC Director Kevin Hassett says President Trump will respect whatever decision the Federal Reserve makes on Wednesday.
Markets widely expect the Fed to raise interest rates, with another hike potentially coming later this year.
The comments come ahead of a closely watched decision from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
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NEC Director Kevin Hassett says President Trump will respect whatever decision the Federal Reserve makes on Wednesday.
Markets widely expect the Fed to raise interest rates, with another hike potentially coming later this year.
The comments come ahead of a closely watched decision from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
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OMAN, U.S. DISCUSS REGIONAL DE-ESCALATION
Oman’s Foreign Minister held a phone call with his U.S. counterpart to discuss rapidly evolving regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions and contain the fallout.
The two also discussed creating conditions for continued diplomacy and resolving outstanding issues, while reaffirming closer U.S.-Oman coordination on regional security and stability.
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Oman’s Foreign Minister held a phone call with his U.S. counterpart to discuss rapidly evolving regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions and contain the fallout.
The two also discussed creating conditions for continued diplomacy and resolving outstanding issues, while reaffirming closer U.S.-Oman coordination on regional security and stability.
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NOBEL LAUREATE WARNS AI COULD ERODE HUMAN AGENCY
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa is calling for urgent AI regulation, warning that increasingly autonomous systems could undermine human agency.
Ressa says citizens must pressure governments to act and argues regulation is a public safety issue, not a free-speech issue.
She also rejected claims that tougher Western rules would hand China an advantage.
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Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa is calling for urgent AI regulation, warning that increasingly autonomous systems could undermine human agency.
Ressa says citizens must pressure governments to act and argues regulation is a public safety issue, not a free-speech issue.
She also rejected claims that tougher Western rules would hand China an advantage.
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FED BANK MONITORING SYSTEM HIT BY OUTAGE
The Federal Reserve’s National Information Center suffered an outage on August 5, according to the WSJ.
The White House said only the public website was affected, but sources said internal systems and the Fed’s primary bank-lending channel were also disrupted.
An internal email cited significant downstream impacts across multiple Fed operations.
The cause remains unclear.
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The Federal Reserve’s National Information Center suffered an outage on August 5, according to the WSJ.
The White House said only the public website was affected, but sources said internal systems and the Fed’s primary bank-lending channel were also disrupted.
An internal email cited significant downstream impacts across multiple Fed operations.
The cause remains unclear.
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TRUMP BLASTS SUPREME COURT OVER MAJOR RULINGS
President Trump sharply criticized the U.S. Supreme Court, accusing it of repeatedly delivering decisions harmful to Republicans and the country.
Trump attacked rulings involving mail-in voting, tariffs and birthright citizenship, while praising Justices Alito and Thomas for dissenting in the latest case.
He claimed the Court’s decisions could cost the U.S. trillions of dollars and cause lasting damage.
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President Trump sharply criticized the U.S. Supreme Court, accusing it of repeatedly delivering decisions harmful to Republicans and the country.
Trump attacked rulings involving mail-in voting, tariffs and birthright citizenship, while praising Justices Alito and Thomas for dissenting in the latest case.
He claimed the Court’s decisions could cost the U.S. trillions of dollars and cause lasting damage.
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U.S. GASOLINE AND DIESEL PRICES SURGE
U.S. fuel prices jumped sharply, adding fresh pressure on consumers and inflation.
Regular gasoline rose 16.2 cents weekly to $4.319/gallon, now $1.151 higher than a year ago.
Diesel surged 31.8 cents to $6.285/gallon, up $2.546 year-over-year.
Market angle: rapidly rising fuel costs could reinforce inflation concerns ahead of Fed policy decisions.
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U.S. fuel prices jumped sharply, adding fresh pressure on consumers and inflation.
Regular gasoline rose 16.2 cents weekly to $4.319/gallon, now $1.151 higher than a year ago.
Diesel surged 31.8 cents to $6.285/gallon, up $2.546 year-over-year.
Market angle: rapidly rising fuel costs could reinforce inflation concerns ahead of Fed policy decisions.
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OIL JUMPS AS SAUDI CANCELS EUROPEAN CARGOES
Oil prices surged after Saudi Arabia reportedly cancelled September crude cargoes to some European refiners following damage to its East-West pipeline.
Additional supply pressure comes from Libyan oil-field outages and maintenance in Kazakhstan.
Brent jumped 1.6% to $107.39, while WTI surged 2.1% to $103.51.
Market angle: tightening physical supply is overpowering diplomatic optimism.
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Oil prices surged after Saudi Arabia reportedly cancelled September crude cargoes to some European refiners following damage to its East-West pipeline.
Additional supply pressure comes from Libyan oil-field outages and maintenance in Kazakhstan.
Brent jumped 1.6% to $107.39, while WTI surged 2.1% to $103.51.
Market angle: tightening physical supply is overpowering diplomatic optimism.
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