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Leaked Suno Code Shows Millions of Tracks Downloaded for AI Training
A leaked Suno source code reveals logs of over 2 million clips from YouTube Music being used to train its AI, potentially strengthening copyright claims by music labels.
US Stock Index Futures Slip Ahead of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Data
Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell in European trading on Friday as traders awaited the preliminary Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index.
Silver Tests Major Long-Term Support After Collapse
Silver prices have collapsed from resistance at 5770/5800, reaching targets down to 5590/5560, and are now poised to test a key longer-term support level.
GPIF Accumulates Domestic Alternative Assets, Says Takaichi
Japanese official Takaichi stated that the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is already building up domestic investments through alternative assets under existing guidelines, supporting Japan's economic growth.
LNG Market Shifts Focus from Supply to Flexibility
As storage season advances, attention in the liquefied natural gas market is moving away from supply availability concerns toward operational flexibility.
Baltic Growth Recovery Uneven, Lithuania Outperforms
Economic growth in the Baltic countries is recovering, though performance across the region remains uneven. Lithuania continues to outpace its neighbors, according to recent updates.
WTI Oil Rises to Near $79 on US-Iran Tension Escalation
WTI crude oil edged higher to around $79.00 during early European trading, heading for its biggest weekly gain since April as escalating US-Iran tensions threaten oil supplies.
IRGC Threatens to Halt Hormuz Oil Exports Amid US Strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that no oil or gas will pass through the Strait of Hormuz if US attacks continue, raising geopolitical risk for global crude supplies.
China Q2 GDP Growth at 4.3%, Slowest Since Q4 2022
China's GDP grew 4.3% YoY in Q2 2026, below the government's target range and the slowest pace since Q4 2022. Fixed-asset investment dropped sharply, led by a record decline in property investment.
WTI Crude Holds Near $79 on Middle East Tensions
West Texas Intermediate crude edged higher in Asian trade on Friday but remains within a recent range. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to support bullish sentiment, keeping upside potential intact.
Google Workers Rally at Headquarters Over Job Security, Union Demands Voluntary Exits
Google employees held a rally at the Mountain View headquarters, demanding job security amid ongoing layoffs. The Alphabet Workers Union is calling for voluntary exits and guaranteed severance packages.
Trump Media to Launch Truth API for High-Frequency Traders
Trump Media plans to launch a paid Truth API service that gives trading firms millisecond-early access to Trump's Truth Social posts before public release, targeting high-frequency traders.
CIA Director: Russian Recruits Survive Minutes at Front Due to AI Drones
CIA Director Ratcliffe stated that Russian recruits arriving at the Ukraine front survive an estimated 20-30 minutes before being killed or wounded, citing Ukraine's widespread use of AI-powered drones.
Fed's Jefferson: Labor Market Stabilizing, AI Uncertainty
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said the labor market is stabilizing in a low-hire, low-fire environment driven by uncertainty, particularly over AI. He welcomes more dynamism but wants to avoid rising unemployment.
Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Parasitic Outbreak Infecting Thousands
A parasitic outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms supplied to Taco Bell has infected thousands across five states, with Michigan reporting over 4,000 cases as of Thursday, according to the WSJ.
Trump-Netanyahu Meeting Not Scheduled; Netanyahu Sought to Force It - Axios
According to Axios, no meeting is scheduled between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. White House officials say Netanyahu sought to force a meeting, while Trump is reportedly angered by Netanyahu's criticism of a Turkey jet sale.
Fed's Jefferson Says Policy 'Well Positioned' to Support Jobs, Inflation
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that current monetary policy is appropriately positioned to support the labor market and allow inflation to return to 2% as tariff effects and energy price shocks fade.
Fed's Jefferson: Current Policy Stance Supports Labor Market and Disinflation
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that the current monetary policy stance is well positioned to support the labor market and continue the disinflation process while maintaining flexibility for changing conditions.
WTI Crude Oil Fails Again at $80 Resistance, Drops Below $79
West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell about 1% to below $79 after failing to breach the $80 level for the third consecutive time, with the 50-day EMA providing stiff resistance.
S&P 500 Bull Run Among Strongest in History Since 1928
The current bull market has seen the S&P 500 gain 95% since end-2022, placing it in the top 10% of all bull markets since 1928. The median historical gain over 3.5 years is roughly 35%.
Chip Selloff Drags U.S. Stocks Lower on AI Spending Returns Doubts
U.S. stocks fell as a 4.3% drop in chipmakers fueled concerns over AI investment returns, with the Nasdaq 100 down 1.6% and Alphabet sliding 4.4% on reports of AI model delays.
BHP High-Voltage Workers Vote Overwhelmingly for Industrial Stoppages
97.5% of BHP high-voltage workers have endorsed industrial stoppages after four months of targeted work bans, according to the Electrical Trades Union.
Brazil Reaffirms Free Trade Commitment, Weighs Reciprocity Law on US Measures
Brazil reiterated its dedication to free trade, WTO rules, and the multilateral trading system, adding that it will decide at the appropriate time whether to invoke its new reciprocity law in response to potential U.S. trade actions.
Brazil VP Alckmin Calls US Tariffs Unfair and Unreasonable
Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin said US tariffs are unfair and based on false premises, arguing that the US actually runs a trade surplus with Brazil and most American exports enter Brazil duty-free.