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US Fed chair leaves door open to rate cut as Trump steps up pressure
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open to cutting interest rates in a keenly watched speech Friday, as he faced down President Donald Trump's intensifying pressure on the central bank.

Wall Street rallies as Fed chief fuels rate cut hopes
Wall Street shares rallied Friday as US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell left the door open to cutting interest rates.
US Fed chair leaves door open to rate cut, facing down Trump pressure
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open to cutting interest rates in a keenly watched speech Friday, although he warned that risks of higher inflation and a weakening jobs market add up to a "challenging situation."

Australian Rules player body urges 'united approach' after homophobic slur
The union that represents Australian Rules players on Friday called for a "more effective and united approach" to tackling homophobia with the sport embroiled in yet another ugly scandal.

Pressure on Merz as Trump tariffs hit German economy
Germany's economy shrank more than expected in the second quarter as US tariffs battered exports, official data showed Friday, ramping up pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to turn Europe's top economy around.

Australia orders audit of crypto trading giant Binance
Australia has ordered the local arm of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, to appoint an external auditor after identifying "serious concerns" with its money laundering and terrorism financing controls.

Japan city proposes two-hour daily smartphone limit
A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no penalties.

US wine sellers left in limbo despite EU tariff deal
At a wine shop in Washington's Capitol Hill neighborhood, bottles sourced from Europe are becoming costlier to import -- and soon, pricier for customers to buy, the owner says -- thanks to a resident just down the road in the White House.

Under Trump pressure, US Fed chief to walk tightrope in speech
US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell is expected to walk a fine line while delivering a closely watched speech at a central banking conference on Friday, as he faces down attacks from President Donald Trump alongside mixed economic data.

Nvidia chief says H20 chip shipments to China not a security concern
Shipping Nvidia's H20 chips to China was "great" for Beijing and Washington and not a security threat, the tech giant's chief said Friday.

Rice prices up 91 pct year-on-year in Japan
Rice prices in Japan soared 90.7 percent in July year-on-year, official data showed Friday, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months offering some relief for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Asian markets tick up as investors eye Jackson Hole meeting
Asian markets were mostly up Friday morning ahead of a pivotal speech by the US central bank chief, expected to shed light on possible interest rate cuts in the world's top economy.

Pakistan woos old rival Bangladesh, as India watches on
Decades after Pakistani troops killed his friends in Bangladesh's independence war, veteran freedom fighter Syed Abu Naser Bukhtear Ahmed eyes warming ties between Dhaka and Islamabad with cautious pragmatism.

Meta makes huge cloud computing deal with Google: source
Meta has made a cloud computing deal with Google worth more than $10 billion over the course of six years, a source close to the transaction told AFP Thursday.

Less tax, more luxury: millionaires flock to Dubai
Rich people are flocking to Dubai in record numbers, drawn to the desert city by its zero income tax policy and easy luxury lifestyle that has become harder to maintain elsewhere.

The BestProxy Web Scraping APIs for 2025
HONG KONG, CHINA / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / BestProxy, a global proxy solutions provider, today announced the official launch of its brand-new Scraping APIs. Designed for seamless integration and powered by BestProxy's extensive Residential Proxy network, the Scraping APIs enable enterprises to collect web data at scale with speed, compliance, and reliability.

Power Lending Names Jay Ngo as National Director of Business Development
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 /

Secured vs. Unsecured Personal Loans for First-Time Borrowers: Which is Right for Me
SAN CARLOS, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / Taking out a personal loan for the first time can be a big decision and you may have the choice between a secured and unsecured loan. Both options have benefits and risks, so understanding how they work might help you determine which suits your financial needs.

Safe & Green Holdings Announces Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders to be Held Virtually on August 25, 2025
Webcast link to the 2025 Special Meeting of Stockholders provided below

Nova Minerals Feature to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / RedChip Companies will feature Nova Minerals Limited ("Nova" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:NVA)(ASX:NVA)(FRA:QM3) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV, this Saturday, August 23, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.

Nitches Provides Audit Update and Operating Readiness Plan
Company nears completion of two-year audit with new PCAOB-registered auditor; recommits to full reporting and outlines go-to-market plans for InTheZone Labs and pending collaborations

Independent Sales Representatives Struggling With 1099 Taxes - Clear Start Tax Explains How Commission-Based Workers Can Avoid IRS Trouble
Rising tax debt among commission-only sales reps highlights the risks of mismanaged 1099 income and overlooked self-employment taxes.

Epique Realty Debuts on T360 Mega 1000, Securing Top-Tier National Rankings in First Year of Eligibility
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / Epique Realty celebrates its confirmed position as one of the nation's largest and most productive real estate brokerages, marking its powerful debut on the prestigious 2025 T360 Mega 1000 list. The annual rankings, which serve as a definitive benchmark for the U.S. residential real estate industry, validate Epique's historic growth and disruptive agent-first model.

Epique Realty Champions Future Leaders, Awarding Inaugural Scholarships to Four Exceptional Students
Epique Realty Honors Four with Scholarship Awards

Top Platform for Women in Tech Leadership and Career Change Into Tech: Esther Speaks Recognised Globally
CITY OF LONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / A clarity-first platform with global reach for Black women, first-gen professionals, and career changers- gaining global reach across London, Africa, New York, and the UK tech scene.

Epique Realty Unveils Powerful Free Tool for Agents Epique Elevate Powered by HouseAmp
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / Epique Realty is proud to announce another free agent benefit, Epique Elevate Powered by HouseAmp. HouseAmp provides fast financing options to help homeowners make improvements before they sell, with no upfront, out-of-pocket expenses. Epique agents will be able to use Elevate to win more listings and secure more deals by offering homeowners the ability to improve now and pay later. Repairs and upgrades are often needed to sell faster and for the highest price.

US Supreme Court allows cuts in NIH diversity research grants
A divided US Supreme Court gave the Trump administration the green light on Thursday to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in research grants linked to diversity initiatives.

Stocks waver ahead of Fed speech but EU tariff deal lifts Europe
Stock mostly fell Thursday ahead of a widely awaited speech on US interest rate policy, though a deal on American tariffs for a swathe of EU goods gave a late-session boost to European markets.
Walmart expects better sales, earnings as shoppers squeezed by tariffs
Big-box retailer Walmart reported solid revenue growth Thursday and said that it expects better sales and earnings for the full year, as customers feel the squeeze from higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

Malnourished Gaza children facing death without aid, says UN
Severely malnourished children in the Gaza Strip will be "certainly condemned to death" unless aid gets to them quickly, UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini warned Thursday.

EU gets 15% US tariff for cars, but fails to get wine reprieve
The US and EU released details of a trade deal Thursday that foresees lower car tariffs but no relief for Europe's wine sector, but Brussels said it would push for further concessions.

Stocks slide as investors await key Fed speech
Stock markets mostly fell during cautious trading sessions Thursday, a day before a key speech expected to offer signals about future interest rate cuts in the United States.