US DOE Closes $1.9 Billion Loan for Duane Arnold Restart
The U.S. Department of Energy closed a loan of up to $1.9 billion to help NextEra restart Iowa's 615 MW Duane Arnold nuclear plant, subject to NRC approvals.
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Africa Nigeria and IEA Put Energy Investment Data at the Center
Nigeria and the IEA have launched a Joint Work Programme focused on energy investment data, energy security, efficiency and clean cooking.
Tech Revolut Wins Conditional Approval for US Bank Charter
Revolut has preliminary OCC approval for a US national bank, but FDIC insurance and strict preopening conditions remain outstanding.
US US Jobless Claims Stay Low as August Payrolls Add 162,000
US jobless claims remained low as August payrolls rose by 162,000, pointing to resilience across a labor market with uneven sector trends.
US US Factory Orders Rebound in July, but the Signal Is Uneven
US factory orders rose 0.9% in July as shipments and backlogs increased, pointing to resilience but an uneven recovery.
Global Economy G20 Statement Puts Global Imbalances Back in Focus
The G20 chair statement links global imbalances, sovereign debt and energy trade, with implications for currencies, credit and fiscal policy.
Africa Nigeria GDP Growth Accelerates to 4.43% in Second Quarter
Nigeria's real GDP grew 4.43% in Q2 2026. Oil output improved, but non-oil activity and inflation will determine the durability of the recovery.
Asia Pacific Japan Reports ¥15.4 Trillion in Foreign Exchange Intervention
Japan reported ¥15.4 trillion of foreign-exchange intervention for July 30 to August 26, putting yen volatility and policy signals in focus.
Middle East and Central Asia Syria Reconnects to Global Card Payments After 15 Years
Visa and Mastercard tests show Syria's return to international card payments, while sanctions, compliance and banking risks still set the pace.
Latin America Brazil Inflation Cools as the Central Bank Cuts the Selic Rate
Brazil's June inflation slowdown and the central bank's Selic cut improve the outlook, but expectations and global risks keep policy cautious.