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• The Federal Reserve released the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on July 28–29, 2026. • The document provides a detailed record of the discussions and deliberations regarding U.S. monetary policy during the two-day session. • These minutes are critical for investors and economists as they offer insight into the central bank's perspective on inflation, employment, and interest rate trajectories.

• The KOSPI closed at 6755.75 on the 27th, marking an increase of 65.13 points (0.97%) amid recent market volatility. • Investors are closely monitoring the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and second-quarter earnings reports from tech giants including Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Apple. • The market is specifically focused on the second-half guidance of semiconductor firms like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, as well as investment plans from hyperscalers.

• The Federal Reserve released the official minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting conducted on June 16–17, 2026. • These documents provide a detailed record of the discussions and deliberations held by the central bank's policymakers regarding the U.S. monetary system. • The release is critical for investors and economists as it offers insight into the Fed's current stance on inflation, interest rates, and economic stability.

Driver told authorities he had driver-assistance technology engaged before crash that killed 76-year-old Martha AvilaThe US government has opened a second federal investigation into a recent crash of a Tesla that reportedly had driver-assistance technology engaged, struck a Texas home and killed a resident.Meanwhile, the family of Martha Avila, the 76-year-old resident who was killed, has sued over the wreck. Continue reading...

Opponents say administration’s plan prioritizes big agriculture at expense of wildlife and protected speciesNew legal action aims to head off a Trump administration plan to open up to 24m acres of federal lands to cattle grazing, which opponents characterized as a gift to big agriculture and said could cause a spike in deaths among already imperiled wolves, grizzlies, steelhead salmon and other wildlife.The plan also calls for opening up parts of Grand Canyon national park, and other sensitive landscapes. Cattle destroy critical habitats for wildlife because they strip land bare of essential vegetation and pollute streams with feces, urine, sediment and carcasses. Meanwhile, park rangers and ranchers often kill grizzly bears and other predators who prey on cattle, despite that ranchers and the government pushed the cattle into the predators’ home range. Continue reading...