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Stocks Slip as Investors Brace for Fed Cut After Retail Surprise<\/p>\n
US stocks<\/b> edged lower Tuesday as traders turned cautious before the Federal Reserve\u2019s two-day policy meeting<\/b>, where a 25 basis point rate cut<\/b> is widely expected. The Dow fell 0.46%<\/b>, while the S&P 500<\/b> and Nasdaq<\/b> dipped slightly after Monday\u2019s record closes. Stronger-than-expected retail sales, up 0.6% in August<\/b>, did little to shift expectations for easing, with markets still pricing in about 68 basis points of cuts by year-end<\/b>. Financials dragged the S&P 500, led by regional banks, while Warner Bros Discovery tumbled 8% after a rating downgrade. In contrast, energy stocks rose with oil prices, and gains in Tesla<\/b> and Amazon<\/b> supported consumer discretionary shares. Oracle climbed 3% on news of a new TikTok deal framework<\/b>, while Webtoon Entertainment soared 28% after announcing a Disney partnership<\/b> to launch a comics platform.<\/p>\n
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Further reading: Wall St edges lower as markets await Fed rate decision, assess retail data<\/a><\/p>\n Trump Arrives in UK for $10B Deals, Royal Pageantry and High Stakes Talks Donald Trump<\/b> arrived in Britain on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit<\/b>, set to deliver more than $10 billion in deals<\/b> and a renewed push for the \u201cspecial relationship.\u201d The visit begins with a royal welcome from King Charles at Windsor Castle<\/b>, complete with pageantry, before talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer<\/b> at Chequers later in the week. Business leaders including Nvidia\u2019s Jensen Huang<\/b> and OpenAI\u2019s Sam Altman<\/b> are expected, with Google pledging a \u00a35 billion UK investment<\/b> in data centers. For Starmer, the visit is a chance to spotlight US investment in finance, tech, and energy<\/b> after weeks of political turbulence, including the sacking of his deputy and ambassador over Epstein ties. For Trump, it\u2019s both a diplomatic showcase and a stage to push tariffs, trade, and global security issues.<\/p>\n Featured ESG Tool of the Week:<\/strong> *** UK Health Secretary Streeting Warns Against Rising Racism and Homophobia Masquerading as Free Speech UK health secretary Wes Streeting<\/b> has warned that the rise of racism and homophobia disguised as \u201cfree speech\u201d is undermining Britain\u2019s values. Speaking to the LGBT Foundation, he condemned far-right protests in London, saying such scenes represent \u201cnot the kind of country any of us want to live in.\u201d Streeting stressed that Black, Asian and trans communities feel increasingly unsafe, urging Labour not to \u201cbury our heads in the sand.\u201d He acknowledged tensions over trans rights but pledged to seek a balance that ensures \u201cequality, dignity, safety and inclusion for all.\u201d His remarks come amid mounting pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer<\/b>, who has faced resignations and criticism over handling far-right unrest. Streeting\u2019s strong intervention is seen as both a defence of minorities and a signal of his growing political profile within Labour.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n Further reading: We must tackle rising tide of racism and homophobia claiming to be free speech, says Streeting<\/a><\/p>\n Hong Kong Emerges as Global Hub With 90% of Family Offices Adopting ESG Hong Kong<\/b> is positioning itself as a global hub for impact investment, with 90% of family offices worldwide<\/b> now adopting ESG strategies, according to the Sustainable Finance Initiative (SFI). Nearly one-fifth of offices allocate at least half their portfolios to sustainable assets, while close to 60% commit more than 10%. Policy support has reinforced the trend: all Hong Kong-listed firms must disclose ESG practices, enhancing transparency and attracting international capital.<\/p>\n The survey of 144 family offices found nature-based solutions<\/b>\u2014from reforestation to regenerative agriculture\u2014have overtaken food and agriculture as top sustainable investment priorities. Asia-Pacific leads in allocations, followed by Africa, Europe, and North America.<\/p>\n Experts say Hong Kong\u2019s combination of deep capital markets, strong policy backing, and mandatory ESG disclosure positions it to become a global center for sustainable wealth management<\/b>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n Further reading: Hong Kong Positions Itself as Global Hub as 90% of Family Offices Integrate ESG<\/a><\/p>\n
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Trump\u2019s UK visit promises $10B deals, royal pageantry, and tough politics. Photo Credit: Igor Omilaev<\/a><\/p>\n
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Further reading: Trump to arrive in Britain as the two nations line up deals worth $10 billion<\/a><\/p>\n
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Streeting urges Labour to face far-right hate threatening UK minorities. Photo Credit: Clay Banks<\/a><\/p>\n
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Hong Kong leverages family offices and ESG rules to attract capital. Photo Credit: Getty Images<\/a><\/p>\n