Trade news — September 4, 2026

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1. BusinessBudgetTaxTrade

   Sep 4, 2026, 19:33 UTC

   

   Diesel Tax Cut Extension to September 10 Planned

   The Italian government is considering extending the tax cut on diesel fuel by 17 cents per liter until September 10. After this period, targeted measures are being studied to provide aid to low-income earners and those most affected by the increased costs.

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2. BusinessBudgetTrade

   Sep 4, 2026, 15:20 UTC

   

   Trump Threatens to Halt Trade with Deficit Nations if Fed Doesn't Cut Rates

   US President Donald Trump praised strong August job numbers and demanded that the Federal Reserve (Fed) lower interest rates. He threatened to stop trading with countries that have a surplus with the US if the Fed doesn't comply. Trump argued that the strength of the US economy makes it a solvent credit, deserving lower rates. He believes the Fed should 'be patriotic' and follow his demand.

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3. ScienceTradeSoftwareHardware

   Sep 4, 2026, 14:19 UTC

   

   Apple Scraps Foldable MacBook, Reshuffles OLED Plans

   Apple has reportedly canceled plans for a foldable MacBook and a larger OLED MacBook Pro model, according to research firm Omdia. The company is now focusing on a new 13.8-inch OLED MacBook between the Air and Pro models, expected in 2029. Meanwhile, mini-LED MacBook Pro models could stick around until 2028.

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4. ScienceNorth AmericaBudgetTrade

   Sep 4, 2026, 11:13 UTC

   

   AI Data Center Boom: $31.6 Trillion by 2050

   Global data center spending is set to reach $31.6 trillion through 2050 to meet the world's growing appetite for AI, an investment boom with no precedent in history, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. The bulk of the spending will go into hardware like AI chips from Nvidia, with the US capturing nearly half of the projected spending. However, power availability, data sovereignty, and semiconductor supply chains will shape where investments occur. The AI infrastructure cycle dwarfs previous capital-intensive projects like the internet and electrification, resetting every four to six years.

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5. WorldNorth AmericaChinaTrade

   Sep 4, 2026, 09:26 UTC

   China Halts Rare Earth Exports to US Amid Tensions

   Chinese rare earth firms have temporarily halted select exports to the United States due to escalating tensions between the two countries. The move has caused supply shortages and price increases for critical materials used in defense, semiconductor, aerospace, and energy industries. Delays in licensing have also affected U.S. firms, with the issue expected to be discussed during Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Washington.

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6. WorldReliefAsiaTrade

   Sep 4, 2026, 09:00 UTC

   

   Sensex and Nifty Open Higher, Gain Over 500 Points Amid Positive Global Cues

   The Indian stock market opened higher on Friday, September 4, 2026, with the Sensex rising over 500 points and the Nifty gaining around 60 points in early trade. The rally was driven by positive global cues, including overnight gains on Wall Street and easing US Treasury yields. Key support zones were noted at 23,800-23,600 for Nifty and 57,000 for Bank Nifty. Financial and energy stocks led the gains, with SBI Life and HDFC Life being the top gainers.

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7. BusinessTradeEquitiesCredit

   Sep 4, 2026, 08:06 UTC

   

   Nvidia's Market Cap Surpasses 8% of S&P 500, Equivalent to 16% of US GDP

   Nvidia's market capitalization has reached $5.3 trillion, accounting for approximately 8% of the S&P 500's market cap, and exceeding the combined value of several sectors. This places Nvidia's worth near its highest proportion on record and equivalent to 16.3% of US GDP. The company's rise has been driven by its role in artificial intelligence and global demand for its graphics processing units.

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8. BusinessTrade

   Sep 4, 2026, 00:43 UTC

   

   Dangote Cement to List on LSE

   Dangote Cement has scheduled a London Capital Markets Day on September 21, 2026, ahead of its planned secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The move is part of the company's strategy to attract international capital and foreign investors more quickly than a local listing in Lagos would allow.

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