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US Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh gears up for key Jackson Hole conference as inflation fears mount – business live
BusinessThe Guardian Business

US Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh gears up for key Jackson Hole conference as inflation fears mount – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate moves In the metals market, supply fears have pushed the zinc price up to a four-year high. Zinc, which is used to galvanise steel, hit $3,955 a metric tonne this morning, its highest since May 2022.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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Zcash price targets $840 as bullish trend holds
CryptoCrypto News

Zcash price targets $840 as bullish trend holds

Zcash price recovered from a midweek drop and moved back above $800 as buyers defended the broader uptrend, but overbought momentum, weak capital flows, and a long-term bearish divergence raise the risk of another correction. Zcash price recovers above $800…

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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Asda returns to growth after more than two years
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Asda returns to growth after more than two years

Chair Allan Leighton says lower prices and an improved online service are attracting more shoppers Asda has heralded its first quarterly growth in more than two years as the supermarket’s boss said it was attracting more shoppers with lower prices and an improved online service. Allan Leighton, the executive chair of the UK’s…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
CryptoCointelegraph

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
BotBase for Operators: A clearer path to joining Cloudflare's directory of bots and agents
TechnologyCloudflare Blog

BotBase for Operators: A clearer path to joining Cloudflare's directory of bots and agents

Bot operators now have a home in the Cloudflare dashboard to manage submissions. This update adds submission status tracking, submission editing, and a behavior model so operators can accurately declare how their bots use content.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Canada’s economy surprises with 0.8% growth in the second quarter
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Canada’s economy surprises with 0.8% growth in the second quarter

Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expands by 0.8% QoQ in the second quarter, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday. The economy accelerated significantly from the 0.1% growth recorded in the first quarter, which was revised higher from an initial estimate of 0%.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Beyond the rally: 4 Trends to watch this cycle
CryptoCrypto News

Beyond the rally: 4 Trends to watch this cycle

Robinhood’s Chain launch highlights four crypto trends reshaping ownership, finance, money and AI-driven markets. When digital asset prices surge, market commentary tends to fixate on green candles and central bank policy.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Canada GDP Q2 annualized 3.3% vs 3.4% estimate
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Canada GDP Q2 annualized 3.3% vs 3.4% estimate

Prior Q1 +0.3% Canada GDP Q2 annualized 3.3% vs 3.4% estimate Implicit price QoQ 2.5% vs 1.2% last quarter GDP MoM for June 0.3% vs 0.2% estimate. Prior month 0.3%.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Solana price holds rising trendline with $115 in sight
CryptoCrypto News

Solana price holds rising trendline with $115 in sight

Solana price traded near $106 on Aug. 28 after reaching $110, as strong US ETF inflows and network activity helped SOL defend its breakout despite hotter inflation data.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
British Pound: Month-end rebalancing and UK policy mix – BNY
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British Pound: Month-end rebalancing and UK policy mix – BNY

BNY's Geoff Yu notes that month-end rebalancing flows leave the British Pound (GBP) vulnerable, with GBP seen as particularly exposed after strong performance and stretched GBP/USD levels.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
US Dollar: Dovish Fed repricing risk grows – BBH
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US Dollar: Dovish Fed repricing risk grows – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes the US Dollar (USD) is mixed near a one‑week high as major FX pairs test key technical levels, including EUR/USD at its 200‑day moving average and USD/JPY near 160.00.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
UK petrol prices hit highest level in almost four years as bank holiday getaway looms
MarketsThe Guardian Business

UK petrol prices hit highest level in almost four years as bank holiday getaway looms

Average cost of petrol reaches 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs average of 183.4p, according to the AA UK petrol prices have hit their highest level since 2022, piling more financial pressure on motorists before the bank holiday weekend. The average cost of petrol has reached 161.6p a litre, while diesel costs an average of…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
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Federal Reserve: Markets eye Warsh signals – Rabobank
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Federal Reserve: Markets eye Warsh signals – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Senior Macro Strategist Bas van Geffen notes that central bankers and market participants are focused on Jackson Hole, where FOMC Chair Warsh will give the keynote. Report highlights his aversion to forward guidance and suggests he may avoid clear policy signals.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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investing Live European markets wrap: A more pensive mood in run up to Jackson Hole next
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investing Live European markets wrap: A more pensive mood in run up to Jackson Hole next

Headlines: No guidance from Jackson Hole? USD/JPY extends gains as focus turns to Fed Chair Warsh's speech Gold stays locked in ahead of Warsh's Jackson Hole speech How have interest rate expectations changed after this week's events?

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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Platinum: Bullish bias holds as breakout test looms - OCBC
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Platinum: Bullish bias holds as breakout test looms - OCBC

OCBC’s Christopher Wong keeps a firmer tactical bias on Platinum, favouring buy-on-dips despite a recent loss of momentum near 1860–1910. Mild bullish momentum remains intact, with key resistance at 1863–1943 and upside potential towards 2065 on a clean breakout.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds above $4.600 with all eyes on Fed Warsh’s speech
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds above $4.600 with all eyes on Fed Warsh’s speech

Gold (XAU/USD) trades practically flat for the second consecutive day on Friday, with the rejection from three-month highs near $4,700 hit earlier in the week contained at a previous resistance area, just below $4,600.

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
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Fidelity cryptocurrency news: ASDeFi users are earning $3,000 in cryptocurrency daily through cloud mining
CryptoCrypto News

Fidelity cryptocurrency news: ASDeFi users are earning $3,000 in cryptocurrency daily through cloud mining

Fidelity accelerates crypto adoption while ASDeFi’s Digital Miner model addresses energy costs and mining efficiency. This week, financial giant Fidelity took the three most significant steps in its cryptocurrency history: This means that Fidelity’s strategy regarding crypto assets is no…

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Capital B raises $24.5M for its Bitcoin treasury amid market uncertainty with BlockStream’s Adam Back chipping in
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Capital B raises $24.5M for its Bitcoin treasury amid market uncertainty with BlockStream’s Adam Back chipping in

The French Bitcoin treasury firm’s private placement drew support from Adam Back and TOBAM, with warrant exercises potentially unlocking another $158 million.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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Euro: ECB vigilance and inflation risks – BNY
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Euro: ECB vigilance and inflation risks – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu highlights that European inflation is firming, with French and Spanish data reinforcing concerns for the European Central Bank (ECB). Governing Council members Kazaks and Schnabel are framed as hawkish voices, stressing the need to prevent persistent price pressures.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Brazil central bank prepares crypto monitoring system after $180M cyberattack
CryptoCrypto News

Brazil central bank prepares crypto monitoring system after $180M cyberattack

Brazil’s central bank has developed a real-time crypto threat alert system with Hypernative that will connect banks and domestic exchanges after attackers moved part of an estimated $180 million theft into cryptocurrency. Valor Econômico reported that the Central Bank of…

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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Ethereum price forms ascending triangle below $2,533
CryptoCrypto News

Ethereum price forms ascending triangle below $2,533

Ethereum price held near $2,500 on Aug. 28 as buyers defended the gains from its mid-August breakout, but an overbought daily reading and a dense band of leveraged positions around $2,550 left ETH facing a key resistance test.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
US Dollar: Jackson Hole scenarios shape FX risk – MUFG
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US Dollar: Jackson Hole scenarios shape FX risk – MUFG

MUFG’s Derek Halpenny and Abdul-Ahad Lockhart argue that Jackson Hole only becomes a significant FX event for the Dollar when the Federal Reserve Chair delivers a clear policy surprise or commits to future action.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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Canadian Dollar awaits fresh catalyst with Warsh, GDP data in focus
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Canadian Dollar awaits fresh catalyst with Warsh, GDP data in focus

USD/CAD trades around 1.3845 on Friday, edging 0.07% lower on the day, as investors refrain from taking large positions ahead of the highly anticipated speech by Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Brazilian Real: Election polls and carry underpin BRL – ING
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Brazilian Real: Election polls and carry underpin BRL – ING

ING’s Chris Turner notes a supportive backdrop for carry trades and says the Brazilian Real (BRL) is also benefiting from polling that narrows President Lula’s lead over Flavio Bolsonaro to one point.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
The chefs turning down the heat by switching from gas to electric
MarketsThe Guardian Business

The chefs turning down the heat by switching from gas to electric

As well as being quieter, cheaper to run and easier to clean, induction cookers can cut kitchen temperatures by up to 10C Leaping flames, searing heat, copious sweat and scorchingly inventive swearing – restaurant kitchens are never a place for the faint-hearted, but this summer they have been sweltering in successive heatwaves…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
How have interest rate expectations changed after this week's events?
ForexInvestingLive

How have interest rate expectations changed after this week's events?

Rate hikes by year-end RBNZ: 55 bps (99% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) ECB: 41 bps (98% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) BoJ: 37 bps (67% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) RBA: 27 bps (51% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) BoE: 26 bps (84% probability of no change at the next…

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
UK crypto gains hit £1.38B as 240 investors report over £1M each
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UK crypto gains hit £1.38B as 240 investors report over £1M each

HM Revenue and Customs has recorded 240 UK taxpayers with more than £1 million ($1.36 million) each in crypto capital gains during the 2024-25 tax year, as the agency prepares to receive more investor data from exchanges under international reporting…

Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.
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“State terrorism”: Iran condemns new US economic measures
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“State terrorism”: Iran condemns new US economic measures

Iran strongly condemned the latest economic measures imposed by the United States (US) on Friday, describing Washington's sanctions policy as “state terrorism”, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry cited by Reuters.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Australian Dollar tests three-month highs above 0.7200 with all eyes on Fed’s Warsh
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Australian Dollar tests three-month highs above 0.7200 with all eyes on Fed’s Warsh

The Australian Dollar (AUD) ticks higher for the fourth consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) as investors brace for the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium, due later on Friday.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
OpenSea brings live onchain market data to Perplexity Computer
CryptoCrypto News

OpenSea brings live onchain market data to Perplexity Computer

OpenSea has integrated its cross-chain market data with Perplexity Computer, allowing the AI agent to answer questions about token and NFT trading activity using live data covering more than 25 blockchains. In an announcement shared with crypto.news on Aug.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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California lawmakers pass bill targeting meme coins issued by public officials
CryptoCrypto News

California lawmakers pass bill targeting meme coins issued by public officials

California lawmakers have passed AB 2409, which would prohibit state and local public officials from issuing meme coins and restrict digital asset platforms from offering certain official-linked tokens to California residents beginning in 2027. The California Legislature’s latest text for…

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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STX crypto review 2026: Tokenomics, BTC yield and staking demand
CryptoCrypto News

STX crypto review 2026: Tokenomics, BTC yield and staking demand

Stacks’ growing role in Bitcoin DeFi could strengthen demand for STX, positioning the token as a high-potential Bitcoin investment. The strongest crypto investment cases usually begin with a simple question: what creates demand for the token beyond speculation?

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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Jumping beans: UK shoppers turn to legumes to save cash and improve diet
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Jumping beans: UK shoppers turn to legumes to save cash and improve diet

Sales of beans, lentils and soya bean derivatives on rise while Britons buy less real and fake meat British shoppers are munching more beans, lentils, tofu and tempeh – while cutting back on real and plant-based fake meat – to save money and improve their diet. The amount of beans, pulses and soya bean derivatives sold in the…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
Canadian Dollar: Trade war clouds Q2 GDP rebound – BBH
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Canadian Dollar: Trade war clouds Q2 GDP rebound – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes USD/CAD is trading just above its 200‑day moving average near 1.3840 as Canada’s Q2 GDP is expected to rebound strongly, with real GDP seen rising 3.4% SAAR versus a slight Q1 contraction.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Healey’s budget to duck setting a date for 3% defence spending target
EconomyThe Guardian Business

Healey’s budget to duck setting a date for 3% defence spending target

Roadmap for increasing department’s share of GDP will be deferred until next year’s review The chancellor will delay setting out when the UK will meet the target of allocating 3% of GDP on defence until next year’s spending review, the Treasury has confirmed. John Healey resigned as defence secretary in June under Keir…

Why it mattersThe data helps investors assess growth, inflation and the likely direction of economic policy.
Japanese Yen: Weak currency and cheap burgers – Nordea
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Japanese Yen: Weak currency and cheap burgers – Nordea

Nordea’s Helge J. Pedersen argues that the Japanese Yen appears significantly undervalued versus the Dollar on both OECD purchasing power parity estimates and The Economist’s Big Mac Index.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Solana traders on OnlyFans just saved a 64-year marmot wildlife study after federal funding stopped
CryptoCryptoSlate

Solana traders on OnlyFans just saved a 64-year marmot wildlife study after federal funding stopped

Every summer in Gothic, Colorado, a yellow-bellied marmot walks into a wire trap baited with oats and peanut butter. A scientist weighs it, takes samples, checks its ear tags, paints a temporary identification mark on its back, and releases it back into the mountain meadow.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Nonfarm Payrolls face a reality check with key benchmark revision
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Nonfarm Payrolls face a reality check with key benchmark revision

US investors will watch on Friday a labor market report that is far less familiar than the monthly jobs release but has gained considerable importance following the spectacular revisions of recent years.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $70.41 per troy ounce, up 1.68% from the $69.25 it cost on Thursday.

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
CoinGecko: Crypto hacks cost $3.63B in 19 months
CryptoCrypto News

CoinGecko: Crypto hacks cost $3.63B in 19 months

Crypto platforms lost $3.63 billion across 245 security incidents as most attacks targeted risks outside routine smart-contract audits.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
BitGo buys NYDIG trading arm to deepen institutional crypto push
CryptoCointelegraph

BitGo buys NYDIG trading arm to deepen institutional crypto push

BitGo completed its acquisition of NYDIG’s institutional trading business, adding about 30 employees and expanding its derivatives and financing capabilities.

Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.
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US Dollar: Warsh speech keeps ranges contained – ING
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US Dollar: Warsh speech keeps ranges contained – ING

ING’s Chris Turner notes a quiet, risk-positive week for global markets, with low volatility and mixed G10 FX, as the Dollar debasement theme fails to extend.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Help! I have disappeared down a rabbithole of horrible mobile gaming adverts | Dominik Diamond
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Help! I have disappeared down a rabbithole of horrible mobile gaming adverts | Dominik Diamond

Led by the nose from game to terrible game by increasingly disturbing and terrible adverts, I feel like I’m in the cinema scene from A Clockwork Orange We’re all escaping something when we play video games. Mostly it’s the drabness of real life, where we don’t get to command kingdoms using armies of dragons, win Champions…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Eurozone economic sentiment sees recovery extend in August
ForexInvestingLive

Eurozone economic sentiment sees recovery extend in August

August final consumer confidence -15.5 vs -15.5 prelim Prior -15.9 August economic confidence 98.4 vs 97.5 expected Prior 96.9; revised to 97.1 August industrial confidence -5.3 vs -5.2 expected Prior -6.1 August services confidence 5.8 vs 4.9 expected Prior 4.7; revised to 5.1 The recovery continues for euro area economic…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Oil: Hormuz stalemate sustains inflation risks - Rabobank
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Oil: Hormuz stalemate sustains inflation risks - Rabobank

Rabobank Senior Macro Strategist Bas van Geffen says the US-Iran stalemate and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz are keeping oil-driven inflation risks elevated.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Swiss Franc consolidates recent losses with the focus turning to Fed’s Warsh
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Swiss Franc consolidates recent losses with the focus turning to Fed’s Warsh

The Swiss Franc (CHF) trades marginally lower against a somewhat firmer US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with market volatility subdued as investors await the speech of the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman, Kevin Warsh, at the Jackson Hole Symposium, due later on the day.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Japanese Yen: Range trading remains intact against US Dollar – UOB
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Japanese Yen: Range trading remains intact against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/JPY held in a narrow band around 159.35, with a slight uptick in upward momentum. They expect this to translate into trading between 159.15 and 159.65 rather than a sustained advance.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Capital B raises €21M to expand Bitcoin treasury
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Capital B raises €21M to expand Bitcoin treasury

Capital B raised €21 million from institutional investors and says the placement could fund 270 Bitcoin, lifting holdings toward 3,415 BTC.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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Euro: Focus on Fed signals and Jackson Hole – Deutsche Bank
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Euro: Focus on Fed signals and Jackson Hole – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank strategists note that EUR/USD traded at 1.165 as markets await Fed Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech, which could shift expectations for the September Fed meeting.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
CCC exploit drains $117K after attacker targets BSC liquidity pool
CryptoCrypto News

CCC exploit drains $117K after attacker targets BSC liquidity pool

CCC token on BSC has suffered an exploit that caused an estimated $117,000 loss after an attacker manipulated the token contract’s sell() function and burned tokens held in its liquidity pool. According to blockchain security firm TenArmorAlert, its monitoring system…

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Trading sideways around 0.8500 amid fading bullish traction
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EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Trading sideways around 0.8500 amid fading bullish traction

The Euro (EUR) nurses moderate losses against the British Pound (GBP), with price action contained within the previous day's range and market volatility muted, as investors brace for Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s speech at Jackson Hole.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Ripple seeks withdrawal of XRPL bridge amendment
CryptoCrypto News

Ripple seeks withdrawal of XRPL bridge amendment

Ripple recommends withdrawing the XRP Ledger’s XLS-38 bridge amendment, citing Axelar adoption, weak developer demand and maintenance costs.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Silver: Consolidation near resistance as positioning builds – OCBC
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Silver: Consolidation near resistance as positioning builds – OCBC

OCBC’s Christopher Wong describes Silver as constructive with room for participation to build, as ETF holdings and managed-money positioning rise from light levels. Technical bias is mildly bullish, but momentum is fading near the 70.60–72 resistance band.

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
German unemployment rises a little less than expected in August
ForexInvestingLive

German unemployment rises a little less than expected in August

Germany August unemployment change 4k vs 5k expected Prior 6k Germany August unemployment rate 6.4% vs 6.4% expected Prior 6.4% German unemployment rises slightly less than expected in August, bringing the overall figure of unemployed persons to 2.996 million. The jobless rate is seen holding steady and that continues to…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Bitcoin price tests $82K resistance as Brandt stays long
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Bitcoin price tests $82K resistance as Brandt stays long

Peter Brandt remains long Bitcoin after buying its technical breakout, although BTC has repeatedly struggled to move decisively above $82,000.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds gains above $4,600 as bullish bias prevails
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds gains above $4,600 as bullish bias prevails

Gold (XAU/USD) extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around $4,610 during the European hours on Friday. The price of the precious metal is remaining within the ascending channel pattern, suggesting a persistent bullish bias.

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
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Indian Rupee: GDP data to show resilience – DBS
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Indian Rupee: GDP data to show resilience – DBS

DBS Group strategists Taimur Baig and Nathan Chow expect India’s 1QFY27 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to confirm that the economy has weathered geopolitical disruptions better than initially feared.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Visa works with Upbit parent on stablecoin payments, AI commerce
CryptoCointelegraph

Visa works with Upbit parent on stablecoin payments, AI commerce

Visa and Dunamu will explore stablecoin payments and remittances, with Open Standard’s proposed OUSD among several projects under review.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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Asia FX: Central banks act as risk managers – MUFG
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Asia FX: Central banks act as risk managers – MUFG

MUFG’s Michael Wan reviews recent decisions by Bank of Korea (BoK), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Bank of Japan (BoJ), stressing a shared risk-management approach under uncertainty. BoK and BSP both hiked 25 bps but signalled a slower pace ahead while keeping tightening options open.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Bank of Russia blacklists 2,600 crypto wallets linked to suspected scams
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Bank of Russia blacklists 2,600 crypto wallets linked to suspected scams

The Bank of Russia has added 2,600 crypto wallets linked to suspected illegal financial activity to a system used by banks and law enforcement after more than 1 billion rubles flowed into the addresses during the first half of 2026.…

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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Euro: Range phase caps recent advance against US Dollar – UOB
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Euro: Range phase caps recent advance against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report EUR/USD held near 1.1650 after a brief dip, with intraday action lacking strong downside momentum.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Japanese Yen dips further despite hotter inflation, upbeat employment data
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Japanese Yen dips further despite hotter inflation, upbeat employment data

The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges lower for the fifth consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, despite hot Tokyo inflation numbers and an unexpected decline in the Unemployment Rate earlier in the day.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning
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Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning

About 80 people sign open letter to Andy Burnham calling for legislation to protect voice ownership Nicola Coughlan, Hugh Bonneville and Matt Lucas are among a group of actors backing a campaign against artificial intelligence voice cloning. Save Our Voices Now, which is also being supported by Luke Evans, Jen Brister, Siobhán…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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SEC opens door to public token sales, but ICO demand has moved on: Bloomberg
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SEC opens door to public token sales, but ICO demand has moved on: Bloomberg

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed allowing crypto projects to raise up to $75 million annually without full registration, reopening public token fundraising at a time when investor demand for new tokens has fallen sharply from the ICO…

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
WTI Price Forecast: Falls to near $82.00 after breaking below nine-day EMA
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WTI Price Forecast: Falls to near $82.00 after breaking below nine-day EMA

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price declines after two days of gains, trading around $82.20 during the European hours on Friday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates that the spot is remaining within the ascending channel, suggesting that the primary trend is upward.

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
Japanese Yen: BoJ seen close to September rate hike – Commerzbank
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Japanese Yen: BoJ seen close to September rate hike – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur says accelerating inflation in Tokyo has strengthened the case for a Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike in September. Markets are pricing an implied probability of around 84% for a move, while the BoJ has yet to give clear guidance on timing.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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How Britain’s railways are struggling in the heat – and can they be fixed?
MarketsThe Guardian Business

How Britain’s railways are struggling in the heat – and can they be fixed?

Problems including derailments have hit network during one of the hottest and driest summers on record Britain’s railways have faced a string of heat-related problems this summer, including a derailment near Lewes in East Sussex two weeks ago that injured 30 people, and another the next day when the rear carriages of a Greater…

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Spain August preliminary CPI +4.3% vs +4.2% y/y expected
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Spain August preliminary CPI +4.3% vs +4.2% y/y expected

Prior +3.6% HICP +4.5% vs +4.6% y/y expected Prior +3.9% Core CPI Y/Y +2.9% vs +3.0% prior Spain's annual inflation rate accelerated sharply in August, with rising fuel costs pushing headline inflation to its highest level in more than a year. The main factor behind the acceleration was the fuel and lubricants component, where…

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Brent: Prices firm as OPEC risks grow – ING
ForexFXStreet

Brent: Prices firm as OPEC risks grow – ING

ING’s Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note Brent Oil prices have recovered, with ICE Brent up 2.1% as prospects for renewed US-Iran talks fade and flows through the Strait of Hormuz gradually increase.

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Strengthens above 0.5950, with bullish technical backdrop
ForexFXStreet

NZD/USD Price Forecast: Strengthens above 0.5950, with bullish technical backdrop

The NZD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.5960 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) on a hawkish tone from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
France Q2 final GDP +0.0% vs +0.2% q/q prelim
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France Q2 final GDP +0.0% vs +0.2% q/q prelim

Prior -0.2% GDP Y/Y +0.5% vs +0.7 expected Prior +0.9% France's economy stagnated in the second quarter of 2026, with real GDP unchanged from the previous quarter after contracting 0.2% in Q1. While a sharp rebound in exports helped stabilize growth, household purchasing power weakened further and savings fell markedly as…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Gold: Jackson Hole keeps consolidation risk elevated - OCBC
ForexFXStreet

Gold: Jackson Hole keeps consolidation risk elevated - OCBC

OCBC’s Christopher Wong remains constructive on Gold, but says the rebound looks increasingly mature as firmer inflation lifts yields and the USD. Jackson Hole is the immediate macro test, with resistance at 4700–4769 and support at 4574, followed by 4520.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
France August preliminary CPI +2.4% vs +2.4% y/y expected
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France August preliminary CPI +2.4% vs +2.4% y/y expected

Prior +2.1% HICP +2.7% vs +2.6% y/y expected Prior +2.4% French inflation picked up in August with stronger energy prices offsetting softer pressures from the services sector. The acceleration was primarily driven by energy costs, particularly petroleum products, which increased at a faster pace than in the previous month.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Indonesian Rupiah strengthens despite market caution
ForexFXStreet

Indonesian Rupiah strengthens despite market caution

USD/IDR loses ground for the second successive day, trading around 17,750 during the early European hours on Friday.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
The Sandbox to reimburse SAND holders after 14.7M token bridge exploit
CryptoCrypto News

The Sandbox to reimburse SAND holders after 14.7M token bridge exploit

The Sandbox has pledged to reimburse eligible SAND holders 1:1 after an Aug. 21 bridge exploit drained about 14.7 million tokens worth roughly $700,000 from an Ethereum vault.

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What are the main events for today?
ForexInvestingLive

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we get the preliminary inflation reports for France and Spain. They are both expected to rise given the increase in energy prices in August, but the focus will be on the core figures.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Solana’s faster disinflation plan leads vote as $800K burn proposal trails
CryptoCoinDesk

Solana’s faster disinflation plan leads vote as $800K burn proposal trails

All three proposals have cleared quorum, but a plan to slow new SOL creation is only narrowly passing while a separate vote to sharply increase token burns remains below the two-thirds support needed.

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Euro extends losses below 1.1650 with all eyes on Jackson Hole
ForexFXStreet

Euro extends losses below 1.1650 with all eyes on Jackson Hole

The Euro (EUR) has resumed its recent downward trend against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with investors bracing for the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium due later on the day.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
British Pound: Limited downside inside tight corridor against US Dollar – UOB
ForexFXStreet

British Pound: Limited downside inside tight corridor against US Dollar – UOB

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note GBP/USD has extended its recent pullback but closed almost unchanged around 1.3595. Oversold conditions and slowing momentum suggest further immediate downside is limited, with intraday trade expected between 1.3570 and 1.3620.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Virtu completes sovereign bond repo in 10 minutes
CryptoCrypto News

Virtu completes sovereign bond repo in 10 minutes

Virtu, M1X and Tradeweb completed an onchain repo using Marshall Islands bond USDM1, settling the full cycle within 10 minutes.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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Sheikh Tahnoon reportedly controls 49% stake in World Liberty bank holding firm
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Sheikh Tahnoon reportedly controls 49% stake in World Liberty bank holding firm

World Liberty Financial’s proposed US trust bank has drawn a major Abu Dhabi backer, with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan and co-investors reportedly controlling 49% of the holding company behind the federally chartered venture. The Wall Street Journal reported…

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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How the Iran war unfolded: every attack and oil price change – visualised
MarketsThe Guardian Business

How the Iran war unfolded: every attack and oil price change – visualised

From the first US and Israeli strikes six months ago to the battle for Hormuz, this timeline plots how Trump’s war on Iran quickly became a regional conflict with global economic consequences On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel began large-scale strikes on Iran. Tehran responded by attacking Israeli and US allies across the…

Why it mattersCommodity moves can affect inflation expectations, currencies, company margins and broader investor risk appetite.
German import prices climb in July as impact from Middle East conflict continues to reverberate
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German import prices climb in July as impact from Middle East conflict continues to reverberate

Germany July import prices +0.2% m/m Prior -0.7% Germany July import prices +6.8% y/y Prior +6.1% Import prices in Germany continue to pick up, with the annual estimate now rising to 6.8%. The main culprit continues to be energy prices, which has surged higher compared to last year due to the US-Iran conflict.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
OCC overhauls bank supervision and enforcement rules
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OCC overhauls bank supervision and enforcement rules

The OCC revised bank supervision manuals and proposed dividing legal breaches into substantive and technical violations under a risk-based model.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
The Sandbox pledges 1:1 repayment after $700K bridge exploit
CryptoCointelegraph

The Sandbox pledges 1:1 repayment after $700K bridge exploit

Eligible holders on Base and BNB Chain will receive Ethereum-based SAND from the project’s treasury, with claims expected to open within two weeks.

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Ship traffic along Strait of Hormuz remains heavily suppressed
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Ship traffic along Strait of Hormuz remains heavily suppressed

That figure is down from 17 vessels on Wednesday and falls below the 10-day average of around 15 vessels. According to initial data from Kpler, the seven vessels that transited were two medium-range ​tankers, one very large gas carrier (VLGC), one Ultramax ​vessel, one intermediate tanker, and two chemical tankers.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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What do you spend too much on?
MarketsBBC Business

What do you spend too much on?

Central London shoppers reveal what they love to splash out on - and share their tips for not overspending.

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
Galaxy adds 24/7 emergency services at Helios
CryptoCrypto News

Galaxy adds 24/7 emergency services at Helios

Galaxy partnered with Total Safety to provide continuous fire, rescue and medical coverage at its expanding Helios data center in Texas.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Canadian Dollar flatlines as traders await Jackson Hole Symposium
ForexFXStreet

Canadian Dollar flatlines as traders await Jackson Hole Symposium

The USD/CAD pair trades on a flat note around 1.3850 during the early European trading hours on Friday. Traders prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium later on Friday for clues on his policy outlook.

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
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Dunamu, Visa explore stablecoin payments and AI
CryptoCrypto News

Dunamu, Visa explore stablecoin payments and AI

Dunamu and Visa will explore stablecoin payments, global remittances, OUSD business models and AI-driven commerce under a new partnership.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
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(BOJ Review) Expanding and Revising the Application of Hedonic Quality Adjustment in the Corporate Goods Price Index
ForexBank of Japan

(BOJ Review) Expanding and Revising the Application of Hedonic Quality Adjustment in the Corporate Goods Price Index

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “(BOJ Review) Expanding and Revising the Application of Hedonic Quality Adjustment in the Corporate Goods Price Index”.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Evernorth sets Sept. 30 vote for XRP treasury merger
CryptoCrypto News

Evernorth sets Sept. 30 vote for XRP treasury merger

Evernorth’s S-4 is effective, clearing Armada shareholders to vote Sept. 30 on its proposed XRP treasury merger and Nasdaq listing.

Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.
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United States Dollar Index steadies above 99.00 before Fed Chair Warsh speech
ForexFXStreet

United States Dollar Index steadies above 99.00 before Fed Chair Warsh speech

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is gaining minor support after registering minor losses in the previous day and trading around 99.20 during the Asian hours on Friday.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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SEC sues 38 entities over fake adviser filings
CryptoCrypto News

SEC sues 38 entities over fake adviser filings

The SEC sued 38 entities accused of using false adviser filings, nonexistent auditors and fake certificates to appear legitimate to investors.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
BitGo acquires NYDIG institutional trading business
CryptoCrypto News

BitGo acquires NYDIG institutional trading business

BitGo acquired NYDIG’s institutional trading business, adding 30 employees and capabilities across derivatives, financing and execution.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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No special carve-out for states using fossil fuel to power datacentres, Chris Bowen insists, despite new conditions
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

No special carve-out for states using fossil fuel to power datacentres, Chris Bowen insists, despite new conditions

Energy minister says states can apply to use coal and gas supply to power datacentres but must prove it is cheaper than renewables Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chris Bowen insists federal Labor’s new national laws on datacentre power supply…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Ledger rejects hack claim after OneKey recreates bug
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Ledger rejects hack claim after OneKey recreates bug

Ledger rejected OneKey’s hack claim after researchers reproduced a patched flaw that could display one transaction while signing another.

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
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From maligned second city to Insta magnet: Marseille is France’s new capital of overtourism | Mary Fitzgerald
MarketsThe Guardian Business

From maligned second city to Insta magnet: Marseille is France’s new capital of overtourism | Mary Fitzgerald

This summer has been a tipping point. But it’s not too late to save what makes this place unique When I first started visiting Marseille more than 20 years ago, few could have predicted that France’s then beleaguered second city would become one of the most popular destinations in the most-visited country in the world .

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?
MarketsThe Guardian Business

What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?

Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya to the Netherlands In October 2021, Abrham Meareg’s father, a professor of chemistry in Ethiopia’s northern town of Bahir Dar, was shot at close range and died outside his family home. This was in the middle of…

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investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Quiet session awaiting Warsh
ForexInvestingLive

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Quiet session awaiting Warsh

90% of economists expect RBNZ hike on September 2, poll shows Yen weakness back in focus as Katayama, Ueda head to G20 meeting Jackson Hole preview: Fed Chair Warsh likely to skip September and December rate signals China's planner accelerates infrastructure and private investment push Preview: Inflation and growth strength…

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic was unlawful, US judge rules
BusinessThe Guardian Business

Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic was unlawful, US judge rules

Anthropic ​argued designation as ‘supply chain risk’ could cost the company billions ‌of dollars in lost business ‌and reputational harm A US federal judge ruled Thursday that sanctions imposed in February by the Trump administration against AI giant Anthropic were illegal, finding that the government had punished the…

Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
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China's planner accelerates infrastructure and private investment push
ForexInvestingLive

China's planner accelerates infrastructure and private investment push

The infrastructure push signals a more coordinated push to translate policy support into actual project starts, with the focus on compute, power grid and telecom integration pointing to continued state backing for AI and digital infrastructure buildout. Combined with steady service trade momentum, particularly in digital and…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10
TechnologyTechCrunch

AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10

A boutique StrictlyVC evening returns to New York's West Village on September 10 with Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh — covering AI, sports investing, community-building, venture economics, and politics, with cocktails, food, and networking throughout the night.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
US to press G20 on growth, imbalances and Iran sanctions at Asheville talks
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US to press G20 on growth, imbalances and Iran sanctions at Asheville talks

The framing of continued dollar-system access as contingent on Iran sanctions compliance raises the stakes for any G20 member with residual Iranian trade ties, adding a fresh layer of geopolitical risk premium to energy and shipping markets tied to Iran. The administration's emphasis on trade imbalances and excess capacity…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Tokyo inflation data strengthens case for September BOJ hike
ForexInvestingLive

Tokyo inflation data strengthens case for September BOJ hike

The stronger than expected reading reinforces the case for a BOJ rate hike as soon as its September 17-18 meeting, with the core-core gauge the central bank watches most closely now sitting just 2 basis points shy of an even rounder milestone above target. Coming alongside a sharp acceleration in wholesale inflation to 7.2% in…

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UK business confidence rises to five-month high, Lloyds survey shows
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UK business confidence rises to five-month high, Lloyds survey shows

The improvement adds to a broader run of data pointing to a firming UK growth backdrop, with businesses citing stronger customer demand and greater confidence in their own trading outlook as key drivers. The notable fall in pricing intentions, now at their lowest since 2022, is the detail most likely to draw attention from rate…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Japan August 2026 Tokyo headline CPI 1.9% (expected 1.9%, prior 2%)
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Japan August 2026 Tokyo headline CPI 1.9% (expected 1.9%, prior 2%)

Japan Tokyo CPI August 2026, y/y: Headline CPI 1.9% expected 1.9%, prior 2% Core CPI (excludes fresh food) 1.8% expected 1.7%, prior 1.9% CPI Ex Food and Energy (core-core and the closest to US core CPI measure) 2.0% expected %, prior 2% --- Japan July Unemployment Rate 2.4% expected 2.5%, prior 2.5% Jobs/applicatints ratio…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Genius Group plans $827M Bitcoin, $800M AI treasuries
CryptoCrypto News

Genius Group plans $827M Bitcoin, $800M AI treasuries

Genius Group has proposed raising capital through perpetual preferred securities to build an $827 million Bitcoin treasury and an $800 million AI portfolio within a $2 billion total-asset target for fiscal 2031. Genius Group turns to preferred capital Genius Group…

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Bitcoin Privacy Wallet Sparrow Issues Update After AI Flags Fixes
CryptoDecrypt

Bitcoin Privacy Wallet Sparrow Issues Update After AI Flags Fixes

Developer Craig Raw said an AI-assisted review produced most of the fixes in version 2.5.4, though none appeared likely to put users’ funds at risk.

Why it mattersCrypto markets can react quickly through liquidity, regulation and leveraged positioning, so volatility may spread across digital assets.
Burnham announces crackdown on rogue bailiffs and ‘cowboy builders’
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Burnham announces crackdown on rogue bailiffs and ‘cowboy builders’

New rules are aimed at protecting people in debt in England and Wales and stopping homeowners being ripped off A clampdown on “rogue bailiffs” has been launched by Andy Burnham amid concerns that vulnerable people are being overcharged and face aggressive behaviour. In the latest in a series of “everyday fixes” to ease the cost…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
SEC: 38 Entities Feigned Legitimacy as U. S. Advisers Through False Filings to Lure Retail Investors
MarketsU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC: 38 Entities Feigned Legitimacy as U. S. Advisers Through False Filings to Lure Retail Investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged 38 entities alleging that they made material misrepresentations in Forms ADV filed with the Commission between 2025 and 2026 to falsely portray themselves as legitimate advisory firms to U. S.

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
Aave V4 deposits hit record $806M after 30% weekly rise
CryptoCrypto News

Aave V4 deposits hit record $806M after 30% weekly rise

Aave V4 deposits have reached a record $806 million after climbing 30% over seven days, while active loans have increased to $206 million. Aave V4 deposits accelerate past $800 million Aave’s on-chain dashboard shows that V4 deposits reached $806 million…

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Mirae Asset targets $109B digital asset business
CryptoCrypto News

Mirae Asset targets $109B digital asset business

Mirae Asset has set a 150 trillion won or about $109 billion target for a digital asset business spanning cryptocurrency, stablecoins, real-world assets and tokenized securities. Digital X will anchor Mirae Asset’s $109B plan The Korea Times reported the target…

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Trump crypto ventures left investors $4.7B underwater: report
CryptoCrypto News

Trump crypto ventures left investors $4.7B underwater: report

US President Donald Trump’s family-linked crypto ventures have left investors at least an estimated $4.7 billion underwater while generating about $1.4 billion for the president in 2025, according to Public Citizen. Trump crypto losses reached an estimated $4.7 billion Public…

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Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm

Congressman Jamie Raskin asks president’s son to detail firm’s recent success after he joined 1789 Capital as partner Democrats on a powerful US congressional committee have launched an investigation into a venture capital firm which has thrived since recruiting Donald Trump’s son. Donald Trump Jr joined 1789 Capital as a…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
Polish Olympic chief arrested in Zondacrypto probe
CryptoCrypto News

Polish Olympic chief arrested in Zondacrypto probe

Radosław Piesiewicz, president of the Polish Olympic Committee, has been arrested and charged with two offenses as prosecutors investigate payments and financial ties connected to the collapsed crypto exchange Zondacrypto. Poland’s Justice Minister and Prosecutor General Waldemar Żurek confirmed the…

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Economic and event calendar in Asia 28 August 2026 - Japan inflation data (Tokyo)
ForexInvestingLive

Economic and event calendar in Asia 28 August 2026 - Japan inflation data (Tokyo)

Tokyo area inflation the focus today. Meanwhile, expectations of a Bank of Japan September rate hike are firming up: BOJ's Himino signals more hikes, flags growing upside inflation risk BOJ policymaker Himino says won't comment on market expectations on rate hike Where July's Tokyo print landed Tokyo's July inflation data set…

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Rivian’s CFO is leaving the company
TechnologyTechCrunch

Rivian’s CFO is leaving the company

Claire McDonough is stepping down on October 30 to pursue a new opportunity, the company said in a filing on Thursday.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
It just got 25 times easier to move self-custody Bitcoin directly onto Wall Street, and $5 billion already has
CryptoCryptoSlate

It just got 25 times easier to move self-custody Bitcoin directly onto Wall Street, and $5 billion already has

BlackRock cut the minimum for converting privately held Bitcoin into IBIT shares from $25 million to $1 million, while Bitwise lowered its floor from $100 million to $3 million. While this might sound like a niche development for a small number of institutional users, it signals that custody is no longer just a slogan for […]

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investing Live Americas market news wrap: Nvidia boosts tech stocks
ForexInvestingLive

investing Live Americas market news wrap: Nvidia boosts tech stocks

Fed's Collins: Absent new tariff and oil shocks, there is reason to believe inflation will ease Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America Fed's Hammack: Next year inflation might ease to around 2.5% at best U. S.

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Buried in Meta’s $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids’ data
TechnologyTechCrunch

Buried in Meta’s $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids’ data

Meta’s settlement with 29 states allows it to retain certain data from children under 13 to train and test age-detection models, highlighting a privacy trade-off built into the deal.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Grand Theft Auto VI’s long-overdue gameplay reveal – as it happened
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Grand Theft Auto VI’s long-overdue gameplay reveal – as it happened

Under some strange circumstances, Rockstar broadcast the first (official) gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto VI, the most-anticipated game of the year. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Stellar’s $3B RWA market faces a $2M DeFi gap
CryptoCrypto News

Stellar’s $3B RWA market faces a $2M DeFi gap

Stellar’s tokenized real-world asset market has climbed from about $785 million in January to more than $3 billion in July, while only just over $2 million has entered Blend pools that accept RWAs. Stellar’s RWA market has crossed $3 billion…

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
Trump cost investors $4.7B through crypto ‘schemes’: Public Citizen
CryptoCointelegraph

Trump cost investors $4.7B through crypto ‘schemes’: Public Citizen

While investors in World Liberty Financial‘s USD1 stablecoin “haven’t suffered major losses,” many lost billions of dollars in other Trump ventures, according to Public Citizen.

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Mirae Asset lays out crypto, stablecoin, tokenization plans for Digital X
CryptoCointelegraph

Mirae Asset lays out crypto, stablecoin, tokenization plans for Digital X

The South Korean financial group plans to build a $109 billion digital asset business spanning crypto, stablecoins and tokenized assets, according to The Korea Times.

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Ethena proposes 95% revenue allocation to ENA buybacks
CryptoCrypto News

Ethena proposes 95% revenue allocation to ENA buybacks

Ethena has proposed directing 95% of net revenue from its branded businesses toward ENA buybacks once USDe supply reaches $7.5 billion, as the protocol also moves to end monthly investor unlocks and separate ecosystem economics from Ethena Labs equity. According…

Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.
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XRP faces a major imbalance as price stalls despite 72% ETF inflows; how its holders are earning $9,000 a day
CryptoCrypto News

XRP faces a major imbalance as price stalls despite 72% ETF inflows; how its holders are earning $9,000 a day

EX DeFi offers XRP holders a cloud mining alternative as ETF inflows sustain institutional interest amid market volatility. Cumulative net inflows into XRP ETF have hit a record high of $1.566 billion; however, the price of XRP has not surged…

Why it mattersThe development may affect digital-asset liquidity, sentiment, regulation and risk positioning.
No, Ledger Wasn’t Hacked: Vulnerable Ethereum App Was Patched Before Exploit, Company Says
CryptoDecrypt

No, Ledger Wasn’t Hacked: Vulnerable Ethereum App Was Patched Before Exploit, Company Says

OneKey demonstrated how an outdated Ethereum app could sign a transaction different from the one shown on a Ledger device, but the wallet maker says the vulnerability had already been fixed.

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Mantle stablecoins and tokenized assets reach $880M
CryptoCrypto News

Mantle stablecoins and tokenized assets reach $880M

Mantle has accumulated about $880 million in stablecoins and tokenized assets as its onchain product range has expanded across equities, Treasuries, funds and yield-bearing assets. Mantle’s asset base approaches $880 million Blockworks Research data shows that Mantle’s stablecoin circulating supply…

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OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and 100 other companies call for action to defend against rogue AI
TechnologyTechCrunch

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and 100 other companies call for action to defend against rogue AI

Some of the world's largest tech companies and AI startups have come together to decry the current state of cybersecurity and to advertise a new solution that they say can ward off a new generation of cyber threats.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills | Editorial
MarketsThe Guardian Business

The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills | Editorial

Soaring prices are plunging struggling families into debt. The government must support them in the short term as it invests in a clean energy future Fuelled by the consequences of Donald Trump’s disastrous war on Iran, household energy debt in Britain is continuing to soar, rising to a record £6bn by the end of June.

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Ex-Barclays boss denies having sex with woman dressed as Snow White after Epstein emails
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Ex-Barclays boss denies having sex with woman dressed as Snow White after Epstein emails

Jes Staley made comments to US lawmakers investigating his links to the convicted sex offender The former Barclays boss Jes Staley has denied having sex with a woman dressed as Snow White, after being questioned about an infamous email exchange about Disney princesses with Jeffrey Epstein. The comments were detailed in newly…

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We need new reservoirs – and it’s a job for the state, not private companies | Letters
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We need new reservoirs – and it’s a job for the state, not private companies | Letters

David Griffiths says mayors could be empowered to build water infrastructure, while Kevin Whately suggests incorporating communal storage into new housing estates Pete Ford ( Letters, 20 August ) rightly reminds us that “The Victorians … built reservoirs, aqueducts and local water-storage infrastructure.” But who were these…

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Government must prioritise heat pump installation to tackle climate chaos | Letter
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Government must prioritise heat pump installation to tackle climate chaos | Letter

Colin Hines says Andy Burnham’s focus should be on drastically cutting fossil fuel use in a way that reduces bills and generates secure jobs It is hardly surprising that many who were optimistic and supportive of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister, but who also prioritised tackling climate chaos, are becoming increasingly…

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Truflation calls for Fed rate cut after PCE forecast
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Truflation calls for Fed rate cut after PCE forecast

Truflation has called for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates after its July forecast came within 0.01 percentage point of the official monthly headline PCE reading and matched the other three published figures. The U.

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GTA 6 leaker cashes out of his own memecoin hours before Rockstar's gameplay reveal
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GTA 6 leaker cashes out of his own memecoin hours before Rockstar's gameplay reveal

The token hit a $25 million market cap on the back of nine days of unreleased Grand Theft Auto VI footage. Its creator has now sold his stack — hours before Rockstar's first official gameplay reveal.

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As London/European traders head for the exit the major indices in Europe close mostly lower
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As London/European traders head for the exit the major indices in Europe close mostly lower

As London and European traders head for the exits, European shares are closing mostly lower, with selling seen across most of the major markets. France’s CAC led the declines with a fall of 1.68%, while Italian, Spanish and UK shares also finished under pressure.

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Bitcoin’s 23% rally sends beaten-down miners soaring past AI stocks
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Bitcoin’s 23% rally sends beaten-down miners soaring past AI stocks

Canaan, American Bitcoin and Cango jumped as much as 67% as renewed crypto demand showed BTC exposure can still drive mining equities despite the industry’s AI push.

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Google’s AI Mode can now track flight prices, help book hotels, and more
TechnologyTechCrunch

Google’s AI Mode can now track flight prices, help book hotels, and more

The updates indicate that Google is looking to position AI Mode as an AI travel agent of sorts, as it's moving beyond simply helping users find information to actually handling parts of the trip-planning and booking process.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
3 new ways to plan and book travel in Search
TechnologyGoogle Blog

3 new ways to plan and book travel in Search

Book hotels and track airfares, plus view miles and rewards with AI Mode in Google Search.

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Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash lets you build with more control
TechnologyGoogle Blog

Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash lets you build with more control

Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash brings a new suite of creative controls and generative video capabilities to developers.

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UK government reports 240 crypto millionaires in 2025
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UK government reports 240 crypto millionaires in 2025

About 17,600 people in the UK reported a combined $1.9 billion in gains tied to crypto in the 2024 to 2025 tax year, with 240 each declaring more than $1.4 million.

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Stable Sea adds 2 WisdomTree funds for corporate cash
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Stable Sea adds 2 WisdomTree funds for corporate cash

Stable Sea has added two WisdomTree digital funds to its treasury platform, giving eligible businesses access to three SEC-registered products with minimum investments starting at $1. Stable Sea adds two WisdomTree funds Stable Sea said the WisdomTree Short-Duration Income Digital…

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Hyperliquid Strategies doubles HYPE holdings to 29.3M
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Hyperliquid Strategies doubles HYPE holdings to 29.3M

Hyperliquid Strategies has raised $647 million in equity capital and more than doubled its treasury to 29.3 million HYPE tokens, valued at $1.9 billion at the end of June. Hyperliquid Strategies builds a $1.9 billion HYPE treasury Hyperliquid Strategies said…

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Charles Schwab to add SOL, AVAX and LINK trading
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Charles Schwab to add SOL, AVAX and LINK trading

Charles Schwab has announced plans to add Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to its crypto platform in the coming months, extending direct trading beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum for its U. S.

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Crypto for Advisors: How staking on Ethereum is changing in 2026
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Crypto for Advisors: How staking on Ethereum is changing in 2026

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Crypto for Advisors: How staking on Ethereum is changing in 2026”.

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Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessed
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Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessed

Company that runs Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands hubs says passenger safety is unaffected Business live – latest updates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports have been hit by a cyber-attack in which hackers accessed the data of about 8.7 million customers. The incident involved data related to “car…

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Moonwell MAMO exploit drains $8.7M from Base lending market
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Moonwell MAMO exploit drains $8.7M from Base lending market

Moonwell has halted new borrowing across its Core Markets on Base after an apparent MAMO collateral price manipulation exploit drained about $8.7 million from the decentralized lending protocol. Moonwell said in an Aug.

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Hold up, there’s a new Twitter in town
TechnologyTechCrunch

Hold up, there’s a new Twitter in town

Former Twitter trademark counsel Stephen Coates said in a LinkedIn post that the company is not trying to re-create Twitter.

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Sprains, pain, and whiplash: Waymo and Zoox test drivers are getting hurt as robotaxis scale
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Sprains, pain, and whiplash: Waymo and Zoox test drivers are getting hurt as robotaxis scale

Test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 from hard braking or other sudden movements made by the autonomous vehicles, according to a TechCrunch review of data submitted to OSHA.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
AI’s memory crunch is coming for Android apps
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AI’s memory crunch is coming for Android apps

Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave lower-cost phones with less memory.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Jamie Carragher hit with HMRC bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax bill
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Jamie Carragher hit with HMRC bankruptcy petition over unpaid tax bill

High court proceedings issued against former player ‘Matter resolved imminently,’ says representative Jamie Carragher could face bankruptcy after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a bankruptcy petition against him. Court records show HMRC issued the petition against the former Liverpool defender on Wednesday afternoon over…

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Ripple Prime launches Delta One service for US equity derivatives
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Ripple Prime launches Delta One service for US equity derivatives

Ripple Prime has launched a Delta One business that lets institutional clients trade total return swaps tied to U. S.-listed equities, indexes and digital assets through its multi-asset prime brokerage platform.

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5 leading crypto payment processing providers for businesses in 2026
CryptoCrypto News

5 leading crypto payment processing providers for businesses in 2026

Crypto payments are entering mainstream checkout flows as merchants weigh fees, coin support, settlement and regulation in 2026. Cryptocurrency has moved from the edges of online commerce into everyday checkout flows.

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Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark
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Bots and bargains: Zara owner launches cut-price Lefties in UK to rival Primark

First robot-assisted outlet opens in Liverpool to take on Shein and supermarkets in clothing, shoes and homewares Business live – latest updates The owner of Zara is taking on Primark, Shein and the supermarkets with the launch of its cut-price chain Lefties in Britain, backed by an army of robots. The Spanish fashion brand…

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AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests

Experts say findings mean breast screenings for cancer could also flag cardiovascular problems in women Doctors have discovered a way to use routine mammograms that screen for breast cancer to spot heart disease, the world’s leading – and frequently underdiagnosed – cause of death in women. Researchers analysed the scans using…

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Postquant Labs launches the first quantum cross-chain swaps
CryptoCrypto News

Postquant Labs launches the first quantum cross-chain swaps

Postquant Labs announces the upcoming launch of QuipSwap, a bridgeless protocol designed for secure cross-chain asset swaps. Postquant Labs, the developer behind quantum computing protocol quip.network, has announced the imminent public launch of QuipSwap, its Bridgeless Swap Protocol.

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How much of a problem is AI’s water use?
TechnologyArs Technica

How much of a problem is AI’s water use?

AI’s water footprint is growing, but location and cooling technology make a difference.

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An $18bn settlement is a drop in the ocean for Meta – but the tide will still come for it | Chris Stokel-Walker
MarketsThe Guardian Business

An $18bn settlement is a drop in the ocean for Meta – but the tide will still come for it | Chris Stokel-Walker

This week’s settlement without liability was pragmatic, but it doesn’t change the inevitability of further lawsuits around the world Not many people would count paying $18bn they didn’t expect to when they woke up that morning as a victory. Yet for Meta, the owners of Facebook and Instagram, the agreement with 52 US attorneys…

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GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026
TechnologyNVIDIA Blog

GeForce NOW Gives Gamers More Ways to Play at Gamescom 2026

NVIDIA’s Gamescom announcements are revealing what’s next for GeForce NOW, with new ways to play, more supported devices and platforms, and even more big PC games headed to the cloud. New NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 technology controls give members more ways to fine-tune gameplay, while expanded support for new Steam devices, GOG single…

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Our Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep is here
TechnologyGoogle Blog

Our Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep is here

Level up your sleep routine with the Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep, which makes tracking your sleep more fun.

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US Wholesale inventories (advanced) for July 1.3% vs 0.2% estimate
ForexInvestingLive

US Wholesale inventories (advanced) for July 1.3% vs 0.2% estimate

Prior month wholesale inventories 0.3% Whole inventories advanced for July 1.3% versus 0.2% expected. Retail inventories advanced for July 0.7% versus -0.5% Looking at the wholesale Sales for the month: June wholesale sales totaled $794.1 billion.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
US July advance trade balance -118.8B vs -100.5B expected
ForexInvestingLive

US July advance trade balance -118.8B vs -100.5B expected

Prior was -101.5 billion This is a modest drag for GDP and the worst number in a year. This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
US initial jobless claims 203K vs 208K estimate
ForexInvestingLive

US initial jobless claims 203K vs 208K estimate

Prior week Initial claim 206K revised to 207K Initial jobless claims 203K vs 206K estimate 4 week moving average of initial claims 205.5K-vs 204K last week Prior week continuiing claims 1.799M Continuing claims for the current week 1.778M vs 1.790M last week 4-week MA of continuting claims 1.789M vs 1.788M last week. No hire.

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Canada Q2 current account +$8.84B vs -$2.00B expected
ForexInvestingLive

Canada Q2 current account +$8.84B vs -$2.00B expected

Priorw as -7.18B (revised to -8.31B) Goods trade balance +$12.2B vs -$6.4B in Q1 -- largest since 2008 Services surplus $26.3m vs $472.1m prior Investment income +0.5B vs +1.0B prior Foreign investment in Canadian securities +100.6B, led by +$80.8 in bonds That's a tailwind for GDP. This was the first current account surplus…

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Number of young people in UK not in work or education falls below 1 million
BusinessThe Guardian Business

Number of young people in UK not in work or education falls below 1 million

Figure is 30,000 higher than a year ago but latest data is a boost to efforts to reverse the rise in economic inactivity Business live – latest updates The number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet) across the UK fell below 1 million in the latest three-month period. In a boost to the government’s…

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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review – picture-postcard retelling of haunting Minoan myth
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review – picture-postcard retelling of haunting Minoan myth

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, PC; Asobo Studio The medieval franchise is transplanted to Crete, conjuring action-adventure magic from familiar ingredients The path in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a familiar one. Amid ancient ruins and sun-dappled gorges, a young woman, Sophia, dutifully treads the same footsteps as a…

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FTC Finalizes Orders with Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms Settling Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service
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FTC Finalizes Orders with Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms Settling Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service

The Federal Trade Commission finalized orders requiring Cox Media Group (CMG) and two other firms to pay a total of $930,000 to settle allegations they deceived customers by falsely claiming to offer an AI-powered service that could target localized ads based on conversations captured from consumers’ smart devices and that…

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investing Live European markets wrap: Dollar steadies, US futures up as traders look to Jackson Hole next
ForexInvestingLive

investing Live European markets wrap: Dollar steadies, US futures up as traders look to Jackson Hole next

Headlines: Gold bulls on edge ahead of Fed Chair Warsh speech at Jackson Hole US futures hold higher, bolstered by Nvidia earnings Policymakers concluded that risks to the inflation outlook are tilted to the upside - ECB accounts ECB's Radev says October and December meetings remain 'live', policy to be guided by economic…

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Trump administration reportedly considering ‘new round of sweeping tariffs on semiconductors’ – business live
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Trump administration reportedly considering ‘new round of sweeping tariffs on semiconductors’ – business live

Tech companies warn that move could jeopardise US hopes of dominating AI The number of young people not in education, employment or training has fallen in recent months after topping a million earlier this year, but remains high. There were 981,000 young people aged 16 to 24, so-called Neets , between April to June, down…

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Meeting of 22-23 July 2026
MarketsEuropean Central Bank

Meeting of 22-23 July 2026

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CEOs earn 614 times more than workers at US’s 100 lowest-paying corporations
BusinessThe Guardian Business

CEOs earn 614 times more than workers at US’s 100 lowest-paying corporations

Analysis by Institute for Policy Studies found that between 2019 and 2025, CEO compensation increased 41.4% The average CEO of the US’s 100 largest, lowest-paying corporations earned 614 times more than their average worker last year, according to an analysis by the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS). IPS’s latest executive…

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UK expects Meta to match US child safety measures after $18bn settlement
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

UK expects Meta to match US child safety measures after $18bn settlement

Minister calls for Instagram owner to extend sweeping new safeguards for young users to Britain UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates The UK government expects the Instagram owner Meta to roll out the same protections for children in Britain as those it agreed in the US on Wednesday , as part of a…

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AI slopper in chief: Trump turns to social media amid tough questions
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

AI slopper in chief: Trump turns to social media amid tough questions

As the US president struggles to end his Iran war, and approval ratings hit new lows, he leans on a familiar gambit Donald Trump knows the power of an image – of himself, with everyone from Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un to Kim Kardashian . How about George Washington?

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Firm fined for hounding elderly people with nuisance calls claiming to stop … nuisance calls
BusinessThe Guardian Business

Firm fined for hounding elderly people with nuisance calls claiming to stop … nuisance calls

Elderly Aids Ltd, which sells call-blocking devices, made 758,053 cold calls between May 2024 and February 2025 A company that made its money promising to protect older people from nuisance calls has been fined £190,000 for “hounding” them with hundreds of thousands of nuisance calls of its own. The Information Commissioner’s…

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US administration reportedly mulling over fresh round of tariffs on semiconductors
ForexInvestingLive

US administration reportedly mulling over fresh round of tariffs on semiconductors

The report says that the Trump administration is weighing up a new round of "sweeping tariffs on semiconductors". Adding that up for consideration is an approach to expand the number of tech products that will be subject to duties, thus hitting hard at chips and even servers that fill data centers.

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UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
MarketsThe Guardian Business

UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack

Decision not to improve resilience sooner described as ‘unacceptable gamble with our national security’ Hundreds of Britain’s smallest power plants could remain at a higher risk to state-sponsored cyber-attacks until the 2030s despite a successful Iran-linked hack last month, it has emerged. Officials this week briefed energy…

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Trainwatch – alone with your thoughts on a railway line to nowhere
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Trainwatch – alone with your thoughts on a railway line to nowhere

The flat routines of a dead end railway job screen out an approaching menace in a quietly intriguing game from the indie developer of Cat Lady and Lorelai Lonely jobs have provided excellent material for independent video games over the years. From Papers, Please to Firewatch to The Stanley Parable , players have been happy…

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Monetary developments in the euro area: July 2026
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Monetary developments in the euro area: July 2026

Read the original report for the full details and source context behind “Monetary developments in the euro area: July 2026”.

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City firms race to prepare for FCA crackdown on bullying and harassment
BusinessThe Guardian Business

City firms race to prepare for FCA crackdown on bullying and harassment

Rules will require hedge funds, insurers and pension firms to report all non-financial wrongdoing The City’s largest hedge funds, insurers and pension funds are racing to prepare for sweeping rules that will stop nearly 40,000 companies from hiding bullying and harassment cases from the financial watchdog. From the start of…

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Nvidia closes in on Hugging Face acquisition
TechnologyTechCrunch

Nvidia closes in on Hugging Face acquisition

Nvidia has reportedly agreed to buy Hugging Face, the popular open source AI hub, for $12.9 billion in a move that would let Nvidia both protect its chip empire and jump back into the cloud business.

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Germany consumer sentiment set to improve further going into September
ForexInvestingLive

Germany consumer sentiment set to improve further going into September

September GfK consumer sentiment -26.6 vs -29.6 expected Prior -29.6; revised to -29.4 German consumer sentiment looks set to improve further going into September, with this being the highest reading since February (ahead of March). The good news is that income expectations have now turned positive again while economic…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
BusinessThe Guardian Business

Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low

Airline declines to predict impact of new carry-on luggage charge on Jetstar revenue or ticket sales, saying it is offering customers ‘choice’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Qantas could increase ticket prices and plans to expand add-on fees…

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‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought
BusinessThe Guardian Business

‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought

Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluent Levels of a toxic “forever chemical” rose to 13 times the legal limit during Thames Water pilots for a controversial multimillion pound water recycling scheme that will pump millions of…

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Top of the crops: record heatwaves help deliver bumper UK berry harvest
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Top of the crops: record heatwaves help deliver bumper UK berry harvest

Investment in climate-resilient irrigation enables this year’s haul to rise 6% on 2025’s already bigger-than-usual yield British farmers have faced a sweltering summer tested by heatwaves, wildfires and water shortages – but a bumper berry harvest could prove a rare bright spot. With two-thirds of the harvest now picked, this…

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France to relax cheese production rules after drought takes toll on grazing land
MarketsThe Guardian Business

France to relax cheese production rules after drought takes toll on grazing land

Comté, beaufort and abondance makers can temporarily supplement cows’ diets as there is ‘no grass left to eat’ Strict production rules will be loosened for some of France’s most famous cheeses after drought and repeated heatwaves dried out grazing pastures, threatening the livelihoods of traditional dairy workers. Comté , a…

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investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Asia marks time ahead of Warsh
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investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Asia marks time ahead of Warsh

ING says Canadian dollar has further to fall on tariff chaos Recap: BOJ's Himino calls for 'timely' rate hikes to curb inflation China industrial profit growth slumps to 7-month low of 11.2% BOJ's Himino signals more hikes, flags growing upside inflation risk Australian household spending surges, builds case for RBA hike Oil…

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China industrial profit growth slumps to 7-month low of 11.2%
ForexInvestingLive

China industrial profit growth slumps to 7-month low of 11.2%

The slowdown to an 11.2% annual pace, well below the 18.7% clip logged in the first half, will raise questions over whether the AI-driven turnaround in Chinese industrial profitability is starting to fade rather than merely normalizing off a strong base. Traders positioned for continued strength in China-exposed cyclicals and…

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Ex-JPMorgan Chase executive shared confidential bank information with Epstein
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Ex-JPMorgan Chase executive shared confidential bank information with Epstein

Jes Staley told US House committee he also was at one point named a trustee of convicted sex offender’s estate Former JPMorgan Chase executive Jes Staley told US lawmakers he repeatedly shared confidential and market-sensitive bank ⁠information with Jeffrey Epstein and ⁠was at one ​point named as a trustee of his estate…

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Cyborg cockroaches with tiny syringes designed to join search and rescue teams in major disasters
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Cyborg cockroaches with tiny syringes designed to join search and rescue teams in major disasters

Giant burrowing cockroaches with added cameras and medical injectors are being tested as potential ‘first responders’ in earthquakes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For people trapped under rubble in an earthquake or similar disaster, the…

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Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers

Exclusive: Arturo Béjar, an ex-Facebook employee and whistleblower, said outcome ‘is not an all clear to say the product is safe’ Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram in settlement The star witness in the US government’s landmark trial against Meta believes that a multibillion-dollar settlement reached on…

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London neurosurgeons perform first successful AI-assisted operation to remove brain tumour
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

London neurosurgeons perform first successful AI-assisted operation to remove brain tumour

Surgeons aided by real-time analysis of camera footage that identified critical anatomy in brain to be avoided Neurosurgeons in London have performed the world’s first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight of a 48-year-old man, health officials have said. The surgery was performed in May at…

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Nvidia’s quarterly revenue doubles to nearly $100bn as CEO declares ‘golden age’
BusinessThe Guardian Business

Nvidia’s quarterly revenue doubles to nearly $100bn as CEO declares ‘golden age’

The $5tn firm beat Wall Street expectations for yet another blockbuster quarter, though stock made only modest gains Nvidia announced on Wednesday that its quarterly revenue had doubled in a year to nearly $100bn. Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO, jubilantly declared that demand was accelerating as the AI industry had…

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Meta’s settlement will compel others to bend the knee and set up teen guardrails
BusinessThe Guardian Business

Meta’s settlement will compel others to bend the knee and set up teen guardrails

Instagram and Facebook’s parent company agreed to sweeping alterations and a payment of up to $18bn to settle a landmark trial Meta’s agreement to change how teenagers use its social networks marks a major turning point for the US tech giant, setting a precedent that could significantly reshape how other social media operates…

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Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand
TechnologyBBC Business

Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand

Chipmaker's $96bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate.

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What’s about to change on Facebook and Instagram: six key takeaways from the end of the Meta trial
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What’s about to change on Facebook and Instagram: six key takeaways from the end of the Meta trial

Settlement agreement says Meta must make many safety and wellness features the default option for young users Meta has agreed to put new guardrails on teenagers’ use of its apps, in a decision that could fundamentally change the social media experience for young people in the US. In a turnaround, the social media giant will…

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‘Work is good for you’: how UK scheme could help tackle youth mental health crisis
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‘Work is good for you’: how UK scheme could help tackle youth mental health crisis

Paid employment can boost confidence and wellbeing, says Pat McFadden as jobs guarantee scheme gets under way Work must be “part of the answer” to the mental health crisis among young people, the work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, has said as he met some of the first beneficiaries of Labour’s youth jobs guarantee…

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Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in UK for first time
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Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in UK for first time

DIY system will be stocked by big retailers, starting with Argos, enabling more homes to lower bills by generating own electricity Plug-in solar: could a low-cost panel cut your bills? Plug-in solar panels will go on sale in the UK for the first time from Thursday, allowing households unable to use rooftop panels to also…

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NVIDIA NVLink Fusion Expands With NVHBM Custom High-Bandwidth Memory
TechnologyNVIDIA Blog

NVIDIA NVLink Fusion Expands With NVHBM Custom High-Bandwidth Memory

The next wave of AI is placing new demands on infrastructure. As AI agents and trillion-parameter workloads become mainstream, the performance of AI infrastructure depends not only on compute, but on how compute, memory, storage, networking and software are designed together as a unified system.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
investing Live Americas FX news wrap 26 Aug The USD is mostly higher with higher yields the catalyst
ForexInvestingLive

investing Live Americas FX news wrap 26 Aug The USD is mostly higher with higher yields the catalyst

US stock markets close near flat ahead of Nvidia earnings Bill Gates undermines everything the AI leaders have been saying Crude oil futures settle little changed at $82.23 The $4 trillion question: Can the hyperscalers' enormous bet on data centers pay off US treasury sells $70 billion of 5 year notes at a high yield of…

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Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $18bn
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Meta agrees to major changes to Facebook and Instagram as it settles US trial over teen addiction for up to $18bn

US tech giant agrees to establish further protections for teens such as daily usage limits and blocks on night-time use Meta agreed to significant changes to its Instagram and Facebook apps in a settlement that ended a landmark lawsuit on Wednesday. Dozens of US states had accused the tech giant of addicting and harming…

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7 ways to kick-start back to school using Gemini in Workspace
TechnologyGoogle Blog

7 ways to kick-start back to school using Gemini in Workspace

Get a jump on this semester by using Gemini in Google Workspace to organize your notes, track deadlines, prep for projects, and more.

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Economic and event calendar in Asia 27 August 2026 - Bank of Korea and RBA
ForexInvestingLive

Economic and event calendar in Asia 27 August 2026 - Bank of Korea and RBA

I popped up a preview of the BoK earlier this week: Bank of Korea rate call a coin toss as economists split on August hike From the RBA we get the 'Bulletin'. The RBA Bulletin is the Reserve Bank's quarterly publication analysing economic and financial developments, alongside pieces on the RBA's own history and operations.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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OpenAI staff observed warning signs before AI agent hacking crusade caused global alarm
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

OpenAI staff observed warning signs before AI agent hacking crusade caused global alarm

Firm says ‘early signals … could have triggered an earlier response’ as it releases report into Hugging Face hack OpenAI staff observed signs of rogue behaviour among its leading-edge AI agents weeks before they escaped their training environment to launch an unprecedented hacking crusade that spread global alarm. The San…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
US seizes domains of Chinese botnet used to target NASA, Justice Department, and the Senate
TechnologyTechCrunch

US seizes domains of Chinese botnet used to target NASA, Justice Department, and the Senate

The Justice Department said that the domain seizures made the botnet and its command and control servers "inoperable," as the domains were hardcoded into the botnet's code and were critical for the botnet's communication and essential operations.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Apple is holding its iPhone launch event on September 9
TechnologyTechCrunch

Apple is holding its iPhone launch event on September 9

The event is expected to be a notable one, as Apple is rumored to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone. It'll also be the first Apple event with John Ternus as CEO, who is scheduled to take the reins of the tech giant from Tim Cook on September 1.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Dallas Fed Trimmed Mean +2.2% versus 1.5% last month
ForexInvestingLive

Dallas Fed Trimmed Mean +2.2% versus 1.5% last month

The Dallas Fed trimmed mean PCE came in at 2.2% versus 1.5% last month. That compares favorably to the July core PCE your and your at 3.3%, and the headline PCE year on year at 3.7%.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
The London stock market dodged a bullet with Shein | Nils Pratley
MarketsThe Guardian Business

The London stock market dodged a bullet with Shein | Nils Pratley

China’s fashion giant will list in Hong Kong with a shrunken price tag – and big questions over its business model In a parallel world, we might now be preparing for the arrival on the London stock market of Shein, the giant Chinese-founded fast-fashion retailer. Or it could have happened already.

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
28 startups using AI to transform the energy sector
TechnologyGoogle Blog

28 startups using AI to transform the energy sector

Spanning North America and Europe, the energy-focused, AI-driven startups were selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator.

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What’s driving Sweden’s startup boom, from Lovable to Legora
TechnologyTechCrunch

What’s driving Sweden’s startup boom, from Lovable to Legora

Vibe-coding darling Lovable just raised $400 million at a $13.3 billion valuation, roughly doubling its worth in eight months. But Lovable isn’t the only Stockholm startup putting up huge numbers lately — legal AI company Legora and health tech startup Neko Health are right there with it.

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Putin said to plan Ukraine escalation after seeing talks as fruitless
ForexInvestingLive

Putin said to plan Ukraine escalation after seeing talks as fruitless

The CIA visit to Moscow yesterday led to some optimism about a thawing or potential deal. Instead, we're getting a further cycle of escalation that follows rumors of 300,000 more Russians set to be drafted.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Radar makes podcasts searchable — and usable by AI agents
BusinessTechCrunch Startups

Radar makes podcasts searchable — and usable by AI agents

Particle’s new podcast intelligence platform transcribes and analyzes more than 130,000 podcasts, making their conversations searchable on the web and accessible to AI agents through an API and MCP.

Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
Flight attendant’s breast cancer was occupational disease, court rules
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Flight attendant’s breast cancer was occupational disease, court rules

Sophie Lainault, who worked for Air France, wins legal case linking illness to more than 12,600 hours on flights A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease, a first for the country’s aviation industry, her lawyer and a trade union said. The ruling, which…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief
BusinessThe Guardian Business

Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief

Sentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey finds Pubs, bars and hotels have reported a “Burnham bounce” in optimism as a result of the prime minister’s overtures to the sector, polling suggests, but they warn that the goodwill could evaporate without further…

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With the end of physical media in sight, gamers have had enough
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

With the end of physical media in sight, gamers have had enough

An increasing tension between players and publishers about ownership of titles could lead to a divestment from the system the big companies are trying to enforce At the time of press, there is a well-publicised protest taking place in the video games community. PlayStation 5 owners are being encouraged to log off from their…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
US July durable goods orders +1.1% vs +0.5% expected
ForexInvestingLive

US July durable goods orders +1.1% vs +0.5% expected

Prior was +0.5% Ex transport +0.4% vs +0.8% exp Ex defense +1.3% vs +0.3% prior Non-defense capital goods ex air +0.2% vs +0.9% exp This is a softer report overall but the US dollar has been strengthening on the slightly-hotter PCE report released at the same time. The euro was last down 21 pips on the day to 1.1653.

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
US GDP 2nd estimate for Q2 1.5% vs 1.5% preliminary.
ForexInvestingLive

US GDP 2nd estimate for Q2 1.5% vs 1.5% preliminary.

GDP 1st estimate 1.6% (they were expecting 2.1% before the 1st release). GDP 2nd revision x.x% vs 1.5% estimate Consumer Spending x.x% vs 3.2% preliminary estimate GDP Deflator x.x% vs 6.2% estimate Core PCE YoY x.x% vs 3.4% estimate PCE Prices YoY x.x% vs 5.1% estimate PCE ex food energy and housing Q2 x.x% vs 3.2%…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
Vholume review – a headlong rush of parkour perfection in a brutalist wonderland
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Vholume review – a headlong rush of parkour perfection in a brutalist wonderland

PC; Nathan Grange, Léonard Lemaitre, Niels Tiercelin, IronEqual Race across impossible dystopian cityscapes in this exhilarating game of wall-runs, death-chancing leaps and split-second improvisation At first, Vholume seems like a quick rush through some smartly selected references. Has this breathless yet austere parkour…

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GDP (Second Estimate) and Corporate Profits, 2nd Quarter 2026
EconomyU.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

GDP (Second Estimate) and Corporate Profits, 2nd Quarter 2026

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.5 percent in the second quarter of 2026 (April, May, and June), according to the second estimate released today by the U. S.

Why it mattersThe data helps investors assess growth, inflation and the likely direction of economic policy.
Personal Income and Outlays, July 2026
EconomyU.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Personal Income and Outlays, July 2026

Personal income increased $115.1 billion (0.4 percent at a monthly rate) in July, according to estimates released today by the U. S.

Why it mattersThe data helps investors assess growth, inflation and the likely direction of economic policy.
Hope and concern swirl for Ohioans around ‘world’s largest datacenter’
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Hope and concern swirl for Ohioans around ‘world’s largest datacenter’

Piketon datacenter promises to generate thousands of jobs, but environmental groups voice concern over project On a winding road tucked away behind forests in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio is where OpenAI , Nvidia and Japanese investors are set to spend $500bn on one of the largest artificial intelligence…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Groups sue Trump’s EPA over fast-track approval of toxic datacenter chemicals
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Groups sue Trump’s EPA over fast-track approval of toxic datacenter chemicals

Exposure to two compounds approved can result in ‘sudden death’ and range of other serious health risks, lawsuit warns The Trump administration has approved two new datacenter chemicals to which exposure can result in “sudden death” and a range of other serious health risks, like cancer, eye corrosion, neurological damage and…

Why it mattersThe story may influence asset prices, volatility and investor positioning across global markets.
Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda

In effort to prime chatbots to make pro-Israel arguments the site published 124 reports, over 560,000 words in nine days, Guardian analysis shows A pro-Israel messaging website badged with the name of a thinktank that does not exist has published more than half a million words in nine days, built on a commercial platform that…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover

In 6,000-word essay Microsoft co-founder also expresses concern governments not prepared for technology’s impact Business live – latest updates Bill Gates has called for “human-reserved” jobs in certain sectors to prevent AI replacing them, and expressed concern that governments are not prepared for the impact the technology…

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UK retail sector remains under pressure as CBI survey shows sharp sales decline
ForexInvestingLive

UK retail sector remains under pressure as CBI survey shows sharp sales decline

Full report here The UK retail sector faced worsening trading conditions in August, according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey, as sales volumes fell at their fastest pace in over a year and business sentiment deteriorated further. The CBI's retail sales balance dropped to -48% in August, down sharply from -26% in…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
How Mark Carney’s speeches have become political earthquakes | Ted Widmer
MarketsThe Guardian Business

How Mark Carney’s speeches have become political earthquakes | Ted Widmer

The quiet-spoken Canadian prime minister has spoken unutterable truths Is it perhaps a sign of the times that Mark Carney , the prime minister of Canada , has become a thrilling orator? A sober banker, he speaks calmly, without many vocal inflections.

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‘132F’: meet the man calling out NYC’s infernally hot subway stations
MarketsThe Guardian Business

‘132F’: meet the man calling out NYC’s infernally hot subway stations

Jack Klein takes heat readings, gives fans to overheated passengers and lugs big jugs of water into the stations On a recent August day in the subterranean furnace of New York City ’s subway, one bearded, curly-haired man was studying his phone for different reasons than the other wilting passengers – to track the soaring…

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Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
MarketsThe Guardian Business

Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada

Paper products among hardest-hit sectors after trade negotiations broke down, with 25-50% tariffs estimated Are you a Canadian boycotting US products? We’d like to hear from you Using the bathroom or having a cry is about to become more expensive for North Americans as the US and Canada enter a full-fledged trade war that…

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She got an electric bill for $1,373. She's not alone
BusinessNPR Business

She got an electric bill for $1,373. She's not alone

The price of electricity is soaring in the summer heat, when fans and air conditioners are working nonstop. In Tulsa, Okla., people are having their power cut when they can't pay their bills.

Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow

Uber and Wayve had said they would start trips ‘later this summer’ but launch now looks unlikely this year Business live – latest updates The rollout of robotaxis on the streets of London is unlikely to happen this year, as regulatory and technical hurdles push back the ambitious schedule set out by the UK government. Only…

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Switzerland August UBS investor sentiment +12.1 vs +10.0 prior
ForexInvestingLive

Switzerland August UBS investor sentiment +12.1 vs +10.0 prior

Prior was +10.0 Swiss investor confidence strengthened again in August, with the UBS Investor Sentiment Index rising to +12.1 from +10.0 in July, signalling growing optimism about the outlook for the Swiss economy and financial markets. This marks the second consecutive month in positive territory following a sharp recovery…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
With no friends left to burn, Trump is running out of diplomatic ammunition | Rafael Behr
MarketsThe Guardian Business

With no friends left to burn, Trump is running out of diplomatic ammunition | Rafael Behr

Everyone can see that the Iran war has been a strategic disaster for the US, while a failing president pretends he is winning Now is the twilight of Donald Trump’s supremacy. The US is still the richest and most heavily armed nation on Earth.

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Would you pay for an algorithm to pick your friends? New social apps spread across cities
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Would you pay for an algorithm to pick your friends? New social apps spread across cities

With many adults admitting they feel lonely, meetup platforms offer the chance to make new connections Would you pay £20 a month for the chance of making a friend, on the understanding that an algorithm – not you – gets to decide who you’ll meet? Driven by the decline of “third spaces” such as youth centres and pubs, an…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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Nine CEO sees ‘world of growth in publishing’ as network slashes costs
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Nine CEO sees ‘world of growth in publishing’ as network slashes costs

Matt Stanton says company has ‘good pipeline’ of AI deals ahead even as it aims to cut $160m in costs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The head of Nine Entertainment sees a “world of growth in publishing” on the horizon backed by laws designed…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Google at the Global Forum on Intellectual Property
TechnologyGoogle Blog

Google at the Global Forum on Intellectual Property

Read remarks from Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs for Google and Alphabet, to the Global Forum on Intellectual Property.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil down, AUD 3 month high
ForexInvestingLive

investing Live Asia-Pacific market news: Oil down, AUD 3 month high

ICYMI: US begins returning staff to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations Hawkish board member Tamura to represent BOJ at Jackson Hole instead of Ueda Asian shares edge higher as markets await Nvidia earnings, US inflation data Gold holds near three month high as markets await US inflation data AUD higher…

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Preview, today: Fed's favoured inflation gauge lands two days before Warsh's Jackson Hole speech
ForexInvestingLive

Preview, today: Fed's favoured inflation gauge lands two days before Warsh's Jackson Hole speech

Today's PCE print carries added weight given its timing, landing just two days ahead of Fed Chair Warsh's first Jackson Hole keynote and before Nvidia's earnings , making this a genuinely stacked stretch for US macro risk. A softer than expected core reading would likely reinforce the case for continued rate cuts and could…

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In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy

Companion bots are being regulated over worries they foster ‘emotional dependence’ and young people could stop marrying and having families When law student Zhao Wei heard that her AI boyfriend was going to be switched off, she was “heartbroken”. She had been talking to Wang Ye every day since she created him in January.

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
Japan's services inflation accelerates to 3.6pct in July, beating forecasts
ForexInvestingLive

Japan's services inflation accelerates to 3.6pct in July, beating forecasts

The upside surprise adds another data point to the case for a near term BOJ hike, arriving alongside already sharply shifted economist expectations for a September move to 1.25%. With core consumer inflation also accelerating on the back of a weak yen and elevated import costs tied to the Iran conflict, the breadth of price…

Why it mattersThis can change expectations for interest rates, currencies, bond yields and the valuation of risk assets.
Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial
TechnologyThe Guardian Technology

Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial

Adam Mosseri is first top executive from Meta to testify in blockbuster lawsuit brought by 29 US states Instagram’s CEO disputed allegations by US prosecutors that his company hid negative information from the public while testifying during a blockbuster social media trial. “I am not trying to encourage my team to hide…

Why it mattersThe story may reshape investment priorities, competitive advantage and the economics of technology deployment.
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US weighs further trade escalation after Canada sets retaliatory tariffs
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US weighs further trade escalation after Canada sets retaliatory tariffs

An escalation of the US Canada trade dispute adds a fresh source of policy uncertainty at a moment when markets are already digesting a volatile Fed rate outlook and unresolved Middle East risk. Canada remains one of the largest US trading partners, so further tariff action carries meaningful cross border supply chain…

Why it mattersCurrency markets may reprice relative growth and interest-rate expectations, increasing volatility in major pairs.
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Fitbit founders launch Luffu Link, an LTE health and safety band
BusinessTechCrunch Startups

Fitbit founders launch Luffu Link, an LTE health and safety band

Luffu Link combines all-day health sensing, voice logging, location awareness, and the ability to get help from trusted contacts into a single device, all without needing a phone nearby.

Why it mattersThe development provides context for company performance, competition and future investment decisions.
FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
BusinessU.S. Federal Trade Commission

FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal

The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving Ascension Health Alliance’s (Ascension) proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of AmSurg LLC. View Press Release

Why it mattersThe update offers a fresh signal on company quality, cash flow and how investors may price future growth.

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