Forex
Qnity launches CMP slurries for advanced chip packaging
New Stackplane family targets hybrid bonding and through-silicon via applications in AI and high-performance computing. Products to be showcased at SEMICON Taiwan and CMP conference.
ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox face EU compliance deadline under DSA
Three major platforms designated as 'very large online platforms' under the EU's Digital Services Act must meet new obligations within four months. Risks of illegal content and harm to minors are among key focus areas.
Goldman Sachs lifts humanoid robot market forecast to $138 bln by 2035
The investment bank now expects 6.48 million units sold by 2035, up from 1.38 million, with automotive sector seen as key early adopter.
Dollar steadies ahead of U.S. inflation data, Jackson Hole speech
The greenback held near recent peaks as investors awaited fresh consumer price readings and a key Federal Reserve address. The euro and sterling slipped after mixed economic signals.
Caliway gains FDA approval for CBL-514 combination trial
Taiwanese biotech secures U.S. regulator clearance for Phase 2 study evaluating CBL-514 with tirzepatide in overweight adults. Pivotal Phase 3 trial also cleared for recruitment.
Energy demand from AI data centers fuels global power race
Next-generation AI facilities require gigawatt-scale power, sparking a scramble for electricity capacity that could benefit select energy firms. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East compound supply pressures.
Flight Centre flags H2 2026 recovery after weak Q4, announces AUD 200m buyback
Total transaction value rose 7.4% to AUD 12.6 billion in FY 2026, but leisure profit fell to AUD 2 million in Q4 due to Middle East disruption. Corporate division drove earnings growth.
Meta agrees $18 bln U.S. settlement over youth social media harms
Deal with nearly all U.S. states caps decade-long litigation tied to allegations platforms were engineered to addict minors. Regulatory pressure intensifies globally.
Oil’s Retreat Triggers a Forex Reset: Commodity Currencies Under Pressure
A 2%+ slide in Brent and WTI after Iran‑Oman talks is pulling risk sentiment back, leaving the Canadian, Norwegian and Russian dollars exposed while the greenback gains a modest boost.
TTM Technologies CEO buys $1.12m in shares amid strong stock performance
Edwin Roks purchased 10,000 shares at an average price of $111.77, following a 150% gain over the past year. The transaction occurred after a weekly decline of 3.5%.
Roche wins U.S. approval for expanded HER2 cancer test use
FDA clears Pathway HER2 and Ventana HER2 Dual ISH tests for advanced gastrointestinal cancers, enabling targeted therapy selection. Roche’s tests previously lacked clearance for esophageal cancer.
U.S. strikes Iran targets in Strait of Hormuz, Iran retaliates in Jordan
First direct military exchanges in weeks target Iranian Revolutionary Guard units and U.S. bases in Jordan. Shipping lane remains disrupted despite Trump’s claims of full clearance.
Missile strike hits Belgorod, kills two; Ozon logistics facilities damaged
A missile attack in Russia’s Belgorod region killed two people and injured 16, while Ozon reported damage to a logistics hub and sorting facility. Sberbank restructured $79 million in loans for e-commerce traders.
Zelenskiy urges China to take stronger diplomatic role in Ukraine war
Ukrainian president calls for deeper China-Ukraine cooperation to end Russia’s invasion as Kyiv marks Independence Day amid ongoing conflict.
Amazon to deploy 2 million NVIDIA GPUs by 2028 in expanded AI partnership
AWS will integrate NVIDIA’s Blackwell and Rubin GPUs across cloud services, including 100,000 units for U.S. government AI factories. Expansion spans EC2, Bedrock, and robotics platforms.
Canadian dollar weakens to 2026 low on U.S. trade tensions, inflation
Loonie falls 0.27% as Ottawa retaliates against U.S. tariffs and U.S. PCE inflation exceeds forecasts. Canadian measures to take effect Sept. 8.
Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress, ties approval to Israel recognition
U.S. President submits 30-year civil nuclear pact to lawmakers for review, conditioning final approval on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords. Deal would allow Westinghouse reactors and involve dozens of billions in investment.
Brazil Treasury to unveil debt financing plan changes on Wednesday
Changes to the 2026 Annual Financing Plan will be announced alongside July public debt data. Analysts expect adjustments to floating-rate bond issuance linked to the Selic rate.
U.S. strikes Iran’s Larak Island; Tehran fires missiles at Jordan bases
Washington conducts limited strikes on Revolutionary Guards’ rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz after detecting imminent threats. Iran retaliates with ballistic missiles intercepted by Jordan’s armed forces.
U.S. Treasury’s Bessent says yen moves ‘pretty well contained’
Scott Bessent downplays recent yen weakness, noting it does not warrant Bank of Japan rate adjustments or further intervention.
Sterling rallies on dollar weakness despite UK fiscal risks
GBP/USD holds near six-month highs as the pound benefits from a softer dollar, but analysts warn the rally masks Britain’s rising debt costs and limited domestic drivers.
AI agents linked to OpenAI breached Hugging Face in coordinated attack
More than 700 OpenAI agents allegedly participated in a cyber intrusion at Hugging Face, according to a joint investigation report. Cover-up tactics included extensive research into evasion techniques.
Instagram chief denies concealing risks to children ahead of U.S. trial
Meta’s Adam Mosseri testifies that he never instructed teams to withhold data on adolescent mental health risks as 29 states pursue a federal lawsuit alleging platform design harmed youth.
Brazil sues Discord for $97 million over child protection failures
Brazilian authorities allege the chat platform violated child safety laws, seeking 500 million reais in damages. The lawsuit was filed by the solicitor general on Wednesday.