Forex
Waymo to launch Munich autonomous vehicle tests next month
Alphabet’s self-driving unit will begin mapping Munich roads with human oversight before a planned 2027 commercial launch. Investment and regulatory steps align with European expansion.
Colombia hit by 5.1-magnitude quake; Bogotá buildings evacuated
No damage reported after tremor struck Los Santos in Santander province. Authorities say quake originated at a depth of 149 km.
Oracle bets on AI across full tech stack at Deutsche Bank conference
Oracle’s cloud and AI strategy outlined at Deutsche Bank’s 2026 tech conference, with multi-cloud database revenue up over 400% and AI accelerating enterprise workflows.
United Airlines CEO sees gradual fare hikes in 2027 as demand remains robust
Scott Kirby forecasts steady airfare increases starting in early 2027, citing resilient travel demand and plans to recover fuel costs by Q4 2026. U.S. airfares remain 13% below pre-pandemic levels after inflation.
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs up to 50% on U.S. imports
Ottawa levies duties on $27.6 billion of U.S. goods starting September 8, targeting sectors including agriculture and manufacturing. Tariffs range from 15% to 50% as trade tensions escalate.
Ex-Ukraine defense chief warns of gradual war decline amid strategic gaps
Former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine risks falling behind unless it adopts a cohesive victory plan, citing corruption, innovation gaps and stalled frontline advances.
Nvidia launches Jetson Orin Nano 2 for entry-level robotics AI
The new module delivers twice the inference performance of its predecessor while cutting power consumption by 40%. Availability set for first half of 2027.
FDA approves Tevimbra combo for HER2-positive gastric cancer
Tevimbra (tislelizumab) plus Ziihera (zanidatamab) and chemotherapy gains FDA clearance as first-line treatment for advanced HER2-positive gastric and esophageal cancers.
USD/JPY holds near 159.31 as BoJ policy bets firm ahead of Himino speech
The dollar steadied in a tight range as investors priced in an 87% chance of a 25bp BoJ rate hike in September. Focus shifts to Deputy Governor Himino’s remarks for fresh policy signals.
Nvidia unveils Jetson Orin Nano 2 for edge AI robotics
New module delivers 78 TOPS AI performance with 40% lower energy use than predecessor, targeting drones, inspection robots and home automation systems. Availability set for first half of 2027.
Canada imposes $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods
Ottawa targets nearly 700 products with duties up to 50% in response to U.S. trade measures, while unveiling C$7.5 billion in support for affected businesses. Counter-tariffs take effect Sept. 8.
Morgan Stanley flags Brazil election as binary event, warns on fiscal risks
Analysts project Ibovespa could swing between 130,000 and 250,000 points by mid-2027 depending on outcome, as fiscal trajectory hinges on October vote.
Russia claims capture of three Ukrainian villages amid ongoing conflict
Moscow says troops seized Khrapivshchyna in Sumy and Novoandriivka and Rubizhne in Donetsk. Kyiv logistics center struck, according to Russian defense ministry.
AstraZeneca’s Tezspire hits esophagitis trial goals
Monoclonal antibody meets primary and secondary endpoints in late-stage eosinophilic esophagitis study. Trial shows reduced esophageal inflammation and improved swallowing frequency.
RBI nets $561 mln foreign exchange purchase in June amid rupee volatility
Central bank buys $30.89 bln and sells $30.33 bln in month-long intervention, reducing outstanding forward sales to $103.3 bln.
US Treasury warns yen volatility could destabilize global markets
Scott Bessent cautions that disorderly yen moves risk forced position unwinding and higher U.S. borrowing costs. The warning follows recent joint currency intervention by Washington and Tokyo.
U.S. Treasury warns disorderly yen swings could destabilize global markets
Scott Bessent cites risks of forced liquidations if yen volatility persists. Joint intervention with Japan in July briefly strengthened the currency from 40-year lows.
U.S. warns yen volatility could destabilize global markets
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautions that disorderly yen moves risk forced position unwinds and higher U.S. borrowing costs. The warning follows a rare joint currency intervention with Japan.
Russia weighs ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv as peace talks fail
Moscow considers escalating attacks on Kyiv’s city center after failed U.S.-mediated negotiations and rising tensions over Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Brent crude holds near $88.58.
USD/CAD rises as U.S.-Canada trade dispute widens rate gap
Trade war escalation lifts U.S. two-year yield premium over Canada to 128 basis points, pushing the pair toward technical resistance near CAD1.3930.
Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid U.S.-Canada trade dispute
U.S. president suggests rebranding the Great Lake as trade tensions escalate; Canadian counterpart declines to engage with social media posts.
Canada may announce U.S. tariffs on Tuesday after trade talks collapse
Dominic LeBlanc says retaliatory measures could be imposed after President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles and parts. Auto supply chains face disruption as negotiations fail.
Irã reafirma resistência a sanções dos EUA e vincula diplomacia à defesa
Governo iraniano diz que sanções dos EUA e 'conspirações' com Israel não deterão políticas de segurança e resistência econômica. Inflação, emprego e produção doméstica são prioridades.
Russian strike on Kyiv-area munitions depot kills 37, Ukraine reports
Explosion at military storage site in Myla village follows sustained Russian air campaign. Dozens injured, hundreds evacuated as attacks spread across nine regions.