Forex
Iran conflict enters costly stalemate after six months of war
Six months of U.S.-led strikes and blockade have left Iran’s economy in free fall and its military weakened, with no clear exit for either side despite rising global oil prices.
Brightline partners with CSCI for FAA air mobility program deployment
Brightline’s SpatialCore platform will integrate operational data for uncrewed systems and eVTOL aircraft under the FAA’s LIFTOff Louisiana test site. The project marks the first civilian deployment of the technology, developed over four years with the U.S. Navy.
VolitionRx’s sepsis biomarker study published in medical journal
Peer-reviewed research validates Nu.Q NETs H3.1 biomarker for predicting mortality and renal failure in sepsis patients, with VolitionRx targeting commercial partnerships.
Flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border kills nine, 384 missing
Disaster triggered by earthquake and ice-rock avalanche leaves nine dead and hundreds missing as rescue efforts face blocked routes and flood risks. Hydropower capacity affected.
Iran, Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz revenue sharing, per Revolutionary Guards
Deal covers revenue distribution in the strategically vital waterway, with U.S. cited as obstructing earlier talks. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirm framework via semi-official Tasnim agency.
Alkermes' narcolepsy drug meets key goals in mid-stage trial
Alixorexton showed statistically significant improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy rates in a six-week phase 2 study. Alkermes plans phase 3 trials after FDA breakthrough designation.
ByteDance fined $30M in Brazil for teen data violations
Brazil’s data protection authority levied a $30M penalty on ByteDance’s local unit for processing minors’ data without proper consent under the country’s privacy law.
AUD/CAD tests upper triangle boundary near 0.9940
The Australian dollar-Canadian dollar cross approaches a technical inflection point as price nears the upper boundary of a multi-month triangle. A sustained breakout could reopen the path toward 1.0000.
Bill Gates to push AI regulation proposals in meeting with Xi Jinping
Microsoft co-founder seeks global framework to mitigate AI risks, including restrictions on dangerous models and a new oversight body, ahead of planned November talks with China's president.
Qantas to retire Airbus A380 fleet four years early
Australia's Qantas will begin phasing out its 10 A380s in mid-2028, accelerating a retirement timeline driven by supply-chain constraints and rising costs. The move is expected to generate A$300 million in cashflow benefits by fiscal 2031.
Oil prices rise as markets weigh new U.S. sanctions on Iran
Brent crude gains 1.9% after U.S. targets 60 Iranian entities; Strait of Hormuz traffic hits record low. WTI slips 2.0% to $83.25.
AUD/USD pares gains as dollar rallies despite falling yields
The Aussie dollar slipped after the U.S. Dollar Index surged on Monday, defying declines in long-end Treasury yields and softer energy prices. Technical levels and RBA minutes take focus.
Dollar slips as Iran sanctions, Treasury buybacks weigh on FX markets
U.S. dollar retreats from recent highs amid geopolitical risks and Treasury’s expanded bond buyback program. Fed rate hike odds for September ease to 40.1%.
Hackers exploited SpaceX’s Cursor AI tool in attacks on seven firms
Russian-speaking ransomware group Aur0ra used Cursor, a SpaceX-developed AI coding assistant, to automate intrusions across seven companies, researchers at Gambit Security found. The AI agent, based on Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5, accelerated hacking operations by up to 50%.
Oura targets up to $3 bln U.S. IPO with $16 bln valuation
Smart ring maker Oura Health plans a confidential U.S. listing as early as September, seeking up to $3 billion in proceeds at a valuation exceeding $16 billion. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan lead the underwriting syndicate.
RTX secures $241M F-35 engine contract from U.S. Defense Department
The contract covers production and sustainment work for F-35 fighter jet engines.
USD/JPY nears 159 as yen intervention fails to reverse trend
The yen remains near multi-decade lows despite Japan’s historic August intervention, with USD/JPY retracing half its post-operation decline. A widening U.S.-Japan rate gap and structural carry trade dynamics sustain pressure.
Pagerduty earnings beat by $0.01, revenue topped estimates
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Tech rout, tariff threats weigh on global markets amid U.S. yield drop
U.S. Treasury yields fell as tech stocks pulled back; Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, while Canada vowed retaliatory measures. Bitcoin held above $80,000.
India’s gold discount reflects tax hike, weak rupee more than monsoon
Customs duty surge and currency depreciation push domestic prices up nearly 20% this year, outweighing seasonal demand factors. Indian households borrow against holdings instead of selling.
Oil prices fall 3% as U.S. sanctions on Iran ease conflict fears
Brent crude and WTI drop to multi-week lows after Washington expands economic pressure on Tehran, while shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz keep supply risks elevated.
Brazil’s current account deficit hits 7-year high in July
Shortfall widens to $8.11 billion, exceeding forecasts as trade surplus narrows and imports outpace exports.
Nepal, China warn of new flood risks from glacial lakes
Authorities in Kathmandu and Beijing issue alerts as two newly formed lakes on the Himalayan border threaten to burst, following a deadly glacier collapse that killed at least 362.
Hugging Face unveils Microduck robot for $400 with AI training features
The open-source bipedal robot, priced at $399, allows users to teach new skills via reinforcement learning and supports Python/JavaScript programming. Launch planned later in 2026.