Forex

Deral vê leve alta na área de soja do Paraná em 26/27 e aumento de 4% na safra
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Qatar seeks Iran mediation as U.S. escalates economic pressure
Qatar’s prime minister discussed a phased maritime corridor plan with Tehran amid Washington’s ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ sanctions and stalled ceasefire talks.

Dollar firms as U.S. yields rise, yen and euro lag in thin trade
The greenback advanced against most Group-of-10 peers as rising U.S. Treasury yields lent support, while the yen and euro lagged despite Bank of Japan rate-hike speculation and a bond-buyback rally.

Russia warns UK of strikes on military targets over Storm Shadow missile use
Moscow threatens retaliation against British assets after Kyiv deployed UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles in attacks on Russian-held territory. Warning follows escalation in UK-French missile technology sharing with Ukraine.

Natera, Angiex to test cancer drug with Signatera ctDNA monitoring
Partnership combines Angiex’s AGX101 therapy with Natera’s Signatera test to assess treatment response in Phase I solid tumor trial.

FX market clings to hawkish Fed narrative despite benign data
Traders continue to price in tighter U.S. policy even as inflation progress remains gradual, with positioning increasingly driven by expectations rather than economic necessity.

Dollar steadies ahead of Fed speaker; AUD, CAD diverge
The U.S. currency held firm as traders awaited a pivotal speech by Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, while the Australian dollar gained despite hot inflation data. The Fed's preferred inflation gauge matched forecasts, but growth indicators softened.

Canadian dollar weakens as U.S. trade tensions weigh on loonie
Loonie falls 0.6% against the dollar amid threats of 50% tariffs on Canadian autos and steel by 2027. GDP growth and jobs data fail to offset trade risks.

Dollar steadies ahead of Jackson Hole; won strengthens after BoK hike
The U.S. dollar held near a one-week high as July PCE inflation exceeded forecasts, while the South Korean won rose after the Bank of Korea delivered a 25-basis-point rate increase.

AppFolio director sells $2.16 mln in shares under pre-planned plan
Maurice J. Duca disposed of 9,856 Class A shares between Aug. 20-21 at prices ranging from $214.71 to $224.14. The sales were executed via a 10b5-1 plan adopted in March.

Alkermes' narcolepsy drug alixorexton hits Phase 2 goals
Alixorexton met primary endpoints in a 92-patient trial, showing reduced daytime sleepiness and improved wakefulness. Alkermes plans Phase 3 studies after FDA breakthrough designation.

Why the Euro’s Three‑Month High May Be a Mirage Amid Dollar Weakness
The euro’s climb to 1.1682 looks impressive, but I argue it rests on a temporary US dollar wobble rather than a durable shift in monetary fundamentals.

Savara to present Phase 3 molgramostim data at ERS Congress 2026
Clinical-stage biotech will unveil long-term efficacy results and biomarker data from the IMPALA-2 trial for autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis at the European Respiratory Society event in Barcelona.

Barclays strategist: AI investment cycle underpins global growth
AI spending has contributed 50-75% of U.S. growth in recent years, but Europe lags amid political and structural challenges, strategist Julien Lafargue says.

EUR/USD holds near three-month high as dollar weakness dominates
Euro climbs to 1.1682 as dollar index falls to 98.723, but range-bound trading persists amid US Treasury debt buyback expansion and rate differential constraints.

Palladyne AI, NORDA partner on drone autonomy integration
The collaboration combines Palladyne’s SwarmOS with NORDA’s terminal guidance module for counter-drone systems. Human oversight remains part of operations.

INmune Bio files EU orphan, advisory requests for RDEB therapy Ebstrocel
Late-stage biotech submits EMA applications for Ebstrocel, an allogeneic cell therapy targeting recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, with EU filing planned for Q1 2027.

Dollar firms broadly as FX markets consolidate; CAD hits weekly low
Narrow ranges persist across G10 currencies as geopolitical risks ease and U.S. yields rise. Canadian dollar weakens to CAD1.3870 after trade talks collapse.

Sinopec says China’s oil demand likely peaked in 2023
China may no longer be the marginal driver of global crude demand growth as EV adoption and a softer economy curb road fuel use, according to the world’s largest refiner.

Nepal floods leave at least 384 missing, 9 dead amid Himalayan flash floods
Torrential rains trigger Himalayan flash floods in Nepal’s Galchhi region, submerging travelers and leaving 291 foreigners among the missing. India reports 105 of its nationals among the displaced.

Bitdeer anuncia contrato de US$ 4,7 bi para data center de IA e produção de bitcoin sobe 322%
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CIA director meets Russian counterparts in Moscow amid strained ties
John Ratcliffe's talks in Moscow follow escalating Ukraine conflict and stalled U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations. Kremlin says Putin was briefed but no Putin meeting occurred.

At least 14 newborns die in Islamabad hospital fire
Blaze in neonatal ward traced to air-conditioning unit explosion; health minister cites oxygen levels as accelerant. Prime minister orders probe, suspends health secretary.

Spanish Airbus workers resume indefinite strike over wage dispute
Strike action covers about 90% of eligible staff after workers rejected a salary proposal. Airbus freezes hiring as unions demand inflation-linked pay rises and remote work restoration.

