Markets
European stocks flat as investors weigh Iran risks, Fed cues
EuroStoxx 50 and SMI dip 0.1% each while FTSE 100 rises 0.2% as geopolitical tensions and key economic events loom. Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole meeting in focus.
Coca-Cola Icecek shares drop 3.9% after customs fine and assessment
The Turkish unit of Coca-Cola saw its stock fall to ₺80 after a combined customs fine and assessment totaling 2.8 billion lira, while JPMorgan downgraded the shares to Neutral.
Citizens keeps Tesla at Market Perform after Nevada robotaxi approvals
Analyst Andrew Boone maintained a neutral rating on Tesla despite Nevada granting commercial robotaxi permits for up to 5,000 vehicles. GLJ Research reiterated a Sell call citing weak margins and cash burn.
Ray Dalio urges 15% gold allocation as US debt policy sparks dollar, yield fears
Gold hits three-month high above $4,640/oz as Treasury yields fall and dollar weakens on surprise U.S. debt-buyback expansion. Dalio flags debt crisis hedge.
USD faces persistent pressure as technical setups shape weekly forex trade
Analysts highlight key support levels and potential downside risks for the U.S. dollar amid mixed global macro signals. Trade setups suggest continued weakness unless critical levels hold.
AI-driven Bitcoin ETP launches with adaptive allocation strategy
New BTCAI product uses Aisot’s quantitative AI models to dynamically adjust Bitcoin exposure monthly, aiming to reduce volatility risk while enhancing returns. Swiss custody and physical backing ensure security.
German DAX slips as investors await Nvidia results, Fed signals
The German blue-chip index fell 0.26% in early trade, testing support above 26,000 as chipmakers and automakers lagged. Markets brace for Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole policy signals.
Industrial metals outlook: Copper, aluminum and steel forecasts through 2026
J.P. Morgan projects copper at $14,800/mt by Q4 2025, while aluminum targets $3,800/mt in Q3 2026 amid Middle East supply risks. Steel prices diverge by region due to tariffs and China’s property slump.
Six EU countries push for September talks on taxing oil firms' windfall profits
Germany, Spain, Italy and three others urge EU finance ministers to address surging energy costs with a targeted windfall tax framework ahead of September meeting in Dublin.
Cellnex, INWIT shares rise after Barclays upgrades to Overweight
European tower operators gain more than 1% as Barclays raises ratings citing overpriced contract renewal risks and potential shareholder returns. Price targets set at €38 for Cellnex and €8.60 for INWIT.
Morgan Stanley initiates ArcelorMittal with overweight, sees 14% upside
Analysts cite European trade protections and decarbonization discipline as key drivers for the steelmaker’s valuation. Targets set at €70 for Amsterdam-listed shares and $82 for US ADRs.
Baird initiates Brinker with outperform, sets $325 target on turnaround
Analysts upgrade Brinker International to outperform as Chili's turnaround drives traffic, margin gains and a 64% one-year return. Baird's $325 target implies 32% upside from current levels.
Canaccord downgrades Regis Resources to neutral, lifts price target to A$8.00
Analyst cites valuation concerns despite raising Regis Resources' price target by 19%. FY2027 free cash flow forecast cut to A$156 million, while production guidance remains unchanged.
Jefferies initiates buy coverage on Ionic Digital with $85 target
Analysts project 24% upside for Ionic Digital as Jefferies launches coverage, citing strong liquidity and debt-free position amid transition to AI infrastructure leasing.
Swiss stocks slip as pharma giants weigh; Nestlé rises, biotech drags
SMI falls 0.25% to 14,423 as Roche and Novartis decline; Nestlé gains 0.5%. Biotech sector under pressure amid broader market caution ahead of key U.S. events.
Halyk Bank plans Islamic banking vote for Sept 2026
Kazakhstan’s Halyk Bank will hold an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting via absent voting to seek approval for an Islamic banking license and related governance changes.
Halyk Bank shareholders to vote on Islamic banking license
Kazakhstan’s largest lender schedules an extraordinary meeting for September 25 to seek shareholder approval for an Islamic banking license and related charter changes. Board greenlit the agenda on Thursday.
GSK wins Japan approval for hepatitis B drug, FDA to review cancer therapy
Japan approves GSK's bepirovirsen as first functional cure for chronic hepatitis B. U.S. FDA sets February 2027 review date for dostarlimab in rectal cancer.
Swiss market falls as Roche, Novartis weigh; Nestlé, Holcim rise
SMI slips 0.15% as pharma majors drag; Nestlé gains 0.5% while biotech stocks retreat. Brent oil drops 1.5% to $92.94 amid geopolitical jitters.
Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan to hold EGM on Islamic banking expansion
Shareholders to vote on Islamic banking license and governance changes at a remote-only meeting on Sept. 25, 2026.
Rockhopper to raise capital for second Sea Lion FPSO amid project expansion
Rockhopper Exploration plans a capital raise to fund its 35% share of a second FPSO for the Sea Lion oil project, with Navitas Petroleum exercising an option to acquire the vessel. First oil from the Northern Development Area remains on track for early 2028.
USD/JPY stuck in 158-159.78 range as US curve tensions persist
Yield differentials with Japan and Treasury’s efforts to cap long-end borrowing costs keep the dollar-yen pair range-bound. Fed’s Warsh faces a policy dilemma ahead of Jackson Hole.
Toei Animation shares surge 5.6% on One Piece film announcements
Japanese animation studio gains after unveiling two new One Piece movies, with God Valley set for summer 2027 and BAAD for 2029. Nikkei 225 slipped 0.7% in tandem.
GSK’s bepirovirsen wins Japan approval as first global hepatitis B cure
Japan’s regulator grants accelerated approval for GSK’s antisense drug, targeting adults with chronic hepatitis B who have failed prior therapies. Global filings underway.
DAX seen lower as investors eye Nvidia earnings, Iran sanctions and Jackson Hole
German blue-chip index expected to slip 0.2% at open as geopolitical risks and key U.S. events weigh on sentiment. Support at 26,000 and 21-day line in focus.