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Central banks hold most gold reserves at Bank of England, World Gold Council data shows
Survey finds 57% of central banks use the Bank of England as a foreign custodian for gold reserves, with Goldman Sachs estimating monthly purchases by official sector at 50 tonnes through 2026.
Roche issues CHF 410 million bond due 2036 with 1.095% coupon
The Swiss healthcare giant places a new 10-year Swiss franc bond at par, offering an annual yield of 1.095%. The issue is rated Aa2 by Moody's and trades from a minimum of 1,000 nominal units.
Solana Company outlines governance voting stance ahead of on-chain ballot
Solana Company will support the Solana Constitution proposal while opposing two others on disinflation and fee structures ahead of the weekend vote.
Eurozone consumer confidence improves unexpectedly in August
Eurozone consumer sentiment rose 0.4 points to -15.5 in August, defying forecasts for a slight decline to -16.0, as EU data shows gradual recovery from March-April lows.
Nomura’s Laser Digital secures Japan’s first crypto exchange license in four years
Laser Digital, a unit of Nomura Group, becomes the first crypto exchange to receive Japan’s Financial Services Agency authorization since 2022, as regulators shift oversight toward stricter financial-asset rules.
MicroCloud Hologram buys $15.76m in MicroStrategy shares
The NASDAQ-listed tech firm acquired 140,268 MicroStrategy shares through a structured note settlement, citing digital asset investment strategy.
Yatra Online receives unsolicited $1.10 per share tender offer from Magna Holdings
Magna Holdings proposed purchasing up to 20 million shares, representing roughly 31% of Yatra’s outstanding stock. The offer expires Sept. 17 unless extended, and Yatra’s board urged shareholders to await its formal recommendation.
Aligned launches $ALIGN token with 10 billion fixed supply for Ethereum stack
Utility token for Proof Aggregation and Wallet-as-a-Service debuts with 1.6 billion tokens in circulation. Airdrop targets developers, researchers and ecosystem partners.
Eric Trump-backed Space-Eyes to add ex-Delta Force officer, ex-banker to board
Space-Eyes, a drone and geospatial intelligence firm backed by Eric Trump, plans to appoint a former Delta Force officer and a former Morgan Stanley banker to its board as it prepares for a $638 million public listing via a SPAC merger.
Four oversold stocks with double-digit upside potential after August selloff
AppLovin, Signet Jewelers, Cirrus Logic and Smithfield Foods are trading near multi-month lows with RSI below 30, analyst targets exceeding current prices by up to 81%, and valuation metrics suggesting upside of 24% to 51%.
ESPN fantasy draft to feature live picks from 35,000 feet on United flight
The 2026 ESPN Fantasy Football Draft will include a live pick from a United Airlines flight, showcasing Starlink Wi-Fi capabilities. Broadcast begins Aug. 25 at 9 p.m. ET.
SNB’s Tschudin says negative rates remain an option in Switzerland
Swiss National Bank director Petra Tschudin cites anchored inflation expectations and a stable CPI basket as key factors behind record-low inflation. The central bank retains all policy tools, including sub-zero rates, to meet its 0-2% inflation target.
SMI rebounds to close higher on strong pharma, cyclical stocks
Swiss benchmark rises 0.62% after midday reversal led by Roche and Novartis; broader gains in materials and industrials offset early losses. Brent crude remains above $94 a barrel amid Middle East tensions.
Dino Polska Q2 2026 EPS beats estimates as deflation weighs on sales
Polish grocery chain posts 4.9% EPS beat despite 0.7% revenue miss, with like-for-like sales growth slowing to 0.3% amid food price deflation. Shares rise 5.8%.
Metals Royalty secures $165m financing for iron ore royalty acquisition
The Metals Royalty Company will use proceeds from a $165m package to fund a Mesabi Metallics iron ore royalty acquisition and refinance debt. The financing includes $140m in convertible notes and a $25m term loan.
Morgan Stanley lifts India steel stocks outlook on price strength
Indian steel equities seen extending gains as hot-rolled coil prices rise 27% from December lows, while Morgan Stanley flags near-term monsoon risks.
Dollar chains face mixed outlook ahead of Q2 earnings, Haskett revises same-store sales
Gordon Haskett adjusts same-store sales estimates for Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Five Below ahead of Q2 earnings, while trimming guidance for Ollie's Bargain Outlet.
Global shipping faces 2026 demand slump, elevated rates amid chokepoint risks
US container volumes forecast to drop 4.2% YoY as tariff shifts reshape trade flows, while Red Sea and Panama Canal disruptions sustain freight rate premiums.
LiveWire begins U.S. deliveries of S4 Honcho Trail electric motorcycles
First production units shipped to U.S. dealers as part of LiveWire's mini-moto platform rollout. European expansion planned for fall.
U.S. national debt surpasses $40 trillion for first time
Total public debt reaches $40.047 trillion as borrowing accelerates under Trump and Biden administrations amid rising deficits and Treasury bond yields.
Swiss franc overtakes yen in carry trade as SNB cheers shift
The Swiss franc has become the preferred funding currency for new carry trades, displacing the yen as global investors seek lower volatility and stable yields. The shift benefits the SNB and Swiss exporters amid a fragile market backdrop.
Dermata opens preorders for Tome skincare product ahead of launch
Tome Foundational Treatment, priced at $178 with four weekly treatments, begins shipping on Aug. 25. Subscribers receive a 10% discount on the direct-to-consumer product.
Quantum X Labs AI quantum error correction decoder outperforms Google benchmarks
Quantum X Labs' AI-driven decoder, trained on synthetic data, surpassed Google's benchmarks in quantum error correction tests using Google's public surface-code dataset. The advance targets real-hardware evaluation and NVIDIA GPU integration.
Tether’s $120 million Uruguay bitcoin mining venture collapses
Dispute with state utility UTE over power supply terms led to the shutdown of two mining sites valued at $120 million. Tether’s local unit Microfin settled debts after power was cut in July 2025.