Forex

Milei Threatens Sanctions on Falklands Oil Project Amid U.S. Policy Ambiguity
Argentina’s President Javier Milei escalated tensions over the Falkland Islands, targeting an offshore oil project and raising questions about U.S. support for Britain’s sovereignty claim.

Iceland Condemns Trump Map Showing Island Under U.S. Flag
Iceland summoned the U.S. ambassador after Trump posted a map depicting Iceland, Greenland, Mexico and other territories under the American flag, calling the image 'completely unacceptable.'

Trump and Putin discuss potential for restored U.S.-Russia ties in call
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the possibility of fully restoring trade and economic ties if the Ukraine war ends swiftly, according to a Kremlin readout.

Heathrow Disruption Sparks NATS Probe After Massive Flight Cancellations
London’s busiest airport saw 1,300+ cancellations on Tuesday as air traffic control systems failed, prompting NATS to rule out a cyber attack but warn of ongoing operational challenges.

Trump warns Iran over Pickaxe Mountain activity amid escalating tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump advises Iran not to escalate at Pickaxe Mountain, a suspected nuclear site, following a series of attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.

Ryanair Warns of Airfare Price Hikes if Oil Remains Elevated
Fuel costs surging past $170 per barrel could force budget carrier to raise fares in late 2026 and early 2027, CEO warns amid Middle East tensions.

Dollar Falls Below R$5.10 Ahead of Brazil Election Poll
The US dollar traded below R$5.10 against the Brazilian real on Thursday, extending Wednesday's decline, as investors await a new presidential election poll.

OpenAI Targets Wall Street Junior Bankers With New ChatGPT for Financial Services
OpenAI launched a purpose-built ChatGPT version for investment banking and equity research, using its GPT-6 Astra model and native data integrations with LSEG, Crunchbase and PitchBook to automate research and pitchbook creation.

Welsh NHS expands newborn genetic testing for hearing loss prevention
Welsh health boards extend routine use of Genedrive’s MT-RNR1 test to screen up to 750 neonatal ICU admissions annually, aiming to reduce antibiotic-induced hearing loss.

GSK’s Shingrix Prefilled Syringe Approved in Japan
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare authorized GSK’s prefilled syringe version of Shingrix, simplifying vaccine administration while maintaining efficacy for shingles prevention.

Gulf Bourses Drop Sharply After Houthi Attack, Hormuz Shipping Slump
Gulf stock exchanges fell sharply as a Houthi attack and reduced shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fueled regional risk aversion and energy market volatility.

Enhertu outperforms chemotherapy combo in HER2+ lung cancer trial
Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca’s antibody-drug conjugate shows 37% risk reduction in progression-free survival vs. pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in phase 3 study.

Novartis suffers back-to-back Phase 3 clinical trial failures for pelacarsen and del-desiran, sending shares sliding.
Novartis announced that its Phase 3 trials for pelacarsen and del-desiran did not succeed, causing its share price to fall.

Ceuta border crisis fuels political discussions regarding the EU's far right despite a fall in migrant arrivals
The Ceuta border situation has sparked debate about the EU's far right even as migrant arrivals have declined.

Mavi Reports Q2 2026 Profit Surge Amid 7.8% Stock Rise
Turkish apparel leader Mavi reported strong Q2 2026 results, with revenue and profitability growth driving a 7.8% stock increase and revised guidance for 2026.

Microsoft, Marvell and Utimaco launch cloud payments security platform
Three firms have introduced a new cloud-based platform aimed at securing payment processing.

Asian currencies steady as risk-off tone persists, yen near seven‑month high
The dollar index rose to 99.03, U.S. producer prices beat expectations and the yen hovered around 154.34, its highest level in seven months.

Asian currencies steady as risk-off tone weighs, yen holds near highs
U.S. dollar rose on hotter-than-expected PPI data, pushing Fed September-rate-hike odds to 73%. The yen stayed near recent highs even as oil topped $100.

Minerals 260 Expands Gold Reserves Amid AUD 220M Deal, Targets 200K Ounces by Late 2028
Western Australian miner secures AUD 220 million from Franco-Nevada, accelerates resource growth to 6.2M ounces, and plans first production in late 2028.

US regulator says credit scoring firm FICO is raising prices for borrowers
A U.S. housing regulator reported that credit scoring company FICO is increasing the prices it charges borrowers.

Japanese Yen rallies to seven-month high, affecting FX carry trades and global markets
The yen has risen to its highest level in seven months, prompting shifts in carry trades and broader market volatility.

Binance launches 24/7 FX perpetuals with weekend pricing system
The exchange opens a USD/BRL perpetual contract on Sept. 21, offering up to 100x leverage and a dual pricing mode that switches to an orderbook-based mechanism over weekends.

Darling Ingredients Calls Out Margin Ladder, Debt Targets Amid Renewable Diesel Policy Risks
CEO Randy Stuewe and CFO Bob Day discuss growth strategy, free cash flow projections and regulatory uncertainties at Barclays’ Energy-Power Conference.

Insulet Cuts 2026 Guidance Amid Execution Pressures, Eyes Strong Long-Term Growth
The diabetes-tech leader revised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook downward but maintained optimism about international expansion and pipeline advancements.

