Citibank announces the launch of institutional Bitcoin custody services within its Custody+ platform, combining traditional and digital asset management to support around-the-clock trading and rapid settlements.

Nevada Transportation Authority authorizes Tesla, Waymo, and Uber to operate driverless taxi fleets in Las Vegas, with Tesla permitted up to 5,000 vehicles and Waymo and Uber 1,000 each.

Eurozone’s composite PMI rose to 52.1 in August, driven by manufacturing gains and steady services, as new orders and exports improve amidst easing inflation pressures.

New Zealand's input prices rose 2.9% in Q2 2026, while output prices increased 1.6%, indicating ongoing cost pressures affecting wholesale prices and production costs.

Canada and the US are racing against a midnight deadline to avoid 50% tariffs on $20 billion in imports, with the auto sector’s narrow margins and complex supply chains amplifying negotiation challenges.

A Bank of Italy report reveals that USDC stablecoin's cross-border remittance costs rival traditional methods, with significant fees in fiat conversion and onboarding.

US markets fell as rising long-term Treasury yields and elevated oil prices pressured tech stocks, while the UAE suspended trade with Iran, heightening geopolitical risks around the Strait of Hormuz.

Bank of America's August survey finds fund managers increasingly bullish with record low cash levels and highest stock exposure in five years amid cautious economic optimism.

Stricter capital, governance, and risk management requirements limit industrial bank charter approvals to qualified firms, balancing innovation with financial stability.

Unitree launches humanoid robot reaching 12.66 m/s, outpacing Usain Bolt’s 100m record. Its IPO on China's STAR Market sees subscription overshoot of over 5000 times.

July industrial output growth slows to 4.5%, retail sales barely rise, and fixed-asset investment declines 6.7%, revealing growing pressure on China's domestic demand.

The Bank of Korea disclosed holding $250 million in SPDR Gold Shares, marking its first gold ETF investment since 2013 amid rising global central bank demand for gold.

Goldman Sachs highlights Japan's ample foreign reserves as a buffer for yen intervention amid Federal Reserve rate outlook shifts and upcoming BOJ decisions.

Bank of America's chief economist Aditya Bhave expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates three more times this year, despite July inflation data aligning with forecasts.

Anthropic aims for an October IPO with a valuation around $2 trillion, potentially surpassing SpaceX as the largest public offering ever.

US July CPI rose 3.4% YoY matching expectations, while core CPI cooled to 2.5%. Fed's September rate decision remains uncertain amid mixed economic signals.

A total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the Northern Hemisphere this Sunday. Experts highlight the potential impact on investor sentiment and market behavior.

SpaceX (SPCX.US) dropped over 3% to $134.54 following a three-day rally. Vanda Research data showed retail traders net sold $4.5 million worth of shares on August 7, marking the first negative retail flow since its June 12 IPO as investors locked in

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July’s US CPI figures will play a crucial role in the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, amid mixed market expectations for a September hike.

As July CPI data releases, markets and the Fed face a pivotal moment with mixed signals on rate hikes, impacting bonds, stocks, and Bitcoin dynamics.

Iran says it reached a Hormuz shipping deal with Oman, though reopening remains uncertain. Oil stabilized as markets watched renewed flows and U.S.-Iran tensions.

McKinsey reports global balance sheets reached $1,800 trillion in 2025, but nearly 60% of wealth growth stems from asset price inflation rather than real capital. Divergence among the US, Europe, and China adds rebalancing risks.

The Dow Jones overperformed with a new record high while tech losses weighted on the Nasdaq. Crude oil dropped on Strait of Hormuz deal talks as gold surged past $4,200.

Joint U.S.-Japan intervention lifted the yen from a 40-year low, with USD/JPY at 157.53, while easing Middle East risks weakened the dollar ahead of U.S. payrolls.

The US and Japan launched a historic joint yen-buying intervention. Treasury Secretary Bessent aims to curb US Treasury yield volatility, while Japan faces pressure to hike rates, boost defense spending, and execute its $5500B US investment plan.

Surging chip and memory costs have driven smartphone retail prices up by 10%-30%, extending replacement cycles and weighing on Hong Kong-listed hardware suppliers.

Markets expect 80,000 U.S. jobs in July and 4.2% unemployment, with a 63% chance of a September Fed hike, while Crédit Agricole sees no policy shift.

Gold remained near a seven-week high as progress on a Strait of Hormuz transit draft eased energy inflation risks, lowering Federal Reserve rate hike odds. Markets now await U.S. nonfarm payrolls.

JPMorgan says July’s global tech selloff dealt hedge funds a structural blow, hurting momentum trades and increasing reliance on retail and leveraged flows.