Markets await clarity on Fed policy as Kevin Warsh heads to Jackson Hole amid pressure from Treasury Secretary Bessent's market interventions and uncertainty over inflation stance.
The Dow Jones dropped 700 points as surging Treasury yields and unexpected Walmart sales figures rattled Wall Street, with crude oil prices and trade tensions amplifying market volatility.
Walmart reports its slowest U.S. sales growth in years as consumers tighten spending, though a $2.9 billion tariff refund provides temporary financial relief and enables promised price cuts.
Wesley Ward's Royal Ascot winner Bacio heads the market for Friday's Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York, with defending champion Asfoora set for retirement after the race.
Chinese robotics company Unitree has launched a record-breaking humanoid robot capable of back-flips and complex movements, marking a significant milestone in AI-powered robotics development despite U.S. trade restrictions.
Tempsens Instruments' Rs 650-crore IPO achieved full subscription on day one with 3.78x oversubscription, driven by strong retail and non-institutional investor demand. Grey market premium suggests 77% listing gains.
A significant bond market sell-off is driving up interest rates with potentially lasting effects on affordability across the U.S. economy, with implications extending globally beyond typical market volatility episodes.
Tempsens Instruments' IPO opened August 20 with a 73.33% grey market premium, having raised Rs 194.5 crore from anchor investors including Temasek Holdings and Goldman Sachs.
Tempsens Instruments' ₹650-crore IPO opens with 73% grey market premium suggesting ₹520 listing price. Multiple brokerages assign 'subscribe' ratings citing market leadership in temperature sensors and strong growth trajectory.
"The Bull is Coming," a pixelated low-budget Chinese film, is resonating with Gen Z audiences who value its authentic aesthetic over polished AI-generated content in an increasingly digital entertainment landscape.
Walmart reports Q2 earnings Thursday with analyst expectations of 74 cents EPS and $186.77B revenue, offering insight into U.S. consumer behavior amid widening income inequality and macroeconomic pressures.
China compite directamente con la eurozona en casi el 40% de los sectores donde Europa tiene ventaja comparativa, escalando desde el 25% a principios de siglo. Lagarde advierte que Pekín domina ahora nichos de alto valor añadido históricamente liderados por Europa.
Asian-domiciled funds reached $10.21 trillion in Q2 2026, up 16.4% quarterly and 20.3% annually, driven by China, Japan, and Taiwan. Strong bond inflows offset equity redemptions as investors shift toward fixed income.
Japón reportó importaciones y exportaciones récord en julio, pero prolongó su déficit comercial por tercer mes consecutivo debido a costos energéticos elevados y un yen débil.
Kiwibank's net profit declined to $174m as competitive pressure squeezed margins, though the bank grew lending by $3.1b and increased home loan market share to 11%.
Epomaker launches its first wireless gaming headset, the GX1, featuring 50mm dynamic drivers, noise-cancelling mic, and dual connectivity at $49.99.
Tech futures rise following biotech sector gains, particularly Moderna's cancer vaccine success, while other sectors lag amid geopolitical tensions and earnings focus.
Canada and the US claim to be finalizing a trade deal to avert tariffs, with the US reportedly halving steel and aluminum duties, but key details remain undisclosed.
Hyundai's luxury Genesis brand unveiled the GV90, an all-electric seven-seat SUV with innovative coach doors, expanding its U.S. lineup to seven vehicles and competing in the premium EV segment.
Treasury Secretary Bessent takes aggressive action to cool elevated bond yields and rising borrowing costs, marking the most interventionist approach by a Treasury chief in decades.
Tempsens Instruments IPO opens August 20 priced at ₹285-300 per share with grey market premium suggesting 73% listing pop to ₹520, reflecting strong investor demand despite valuation concerns.
Chinese government bonds remain attractive to global investors as yields stay low despite worldwide surge, offering portfolio diversification as China faces deflation while other economies battle inflation.
ASEAN and India are positioned to deepen digital trade cooperation through regulatory alignment, interoperable systems, and productive investment, moving beyond simple IT service exports toward integrated regional value chains.
Tempsens Instruments IPO opened August 20 with 73% grey market premium, raising Rs 650 crore. The thermal engineering manufacturer shows strong fundamentals with 19% revenue growth and positive analyst outlook for long-term investors.
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in July, the highest since the COVID era, reducing expectations for further RBA interest rate hikes as economic conditions gradually slow.
