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.
Google News · Aug 17, 2026
Paramount is demanding state attorneys general post a $1.88 billion bond to cover costs incurred from the delayed Warner Bros. Discovery merger amid ongoing antitrust litigation.
Google News · Aug 17, 2026
The S&P 500 achieves its strongest bull run in over 25 years, reaching record highs despite persistent economic headwinds, prompting debate among investors about market valuation and sustainability.
Reuters · Aug 17, 2026
US diesel crack spreads have surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time, driven by supply disruptions in the refining market.
Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2026
At least 92 people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe six days ago, with search efforts ongoing to recover remaining victims in what authorities believe is the deadliest maritime disaster in the country's history.
Google News · Aug 17, 2026
Disney's new parks CEO Josh D'Amaro outlined an investment strategy focused on superfans at D23, citing parks as a 'big surprise' performer and signaling company stability amid broader media challenges.
CNN Brasil · Aug 17, 2026
Mercedes-Benz apresenta atualização do Classe C a combustão com foco em inteligência artificial, motorização híbrida e tecnologia, mantendo design conservador para competir com rivais ocidentais e chineses.
Google News · Aug 17, 2026
30-year US Treasury yields reached 5.31%, the highest level since 2007, driven by a significant bond selloff. Market analysts attribute the spike to concerns about Federal Reserve policy.
The Guardian · Aug 17, 2026
China's economy shows signs of extended slowdown with July industrial output and retail sales missing forecasts, pressuring Beijing to accelerate fiscal support measures.
Deutsche Welle · Aug 17, 2026
Norway's sovereign wealth fund CEO warns that soaring AI-driven stock valuations pose serious correction risks, potentially erasing decades of accumulated wealth despite the fund's record 2026 profits.
Deutsche Welle · Aug 17, 2026
Norway's sovereign wealth fund CEO warns that soaring AI-driven stock valuations pose serious correction risks, potentially erasing decades of accumulated wealth despite the fund's record 2026 performance.
Google News · Aug 17, 2026
Barclays appoints new co-CEOs for its investment bank, marking the second major leadership overhaul in under three years as the bank seeks to strengthen its competitive position.
Moneycontrol · Aug 17, 2026
Tempsens Instruments' Rs 650-crore IPO opening August 20 shows strong grey-market interest with 43% premium over upper price band, suggesting potential listing gains if market sentiment holds.
BBC News · Aug 17, 2026
A low-budget Chinese animation film 'Niu Lai' has unexpectedly become a box office hit after going viral for its terrible animation and confusing plot, grossing over 11.4 million yuan despite initial poor performance.
Business Today · Aug 17, 2026
Rajasthan-based temperature sensor manufacturer Tempsens Instruments opens its Rs 650-crore IPO on August 20 at Rs 285-300 per share, targeting a market cap of Rs 2,515 crore with strong financial growth.
Eco-Business · Aug 17, 2026
The ILO launched a mentorship programme in Thailand's automotive and electronics sectors to help companies translate human rights due diligence policies into everyday business practice across supply chains.
China Daily · Aug 17, 2026
China's Political Bureau meeting prioritizes structural economic reforms over broad stimulus despite 4.7% H1 GDP growth, focusing on consumption quality, AI development, and fiscal deployment rather than monetary expansion.
Cyber Daily · Aug 17, 2026
NSW Police will gain new powers to compel device access and use Cellebrite phone-cracking technology under a $126.6M budget allocation, prompting Senator Shoebridge to call for an audit of Israeli surveillance tools used by Australian agencies.
ManilaShaker Philippines · Aug 17, 2026
realme has teased the upcoming realme 16T 5G for the Philippine market, highlighting two-day battery life. The device already launched in India with a 6.7-inch 144Hz display and 8,000mAh battery.
internationalbanker.com · Aug 17, 2026
International Banker announces 2026 awards for top banking institutions across Middle East, Asia and Australasia, recognizing excellence in retail, commercial, private and investment banking amid strong regional credit expansion.
The Guardian · Aug 17, 2026
UK home asking prices fell 2% in August, the largest drop in eight years, with London's richest borough seeing £100k reductions as investors exploit weakened market conditions to negotiate steep discounts.
foreignaffairs.com · Aug 17, 2026
Africa's young population presents a historic economic opportunity if managed well, but risks instability and authoritarianism if governance fails. The continent must prepare now through education, health, and job creation.
Foreign Affairs · Aug 17, 2026
Foreign Affairs argues Washington's blanket restrictions on Chinese investment harm American competitiveness, proposing selective openness with safeguards modeled on China's own investment strategy.
chinadailyasia.com · Aug 17, 2026
Hong Kong is experiencing a surge in expatriate workers and entrepreneurs seeking long-term careers beyond finance, with work visa grants more than doubling in five years amid Asia's economic growth and the city's tech-driven expansion.
The Edge Malaysia · Aug 17, 2026
Alphabet mandates investment banks for its first Australian dollar bond issue, considering three-, five-, 10- and 20-year maturities as tech giants tap capital markets to fund massive AI spending.