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 Tide News · Aug 17, 2026
Climate experts across Africa are advocating for increased investment in youth to strengthen future security and climate resilience, emphasizing the need to listen to and empower the next generation.
FXEmpire · Aug 17, 2026
El oro sube hacia $4.500 tras débiles ventas minoristas en EE.UU. que reducen expectativas de subidas de tasas de la Fed. Menores rendimientos del Tesoro y dólar débil respaldan metales preciosos.
Reuters · Aug 17, 2026
Japan's second-quarter GDP growth disappointed forecasts as consumer spending and business investment weakened, signaling potential economic headwinds ahead.
Insurance Business · Aug 17, 2026
Moody's argues that multi-trillion-dollar climate loss projections are too distant to guide financial decisions, proposing instead a near-term framework translating physical risk into credit impacts over 1-5 year timeframes.
7NEWS · Aug 17, 2026
Australian retailers highlight BCF as a one-stop shop for Father's Day gifts, offering outdoor gear and equipment ranging from $29.99 to $200 for dads who enjoy camping, fishing, and outdoor activities.
simplywall.st · Aug 17, 2026
Haw Par Corporation's H1 2026 results show declining sales and net income with basic EPS dropping 25% to S$0.487, raising questions about earnings resilience and dividend sustainability for the Singapore-listed healthcare firm.
simplywall.st · Aug 17, 2026
AMD completed a record $4.75 billion bond sale to fund aggressive AI and data center expansion, with the stock rising 6.4% following the announcement despite already holding $13.1 billion in cash.
Google News · Aug 17, 2026
U.S. stock futures show mixed signals following the S&P 500's three-week winning streak, with investors awaiting retail earnings data and Federal Reserve minutes to guide next moves.
Eco-Business · Aug 17, 2026
PT Inovasi Digital launches SCORE Forum 2026 to help palm oil companies navigate evolving global regulations, traceability requirements, and sustainability standards amid major trade system transitions.
Google News · Aug 17, 2026
Japan's Q2 GDP grew 1.1% annualized, missing forecasts due to weaker private spending and capital investment, raising concerns for the Bank of Japan's policy decisions.
Reuters · Aug 17, 2026
Gold prices rise amid a weaker dollar and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate increases, making the precious metal more attractive to international buyers.
Google News · Aug 17, 2026
Jensen Huang raised Nvidia's sales guidance to $1 trillion through 2027, doubling prior forecasts and signaling aggressive AI chip demand expectations that could reshape the company's valuation.
Google News · Aug 17, 2026
Shein afronta multas potenciales de hasta 3.800 millones de euros por litigios en Europa, mientras su valoración cae un 78% antes de su prevista salida a bolsa en Hong Kong.
Allen & Gledhill · Aug 17, 2026
Singapore's IPOS extended its pilot program allowing patent applicants to defer examination deadlines by 18 months without fees through August 2027, and resumed accelerated processing under SG Patents Fast and SG Trade Marks Fast programs starting September 2026.
Insurance Business · Aug 17, 2026
Talanx Group reported record first-half 2026 net income of €1.50 billion, joining Munich Re and Swiss Re in posting exceptional reinsurance results driven by low catastrophe losses and disciplined underwriting.
Punch Newspapers · Aug 17, 2026
Nigerian banks and fintechs submitted 42,082 suspicious transaction reports to the NFIU in 2025, reflecting heightened anti-money laundering compliance amid regulatory tightening and modernization of AML systems.
The Straits Times · Aug 17, 2026
Australia has begun vaccinating over 5,000 Little Penguins in Victoria against H5 influenza after the first death in the species, protecting both wildlife and the tourism industry worth A$200 billion annually.
CNBC TV18 · Aug 17, 2026
South Korea's retail leverage bubble burst caused severe market losses, raising questions about similar risks in India's expanding margin trading segment, though structural differences may limit comparable damage.
Reuters · Aug 17, 2026
Indian equity markets declined as crude oil prices remained elevated, pressuring investor sentiment and market performance across the region.
Funds Society · Aug 17, 2026
Indonesia, Japón y Corea del Sur encabezan destinos donde el euro rinde más para turistas españoles en 2026, desplazando a América Latina que dominaba el año anterior.
Reuters · Aug 17, 2026
Asian shares gained ground while the dollar weakened as investors reassess Federal Reserve rate expectations. Market sentiment shifted toward reduced near-term rate hike risks.
CBS News · Aug 17, 2026
A CBS News poll reveals Democrats are more favorable toward socialism than capitalism, while most Americans question the fairness of the current economic system and desire younger politicians in office.
El Ecosistema Startup · Aug 17, 2026
El S&P 500 alcanzó un nuevo máximo histórico de 7.785,76 puntos impulsado por datos inflacionarios moderados que refuerzan expectativas de estabilidad en tipos de interés de la Fed para septiembre.
Google News · Aug 17, 2026
The yen strengthened as traders reduced bets on Federal Reserve rate hikes, following historic U.S.-Japan currency intervention efforts that have struggled to contain the yen's volatility.