Gold prices held their losses following a two-session decline after the United States and Iran carried out direct military strikes for the first time in a month, stoking concerns that surging energy costs could push the Federal Reserve toward higher rates.
Gold firmed higher as softer U.S. economic data, declining yield pressures, and a less dominant dollar created a more favorable backdrop for precious metals, according to OCBC. However, the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium could constrain additional near-term upside.
Taiwan's chief financial regulator, Peng Jin-lung, is pushing to dismantle a long-standing investment strategy that has tethered the island's life insurers to the US dollar, according to Bloomberg Markets.
Fixed-income managers at major firms are pushing back against growing market speculation that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is preparing to pivot toward higher rates after his recent speech.
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Digital dollar advocates believe blockchain payment rails could render SWIFT obsolete, while banking executives counter that the 11,500-institution network is positioned to absorb the technology rather than be displaced.
President Trump announced a new petroleum agreement with Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, declaring that Washington will hold majority authority over 65 billion barrels of proven reserves at no cost to taxpayers.
President Donald Trump announced a deal that would give the United States control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves, a move he described as transformative for American energy supply and fuel costs.
Japanese equities advanced 0.7% on Tuesday, with semiconductor stocks at the forefront after Nvidia’s robust quarterly report eased worries about the durability of AI‑driven spending.
Tokenized stock transfer volume hit $29.5 billion over the past 30 days, with active addresses and holders more than doubling, according to RWA.xyz data. New product launches on Base, Bybit, and Robinhood Chain are fueling the expansion.
President Trump announced a landmark agreement granting the United States majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, a move he framed as cost-free to taxpayers and a response to surging pump prices driven by the ongoing Iran conflict.
The piece examines a crypto banking venture linked to the Trump family, its Abu Dhabi royal backing, the emerging “Lake America” concept, and how fiscal strategy is increasingly intertwining with Fed independence ahead of Jackson Hole.
U.S. stocks closed flat as Nvidia’s earnings release approaches, with mixed corporate results and a slight rise in Treasury yields. Consumer spending and income also beat expectations.
Crude rose in early Asian trading after reports of no progress in U.S. and Iran talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping lane.
UK betting exchange Smarkets is simultaneously seeking a CFTC license and state sportsbook permits in the U.S., citing legal uncertainty over federal preemption and the growing role of sports contracts in its trading volume.
Dubai‑based exchange Bybit has introduced USDT‑settled pre‑IPO perpetual contracts for robotics firm Unitree and AI startup Moonshot AI, adding to its growing TradFi lineup of over 200 products.
Gold prices held their losses following a two-session decline after the United States and Iran carried out direct military strikes for the first time in a month, stoking concerns that surging energy costs could push the Federal Reserve toward higher rates.
Gold firmed higher as softer U.S. economic data, declining yield pressures, and a less dominant dollar created a more favorable backdrop for precious metals, according to OCBC. However, the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium could constrain additional near-term upside.
Taiwan's chief financial regulator, Peng Jin-lung, is pushing to dismantle a long-standing investment strategy that has tethered the island's life insurers to the US dollar, according to Bloomberg Markets.
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Digital dollar advocates believe blockchain payment rails could render SWIFT obsolete, while banking executives counter that the 11,500-institution network is positioned to absorb the technology rather than be displaced.
Tokenized stock transfer volume hit $29.5 billion over the past 30 days, with active addresses and holders more than doubling, according to RWA.xyz data. New product launches on Base, Bybit, and Robinhood Chain are fueling the expansion.
The piece examines a crypto banking venture linked to the Trump family, its Abu Dhabi royal backing, the emerging “Lake America” concept, and how fiscal strategy is increasingly intertwining with Fed independence ahead of Jackson Hole.
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JPMorgan’s Rajat Gupta reports Tesla is repurposing its Fremont assembly lines to build the Optimus humanoid robot, with first units slated for 2026 and potential sales by 2027.
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Tesla's stock rose sharply following regulatory approval to launch its robotaxi service in Las Vegas, with plans to roll out the Cybercab in Austin and deploy thousands of units across Nevada.
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WTI and gasoline futures rose sharply as Middle‑East supply worries intensified, the dollar weakened, and new data on inventories and production added to market volatility.
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U.S. equity index futures showed minimal movement on Sunday following a subdued week on Wall Street, with investors looking for clues from the Federal Reserve on future interest‑rate policy.
Indicative FX reference rates against the US dollar. · Updated 1 Sept, 00:02 UTC
