Coal India Ltd, the world’s largest coal producer, is establishing its first overseas trading office in Singapore, according to two sources. The move is intended to diversify the company into trading iron ore and critical and strategic minerals.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 08:10
Russian stocks slipped at the opening of Thursday’s main trading session, with the MOEX and RTS indexes each falling 0.1% to 2,170.12 and 803.05 points. Both later moved into positive territory, while the MOEX Index’s morning session began down 0.16%. The yuan fell 3.8 kopecks against the ruble to 12.392 rubles.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 08:10
The MOEX Index fell 0.16% to 2,168.83 points when Thursday’s morning session opened on the Moscow Exchange. By 7:10 a.m. Moscow time, the ruble-denominated index was down 0.52% at 2,161.04 points.
Investors seeking to follow China’s hottest companies are shifting their attention away from the country’s traditional stock indexes and toward the Star 50 index.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 08:00
The U.S. dollar fell to a three-month low on Thursday after the Treasury Department acted to calm a bond-market rout. Long-term yields had climbed to their highest level since 2007, weakening support for the greenback.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-20 06:40
Standard Chartered is helping wealth management clients allocate part of their assets to hedge funds to better cushion the effects of heightened market volatility, a senior executive said.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 05:10
The Indian rupee is expected to open higher on Thursday after the dollar fell to a three-month low. The decline followed the U.S. Treasury’s decision to increase buybacks of longer-dated bonds to ease pressure on the bond market, while oil remains a risk.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 03:30
Global bonds steadied on Thursday after the U.S. Treasury intervened to contain a sell-off in its bond market. The move calmed investors, pushed the dollar lower and helped stocks rise.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-20 01:30
The Trump administration’s unexpected push to increase purchases of long-term Treasuries is prompting comparisons with the Federal Reserve’s “Operation Twist,” last used in 2011 to reduce bond yields.
US national debt has exceeded $40 trillion for the first time, doubling over the past decade and prompting concerns about a fiscal crisis as spending outpaces revenue. The increase spans the Trump and Biden administrations, while the July deficit reached $432bn.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-19 23:59
US gross national debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, Treasury data showed. Public debt reached $40.05 trillion on Tuesday, exceeding the Congressional Budget Office’s forecast of $39.4 trillion for the end of fiscal 2026 as borrowing, interest costs and long-term obligations increased.
The U.S. Treasury said total national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. Fresh warnings say a fiscal crisis is developing as the costs of social safety-net programs and interest payments greatly exceed revenues constrained by tax cuts.
South Korea’s AI-driven chip rally drew millions of first-time investors into stocks. When the KOSPI plunged nearly 40 percent from its June peak, many saw their gains disappear, while heavy borrowing deepened losses. The volatility has also fueled scrutiny of President Lee Jae Myung’s efforts to broaden market participation and promote leveraged products.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 23:51
A recent selloff in US bonds has pushed 30-year yields to their highest levels in decades. Most respondents in the latest Markets Pulse survey expect the 10-year benchmark yield to soon move above 5%.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 23:00
Government borrowing costs are rising worldwide as investors demand greater compensation for holding longer-term debt. Average bond yields across the Group of Seven reached their highest level since 2008 in mid-August.
A series of unexpected moves this year has made Scott Bessent the most interventionist US Treasury secretary in financial markets in decades. He is risking his credibility as he tries to contain a potentially damaging increase in US borrowing costs.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 22:30
Iran has sufficient foreign currency to purchase goods and medicine over the coming months, Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati said. He said the bank is using alternative solutions to maintain a steady supply of resources and will continue the plan without issuing money that could fuel inflation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 21:24
SpaceX’s $86.2 billion IPO on June 11 shattered nearly every record for new listings. Investors of all sizes rushed to buy shares and support Elon Musk’s sweeping vision spanning space-based data centers, expanded Starlink service, artificial intelligence, chipmaking, space tourism and even asteroid mining.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 19:30
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made another effort to curb long-term borrowing costs after they reached multi-year highs, sending Treasury yields and the dollar lower.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 18:30
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said on Wednesday that President Bola Tinubu’s economic overhaul, including the removal of an expensive fuel subsidy and currency devaluation, helped stabilize Nigeria’s public finances, increase foreign reserves and attract investment.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 18:05
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate for August 20 at 85.1293 rubles, down 3.52 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro rate fell to 98.5457 rubles, while the yuan rate rose to 12.6301 rubles.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 18:04
The piece argues that Washington has not won its trade battle with China. Although direct imports have fallen, Chinese goods continue to reach the US through third countries, while an undervalued yuan sustains Beijing’s huge trade surplus. The White House’s AI effort to detect rerouted goods is unlikely to restore factory jobs or seriously weaken China’s exports.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:42
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is supporting a pipeline of African rare-earth projects, two senior executives said, as private investors remain reluctant to finance the sector.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 15:50
The board overseeing Washington Dulles airport approved a $19.9 billion overhaul on Wednesday. The plan allocates $3.75 billion for new underground tunnels and replacement vehicles to speed passenger transport across the tarmac.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 15:05
The board overseeing Washington Dulles International Airport is set to vote Wednesday on adding $15.5 billion to its capital budget to fund a multiyear overhaul supported by President Donald Trump.
Canadian equities jumped in early Wednesday trading after US President Donald Trump said he would delay new 50% tariffs for three days and indicated that the two sides were close to a trade deal.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 15:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the government to review how effective existing investment support measures are and how widely businesses use them. He called for proposals to refine the system with the Central Bank and business associations, stressing the need for sustainable capital-investment growth, innovation, new technologies and higher labor productivity amid shortages in some industries.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 14:53
Russia’s key task is to move toward a sustainable economic development model, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. He said the structural transformation plan targets changes in investment, the labor market, income and consumption, technological development, foreign trade and economic formalization.
President Vladimir Putin said boosting investment is the primary condition for Russia’s economic growth, describing 2026 GDP growth as about 1% and overall economic dynamics as modest but positive. He called for restoring logistics and warehouse capacity damaged by attacks, implementing structural economic changes, and expanding modern technology across social services.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the country’s economic dynamics as modest but positive, citing GDP growth of about 1%. He said external pressure and terrorist attacks on industrial and infrastructure facilities are affecting growth, and proposed discussing ways to raise economic growth rates.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the economy’s key structural change is the growing use of domestic financing for investment in place of external funding. Intellectual assets now account for 7% of investment, public investment for 15.4%, and the five largest state-owned companies for more than 15% of total investment. Work has begun on a new investment cycle.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 14:50
Danish brewer Carlsberg fell short of half-year profit and sales expectations on Wednesday. Severe weather worsened weak Chinese demand, sending the company’s shares down as much as 4% to a seven-week low.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:35
Investors are backing Ukraine while securing some of the most lucrative gains in bond markets. For some traders, the country has become a high-octane bet too tempting to ignore.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:21
Russian stocks opened higher in the main Moscow Exchange session, with the MOEX and dollar-denominated RTS indices each up 0.72% to 2,163.62 and 800.32 points. The yuan strengthened against the ruble at 12.641 rubles, while stock gains later narrowed to 0.4%.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 08:20
Japan’s benchmark bond yield is close to reaching 3% for the first time since the mid-1990s. Inflation, growing fiscal concerns and expectations for monetary policy are reshaping a market long characterized by low interest rates.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 05:05
The U.S. dollar stayed close to multi-month lows against major currencies on Wednesday as Treasury yields retreated from recent peaks. Investors were waiting for minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting for indications about the direction of interest rates.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 05:01
The Indian rupee is expected to open weaker on Wednesday as a worsening risk backdrop and elevated oil prices reinforce its negative short-term bias. The Reserve Bank of India is again expected to step in to support the currency.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 05:01
Tom Westbrook looks ahead to the day in European and global markets, highlighting dancing robots and bond dumping.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 04:50
Recent rare U.S.-Japanese intervention to support the yen could unexpectedly weaken the Swiss franc. Investors are turning to the franc for carry trades, potentially easing pressure on Swiss companies and policymakers that have struggled with the currency’s strength for years.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 04:40
The Reserve Bank of India likely entered the foreign exchange market on Wednesday to support the rupee as persistently high oil prices put pressure on the currency amid uncertainty over the U.S.-Iran war, traders said.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 04:10
A selloff in chipmakers helped pull markets lower.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 04:00
Global bond yields remained near their highest levels in decades on Wednesday as concerns about swelling sovereign debt drove borrowing costs higher and unsettled stock markets worldwide.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 03:01
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. struck a deal to buy LCN, its second transaction in a week as the firm advances plans to expand its $4 trillion money-management arm.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 23:00
Two major Wall Street firms are declining the opportunity to bring in billions of dollars in assets, suggesting that a booming tax strategy may be too good to be true—even for the richest 1%.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 22:00
The SEC said Tuesday that its rule proposal would give certain investment contracts tied to crypto assets a “clear and fit-for-purpose” framework.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 19:05
Anthropic PBC’s revolving credit facility is expected to exceed its roughly $10 billion target, according to people familiar with the matter, as the artificial intelligence company prepares for a highly anticipated initial public offering.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 18:00
Russia and Myanmar are developing humanitarian cooperation and broadening scientific, academic, youth, tourism and sports exchanges, President Vladimir Putin said after talks with Min Aung Hlaing. Putin said visa-free travel supports the relationship, while a Myanmar consulate general will soon open in Vladivostok and a Russian Orthodox church is planned in Yangon.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 17:44
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing invited Russian investors to cooperate with his country, citing its strategic location, nearby markets, resources, climate and coastline. After talks with Vladimir Putin, he said the countries discussed defense, security, tourism, agriculture, healthcare and inter-parliamentary ties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said interest among Myanmar citizens in learning Russian is growing. The language is taught at universities in Yangon and Mandalay and at the Armed Forces Academy, while participation by Myanmar schools and universities in the Russian Teacher Abroad program is under consideration.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he expects Min Aung Hlaing’s official visit to Russia to produce positive results and advance bilateral relations. The Myanmar leader is scheduled to hold several meetings and visit the Republic of Tuva, described by Putin as one of Russia’s centers of Buddhism.
Following talks with Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing, Vladimir Putin said Russia and Myanmar are linked by strong, time-tested ties of friendship, partnership and mutual support. He cited cooperation based on equality, mutual benefit and respect, along with active official dialogue and developing joint projects.
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Russia and Myanmar have strong prospects for expanding bilateral trade, economic and investment ties. Moscow proposes closer high-tech cooperation, including sharing developments in the digital economy, autonomous electronic systems and artificial intelligence applications.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing said after talks with Vladimir Putin that bilateral ties with Russia are developing actively. He said the two sides are working toward new agreements to deepen cooperation and that Myanmar is ready to strengthen the relationship further.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said relations with Myanmar, established in 1948, have developed steadily and become particularly trust-based in recent years. He thanked Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing for helping develop Russia’s ties with ASEAN and highlighted active cooperation between the two countries internationally.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to meet Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing at the Kremlin on August 18 during his official visit to Russia. They will discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and international and regional issues, with several bilateral documents expected to be signed.
Quantexa's CEO told Reuters that the British AI firm is weighing a multibillion-dollar flotation in Britain or the United States.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 16:35
Investor concerns ranging from inflation to hefty government deficits are driving a global bond-market sell-off. The turmoil is creating difficulties for policymakers while raising borrowing costs for governments and consumers.
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CNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 15:30
Wall Street’s major indexes fell to roughly two-week lows on Tuesday as heavyweight technology shares declined. Waning hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal supported higher oil prices and kept government bond yields near multi-year highs.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 15:15
Spirit Airlines halted all operations in May and has since been selling its remaining assets through bankruptcy proceedings. Most of the assets are planes, equipment and real estate, but other valuable items are also being sold.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 14:36
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate for August 19 at 85.1645 rubles, up 15.09 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro rate rose by 39.6 kopecks to 98.7312 rubles, while the yuan rate fell by 0.35 kopecks to 12.624 rubles.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 14:33
Chinese Ambassador to Moscow Zhang Hanhui says the share of national-currency settlements in China-Russia trade and investment is steadily increasing. The countries are advancing strategic projects in nuclear energy, aviation and space exploration while developing cooperation in the digital economy, biomedicine and artificial intelligence.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 14:14
The deadline for reaching an agreement has technically expired, while Trump is pursuing a hard line with Tehran. The stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz shows no signs of easing.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 14:00
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that no conversations were taking place with Iran and that none had been scheduled. He also said the Strait of Hormuz was open.
U.S. 30-year Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since 2007 on Tuesday. Stalled efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war and fears of an imminent escalation pushed oil above $90 a barrel, stoking inflation concerns and jolting markets.
Donald Trump says he is in no hurry to bring the war with Iran to an end.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the 60-day deadline for negotiations on a lasting settlement, set under the June Iran-US memorandum of understanding, was voided by Washington’s “violations”. After meeting Benjamin Netanyahu, US envoy Jared Kushner said he hoped Hamas would begin disarmament within “30 days”.
Preliminary shipping data showed that vessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz rose slightly on Monday from the weekend but remained in the single digits, as U.S.-Iran peace talks reached a stalemate.
Taliya Minullina, head of the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency, said tourism and media have a multiplier effect on Russia-China trade and economic cooperation, including investment attraction. She called for better Chinese- and Russian-language payment services, information resources and regional logistics, along with stronger tourism training and on-site services.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 12:30
Most Gulf stock markets were subdued in early Tuesday trading as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran made investors wary. Higher oil prices nevertheless supported energy shares in Saudi Arabia.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 12:05
Canada’s benchmark home price rose for the first time in 20 months in July, as housing markets across the country were supported by a more positive economic outlook.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 11:30
Kenyan markets are rising, and three investment experts share their views on how to invest 10 million shillings.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 08:30
Long-term borrowing costs in the United States, Japan and Germany climbed to their highest levels in decades on Tuesday. Renewed inflation fears, alongside persistent concerns about fiscal pressures across major economies, dealt bond markets another setback.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 08:00
Russian stocks rose at the opening of the main session on the Moscow Exchange. The MOEX and RTS indices gained 0.96% to 2,113.3 and 782.99 points, while the yuan-ruble rate fell to 12.583 rubles. By 10:16 a.m., both indices were up 1.03%.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 07:56
Most Asian shares fell as rising oil prices and inflation concerns weighed on investor sentiment, offsetting support from strong corporate earnings. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 led the declines, dropping 2.5%.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 07:30
A look ahead at European and global markets as bond investors revolt while Iran threatens to go “fully offensive.”
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 04:50
Hong Kong’s move to reduce taxes for hedge funds has people ranging from proprietary traders to receptionists hoping to benefit from the resulting windfall.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 04:15
Oil prices edged higher and bond yields rose in early Asian trading on Tuesday after the U.S.-Iran truce expired and Tehran said it would adopt a “fully offensive” military posture. The moves limited modest stock-market gains.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 01:30
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is urging Iran and the United States to resume negotiations for a peaceful and durable settlement. His spokesperson said there is no military solution and called on both sides to avoid military action and tone down recent rhetoric after the MoU’s 60-day deadline expired Monday.
US President Donald Trump rejects extending the two nations’ memorandum of understanding after it expired on Monday, saying Iran should “put up the white flag of surrender”. The US claims it controls the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said Iran would not agree to the kind of deal he considers necessary to stop it from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He said Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon” and argued that rebuilding its nuclear capabilities would take a long time after earlier US strikes.
US President Donald Trump said he is not seeking to extend the memorandum of understanding with Iran. He added that Tehran is not willing to accept Washington’s terms for ending the conflict, saying it wants a deal but not one he considers necessary.
The 60-day deadline for a final U.S.-Iran agreement expired without a deal. President Donald Trump demanded that Tehran raise a “white flag of surrender,” while confirming a direct backchannel with Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of unprecedented economic measures. Experts say collapsing oil revenue, inflation and the blockade are straining Iran, but the key test is whether pressure reaches IRGC-linked elite networks that have historically been insulated from economic turmoil.
Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman as the U.S. ally works to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The 60-day deadline for reaching a broader deal with Iran has expired, with developments being followed live.
Iran is offering $30,000 for captured or killed US soldiers, while Trump cuts back military drills with South Korea.
US President Donald Trump demanded Iran surrender as a memorandum aimed at ending hostilities expired. He said Washington had opened a direct backchannel with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps but was in no hurry to end the conflict, and threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
As Iran’s memorandum of understanding with Washington approaches its official expiry, Iranian officials are signaling a possible shift from a defensive posture to offensive action in the war with the United States. The IRGC says it is prepared to take whatever steps are needed and warns of “strategic surprises” amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Trump’s comments about declaring it US territory.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Hossein Mohebi rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington maintains unofficial channels with the IRGC. Mohebi said no negotiations are currently under way and accused Trump of lying.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that Iran would heighten tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere, and launch an attack, if the United States does not fully implement an interim peace deal within weeks.
President Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. officials are communicating with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps through a backchannel as the 60-day ceasefire deadline expires. He demanded that Iran abandon any nuclear weapon ambitions and said it should raise a “white flag of surrender,” while threatening to bomb Oman if it obstructs the talks.
US President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration maintains a direct backchannel with officials from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Fox News reported. Trump said Iran should raise the white flag of surrender and that he was in no hurry. The 60-day US-Iran negotiation period expired Monday without progress toward a broader peace agreement. He also threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructed talks over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said decades of US sanctions and economic pressure had produced only growing hatred and hostility between Washington and Tehran. He said Iran had taken every precaution and would, if necessary, do everything possible to thwart hostile US and Israeli plans against the Islamic Republic.
Russian media says the United States and Iran are choosing a war of attrition as their 60-day ceasefire expires on August 17. Coverage also highlights Moscow’s request for clarification over possible Turkish re-exports of US-made weapons to Ukraine and claims that Kyiv is using attacks inside Russia to divert attention from air-defense shortages. Experts say Iran can sustain the conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining central.
Japan’s benchmark 10-year government bond yield reached a three-decade high on Tuesday, fueled by rising overseas bond yields and speculation that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates in the near term.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 01:20
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, reported annualised total shareholder returns of 5.8% in its 2025 annual report, down from 7.2% at the end of 2024 as some assets lost value.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 22:50
Russian holdings of US government bonds fell to $27 million in June from $29 million in May, according to US Treasury documents. Long-term securities made up $23 million and short-term holdings $4 million. Japan remained the largest holder, while China’s holdings declined to $633.4 billion.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 21:32
Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries declined in June, with Japan, the United Kingdom and China recording the largest decreases, according to Treasury Department data.
As Wall Street trading desks watched Jane Street repeatedly set new records, a question circulated among its rivals: Had the firm cracked the game, or was it playing a different one? Its $15 billion loss exposed the hedge-fund side of the business.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 21:30
Paramount Skydance asked a U.S. judge to require the 12 states challenging its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery to post a $1.88 billion bond. The company said the bond would cover costs caused by delays in completing the deal.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 19:15
Foreign investors from several countries are participating in projects in the free economic zone covering Donbass and Novorossiya, Federation Council senator Dmitry Vorona said. He described the region as offering the best conditions for investors and said more than 500 SEZ residents are operating there.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 17:19
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate for August 18 at 85.0136 rubles, up 46.87 kopecks, marking the first time it has topped 85 rubles since September 12, 2025. The official euro and yuan rates also rose to 98.3352 and 12.6275 rubles, respectively.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:56
An SEC filing showed that Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, held a stake in Elon Musk’s SpaceX worth about $966 million as of June 30.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:50
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index fell 2.04% to 2,092.77 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index dropped 2.58% to 775.48. Analysts said consolidation around 2,100 would be a positive signal, though a slide toward 2,000 remained possible.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:49
The Canadian dollar rose to a two-week high against the US dollar on Monday, while bond yields climbed after domestic data showed inflation increasing faster than expected. Investors are also watching a key deadline for new US tariffs on Canadian goods.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:10
Russia supplied 30.9% of Kazakhstan’s imports in the first half of 2026, ranking first among the republic’s trading partners, followed by China at 29.1%. Russia ranked third among export partners with an 8.6% share, while China led at 18.6% and Italy accounted for 17.3%.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 15:41
Britain’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Monday and was on course to end a six-session slide. Gains in mining stocks, AstraZeneca and Rolls-Royce offset broader caution ahead of this week’s UK inflation figures.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 15:25
Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said Beijing hopes Moscow will keep providing favorable conditions for Chinese investment. At a Russia-China business dialogue, he described bilateral cooperation as developing and said Russian enterprises were using Chinese investment and production capabilities.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 14:32
Mexican affiliates of Bank of America, Santander, BBVA, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and HSBC agreed to pay $86.4 million to settle a long-running antitrust suit in which investors accused them of rigging the market for Mexican government bonds.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 14:15
Investment firms representing ultra-wealthy individuals in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East have accumulated billions of dollars of exposure to SpaceX, underscoring their ability to gain access to highly sought-after business opportunities.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 14:05
Nicolai Tangen, head of Norway’s $2.4 trillion Government Pension Fund Global, warned that soaring AI-related stock valuations could cause a sharp market correction and inflict major losses. The fund posted record first-half profits, but about a third of its equity investments are in technology and its benchmark strategy leaves little room for hedging.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 14:00
JioBlackRock Asset Management, the joint venture between India’s Jio Financial Services and BlackRock, said it will offer regular plans for eligible mutual funds, enabling investors to purchase them through registered distributors.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 13:35
The euro rose above 98 rubles on Russia’s interbank market for the first time since March 20, 2026, trading data showed. At 10:45 a.m. Moscow time, it was up 1.51% at 98.683 rubles, while the dollar gained 1.27% to 84.99 rubles.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 09:22
Removing red tape for Wall Street has been a priority for the Trump White House. Europe’s banks want comparable deregulation and are now more hopeful about getting it than they have been in a long time.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 09:11
Tatarstan Head Rustam Minnikhanov said China is the republic’s leading investment partner and that bilateral trade reached a record $3.35 billion in 2025. Speaking at the SPROUTS forum in Kazan, he said cooperation is helping create production chains, promote innovation and support economic growth.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 09:08
Russian stocks fell at the start of Monday’s main trading session, with the MOEX and RTS indices each down 1.43% at 2,105.81 and 784.64 points. The yuan rose 3.25 kopecks against the ruble to 12.567 rubles, while the indices later pared losses and the yuan gained further.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 07:57
The MOEX Index fell below 2,100 points during Monday morning trading for the first time since July 24. By 8:25 a.m. Moscow time, it had declined 2.14% to 2,090.68 points.
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