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Rusal promises to ‘minimize the socioeconomic consequences’ of mothballing loss-making plants

Rusal plans to temporarily mothball several Russian raw-materials facilities, including the Pikalyovo alumina refinery, the Severouralsk bauxite mine, and plants in Bogoslovsk and the Urals, Kommersant reports. The sites lose the company $800 million annually, while restoring the division would require $1.8 billion. Rusal is seeking state support and warns of possible layoffs in company towns, including Pikalyovo, where plant closures triggered major unrest in 2009.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryRusalplant mothballingRussia economylayoffs

MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 19:13

Rusal promises to ‘minimize the socioeconomic consequences’ of mothballing loss-making plants
Rusal promises to ‘minimize the socioeconomic consequences’ of mothballing loss-making plants

After selling all its Bitcoin to repay debt, AI firm seeks to rebuild an $827 million treasury from zero

AI education company Genius Group has proposed a $12.5 million perpetual preferred offering to restart a Bitcoin treasury targeted at $827 million by fiscal 2031. It previously sold its remaining Bitcoin and repaid $8.5 million in debt. Because proceeds would also fund an AI portfolio and dollar reserve, the initial Bitcoin allocation remains unknown, while key offering terms await approval.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoCompanies & industryTech & AIGenius GroupBitcoin treasurypreferred-stock financing

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 19:05

After selling all its Bitcoin to repay debt, AI firm seeks to rebuild an $827 million treasury from zero
After selling all its Bitcoin to repay debt, AI firm seeks to rebuild an $827 million treasury from zero

U.S. appeals court rules against prediction markets, setting up likely Supreme Court fight

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that sports-related event contracts are not swaps, contradicting an April decision by the Third Circuit and potentially setting up a Supreme Court battle.

CryptoCompanies & industryprediction marketsU.S. appeals courtsports contracts

CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 18:29

U.S. appeals court rules against prediction markets, setting up likely Supreme Court fight
U.S. appeals court rules against prediction markets, setting up likely Supreme Court fight

Why the US Wants an Even Bigger Role in Venezuela’s Oil Industry

Venezuela no longer produces oil at its former scale, but it still holds some of the world’s largest reserves. After the US seized then-President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, Washington restored diplomatic ties and began working with interim President Delcy Rodríguez’s government in Caracas. The relationship remains conditional, with Donald Trump calling Venezuela the “51st state” and saying the US will “rebuild” its underproducing oil industry.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryVenezuelaoil industryUS diplomacy

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 18:25

Why the US Wants an Even Bigger Role in Venezuela’s Oil Industry
Why the US Wants an Even Bigger Role in Venezuela’s Oil Industry

U.S. equity funds register biggest weekly outflow since March as Nvidia results and Fed event loom

U.S. stock funds saw their heaviest weekly outflow in five months in the period ending Aug. 26. Investors were rethinking artificial intelligence’s prospects before Nvidia reported results and waiting for remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh that could prove pivotal.

Macro & central banksMarketsCompanies & industryTech & AIU.S. stocksfund flowsNvidiaFederal Reserve

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 17:15

U.S. equity funds register biggest weekly outflow since March as Nvidia results and Fed event loom
U.S. equity funds register biggest weekly outflow since March as Nvidia results and Fed event loom

Warsh settles some nerves at Jackson Hole

Warsh’s speech offered a clearer picture of how he interprets the economy, while leaving unresolved questions about the Federal Reserve’s ‘reaction function’.

Macro & central banksFederal ReserveJackson Holemonetary policy

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 16:38

Warsh settles some nerves at Jackson Hole

USDC promoted to the Premier League through Chelsea shirt sponsorship

Chelsea has named Circle Internet Group its principal and official front-of-shirt partner for the 2026/27 season, placing Circle and USDC branding on its men’s, women’s and academy kits. The marks are expected to debut on Aug. 30 against Brighton. The agreement is currently a branding sponsorship, not a Chelsea payment product or an offer to use USDC for purchases.

CryptoUSDCChelseacryptocurrencyshirt sponsorship

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 15:45

USDC promoted to the Premier League through Chelsea shirt sponsorship
USDC promoted to the Premier League through Chelsea shirt sponsorship

BYD posts US$1.2 billion second-quarter profit on surging global demand

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported second-quarter net income of 8.2 billion yuan (US$1.2 billion), up 30 per cent from a year earlier. Strong overseas sales and premium models improved its net margin and profitability, ending a five-quarter losing streak and beating the 8 billion yuan consensus estimate.

Companies & industryBYDelectric vehiclesquarterly profit

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 14:11

BYD posts US$1.2 billion second-quarter profit on surging global demand
BYD posts US$1.2 billion second-quarter profit on surging global demand

SBI Holdings invests $270 million in Ajaib for 20% stake

SBI Holdings is investing $270 million in Ajaib for a 20% stake as it expands its push into Asia’s digital-asset market. Ajaib offers crypto and stablecoins alongside traditional investments, as well as over-the-counter settlement services for institutional clients.

MarketsCryptoCompanies & industrySBI HoldingsAjaibdigital assets

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 13:32

SBI Holdings invests $270 million in Ajaib for 20% stake
SBI Holdings invests $270 million in Ajaib for 20% stake

Lukoil reports 1.5-fold rise in IFRS net profit for first half

Lukoil said net profit attributable to shareholders under IFRS rose 1.5-fold year on year to 430.9 billion rubles ($5 billion) in the first half of 2026. Sales revenue increased 8% to 2.06 trillion rubles ($24 billion), while operating profit, pretax profit and EBITDA also posted strong gains.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryLukoilnet profitoil industryfinancial results

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 13:06

Lukoil reports 1.5-fold rise in IFRS net profit for first half

Wall St Week Ahead: Jobs report, Broadcom results pose next hurdles for stock market rally

A fresh reading on the U.S. labor market next week and quarterly results from semiconductor company Broadcom will test a stock-market rally that has pushed shares close to record highs.

Macro & central banksMarketsCompanies & industryWall Streetjobs reportBroadcomstock market

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 13:01

Wall St Week Ahead: Jobs report, Broadcom results pose next hurdles for stock market rally
Wall St Week Ahead: Jobs report, Broadcom results pose next hurdles for stock market rally

Zero-revenue public company copied Michael Saylor with a Bitcoin deal — and its stock crashed 25%

Alpha Modus agreed to issue more than 10 times its existing share count and warrants to 10 non-US investors in exchange for 3,170 Bitcoin. Shares fell 25% after the announcement. The unsigned transaction is intended to strengthen equity and help preserve the Nasdaq listing, but would heavily dilute shareholders; the company has no revenue and faces substantial going-concern doubt.

MarketsCryptoCompanies & industryAlpha ModusBitcoinNasdaqshare dilution

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 12:50

Zero-revenue public company copied Michael Saylor with a Bitcoin deal — and its stock crashed 25%
Zero-revenue public company copied Michael Saylor with a Bitcoin deal — and its stock crashed 25%

Explainer: Can Volkswagen bypass board opposition to push through its overhaul?

Volkswagen’s supervisory board is due to meet in a week to consider its biggest-ever turnaround plan, which has set management against unions and the state of Lower Saxony, the company’s second-largest shareholder.

Companies & industryVolkswagencorporate restructuringunionsLower Saxony

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 12:45

Explainer: Can Volkswagen bypass board opposition to push through its overhaul?
Explainer: Can Volkswagen bypass board opposition to push through its overhaul?

Mechel’s IFRS net loss rises 2.5% to $482.84 million in first half

Mechel reported an IFRS net loss of 41.5 billion rubles ($482.84 million) for the first half of 2026, up 2.5% from a year earlier. Revenue fell 23% to 117.35 billion rubles, while adjusted EBITDA rose 6.3% to 6.05 billion rubles. Net debt stood at 289.6 billion rubles on June 30.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryMechelfinancial resultscoal and steelnet loss

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 12:10

Mechel’s IFRS net loss rises 2.5% to $482.84 million in first half

Aksakov says Russia’s banking sector shows no alarming signs despite sanctions

State Duma Financial Market Committee Chairman Anatoly Aksakov said Russia’s banking resilience should be judged by financial performance and the ability to adapt payment infrastructure, not by the number of institutions under sanctions. The sector posted record first-half profits, though the market is becoming more polarized and smaller banks face greater funding and income pressures.

Macro & central banksTrade & sanctionsBanking & financeCompanies & industryRussian bankingsanctionsbank profitsfinancial infrastructure

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 10:39

Aksakov says Russia’s banking sector shows no alarming signs despite sanctions

BOCHK posts higher profit as lower credit costs offset margin pressure

Bank of China (Hong Kong) reported a 7.1% year-on-year rise in first-half net profit to HK$23.74 billion. Lower impairment charges and a wider net interest margin offset continued pressure on lending margins from falling Hong Kong interbank rates.

Macro & central banksBanking & financeCompanies & industryBank of China Hong Kongbankingprofit

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 10:36

BOCHK posts higher profit as lower credit costs offset margin pressure
BOCHK posts higher profit as lower credit costs offset margin pressure

Autostat head forecasts 1.3 mln new passenger car sales in Russia in 2026

Autostat Director Sergey Tselikov expects Russia to sell 1.3 million to 1.35 million new passenger cars in 2026, with 1.3 million the more likely outcome as fuel costs prompt buyers to delay purchases. Used-car resales are forecast to end near last year’s level at about 6 million vehicles.

Companies & industryRussia auto marketnew car salesused-car market

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 10:12

Autostat head forecasts 1.3 mln new passenger car sales in Russia in 2026

Tianjin Port opens new auto logistics yard with 140,000-vehicle capacity

Tianjin Port’s Global Ro-Ro terminal has put a new automobile logistics yard into operation, with the first commercial vehicles arriving on Wednesday. Covering 176,200 square meters, the facility has about 5,000 parking spaces, annual capacity for roughly 140,000 vehicles, digital management systems and wastewater recycling. It is intended to expand vehicle storage and ro-ro logistics in northern China.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryTianjin Portauto logisticsro-ro shipping

CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 08:23

Tianjin Port opens new auto logistics yard with 140,000-vehicle capacity

Lawrence Ho’s family office expands into space sector through de-SPAC deal

Black Spade Capital, the family office of Macau casino billionaire Lawrence Ho Yau-lung, announced its third de-SPAC transaction through a merger with satellite communications firm Astrum Space. The Singapore-based company will combine with Black Spade Acquisition III at an equity value of about US$1 billion, with the resulting entity seeking a New York Stock Exchange listing.

MarketsCompanies & industryBlack Spade CapitalLawrence Hosatellite communicationsde-SPAC

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 08:01

Lawrence Ho’s family office expands into space sector through de-SPAC deal
Lawrence Ho’s family office expands into space sector through de-SPAC deal

Cyber fraudsters steal $16.29 mln from Russian companies in six months

Russian companies lost 1.4 billion rubles ($16.29 million) to cyber fraud in the first half of 2026, nearly three times the amount a year earlier, a Bank of Russia cybersecurity expert said. Fraudsters mainly targeted accounting and finance departments through social engineering, including demands to install remote-access apps or transfer money to a “safe” account.

Companies & industryRussiacyber fraudbusiness security

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 07:22

Cyber fraudsters steal $16.29 mln from Russian companies in six months

China Life revenue surges as insurer expands AI, chip and biotech investments

China Life Insurance, the country’s largest life insurer, reported record first-half results and said it would increase investment in technology-related sectors while seeking long-term partnerships with innovative companies. Revenue rose 81.5 per cent year on year to 434.3 billion yuan, while net profit jumped more than 228 per cent to 134.5 billion yuan.

MarketsBanking & financeCompanies & industryTech & AIChina Life Insuranceartificial intelligencechipsbiotechnology

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 06:00

China Life revenue surges as insurer expands AI, chip and biotech investments
China Life revenue surges as insurer expands AI, chip and biotech investments

OIV chief upbeat about China’s high-quality wine industry prospects

John Barker, director general of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, said China could become a major producer of high-quality wine, citing its sustainability efforts and growing expertise in local terroir. The upcoming congress in Beijing will spotlight Ningxia and China’s contributions to standards, trade facilitation and consumer protection.

Companies & industryChina winesustainabilityNingxiawine congress

CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 05:10

OIV chief upbeat about China’s high-quality wine industry prospects

Ripple-backed XRP treasury firm one shareholder vote away from Nasdaq listing

The SEC has cleared the paperwork for Evernorth’s merger with a shell company. The deal is set for a Sept. 30 shareholder vote, paving the way for a Nasdaq listing under the ticker XRPN if approved.

MarketsCryptoCompanies & industryEvernorthXRPNasdaq

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 04:21

Ripple-backed XRP treasury firm one shareholder vote away from Nasdaq listing
Ripple-backed XRP treasury firm one shareholder vote away from Nasdaq listing

US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say

The Trump administration is discussing a deal with Caracas to secure US government access to a group of Venezuelan oilfields for development by American companies, with supplies guaranteed for the US. Sources say it could be announced soon, but Venezuela’s laws and constitution may expose it to legal challenges.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryVenezuelaUnited Statesoilenergy deal

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-28 02:32

US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say
US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say
  • Trump administration discusses taking stake in Venezuela oil, Axios reports
    Trump administration discusses taking stake in Venezuela oil, Axios reports

    The Trump administration is discussing with Venezuela’s interim government whether to take an ownership stake in the South American country’s oil resources, Axios reported on Thursday, citing two U.S. officials.

    Trump administrationVenezuelaoil resources

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-27 23:01Original
  • US nears deal for long-term access to Venezuela's oil reserves, sources say
    US nears deal for long-term access to Venezuela's oil reserves, sources say

    Trump administration officials are negotiating an agreement that would give the United States long-term access to part of Venezuela’s crude reserves, according to people familiar with the talks. The United States is overseeing Venezuela’s oil exports.

    United StatesVenezuelaoilenergy deal

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-27 22:05Original
  • US in Talks With Venezuela to Take Major Stake in Oil Fields
    US in Talks With Venezuela to Take Major Stake in Oil Fields

    The United States is negotiating with Venezuela over taking a large stake in the country’s oil fields. The move is framed as a dramatic Trump administration effort to extend its influence over the post-Maduro government and Venezuela’s vast energy reserves.

    United StatesVenezuelaoilTrump administration

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-08-27 21:00Original

Chinese battery giant CATL spreads investments in search of new growth drivers

Analysts say CATL is seeking potential growth engines beyond the EV boom by investing in areas ranging from data centres to hydropower stations. Since June last year, at least seven CATL-led equity deals worth more than 17 billion yuan have been announced in non-battery sectors, including humanoid robots, state-owned hydropower and artificial intelligence.

MarketsCompanies & industryTech & AICATLinvestmentelectric vehiclesartificial intelligence

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-28 02:00

Chinese battery giant CATL spreads investments in search of new growth drivers
Chinese battery giant CATL spreads investments in search of new growth drivers

Solstice, Element terminate $14.5 billion merger after shareholder feedback

Solstice Advanced Materials and Element Solutions have mutually agreed to shelve their $14.5 billion merger. In statements on Thursday, the companies said feedback from shareholders favored keeping each business independent and pursuing its existing strategy.

Companies & industrymergershareholderscorporate strategy

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 23:25

Solstice, Element terminate $14.5 billion merger after shareholder feedback
Solstice, Element terminate $14.5 billion merger after shareholder feedback

Rivian CFO McDonough steps down to join GE Vernova

Rivian CFO Claire McDonough is leaving the electric vehicle maker to take the same role at GE Vernova. Her departure comes as Rivian accelerates the rollout of more affordable SUVs amid fragile U.S. demand for electric vehicles.

Companies & industryRivianexecutive changeselectric vehicles

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 23:05

Rivian CFO McDonough steps down to join GE Vernova
Rivian CFO McDonough steps down to join GE Vernova

UAE ‘spy sheikh’ takes 49% stake in Trump family bank venture: WSJ

The UAE’s national security adviser is taking a major investment role in a banking venture linked to President Trump’s family and holds a 49% stake, the Wall Street Journal reported.

MarketsBanking & financeCompanies & industryUAETrump familybank investment

TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 23:02

UAE ‘spy sheikh’ takes 49% stake in Trump family bank venture: WSJ
UAE ‘spy sheikh’ takes 49% stake in Trump family bank venture: WSJ

Any US trade deal must ensure a robust Canadian auto sector, ambassador says

Canada cannot accept a trade agreement with the United States unless it protects the survival of a strong Canadian auto assembly and parts industry, its ambassador to Washington said Thursday. He gave no indication of when negotiations might resume.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryCanadaUnited Statestrade talksauto industry

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 21:50

Any US trade deal must ensure a robust Canadian auto sector, ambassador says
Any US trade deal must ensure a robust Canadian auto sector, ambassador says

Ukraine cuts growth forecast as Russia continues bombing businesses

Ukraine’s Economy Ministry has lowered its growth forecast for the year from 1.3% to 0.5% as Russian attacks target businesses, energy and logistics infrastructure, and Black Sea ports. Steel, agriculture, retail and exports are suffering, while strikes hit the Zaporizhstal plant and distribution facilities across the country.

Macro & central banksTrade & sanctionsCompanies & industryUkraine economyRussian attacksBlack Sea portssteel industry

TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-27 20:09

Ukraine cuts growth forecast as Russia continues bombing businesses
Ukraine cuts growth forecast as Russia continues bombing businesses

US-Canada trade war could cost 90,000 jobs

Donald Trump’s new 50 percent tariffs could put nearly 90,000 Canadian jobs at risk. With Canada retaliating, the trade conflict could affect people on both sides of the border, while Americans may also bear the cost in other ways.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryUS-Canada trade wartariffsjobs

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-27 20:06

US-Canada trade war could cost 90,000 jobs
US-Canada trade war could cost 90,000 jobs
  • Canada excludes U.S. seafood from retaliatory tariffs
    Canada excludes U.S. seafood from retaliatory tariffs

    Canada removed fish and seafood products from its planned counter-tariff list after industry warnings that the measures could raise costs and invite further U.S. retaliation. The tariffs, covering about $20 billion in American goods, are set to take effect September 8.

    CanadaUnited Statestariffsseafood

    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-08-27 09:56Original

Rupert Murdoch considering re-merger of Fox Corp and News Corp, court documents and video show

Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan Murdoch are considering recombining Fox Corp and News Corp, according to court documents and video. The move would unite a television company with a broad news operation and reinforce the family’s control over its shrinking empire.

Companies & industryMurdoch familyFox CorpNews Corp

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 19:40

Rupert Murdoch considering re-merger of Fox Corp and News Corp, court documents and video show
Rupert Murdoch considering re-merger of Fox Corp and News Corp, court documents and video show

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to deliver key Jackson Hole speech Friday: What to expect

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is set to give a major speech at Jackson Hole on Friday. Previous Fed chairs have used the address to outline broad policy frameworks and signal their intentions.

Macro & central banksFederal ReserveJackson Holemonetary policy

CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 19:00

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to deliver key Jackson Hole speech Friday: What to expect
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to deliver key Jackson Hole speech Friday: What to expect
  • Warsh heads to Jackson Hole

    Fed chair Kevin Warsh will need to reassure markets in his forthcoming speech.

    Federal ReserveJackson Holemarkets

    FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-08-27 17:24Original
  • Crypto traders brace for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech
    Crypto traders brace for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech

    Crypto traders are watching for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech in Jackson Hole. One analyst expects him to take a tough stance on inflation, while still predicting that the Fed will delay rate hikes until at least after the November midterm elections.

    cryptocurrencyFederal Reserveinflationinterest rates

    CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 14:01Original
  • Dovish or Hawkish? Markets await Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut for rate clues
    Dovish or Hawkish? Markets await Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut for rate clues

    Investors are preparing for Kevin Warsh’s first speech as chair of the US Federal Reserve at the central bank’s annual economic policy meeting. His comments on the US interest-rate outlook at Friday’s Jackson Hole symposium could offer clues for markets, including stocks and bonds recently pressured by rising Treasury yields.

    Federal ReserveJackson Holeinterest rates

    SSouth China Morning Post★★★★☆2026-08-27 08:00Original
  • Treasury yields ease ahead of jobs data and Jackson Hole
    Treasury yields ease ahead of jobs data and Jackson Hole

    Treasury yields edged lower as investors prepared for the release of initial jobless claims data and a closely watched speech by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.

    Treasury yieldsjobs dataJackson Hole

    CCNBC★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 07:44Original

Navalny team traces Ozon stake financing to Putin ally Gennady Timchenko

An Anti-Corruption Foundation investigation says Ozon’s largest shareholder, Alexander Chachava, used money from entities controlled by billionaire and Putin ally Gennady Timchenko to buy his stake. The entities held 34.95% of Ozon by April 2026, according to the investigation, which urged the EU to sanction people and companies allegedly controlling the stake for Putin and his inner circle.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryOzonGennady TimchenkoNavalny teamRussian economy

MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 17:31

Navalny team traces Ozon stake financing to Putin ally Gennady Timchenko
Navalny team traces Ozon stake financing to Putin ally Gennady Timchenko

Clearing firm RQD* raises $74 million as Wall Street prepares for tokenized markets

U.S. clearing and custody firm RQD* has secured $74 million in investment led by Bain Capital. The company plans to expand its digital-asset and tokenization infrastructure as Wall Street prepares for tokenized markets.

MarketsCryptoCompanies & industryRQD*Bain Capitaltokenized marketsdigital assets

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 14:32

Clearing firm RQD* raises $74 million as Wall Street prepares for tokenized markets
Clearing firm RQD* raises $74 million as Wall Street prepares for tokenized markets

Russia’s budget revenues rising, exceeding forecasts — PM

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Russia’s budget revenues are growing faster than projected and have exceeded 18.64 trillion rubles. He added that non-oil and gas revenues now account for more than 80% of the total, reflecting diversification toward higher-value goods-producing sectors.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryRussiabudget revenueseconomic diversification

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 14:24

Russia’s budget revenues rising, exceeding forecasts — PM

The rise and fall of the world's superjumbo A380

Qantas Airways said it will begin retiring its 10 Airbus A380s in mid-2028, four years earlier than planned. Rising maintenance costs and the arrival of newer, more efficient aircraft are hastening the superjumbo’s retreat.

Companies & industryAirbus A380Qantas Airwaysaviation

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 12:40

The rise and fall of the world's superjumbo A380
The rise and fall of the world's superjumbo A380

Mirae Asset eyes $109 billion crypto empire after acquiring Digital X

Mirae Asset Financial Group founder Park Hyeon-joo outlined an ambitious plan for Digital X, formerly known as Korbit, centered on stablecoins, real-world assets and security token offerings.

CryptoCompanies & industryMirae AssetDigital Xcrypto

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 11:37

Mirae Asset eyes $109 billion crypto empire after acquiring Digital X
Mirae Asset eyes $109 billion crypto empire after acquiring Digital X

Warsh faces challenge over whether inflation is a problem

U.S. auto prices rose at an annualized pace of about 5% in July, while housing and utility costs climbed more than 3.5%. Recreational goods prices surged by double digits, as households absorbed a 3.7% rise in living costs—nearly twice what the Federal Reserve has promised.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryFederal Reserveinflationauto prices

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 11:10

Warsh faces challenge over whether inflation is a problem
Warsh faces challenge over whether inflation is a problem

TotalEnergies completes transfer of 10% Arctic LNG 2 stake to Novatek subsidiary

TotalEnergies says it has completed the transfer of its 10% interest in Arctic LNG 2 to Novatek subsidiary NordLine and is no longer a shareholder. It retains the right to reimbursement of about $1.3 billion in shareholder loans, subject to applicable sanctions.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsCompanies & industryTotalEnergiesArctic LNG 2Novateksanctions

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 10:47

TotalEnergies completes transfer of 10% Arctic LNG 2 stake to Novatek subsidiary

Big Take Asia

Bloomberg is bringing The Big Take to Asia. Each week, Oanh Ha will tell a story from one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions, focusing on the markets, tycoons and businesses driving its constant change.

Companies & industryBloombergAsiamarketsbusiness

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-27 10:15

Big Take Asia
Big Take Asia

US counters China as Beijing’s ‘shock wave’ hits African economies

A State Department official and analysts accuse China of flooding African markets with subsidized finished goods while taking raw materials and buying far fewer African products. They say the imbalance is hurting local manufacturing. The Trump administration says it wants to offer alternatives and open opportunities for U.S. businesses.

Macro & central banksTrade & sanctionsCompanies & industryChina-Africa tradeU.S. trade policyAfrican manufacturingChinese exports

FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-27 10:00

US counters China as Beijing’s ‘shock wave’ hits African economies
US counters China as Beijing’s ‘shock wave’ hits African economies

Bitcoin Hits $80,000 but Fails to Restore Treasury Premiums at Strategy, Twenty One Capital or Metaplanet

Bitcoin’s approach to $80,000 did not restore the premium that once supported the corporate-treasury model at Strategy, Twenty One Capital and Metaplanet. Their common market values remained below the reported value of their Bitcoin holdings, but debt, preferred stock, cash and dilution make the discounts difficult to compare. Strategy’s recent $2.0065 billion share sale supported liquidity, preferred-stock repurchases and cash reserves rather than Bitcoin purchases.

MarketsCryptoCompanies & industryBitcoincorporate treasuriesStrategystock valuation

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 09:25

Bitcoin Hits $80,000 but Fails to Restore Treasury Premiums at Strategy, Twenty One Capital or Metaplanet
Bitcoin Hits $80,000 but Fails to Restore Treasury Premiums at Strategy, Twenty One Capital or Metaplanet

Delivery Hero leans on subscriptions as ‘brutal’ competition intensifies ahead of Uber takeover

Delivery Hero CEO Niklas Östberg said competition in some of the company’s key markets has been “pretty brutal” over the past few years. He added that expanding the subscriber base has helped the business as Uber’s takeover approaches.

Companies & industryDelivery HerosubscriptionscompetitionUber

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 09:25

Delivery Hero leans on subscriptions as ‘brutal’ competition intensifies ahead of Uber takeover
Delivery Hero leans on subscriptions as ‘brutal’ competition intensifies ahead of Uber takeover

Wildberries CEO Tatyana Kim remains Russia’s richest woman despite $2 billion loss after Ukrainian warehouse strikes

Forbes Russia says the combined wealth of the country’s richest women fell from $25.75 billion in 2025 to $18.95 billion this year. Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim remained first for the fifth time, but her fortune dropped from $7.1 billion to $5 billion amid falling share prices and Ukrainian drone strikes on the company’s warehouses. The number of female billionaires fell from nine to four, and the ranking had no newcomers.

MarketsCompanies & industryRussian billionairesWildberrieswealth rankingUkrainian drone strikes

MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 07:38

Wildberries CEO Tatyana Kim remains Russia’s richest woman despite $2 billion loss after Ukrainian warehouse strikes
Wildberries CEO Tatyana Kim remains Russia’s richest woman despite $2 billion loss after Ukrainian warehouse strikes