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Nifty fell below 24,200 on Monday. Bank stocks slid while metals and IT gained. Support at 24,140; resistance at 24,300. Broader market breadth stayed positive.
Pakistan's PVARA sets Sept 5 deadline for crypto exchanges to apply for NOC or cease operations. Binance and HTX already have preliminary approvals.
The stablecoin banking platform hit a $1B valuation after a $68M round led by Japan's SBI Group. Revenue has grown six-fold, the CEO said, and the firm is profitable.
The dollar held near three-month lows as strong PMI data and rising yields curbed selling. Goldman Sachs said slowing inflation is needed to lower yields, pushing capital toward gold and the yen.
APAC reinsurers posted a 4% rise in net insurance service revenue in 2025, reversing 2024's decline, as overseas portfolios drove growth amid softer home markets, AM Best said.
A 1956 test pilot shot himself down by overtaking his own cannon shells. The story shows why humans must think even as machines speed up.
Harvard Medical School agreed to a $53M settlement over stolen and sold body parts, covering families of donors between 2018 and 2023. The school also plans a scholarship and program improvements.
Russia's central bank will accept domestic certificates for qualified investor status from Aug. 31, widening access to higher crypto purchase limits as the regulated market opens.
Resolution Foundation data shows UK productivity grew 1.1% annually over two years, with retail among 12 sectors posting gains. The rebound may be masked by flawed ONS employment surveys.
Cleveland Fed study finds crypto holders expect 22% annual returns, far above non-holders' 7% estimate, and are unusually responsive to historical price data.
Banks and regulators test post-quantum security for crypto wallets with NIST-approved signatures. The pilot could shape adoption before quantum computers.
India's ₹14 trillion interest bill crowds out education, healthcare and jobs spending, economist Ajit Ranade writes. Household debt hit 47.8% of GDP.
Trump gathered crypto executives and regulators to push the CLARITY Act. The September 15 Senate cloture vote requires 60 votes. BTC surged 12% on the news. CFTC funding gaps threaten the bill's execution.
Pakistan's crypto regulator opens licensing, requires existing VASPs to apply for a no-objection certificate by Sept. 5 or face penalties under the Virtual Assets Act.
PTSB's annual survey shows 61% of under-35s consider social housing; mortgage holders switch providers. Sentiment negative despite CSO data showing cooling house price inflation.
An attacker seized control of Term Finance vaults via governance voting, draining $8.5M in ETH and USDC. The protocol has frozen the affected product and is working on recovery.
India accounted for over 70% of Asia Pacific office leasing in H1 2026, with Grade A absorption and GCC expansion driving demand. Colliers sees rental growth ahead.
Pakistan's PVARA opened its crypto licensing portal Aug. 22. Existing firms must apply by Sept. 5 or face criminal penalties. Binance and HTX already hold preliminary approvals.
The Australian dollar jumped 0.85% to 0.7180 as USD weakness from Bessent's bond buybacks and Iran sanctions drove the rally. Focus shifts to RBA CPI and Jackson Hole.
The euro held near 1.17 after euro area manufacturing jumped to 52.8, the strongest in over a year. UK PMIs also beat. The dollar steadied after Bessent's buyback announcement. All eyes on Jackson Hole.
Karnataka recorded 4,212 lab-confirmed H1N1 cases through Aug. 22, exceeding the 2024 total and closing in on 2025's count. The health department says it is a monsoon surge, not an outbreak, and has stockpiled PPE and antivirals.
Union AIBOA asks IRDAI to review LIC's ₹82/share IDBI stake sale, arguing it fails to meet regulatory condition to maximize returns and risks policyholder bonuses.
SIP inflows hit ₹1.26 trillion in April-July 2026, more than any full year before 2022. But 3-year flexicap returns are just 7.8%, as high valuations and FII selling weigh.
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Bernstein says India bank credit growth hit a four-year high of ~20% YoY in the June quarter. Deposit growth lagged, keeping loan-to-deposit ratios near decade highs. The brokerage sees stable margins ahead.
US refineries running near top capacity for months risk breakdowns. A major unit failure could push gasoline above $4 a gallon, analysts warn.
A Seeking Alpha analyst who previously held neutral on Aebi Schmidt now sees enough evidence for an upgrade. The street cleaner maker's valuation and market position support a bullish turn.
A cross-regional pilot is stress-testing post-quantum cryptography for digital asset transfers. Banks, regulators from three jurisdictions, and Safeheron are participating on NEAR's testnet.
Kenmare Resources appoints Mahmood Al Khatri as non-executive director, replacing Issa Al Balushi. The new board member is a senior manager at Oman Investment Authority.
Moby's model shows El Niño could intensify 30–60 days earlier than consensus, threatening crops, Panama Canal traffic and hydropower, with monetary policy implications, says Ferrari.