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USD/JPY breached 162 for the first time since 1986, yen at 40-year low, as Japan's warnings failed. China PMIs beat, PBOC added liquidity, RBA stayed hawkish.
Take-Two's GTA 6 pre-orders are already strong. Trailer 3, expected by mid-August, could drive another sales surge and stock momentum ahead of the November launch.
The Aadhaar App has been downloaded over 31 million times since February. Users who haven't switched lost access to digital Aadhaar services after June 30.
Digital lender Fibe files for a ₹750 crore Indian IPO as TPG-backed firm seeks to expand lending to middle-income consumers. Profit doubled to ₹257 crore in FY26.
Brent crude has fallen 8% in a month. Indian fuel retailers haven't cut pump prices. The gap between import parity and retail is widening into a margin cushion for OMCs — and a political liability.
Even with 3% annual rupee depreciation, Indian assets can deliver 9% dollar returns if local growth holds. Anand Rathi Wealth's Azeez explains the calculus and where risk really sits.
Only 17% of pre-MiCA registrants converted. With the July 1 deadline looming, 83% of EU crypto firms risk losing access to clients across the bloc.
Visa's Shenzhen Metro pilot covers all 17 lines and 432 stations, letting international visitors tap foreign cards at gates. The launch precedes the November 2026 APEC forum.
Celsius Resources sells 95% of its Namibia cobalt-copper project to Chinalco for US$15m cash. Proceeds earmarked for MCB project in the Philippines, pending arbitration resolution.
A Bollywood song from the 1999 film 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' has been included in a Class 5 English textbook in Odisha, sparking debate online about age-appropriate content in school curricula.
Star Health cleared a multi-year resistance band near ₹500–₹520 in June. The real test is whether the stock holds that zone on a retest, or the breakout fades like prior attempts.
Infosys Alpha Score 57 leads to a Moderate tech setup. Watch U.S. payroll data and Fed policy for confirmation. Check the INFY stock page for live positioning.
Prism Johnson, Oyo's parent, filed updated IPO papers with SEBI seeking Rs 6,650 crore in fresh capital, 21% less than its 2021 plan.
HDFC Bank hires Axis Bank CFO Puneet Sharma as CFO from December, effective September as designate. The move reshapes finance leadership at two of India's largest private banks.
RBA minutes show board held cash rate at 4.35% to assess cumulative tightening and oil disruptions. Inflation still above target, underlying CPI expected to rise. Rate hike remains possible.
Ukraine's ARMA received $8.3M in USDT into its own wallet for the first time, following a hacking operation that caused over $100M in damages. The case signals a shift in how Kyiv handles seized digital assets.
Lefroy Exploration started a scoping study for its Mt Martin gold project after a resource upgrade to 460,000 ounces and a $3.6 million capital raise. The study will assess development options.
First Silver Valley results expected by end-July; belt-scale model developed through BHP Xplor faces field tests across Harts Range and Davenport Province, co-funded by NT Geological Survey.
Orthocell ships 200 more nerve repair products to Ukraine with Perth backing. The donation supports wounded civilians and highlights the company's nerve repair tech.
The SEC closed its case against NanoBit with a $5 million fine for deceiving investors in a relationship investment scheme. The penalty resolves charges of misappropriation.
China's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in June, driven by export orders. That support may fade after oil retreats and domestic demand remains weak. Implications for the yuan.
Energy shocks and geopolitical turmoil pushed TCW Durable Growth ETF (GRW) behind the S&P 500 in Q1 2026. The growth tilt cost it as value and energy names rallied.
Six IPOs open today with grey market premiums up to 28%. Subscription data and institutional demand will determine if the listing premium holds.
China's factory PMI beat at 50.3, driven by AI exports up 60% YoY, but retail fell and tariff front-loading fades, capping yuan support. The narrow beat leaves the yuan vulnerable.
Hong Kong regulators confirmed the legal framework can handle tokenised bonds, clearing the way for broader DLT use in fixed income. A second review phase starts H2 2025.
The ACCC alleges Amazon Australia used unfair Prime Video contract terms to introduce ads for over 1 million annual subscribers without offering compensation or refunds.
Goldman sees $5.3 trillion in AI capex through 2030. A correction could shift focus from frontier models to local applications, favoring India's software talent and IT services.
JPMorgan's digital asset chiefs told Congress yield-bearing stablecoins should be banned, calling them shadow banking. The push complicates already-stalled stablecoin legislation.
The FCA's final crypto rules set a 40% net-risk capital charge, cut stablecoin coefficient to 1%, and impose market abuse rules from Oct 2027. Deadline for applications: Feb 2027.
Yen breaches 161 for first time since 1986 as carry trade pressures mount. Tokyo spent ¥9.8 trillion on April-May intervention. Next test: July 11 U.S. CPI.