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Pakistan crypto licensing portal opens, firms face Sept 5 deadline

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.

Forex4d ago

AUD/USD Jumps to 0.7180 as USD Weakens on Bessent Bond Plans

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.

Forex4d ago

Eurozone PMIs Beat, EUR/USD Holds Near 1.17 After Bessent

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.

Stocks4d ago

Karnataka H1N1 tally hits 4,212 in 2026 as monsoon surge peaks

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.

Stocks4d ago

LIC's IDBI Bank sale at ₹82 draws policyholder challenge

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.

Stocks4d ago

SIP Inflows Top ₹1.26 Trillion in Four Months, Returns Slip

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.

Stocks4d ago

Why AI Investing Needs Good Explanations, Not Predictions

Progress comes from criticizing and replacing ideas. The same logic applies to investing: moats, adaptability, and the AI boom demand good explanations, not predictions.

Stocks4d ago

India bank credit growth hits 20% in June quarter: Bernstein

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.

Commodities4d ago

US refiners face historic stress test as global crisis looms

US refineries running near top capacity for months risk breakdowns. A major unit failure could push gasoline above $4 a gallon, analysts warn.

Commodities4d ago

Why Aebi Schmidt Now Warrants an Upgrade

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.

Crypto4d ago

Banks test quantum-resistant crypto transfers on NEAR testnet

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.

Commodities4d ago

Kenmare Names Mahmood Al Khatri to Board, Issa Al Balushi Exits

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.