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Germany unemployment change 4k in August, rate steady at 6.4%
German jobless rose less than expected in August, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 6.4% for a third straight month, labour data showed.
CME to List Six Factor Futures on September 21
CME Group will list six equity factor futures on September 21, including S&P 500 growth, value, quality, momentum, low volatility and a dividend index. The contracts offer centrally cleared factor exposure but face adoption hurdles around liquidity and broker support.
240 UK Crypto Millionaires Accounted for Half of All Declared Gains in 2024-25
UK HMRC data: 17,600 filers reported £1.38B in crypto gains. 240 individuals with >£1M each made up 52%. CARF framework now operational.
Warsh's Jackson Hole Speech, Nvidia Surge, Gold Rally Drive Macro
Warsh's Jackson Hole speech, Nvidia's 9% surge, and gold's best month since 1999 define the macro picture as oil eases and BTC rises. Fed division and Treasury buybacks add to the backdrop.
IT Stocks Lift Sensex 165 Points Before Warsh Speech
Indian IT stocks rallied nearly 3% after Nvidia's results, lifting the Sensex 165 points. Infosys (Alpha Score 57) gained 2.6% as markets awaited Fed's Warsh speech.
Russia blacklists 2,600 crypto wallets as pyramid schemes shift to USDT loans
The Bank of Russia added 2,600 wallets to a shared database after 1 billion rubles flowed into addresses linked to pyramid schemes and illegal lending. Crypto loans in USDT and fake concert ticket scams are the latest vectors.
Onion buffer stock quality good, says Consumer Affairs Secretary
Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare refuted reports of 30% onion buffer stock rotting, said quality is good. Recovery rate improved to 72% as CWC storage and Kanda Express transport deployed.
LeapFrog targets $100M India healthcare bet over two years
LeapFrog plans to invest $80M-$100M in India's healthcare over two years, targeting hospitals, specialty-care, and diagnostics as insurance penetration rises.
India reservoir storage 64%, 18 points below year-ago level
Overall storage in 166 major reservoirs stood at 64.16% of capacity, 18 percentage points lower than a year ago. The southern region is the only one below 60%.
Nepal declines foreign rescue aid after floods kill close to 500
Nepal's foreign ministry said its agencies are handling rescue after floods damaged hydropower projects near the Chinese border. Seoul will keep negotiating.
Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Reaches 469 After China Quake
Nepal reports 469 dead from flash floods after a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in China; evacuation warnings issued near Trishuli River as a dam burst threatens further flooding.
SEC proposes $75M token sale exemption as ICO demand fades
The SEC's Reg Crypto Assets would allow up to $75M in annual token sales with disclosure rules, but venture investors say ICO-era demand has shifted to Bitcoin, perpetuals and AI.