Market Analysis

Opinionated, data-backed coverage across all asset classes

All Forex Stocks Crypto Commodities Indices

UK consumer confidence hits 21-month high as spending diverges

Confidence hit a 21-month high, but BRC retail sales slowed to 1.3% from 1.9%. The gap between sentiment and spending sets up the next sterling and gilt move.

Crypto20d ago

Grayscale turns $1.1B staked crypto into recurring sell machine for ETF holders

Grayscale formalized quarterly cash payouts from staking rewards for three crypto ETFs, creating a recurring sell flow from $1.1B staked across ETH, SOL and AVAX.

Earnings20d ago

NIQ Beats Q2 Estimates, Raises Full-Year Guidance on AI Tool Demand

NIQ Global Intelligence plc beat Q2 estimates with $1.08B revenue and $1.24 EPS, raised FY guidance. CEO Peck cited AI-driven analytics adoption by 9 of top 10 CPG firms.

Earnings20d ago

Fluent Reports Q2 2026 Results

Fluent reported Q2 2026 results after the close on August 10. CEO Don Patrick and CFO Ryan Perfit discussed the quarter, with analysts from Canaccord Genuity and Lake Street in the Q&A.

Stocks21d ago

Adani Infra cashes in on group capex spree, buys ₹11,561 crore in shares

Adani Infra made ₹7,127 crore in profit in FY26 and used the cash to buy ₹11,561 crore in shares of four listed group companies over seven months.

Stocks21d ago

IndusInd Bank Lends ₹2,500 Crore to I Squared-Backed Lightstorm

Lightstorm Telecom secured a ₹2,500 crore IndusInd Bank facility. The 10-year debt funds fibre expansion connecting Indian data centres to Southeast Asia and the US.

Forex21d ago

Singapore Lifts 2026 GDP Forecast to 5.5%, NODX to 16%

Singapore's Q2 GDP grew 5.9% y/y, beating expectations. First-half growth hit 6.1%. The government raised its 2026 NODX forecast to 14-16% from 3-5% on AI demand.

Stocks21d ago

Women Beat Men by 3% in Investing, Yet Fewer Participate

Women investors in the UK outperformed men by 3 percentage points over three years, Fidelity data shows. Only 26% of women invest, versus 41% of men. Barclays data suggests lower trading frequency helps.

Crypto21d ago

Community Banks Block CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Rewards

Community banks are blocking the CLARITY Act over stablecoin payment rewards. Two Senate Republicans oppose the bill unless the provision is removed. A Sept. 15 procedural vote faces long odds.

Stocks21d ago

FTC Halts Credit Glory, Alleges $200M Credit Repair Scam

The FTC won a court order halting Credit Glory and 16 affiliates, alleging a $200M credit repair scheme using fake debt collectors and illegal upfront fees.

Stocks21d ago

Credit card perks vanish as October surcharge ban looms

Australian credit card users are losing travel insurance, lounge access and points as banks slash rewards ahead of the October surcharge ban. Time to reassess.

Crypto21d ago

Crypto Hacks Cost $110M in July; Bounties Blocked 374

Immunefi said crypto hacks cost $110M in July even as bug bounties blocked 374 threats. Audit competitions found 6.2 serious bugs per engagement vs 1.5 in private audits.