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Europe’s Draft Debate: The Old Push War on the Young

Support for Europe's draft is high among the elderly, low among the young. The age divide reveals a moral contradiction: those safe from service demand it most.

Commodities26d ago

Warrior Met Coal Executives Discuss Q2 Results on Call

Warrior Met Coal held its Q2 2026 earnings call on Aug. 5. CEO Walter Scheller and CFO Dale Boyles reviewed the quarter's performance. Analysts from B. Riley, UBS, BMO, Benchmark, Citigroup, and Jefferies participated.

Macro26d ago

RBI Governor Says No Decision Yet on UPI Merchant Charges

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says no decision yet on UPI merchant charges, as the government's proposed payment law amendments spark debate over the zero-MDR model.

Crypto26d ago

SEC accounting fraud unit signals tougher corporate disclosure oversight

The SEC's new Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit will target accounting fraud and auditor misconduct, alongside a shift in crypto policy toward rulemaking.

Stocks26d ago

OfBusiness Weighs $800M IPO Revival with SoftBank Backing

SoftBank-backed OfBusiness is weighing an $800 million IPO revival, targeting a November filing with Axis, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and Citigroup leading.

Crypto26d ago

Mastercard's $1.8B BVNK Deal Puts Stablecoins on Its Network

Mastercard closes BVNK acquisition for up to $1.8B, adding stablecoin infrastructure. The deal positions the card giant to dominate cross-border payments, but integration risks remain.

Crypto26d ago

Senate Crypto Bill Stalls as FBI, Ethics Hawks Push Back

Senate Clarity Act stalls before recess as FBI and ethics hawks push back on disclosure rules. Lawmakers weigh amendments or an extension as crypto firms await clarity.

Stocks26d ago

Candida auris Cases Slow but Drug Resistance Worsens, CDC Finds

CDC data shows Candida auris cases declining from 2023 highs but drug resistance worsening, with over 95% of samples resistant to first-line fluconazole.

Crypto26d ago

Pal: Crypto Is About AI Agent Economies, Not Token Charts

Crypto is becoming the settlement layer for autonomous AI agents, not just a token price play. Raoul Pal said blockchain rails are the only system that can handle billions of machine-to-machine transactions.

Stocks26d ago

RBI's Dovish Hold Pushes India's First Rate Hike to December

Markets price about 50 basis points of RBI tightening next year, down from 75 before the hold; Diwali-season demand will test the RBI's inflation view.

Forex26d ago

WTI Slides to $75 as Iran-Oman Talks Raise Prospect of Hormuz Reopening

Iran-Oman talks raised hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, knocking the risk premium out of crude. WTI tests $74-$75 support; Brent faces $80-$81.

Stocks26d ago

Hidden Forex Margins: A Risk for International Transfers

Banks hide a 2–3% margin in exchange rates on international transfers. Future Forex exposes the cost, saving up to 50% for individuals. For Apple and other multinationals, the opacity risks billions in FX costs.