Flowdesk, a crypto market maker backed by Coinbase Ventures and BlackRock, has obtained a full broker-dealer license in Dubai from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to serve institutional investors.
Australian shares were on track to snap a five-day rally as Middle East tensions flared over a potential Strait of Hormuz transit ban. Meanwhile, markets processed corporate updates, economic forecasts, and AI-driven biological research.
Global markets rallied as Wall Street hit new record highs driven by strong AI earnings and oil prices fell to a three-week low on Middle East de-escalation hopes. Meanwhile, SpaceX reported its first public earnings with a surge in revenue and AI spending.
Trump signals Iran negotiations after halting strikes, Ukraine braces for winter, Japan intervenes to support yen, AstraZeneca considers major pharma merger, and India faces a youth jobs crisis amidst exam scandal.
AstraZeneca's CEO Pascal Soriot warns the company must innovate at 'Chinese speed' to compete with emerging pharmaceutical rivals, citing the automotive industry's loss to Chinese electric vehicle dominance. Despite confidence in hitting $80bn 2030 sales targets, Soriot acknowledges the threat from Chinese innovators in novel drug technologies.
Global markets face a pivotal week with Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England meetings, heightened by Middle East conflict, oil prices above $100, and new US tariffs. Investors also await Big Tech earnings and inflation data for interest rate clues.
The US imposed new tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor, drawing international condemnation and impacting global markets. Volkswagen and SAP cut profit outlooks, while a bill requiring AI kill switches was introduced in Congress.
Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, escalating Middle East tensions and prompting a US warning to Iran. This fueled inflation fears, driving Treasury yields higher and causing a market sell-off, while tech stocks experienced volatility due to AI spending plans and regulatory fines.
Bitcoin remained above $62,000 as renewed US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz boosted oil prices, sparking inflation concerns. Higher energy costs could pressure the Federal Reserve to maintain tighter monetary policy, impacting speculative assets like Bitcoin.
Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has caused crude oil prices to jump 7% and stock prices to fall significantly. The escalation threatens market volatility and could impact Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has caused crude oil prices to jump 7% and stock markets to fall. President Trump declared an end to a ceasefire, leading to US military strikes on Iranian targets. This escalates global market volatility and adds pressure on the Federal Reserve.
Global markets and oil prices reacted sharply to US President Donald Trump's strong statements against Iran, signaling potential further strikes and the end of a memorandum of understanding. Stock indices fell, while oil prices and energy stocks surged.
Global markets and oil prices are volatile following new US-Iran strikes. President Trump suggested negotiations are "over," raising fears of renewed conflict. The article outlines a timeline of past and potential future escalations.
Global stock markets and oil prices surged Wednesday after President Trump questioned the Iran ceasefire, sparking fears of supply disruptions. Wall Street opened lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.5% and Dow Jones down 1%. Brent crude rose 4.8% to $77.74.
Global markets and oil prices experienced volatility following new strikes exchanged between the United States and Iran. The conflict threatened lives across the region, including foreign residents in Gulf nations. Despite a fragile ceasefire and interim deals, tensions remained high, with fighting and negotiations continuing.
Global markets and oil prices are volatile following new US and Iran strikes. President Trump suggested negotiations might be over, raising concerns for regional stability, including Israel and Lebanon, and impacting global oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz.
Mainland Chinese tech companies are increasingly using Hong Kong not just for capital markets but also for global connectivity to refine products, build international partnerships, and expand overseas. Yunji Technology, a service robot maker, sees Hong Kong as a key gateway for global markets and a testing ground for its products.
Middle Eastern oil production decreased by 8.3 million barrels per day in June. Global oil markets are anticipated to return to pre-conflict levels by year-end, with production resuming in Q1 2027, according to the US EIA.
US pharmaceutical company Indivior will withdraw its "life-saving" opioid dependency drug Sublocade from the Australian market by December 31, citing commercial reasons. The decision has alarmed doctors and pharmacists, who note Sublocade's effectiveness and patient preference over alternatives like Buvidal. This follows AstraZeneca's recent withdrawal of Zoladex, also due to commercial viability concerns.
Global markets are experiencing a volatile Friday with a deepening tech sell-off across Asia and Wall Street, driven by price hikes from Apple and Microsoft. Oil prices are declining despite a Strait of Hormuz attack, while UK politics sees pressure on Andy Burnham, and Europe endures a record heatwave.
MicroStrategy's MSTR and STRC shares crashed to 52-week lows amid Bitcoin volatility and concerns over Michael Saylor's treasury model. Meanwhile, prediction market Kalshi seeks a $40 billion valuation driven by surging sports betting and crypto market volumes, while Coinbase eyes more acquisitions.
Asian economies are expected to exercise caution in buying Iranian oil despite a 60-day sanctions waiver, weighing compliance, financial risks, and potential US-Tehran hostilities. This comes as global markets seek cheaper energy, but refiners view the waiver as too short for complex legal requirements.
Global markets operator Cboe has launched its first predictions market product, featuring binary option contracts based on the Mini-S&P 500 Index. This move taps into the growing consumer demand for speculating on real-world events, with platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket seeing significant trading volume increases.
Global markets saw a rebound Wednesday after a tech selloff on Tuesday. South Korea's Kospi jumped over 3% after a 10% plunge, while Asia's tech stocks recovered. MSCI kept South Korea as an emerging market, citing currency convertibility, and Indonesia faces downgrade risks.
