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Switzerland keeps October 1 transparency register launch despite hack fears
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
Switzerland will launch its central beneficial-ownership register on October 1 despite cybersecurity concerns following the Liechtenstein data breach.
US 10-year yield tests 4.75% as hawkish Fed signals lift rate bets
By Cygnus | 31 Aug 2026
U.S. 10-year Treasury yields approach 4.75% after a summer breakout as Kevin Warsh’s hawkish inflation stance boosts expectations for higher rates.
EPA weighs refinery waivers of up to 1.8 billion RINs amid farm backlash
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
EPA is considering small-refinery exemptions covering up to 1.8 billion RINs as the Trump administration weighs refinery relief against farm-sector concerns.
IG Metall warns Volkswagen of fierce resistance over further 50,000 job cuts
By Cygnus | 31 Aug 2026
IG Metall warns Volkswagen of strong resistance as the automaker weighs up to 50,000 additional job cuts and possible German plant closures
Nvidia invests $3.5 billion in MediaTek to deepen NVLink AI partnership
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
Nvidia invests $3.5 billion in MediaTek convertible bonds as the companies expand NVLink Fusion, AI infrastructure, PC and automotive collaboration.
Indian Oil raises LPG output nearly 30% as Hormuz disruption tests energy security
By Cygnus | 31 Aug 2026
Indian Oil has raised LPG production nearly 30% and operated refineries at 109.4% utilisation as Hormuz disruptions test India’s energy supply.
Eli Lilly agrees to acquire Merida Biosciences for up to $2.88 billion in cash
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
Eli Lilly will acquire Merida Biosciences for up to $2.875 billion, adding MER511 and a precision antibody-degradation platform to its immunology pipeline.
Government notifies ₹1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 scheme for chip ecosystem
By Cygnus | 31 Aug 2026
India has notified the ₹1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 scheme covering chip fabs, advanced packaging, equipment, materials, design and R&D.
Singapore commits S$220 million to boost fintech innovation and AI adoption
By Axel Miller | 31 Aug 2026
Singapore’s MAS will commit S$220 million over three years under FSTI 4.0 to support fintech innovation, AI adoption and talent development.
Europe awards €387.8 million contract for LUMI-AI supercomputer
By Cygnus | 31 Aug 2026
Europe has awarded Bull a €387.8 million contract to build the AMD-powered LUMI-AI supercomputer in Kajaani, Finland.
Sterling pauses after four-week rally as investors assess Iran sanctions
By Axel Miller | 24 Aug 2026
Sterling pauses after a four-week rally as investors assess US sanctions on Iran and expectations for Bank of England interest rates.
India plans first tokenised bond issue in September with REC pilot
By Cygnus | 24 Aug 2026
India plans its first tokenised corporate bond pilot in September, with REC issuing less than ₹500 crore using wholesale CBDC and DEMAT 2.0.
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