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Dollar Drops Further as Yen Rebound Extends Fed-Driven Slide
Dollar weakened further as joint US-Japan intervention and Fed-driven losses boosted yen, signaling looser financial conditions.
Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Heaps Pressure on a Teetering CMBS Deal
NYC rent freeze threatens a $506M CMBS deal, adding pressure to distressed rent-stabilized apartment bonds.
Derivatives Trading Sinks at Biggest Indian Bourse on RBI Curbs
RBI derivatives curbs cause 17-month low in Indian exchange trading volumes.
Trump Revives Iran Talks as Markets Watch Middle East Risks | The Pulse 8/3/2026
Trump revives Iran talks, easing Middle East tensions and lowering oil prices, boosting equities and bonds.
Top Philippine Power Retailer to Refund $156 Million to Clients
Manila Electric Co. ordered to refund $156M to customers for excess charges.
Palantir Is Stuck in Worst-of-Both-Worlds Bind With AI, Software
Palantir shares have fallen over 40% from their November peak, facing challenges in both AI and traditional software positioning.
China Signals New Era for Mining M&A After Zijin Gold Rethink
China's risk-averse mining M&A stance may moderate resource sector consolidation.
Investors Slash Zepto’s Valuation, Delaying India IPO Plans
Indian quick-commerce startup Zepto slashes IPO valuation by 68% and delays listing.
Europe’s Key Rivers Are Drying Up; Mixed Messages on US, Iran Talks | The Opening Trade 8/3/2026
Europe's rivers drying up strains energy supply while mixed signals on US-Iran talks create uncertainty; net market impact likely mixed.
BlackRock Jostles Rivals Like Apollo in Bid for Mexican Projects
BlackRock competes for Mexican infrastructure projects, signaling increased foreign investment in Mexico.
Fed’s Warsh Floats a Rethink of FOMC Policy Meeting Frequency
Fed's Warsh considers changing FOMC meeting frequency, potentially altering policy responsiveness.
Milei’s Money Man Shuns Foreign Markets After Failed Bond Binge
Argentina's finance chief Luis Caputo avoids foreign bond issuance after a past borrowing binge, signaling a shift in debt strategy.