Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
Apple has confirmed it has launched a new legal complaint against the UK government at a court that deals with objections to the use of covert surveillance powers.
Economy
BP's $5.7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price
Profits at BP have surged to the highest since 2022 after the war in the Middle East pushed up oil prices.
Earnings call transcript: Saregama India jumps on strong Q1 2026 growth
Q1 FY2026 delivered strong year-on-year growth in box office, admissions, and revenue, with robust content and successful footfall initiatives. Asset-light expansion, cost discipline, and a healthy pipeline support a po…
Japanese Yen: Managed JPY signals new order – Rabobank
Rabobank’s Senior Market Strategist Benjamin Picton highlights coordinated action between the US Treasury and Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) to defend the Japanese Yen (JPY), framing it as a potential “financial Fort…
The Boom Daily: Yen Defence, AI Deflation and Korea’s Hangover
Japan’s latest intervention was more than another attempt to frighten speculators away from the yen. The estimated $52.8 billion operation on July 31 would be the largest single-day currency intervention in the country’…
US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
Twenty five states sued President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over a wave of tariffs against dozens of countries.
Why is IDEXX Laboratories stock rallying today?
The IDEXX beat-and-raise cycle is running. Explore IDXX financials and analyst estimates on TIKR for free →
Gatwick airport to open second runway after legal challenge fails
Gatwick airport is to start development of its second runway after campaigners lost a legal challenge to the plans.
South African Rand: Rate hold seen hurting currency – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur writes that despite South Africa’s reasonable recent performance under pressure from the Iran conflict, the central bank’s July decision to leave its key rate unchanged was surprising. With re…
Indian Rupee: RBI pause and Special swap inflows – DBS
DBS economist Radhika Rao expects the RBI MPC to keep the benchmark rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance and cautious guidance. The report highlights focus on core inflation, monitoring of West Asia risks and US Fed poli…
US Dollar: NFP and inflation mix complicate Fed path – BNY
BNY strategists John Velis and David Tam highlight the July Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report and upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) releases as key inputs for the Fed. They see consensus around 80,000 jobs, with a breakev…
FTSE 100 today: Stocks rise as miners lead, Houthi strike stirs Gulf risk
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland
A Guardian investigation finds irrigation canals polluted with microplastics in Turkey, a major destination for UK waste
Sterling today: Pound rises against dollar despite greenback rebound
The U.S. dollar has been under pressure in recent months, driven by factors including trade policy uncertainty, interest rate fluctuations and geopolitical tensions. The U.S. Dollar Index — which tracks the strength of …
Eurozone yields pause after sharp July sell-off
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Tribunal upholds FCA ban on pair involved in pension transfer advice and reduces fines
The Upper Tribunal upheld the FCA's decision to ban Richard Fenech and Heather Dunne from working in financial services.
US Dollar Index: Downside bias within defined range – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang notes that the USD Index bias has shifted to the downside after failing to break above the weekly Ichimoku cloud and instead plunging below the 55-week EMA. However, flat EMAs…
What is Trump Media's Truth API and why is it controversial?
From trade wars to military wars, anything the US president says can shift markets, and so teams of traders - as well as a host of automated computer systems - monitor his statements to perform trades within seconds.
Secondhand EV leasing hits the fast lane as more UK drivers explore ways to cut motoring costs
Numbers using finance rises 170% in a year as leasing firms boom alongside leapin secondhand vehicle supply and surging fuel prices
AUD/USD Forecast: Is the Aussie Dollar Warning of a Major Asia FX Shift?
The Aussie dollar (AUD/USD) has long been a way to express a view on emerging Asia. That may be changing as the region’s currencies begin moving in the same direction against the US dollar.
Iran war whiplash; Palantir earnings ahead - what’s moving markets
Morgan Stanley on global equities, oil, Kharg Island, Palantir, Sysco and other headlines are moving the stock market this morning.
U.S.-Iran talks uncertain; Palantir, Snap report - what’s moving markets
August 4, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. LIC shares dropped almost 9% after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 6.5% stake, setting a floor price of Rs 382, representing an 11% discount from the prior closing…
US Dollar Can Recover Some Ground – If Data Allows
The EUR/USD pair fell towards 1.1417, its lowest since last March, as the US Dollar (USD) soared following the first Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh. EUR/USD got to recover some grou…
Could heatwaves make your food shop more expensive?
While this summer's hot and dry weather might be enjoyed by sunbathers, it is less than ideal for farmers. Could it also have an effect on the prices we pay for food at the shops?