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How To Build Your Very Own Humanoid Robot

It’s the middle of summer, and what better way to spend some of those extra hours of sunlight than to take on a fulfilling project? The team at the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index (ROBO) thought we’d help you …

Selectivity & Quality Take Center Stage in Muni Bond ETFs

Municipal bonds have emerged as one of the standout performers in the high-grade fixed income market, validating expectations that tax-exempt securities were well positioned to regain lost ground from 2025. High-net-wor…

Japanese Yen edges higher after weak US employment data

USD/JPY trades under modest pressure on Wednesday as easing tensions in the Middle East and weaker US labour market data weigh on the US Dollar (USD). At the time of writing, the pair trades around 157.45, down 0.2% on …

USD/JPY: Japan Bought Time, Not Yet a Stronger Yen

The dollar fell as much as 3% against the Japanese yen on Thursday in its biggest single-day drop since late 2022, as currency analysts across three continents pointed to one explanation: Japan's Ministry of Finance had…

Oil Sinks as Deal Optimism Grows

August 5, 2026, 3:12 AM EDT. President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen “very soon,” cautioning Iran about potential strikes if they reverse course. The US, Iran, and Oman are close to a 60-day temporary agre…

New Zealand Dollar: RBNZ seen hiking again – TD Securities

TD Securities reviews New Zealand’s Q2 labour report, noting unemployment rose to 5.6%, an 11‑year high, partly on higher participation, while employment still grew 0.5% quarter‑on‑quarter. Private-sector wages slightly…

2025 Was a Record Year for ETFs; 2026 Is Upstaging It

The numbers are in, and the story of ETF adoption goes on undeterred. In July, ETFs saw their third month this year of asset inflows exceeding $190 billion. If 2025 was a record-breaking year for ETF asset creation, 202…

Russia Crypto Adoption Remains Low Despite Legalization Push

A new Rambler&Co survey reported by TASS found that 69% of Russians do not see any practical use cases for cryptocurrencies, even if they are fully legalized. The survey showed 52% of respondents were unsure how legaliz…

Binance Whale Inflows Hit Four-Month High

Bitcoin price continues to trade within the $60,000–$65,000 range as the Binance whale inflow ratio climbed to 0.52, its highest level in four months. The increase indicates that large holders are transferring more BT…