Concacaf joins criticism of Fifa plan to sell off World Cup stakes to private investors
Concacaf has joined Uefa in criticising Fifa’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Economy
Canadian Dollar remains on the front foot as USD bulls turn cautious ahead of Fed decision
The USD/CAD pair is seen consolidating around the 1.4100 mark during the Asian session as traders keenly await the outcome of a two-day FOMC policy meeting, due later this Wednesday. Investors will look for fresh cues a…
Musk’s X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law
This article is part of the project "The Invisible Hand of Big Tech," led by Agência Pública and El Centro Latinoamericano de Investigación Periodística (CLIP), with the participation of 15 other organizations — includi…
SK Hynix’s record profit misses forecasts, shares slump 10% despite robust AI chip demand
July 28, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. TaskUs (TASK) advanced 5.1% to $5.80 on heavy trading, extending its four-week rally to 16.7%. The company reported a 36% year-over-year jump in AI Services during Q1 2026, fueled by strong d…
Unauthorised airport car park grows despite stop notice
An unauthorised car park near Stansted Airport has grown by nearly two-thirds since it was served with an enforcement notice to shut, a BBC investigation has found.
Indonesian Rupiah gains as Fed uncertainty weighs on US Dollar
USD/IDR depreciates after two days of gains, trading around 18,120 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. However, the pair has lost ground as the US Dollar (USD) struggles ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) upcoming po…
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robot imports to the US over "unacceptable risks" to America's national security.
United States Dollar Index (DXY) flat below 101.50 as bulls await FOMC amid Iran risks
The United States Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, is seen consolidating below the 101.50 level during the Asian session as traders await the outcome of a two-day FOMC meeti…
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7899 vs. 6.7928 previous
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7899 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7928.
Australian Dollar falls to one-week low vs Yen as soft CPI triggers heavy selling
The AUD/JPY cross extends this week's retracement slide from the 114.65 zone, or its highest level since June 3, and attracts some follow-through selling for the second straight day. The intraday decline picks up pace f…
US CENTCOM launches strikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed groups
US Central Command: carried out precision strikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed groups planning attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities.
British Pound Sterling waits on a forecast the tape has already outrun
The Pound spends Tuesday almost perfectly still, trading just under 1.3300 with a session range under 40 pips between a floor above 1.3250 and a ceiling fractionally above 1.3300. That is a second consecutive day of nea…
Sloppy and clumsy but overwhelming - inside the rogue ChatGPT hack
The company that got hacked by a rogue version of ChatGPT has revealed what it was like to be on the receiving end of the world's first fully-autonomous AI hack.
British Pound gains ground as US Dollar struggles ahead of Fed decision
GBP/USD edges higher after remaining flat in the previous day, trading around 1.3300 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The currency pair gains ground as the US Dollar (USD) struggles ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (F…
The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse
Young people in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis of UK data on housing, employment and wealth, carried out for the BBC.
UN to hold informal polls for new UN chief from Thursday
Times are not easy for the United Nations. The concept of fostering peace, human rights, and economic development through international law and global cooperation remains as sound as ever. Yet the key players in global …
UK faces ‘very difficult trade-offs’ in budget because of Iran war, say analysts
Andy Burnham has been warned by a leading thinktank of “very difficult trade-offs in the next autumn budget” if the Iran war keeps oil prices and inflation high.
Australia CPI could boost Aussie if inflation arrives above 4%
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will publish the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday at 01:30 GMT. The report is expected to show that inflation rose 4% from a year earlier, matching the May reading. …
Australian Dollar slips as softer inflation cools domestic rate expectations
AUD/USD depreciates for the second successive day, trading around 0.6970 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair falls as the Australian Dollar (AUD) continues to struggle following the release of domestic Consume…
'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
Celine Tsoi and Charles Mock met two years ago in Goleta, California when she was just 23 and he was 27. Eight months later they were engaged.
Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will have to raise taxes or cut spending to meet his pledges on defence and the cost of living, a major think tank has said.
Japan's Yen sleeps through a regional equity crash
The Yen trades a fraction under 164.00 on Tuesday, marginally weaker on the day, inside a 30-pip band with a floor above 163.50 and a high a few ticks beneath the standing cycle extreme. That extreme is the currency's w…
Indonesia: Policy focus after BI Governor exit – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao analyzes Indonesia markets after Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo’s unexpected resignation. She notes initial weakness in onshore assets as investors reassess implications f…
Japanese Yen holds ground despite rising oil prices
USD/JPY loses ground after registering minor gains in the previous day, trading around 163.70 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair may regain ground as the Japanese Yen could come under pressure from rebounding…