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Hong Kong Silver Bonds 2026 Open for Subscription at 4.25% Rate on August 21
Hong Kong Silver Bonds 2026 now open for subscription until September 4. Guaranteed 4.25% annual rate beats bank deposits at 2-3%. Three-year bonds issued September 15 for Hong Kong residents born 1967 or earlier.
Trump Threatens ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran as War Enters New Phase on August 21
Trump vows ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran with unprecedented sanctions. Treasury Secretary Bessent promises details August 24. Oil rises to $94 as global allies face pressure to join blockade.
European Stocks Post Worst Week Since July: Stoxx 600 Drops 1.14% as Oil Surge and Bond Yields Bite
European Stocks closed a rough week on August 21, 2026, with the Stoxx 600 down 1.14%, its steepest five-day slide since July 6. Rising Brent crude prices and surging bond yields drove the sell-off. Germany’s 10-year Bund yield hit 3.22%, its highest level since 2011, while Brent crude touched $93.56 a barrel on Thursday. Tech…
Stock Market Close: Sensex Ends Flat at 77,540, Nifty Holds 24,200 as Bank Gains Offset IT and Auto Drag
Sensex closed nearly flat at 77,540 on Friday, up marginally from the previous close of 77,537.72. The Nifty50 held near 24,235, against Thursday’s close of 24,231.85. Banking and financial stocks like HDFC Life and Power Grid cushioned the index, while IT, FMCG, and auto shares dragged. The muted session reflected cautious global cues as Brent…
Gold Price Today: MCX Gold Jumps to ₹1,60,250. Why Gold Is Rising as Dollar Weakens, Fed Bets Shift
MCX gold price rose 0.52% to ₹1,60,250 on August 21, 2026, supported by a weaker dollar and falling US yields. September silver futures declined 1.02% to ₹2,45,736 on the same session. Healthy spot market demand and positive global cues drove bullion higher today. Brent crude slipped 0.27% to $93.52 a barrel, adding further support to…
Scott Bessent Pushes Treasury Buybacks as Bond Vigilantes Challenge US Debt
Scott Bessent doubled Treasury’s long-term bond buyback program on August 19, 2026, raising the per-operation cap from $2 billion to at least $4 billion. The Treasury secretary told CNBC Thursday the size could climb even further. Yields fell sharply on the news, with the 10-year note dropping 5.7 basis points to 4.647%. Bessent’s move directly…
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Falls 0.27% to 10,714.38, Eyes 10,750 Open as Oil Stays Above $91
The UK stock market slipped Thursday, with the FTSE 100 trading around 10,713 points, down roughly 0.3% from Wednesday’s close of 10,743.35. The decline snapped a brief rebound after Wednesday’s 0.14% gain ended a six-session losing streak. Brent crude held above $91 a barrel, adding pressure on rate-sensitive sectors. JD Sports Fashion led individual losses…
Trump’s BBC Defamation Case Gets New Judge Nominated by Trump
Trump’s $10 billion BBC defamation case over a Panorama edit gets a new judge: Jeffrey Kuntz, nominated by Trump in April and confirmed by the Senate last month. Trial set for February 2027.
Russians Pull €24.4B From Banks in 7 Months as War Fears Mount
Russians withdrew €24.4 billion from banks in the first seven months of 2026, fearing the Kremlin will seize deposits to finance the Ukraine war. Five of Russia’s seven largest banks recorded net outflows.