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Goldman Sachs to buy Neos for up to $2.25B to expand active ETFs
Goldman Sachs is acquiring Neos Investments for up to $2.25 billion to scale its active ETF business. The deal adds Neos' $30 billion in opt
Stocks edge up, oil cools as investors await July US inflation data
Stocks edged higher and oil prices cooled as investors turned their attention to July US inflation data. The report could shape the Federal
Warsh's quiet Fed approach has bond investors on edge
Since Kevin Warsh became Fed chair in 2026, the central bank has offered fewer hints about rate moves. With Jackson Hole looming, bond inves
Gulf stocks edge up as thin Hormuz traffic keeps investors cautious
Gulf stock markets ticked up Monday, but trading stayed cautious as ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained unusually light. Just
Aluminum rally cools as EGA sticks to 2027 restart for Al Taweelah
Aluminum prices pulled back after Emirates Global Aluminium said its Al Taweelah smelter should return to pre-incident output by Q1 2027. Th
ASX 200 slips as CBA flags 15% drop in mortgage applications
Australia's ASX 200 slipped as Commonwealth Bank flagged a 15% drop in mortgage applications, signaling cooling demand. BHP fell late, and i
Oil lifts rubber futures, but China's auto slump caps gains
Rubber futures in Osaka and Shanghai climbed as oil rose on Middle East supply concerns, but weak China auto sales kept gains in check. The
Nikkei edges up on chip gains as investors await US inflation data
Japan's Nikkei edged higher, lifted by chipmakers, even as oil rose on fresh Middle East shipping concerns. Traders are waiting on US inflat
Asia's AI chip rally hits a wall of oil and US inflation worries
South Korean chip giants surged on AI optimism, but high oil prices and the upcoming US inflation report are keeping Asian currencies under
South Korean chip stocks jump nearly 9% as AI demand signals firm up
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix climbed nearly 9% as investors warmed to the AI supply chain. The rally came as Asian currencies softened a
Oil near $90 keeps Indian stocks on edge ahead of inflation data
The Nifty 50 fell 0.4% as oil prices hovered near $90 and investors held back ahead of key inflation readings from India and the US. Higher
Yuan Holds Near 3-1/2-Year High as PBOC Steadies Midpoint Ahead of US CPI
The yuan held near a 3-1/2-year high against the dollar as the PBOC kept its daily midpoint firm. Investors are now waiting for US inflation