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The Japanese Yen staged a spectacular 900-pip comeback after a historic US-Japan intervention. Less than three weeks later, that rescue is already showing signs of fading. The Yen is benefiting somewhat from a softer US Dollar, but its downward trend is likely to resume as the underlying pressure on the currency has not disappeared. A historic, coordinated US-Japan currency intervention on July 30-31 led to a massive rally in the Japanese Yen (JPY), from a 40-year low near 164.00 to around 155.00 against the US Dollar. This was the first joint action between the two countries since 1998, specifically dedicated…

Following the previous week’s choppy action, Gold (XA/USD) gathered bullish momentum and advanced to its highest level since late May and touched $4,600. While XAU/USD’s technical outlook highlights buyers’ dominance in the near term, next week will feature key events that could ramp up market volatility. Gold surges after US Treasury Department’s unexpected bond buyback announcementThe US Dollar (USD) started the week under bearish pressure and Gold rose nearly 1% on Monday as investors continued to scale back bets for a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike in September following the previous week’s disappointing economic data releases.With tensions in the Middle East…

Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest rally is primarily driven by improving macroeconomic conditions rather than crypto-specific factors, according to a Thursday report by CoinShares.Bitcoin surges on positive macroeconomic backdropThe firm stated that recent economic data have weakened the case for further US monetary tightening. Calmer inflation and weaker payroll data have increased expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could move toward a less restrictive policy stance.CoinShares noted that Bitcoin remains particularly sensitive to changes in liquidity expectations and real yields, making the shift in rate expectations supportive for the top crypto.“Bitcoin’s latest rally is a macro story, not a crypto one,” CoinShares…

The week in one sentence: Speculative positioning turned more constructive in the week to August 18. WTI recorded the largest increase, followed by a sharp narrowing in CAD net shorts. VIX and JPY positioning moved the other way, while Gold remained the clearest crowded long despite a softer spot price.WTI: Positioning rebounds with pricesSpeculative net longs in the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) increased by nearly 23K contracts to around 122.1K contracts, marking the strongest weekly rise since late July. WTI traded with decent gains over the reporting week, confirming the more constructive flow, although net positioning remains near the 13th…

Key PointsJPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon is very clearly telling investors that they need to start worrying. In his company’s second-quarter earnings release, he highlighted geopolitical tensions, inflation, fiscal deficits, and elevated asset prices as areas of concern. And, in an interview with CNBC, he noted that margin debt is at an all-time high. That last one could lead to a downward spiral that breaks the bull market. Here’s what you need to know.Margin debt: a sign of the timesWhat’s interesting in the list of concerns Jamie Dimon outlined in his company’s second-quarter earnings is that asset prices…

This is a monthly column that runs down five interesting startup funding deals that may have flown under the radar. Check out our previous entry here. This month’s installment of this column is all AI, though applications for the technology range widely, from two startups that apply AI to trash or recycling, to another that promises to help people breathe and sleep better, to a company that says its AI can help architects and builders spot commercial projects before they’re even announced. Let’s jump in. $27M to help recycling plants see what’s in trash For decades, the recycling industry has…

Brunswick Corp., a global leader in boat manufacturing and recreation on the water, is counting on advanced technology to help with stalling sales. The parent company of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler and other boat brands, says advanced navigation technology and autonomous docking can take some of the complexity out of maneuvering a vessel around a crowded marina.The bet is twofold: convince would-be buyers to dive into a market that’s been sluggish — with retail sales of new vessels expected to remain subdued through 2026 — and increase aftermarket and recurring revenue through technology and software sales. Brunswick’s portfolio extends well…

Home » Insurance » Life » How Much Does A Million Dollar Life Insurance Policy Cost?Understanding the cost of a million-dollar life insurance policy can be pivotal in securing your family’s financial future. But have you ever wondered just how accessible or costly such a policy might be? Do you think a million-dollar term life insurance policy sounds like too much insurance? As a Certified Financial Planner, I see underinsured people every day. What do I tell them? A million-dollar term life insurance policy might actually be the minimum coverage needed for the typical middle-class household, but it’s affordable. That…

Taxi fares could go up by 8% in order to help drivers combat a rise in fuel prices and the cost of living.The North Tyneside Hackney Carriage Association (NTHCA) has urged North Tyneside Council to approve an increase in fares, resulting in an average cost per mile of £5.52 for a three-mile journey.The proposed rises apply to hackney carriages, which can be hailed on the street or at a taxi rank and not vehicles that can be pre-booked.However Labour councillor John O’Shea said he wanted to look at a more “balanced arrangement, not the 8% that has been suggested” as…

Chuck Kyrish, a senior vice president and the chief financial officer, purchased 2,300 shares of Celanese Corporation (CE -0.38%) at $45.52 per share on August 14, 2026. SEC Form 4 filin.Today’s Change(-0.38%) $-0.18Current Price$46.80Key Data PointsMarket Cap$5.2BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.Day’s Range$46.77 – $47.8452wk Range$35.13 – $70.70Volume1.1MAvg Vol1.8MGross Margin19.56%Dividend Yield0.26%Transaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value$105,000Shares purchased2,300Post-transaction shares (directly held)29,114Post-transaction value$1.33 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($45.52); post-transaction value based on the August 14, 2026 market close ($45.66).Key questionsHow significant…