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Copper may hit new high as AI demand collides with deadly storms, strategists say
Commodities

Copper may hit new high as AI demand collides with deadly storms, strategists say

Deadly storms in Chile have disrupted mining operations, further straining supply and potentially driving prices higher, strategists say.

CNBC Jul 31, 2026
Oil industry sees war windfall but girds for political blowback
Commodities

Oil industry sees war windfall but girds for political blowback

U.S. oil giants reported blowout profits at a time when lofty gasoline prices are stressing consumers and exacerbating President Donald Trump's worries about upcoming midterm…

Hurriyet Daily News Jul 31, 2026
Global Market: Weak yen lifts Japan's forex reserve surplus to $31 billion in FY25
Forex

Global Market: Weak yen lifts Japan's forex reserve surplus to $31 billion in FY25

Japan posted a 5.06 trillion yen ($31 billion) surplus in its special foreign exchange reserves account in FY2025, the second-highest on record, as a weaker…

The Times of India Jul 31, 2026
Rupee rises 20 paise to 95.30 against US dollar in early trade
Forex

Rupee rises 20 paise to 95.30 against US dollar in early trade

Rising for the fifth straight session, the rupee surged 26 paise to close at 95.50 against the US dollar on Thursday.

BusinessLine Jul 31, 2026
Thailand Cracks Down on USDT Transactions in Fight Against China-linked Criminal Networks
Crypto

Thailand Cracks Down on USDT Transactions in Fight Against China-linked Criminal Networks

Bangkok has been evolving toward measures that target the financial infrastructure used by region-spanning criminal networks.

The Diplomat Jul 31, 2026
Vedanta share price target: Why brokerages see up to 24% upside after Q1 earnings?
Forex

Vedanta share price target: Why brokerages see up to 24% upside after Q1 earnings?

Vedanta's net profit surged 72% year-on-year to Rs 5,473 crore. EBITDA also jumped 98% to a record Rs 8,469 crore. The company announced Arun Misra…

The Times of India Jul 31, 2026
EU Announces New Sanctions Targeting Southeast Asia-Based Online Scam Networks
Crypto

EU Announces New Sanctions Targeting Southeast Asia-Based Online Scam Networks

Cambodia's Prince Holding Group and the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army, a Myanmar-based rebel group, were among the targeted groups.

The Diplomat Jul 31, 2026
34 institutions face sanctions over forex rule violations
Forex

34 institutions face sanctions over forex rule violations

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to sanction 34 institutions for foreign exchange rule violations, as revealed in its 2025 Annual Report. Read…

The Punch Jul 31, 2026
South Korea conducts rare forex intervention alongside Japan, source says
Forex

South Korea conducts rare forex intervention alongside Japan, source says

SEOUL, July 31 : South Korea's foreign exchange authorities conducted a rare dollar-selling intervention on Thursday, sending the won to a nine-month high, a market…

CNA Jul 30, 2026
Fed chooses not to change rates
Economy

Fed chooses not to change rates

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, although three officials dissented in favor of higher rates as the central bank…

Arkansas Online Jul 30, 2026
BMW CEO vows to overhaul business after disappointing first half
Markets

BMW CEO vows to overhaul business after disappointing first half

The company's forecast range ​of 1% ​to ⁠3% for its core operating margin includes a 1.25 percentage-point ​burden from workforce restructuring, finance chief Walter Mertl…

The Times of India Jul 30, 2026
Finance ministry calls for faster policy action to sustain growth amid global uncertainty
Economy

Finance ministry calls for faster policy action to sustain growth amid global uncertainty

India's finance ministry stressed faster policy responses and stronger implementation for investment. The economy shows resilience despite global challenges and mounting uncertainties. Rising crude oil…

The Times of India Jul 30, 2026