Brent crude's bigger Gulf reaction highlights benchmark differences
Brent crude's stronger reaction to Iran's missile strikes on US bases illustrates why it differs from WTI for geopolitical risk.
09/09/2026 00:4119 min read
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Block seeks OCC national trust charter to custody bitcoin and stablecoins
Block applied for an OCC national trust bank charter covering bitcoin and stablecoin custody; bitcoin traded in a narrow range on the news.
08/09/2026 23:5313 min read
Hauser flags 'three-headed monster' inflation risk as RBA weighs another hike this month
RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said the bank may raise rates again this month, citing three inflation risks; Sarah Hunter echoed the warning.
08/09/2026 23:3617 min read
Japanese factory confidence near five-year high on chip-driven Reuters Tankan rise
Factory confidence in Japan hit near five-year high in September Reuters Tankan, driven by chip demand; manufacturers index reached +21.
08/09/2026 23:2320 min read
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at US Bases in Jordan in Escalation
Iran launched over 30 ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan after US forces struck Iranian tankers, escalating the Gulf conflict.
08/09/2026 22:5117 min read
Bitcoin weekend moves reflect thin liquidity, not institutional hedging
Bitcoin's weekend price action is often seen as a risk proxy, but data shows thin liquidity and declining weekend volume make it an unreliable signal forβ¦
08/09/2026 22:0119 min read
Metaplanet Freezes Insider Share Pool After Admitting Dilution Worsening
Metaplanet halted its executive share pool at 319.5 million shares after admitting it worsened dilution. The CEO then cashed in his vested third.
08/09/2026 21:1212 min read
China August CPI seen rebounding, trade surplus widens on weak imports
China's August CPI expected to rebound to 0.9% y/y on food prices, while PPI firms to 3.2%. Trade data shows exports beat but imports miss, surplus widens.
08/09/2026 21:0215 min read
Lummis criticizes Democrats but says Clarity Act can pass
Sen. Cynthia Lummis slammed Democrats over the Clarity Act but expressed confidence it can pass. The Senate will hold a cloture vote next week.
08/09/2026 20:588 min read
US dollar mixed, Treasury yields climb ahead of PPI and CPI
The US dollar ended mixed, Treasury yields rose, and stocks fell as traders awaited inflation data. Oil rebounded on Middle East tensions, while gold dropped.
08/09/2026 20:5215 min read