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Central Asia's Gold Rush: High Prices Boost Regional Economies
Gold

Central Asia's Gold Rush: High Prices Boost Regional Economies

Soaring gold prices are proving a boon for Central Asian economies, boosting export revenues and fiscal positions. The rally is reshaping regional trade dynamics.

tol.org Aug 4, 2026
Deutsche Bank Sees Gold's 'Explosive' Run Continuing, Raises Year-End Target
Gold

Deutsche Bank Sees Gold's 'Explosive' Run Continuing, Raises Year-End Target

Deutsche Bank expects gold's rally to persist, forecasting a bullish year-end price. The bank cites ongoing macroeconomic factors supporting the metal's appeal.

CNBC Aug 4, 2026
12-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallet Moves $31M as Dormant Coins Stir
Crypto

12-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallet Moves $31M as Dormant Coins Stir

A bitcoin wallet dormant since 2013 transferred $31 million on Monday, part of a wave of old coins moving after the Coldcard hack.

CoinDesk Aug 4, 2026
Bitcoin hovers near $64K as traders shrug off Strategy sales and Coldcard sweeps
Crypto

Bitcoin hovers near $64K as traders shrug off Strategy sales and Coldcard sweeps

Bitcoin nears $64,000 despite Strategy's BTC sales and Coldcard sweeps, with most altcoins green and ether lagging.

CoinDesk Aug 4, 2026
Solana Fee Overhaul Proposal Could Boost Daily SOL Burns to $650K
Crypto

Solana Fee Overhaul Proposal Could Boost Daily SOL Burns to $650K

SGP-0003 proposes a fee overhaul and doubling disinflation rate, potentially raising daily SOL burns from $47K to $650K.

CoinDesk Aug 4, 2026
Mastercard Closes $1.8B BVNK Deal to Boost Stablecoin Services
Crypto

Mastercard Closes $1.8B BVNK Deal to Boost Stablecoin Services

Mastercard completes its $1.8B acquisition of BVNK, aiming to expand stablecoin payments and treasury services for banks and fintechs.

Cointelegraph Aug 4, 2026
Bitmine Boosts ETH Holdings by $19.6M, Buys Back 4.5M Shares
Crypto

Bitmine Boosts ETH Holdings by $19.6M, Buys Back 4.5M Shares

Bitmine adds $19.6M in Ether, repurchases 4.5M shares, now holds ~4.8% of ETH's circulating supply, nearing its 5% target.

Cointelegraph Aug 4, 2026
Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Exceeds $100M as Galaxy Flags Possible Fourth Wave
Crypto

Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Exceeds $100M as Galaxy Flags Possible Fourth Wave

Galaxy Research says over $100M in Bitcoin stolen via Coldcard devices across three waves; 90% remains unmoved, with a fourth wave possibly pushing losses to $130M.

Cointelegraph Aug 4, 2026
Global Indices Steady as Traders Eye Fed Signals and Earnings
Indices

Global Indices Steady as Traders Eye Fed Signals and Earnings

Global stock indices held steady as investors weighed Fed policy signals and corporate earnings. Tech shares led gains, while energy lagged.

Google Aug 4, 2026
Stock Market Valuation: Why Bears May Be Wrong on Overpriced Stocks
Indices

Stock Market Valuation: Why Bears May Be Wrong on Overpriced Stocks

Despite warnings of an overpriced stock market, current valuations may be justified by earnings growth and low rates. Here's a trader's perspective.

Barron's Aug 4, 2026
Futures Up, Oil Dives on Trump-Iran Shift; AMD, Lilly, SpaceX in Focus
Indices

Futures Up, Oil Dives on Trump-Iran Shift; AMD, Lilly, SpaceX in Focus

Dow Jones futures rose while oil prices plunged after President Trump signaled a softer stance on Iran. Earnings from AMD, Sandisk, and Eli Lilly are next.

Investor's Business Daily Aug 4, 2026
JP Morgan Trims Brent Crude Price Forecast for Late 2026
Commodities

JP Morgan Trims Brent Crude Price Forecast for Late 2026

JP Morgan cuts its Brent crude forecast for H2 2026, signaling softer oil price expectations amid shifting supply-demand dynamics.

EnergyNow.com Aug 4, 2026
Oil Slumps 5% as Middle East Diplomatic Push Eases Supply Fears
Commodities

Oil Slumps 5% as Middle East Diplomatic Push Eases Supply Fears

Crude prices tumbled over 5% as diplomatic efforts in the Middle East tempered supply disruption concerns, shifting trader focus back to demand outlook.

CNBC Aug 4, 2026
Indian Shares Advance as Brent Retreat Eases Inflation Jitters
Commodities

Indian Shares Advance as Brent Retreat Eases Inflation Jitters

Indian equities climbed as Brent crude softened and earnings season delivered no major shocks, boosting risk appetite.

Reuters Aug 4, 2026
Iran's Triple Crisis: Scandal, Inflation, and Protests Pressure the Regime
Economic Data

Iran's Triple Crisis: Scandal, Inflation, and Protests Pressure the Regime

Iran faces a triple threat: a political scandal, skyrocketing inflation, and widespread protests. The regime's stability is being tested, with potential ripple effects for global markets.

National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI Aug 4, 2026
Rideshare Launches Lift Regional GDP and Flexible Jobs, Study Finds
Economic Data

Rideshare Launches Lift Regional GDP and Flexible Jobs, Study Finds

New research shows rideshare entry boosts local GDP and creates flexible work, reshaping regional economies.

Phys.org Aug 4, 2026
Argentina Unveils Reform Plan for Central Bank and Capital Markets
Central Banks

Argentina Unveils Reform Plan for Central Bank and Capital Markets

Argentina's government proposes sweeping reforms to the central bank and capital markets, aiming to stabilize the economy and attract investment.

LatinFinance Aug 4, 2026
Indonesia's July Inflation Slows to 2.88% YoY, Within Target
Economic Data

Indonesia's July Inflation Slows to 2.88% YoY, Within Target

Indonesia's annual inflation eased to 2.88% in July, staying within the central bank's target range. The reading supports a steady policy stance.

Reuters Aug 4, 2026
Gold Rises as Iran Diplomacy Tempers Rate-Hike Fears
Central Banks

Gold Rises as Iran Diplomacy Tempers Rate-Hike Fears

Gold prices advanced as easing Iran tensions reduced safe-haven demand, shifting focus to softer rate-hike expectations. Investors weigh geopolitical and monetary policy signals.

Bloomberg.com Aug 4, 2026
RBI Holds Rates Steady as Global Peers Tighten: Policy Divergence Ahead
Central Banks

RBI Holds Rates Steady as Global Peers Tighten: Policy Divergence Ahead

India's central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged even as other major central banks pivot to hiking, signaling a policy divergence.

Reuters Aug 4, 2026
China's Forex Institutional Opening-Up Set to Expand in H2
Forex

China's Forex Institutional Opening-Up Set to Expand in H2

China plans to broaden institutional opening-up of its forex market in H2, signaling continued liberalization and potential shifts for global traders.

Belt and Road Portal Aug 4, 2026
USD/JPY: US-Japan Joint FX Intervention First Since 2011
Forex

USD/JPY: US-Japan Joint FX Intervention First Since 2011

Japan and the US conducted a rare joint forex intervention on Friday, the first since 2011, targeting excessive yen weakness. Markets watch for further action.

Nikkei Asia Aug 4, 2026
EUR/USD: Can Yen Intervention Force a Trend Change?
Forex

EUR/USD: Can Yen Intervention Force a Trend Change?

Explore whether yen intervention can shift EUR/USD trends, with analysis of drivers and key levels to watch.

FOREX.com Aug 4, 2026
Gold Price Update: XAU/USD Steady at $2,450 as July 31, 2026
Gold

Gold Price Update: XAU/USD Steady at $2,450 as July 31, 2026

Gold holds near $2,450 on July 31, 2026, as traders weigh Fed signals and dollar strength. Key levels and market drivers analyzed.

Fortune Aug 4, 2026