There will be a digital yen in 2026 - Japan Post Bank in major blockchain payments push

US futures flat; S&P +1.4%, Nasdaq +1.6% in Aug. Trump tariffs face legal hurdles, Fed independence eyed. Volatile Sept ahead.

Corn futures hit 4-week highs on short covering, targeting $4.35. Soybeans eye $10.74 resistance amid meal weakness.

Russian oil giants' profits plunge 50-68% amid falling prices, sanctions, and high rates. Urals crude at $58/bbl.

Chinese media reports say Foxconn is ramping up wages ahead of iPhone 17. Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory has been offering heavy incentives since late July to attract staff.

South Korea August consumer price index marks slowest rise y/y since November 2024. Headline and core rates both drop in the month.

New Zealand terms of trade for Q2 2025 surges by +4.1% q/q (expected +1.9%). At the margin better ToT is supportive for the currency.

Gold tokens hit $2.57B cap as gold nears $3470 peak. XAUT surges $437M, PAXG adds $141.5M. Safe haven demand rises.