A ship was attacked while exiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one crew casualty and engine damage. Despite the attack, President Trump stated the strait remains open and operational, with all water mines reportedly cleared. Ship traffic through the strait is at its lowest since May, reflecting ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran after their recent agreement expired. The situation remains volatile as Iran insists the strait will stay closed until U.S. commitments are met, while the U.S. continues to protect maritime traffic through alternative routes.
Ecopetrol held meetings on August 18, 2026, for holders of its 2010 and 2013 domestic bonds to discuss a merger proposal. The 2010 bondholder meeting did not reach quorum, and the 2013 meeting only had 15.33% of the principal amount represented, fall...
Bitway (BTW) surged 23.9% to $0.4497, driven by recent protocol upgrades that improve scalability and user experience, boosting its market cap to $1.22 billion. Meanwhile, Worldcoin (WLD) fell 7.8% to $0.3175 due to regulatory scrutiny fears, highlig...
China's 10-year government bond yield dropped to 1.67%, its lowest since July 2025, driven by disappointing economic data and expectations of more stimulus from Beijing. Key indicators like industrial production and retail sales fell short of forecas...
Unitree Robotics, a Chinese humanoid robot maker, saw its shares jump 542% on its Shanghai stock market debut, raising about 6.1 billion yuan ($905 million) in its IPO. The company, known for its agile robots capable of backflips and dancing, attract...
SoundHound reported a strong Q2 with revenue up 45% year-over-year to $61.9 million, driven by major enterprise deals and improved gross margins reaching 58.4%. The company is advancing its AI voice software business through the launch of its OASYS a...
