Five things to watch in markets in the week ahead
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
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Harvey Nichols warns it could collapse without rescue deal, as bidders circle
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is frontrunner to buy Knightsbridge-headquartered department store chain
North Korea’s Kimsuky integrates AI into cyberattacks targeting crypto and finance
Kimsuky uses generative AI to produce phishing documents themed around digital assets, investment strategies, and fintech services.
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UK regulators to prepare tokenized gold framework: Report
The UK’s FCA is reportedly preparing a regulatory framework for tokenized gold and how these products may be used as collateral assets in wholesale markets.
Robinhood brings crypto trading to main UK app through Bitstamp
The launch adds crypto alongside stocks, ISAs, options, and futures in the UK as Robinhood continues to expand its broader crypto ecosystem.
UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year
Nearly a third of British manufacturers have been hit by a cyber-attack on them or a company in their supply chain, according to a survey that highlighted the growing hacking risk to companies.
Cut £175 from energy bills for low-income homes, says thinktank
Labour should draw up an emergency plan to cut energy prices for low-income families by up to £175 this winter, the Resolution Foundation has said.
World Liberty received $100 million from businessman investigated for money laundering: NYT
Democratic lawmakers sent letters Thursday to numerous people whose sentences President Donald Trump pardoned or commuted, asking if they received “favorable consideration” or were granted clemency through a “pay-to-pla…
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Brazil to tighten crypto fraud controls with new 24-hour wait on transfers to self-custody wallets
The new rule will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, and will cover cryptocurrencies including fiat-backed stablecoins.
London mayor orders council to drop plan to ban new pubs and bars in Soho and West End
Exclusive: Sadiq Khan urges Westminster council to adopt ‘positive vision of economic growth’ of nightlife
Which economies and sectors are most exposed to AI earnings bust?
Twenty years ago, the U.S. economy morphed into a huge bet on the frothy housing market. The bubble’s animating narrative was simple: housing prices had been rising for a long time, and they would continue to do so. Ent…
Why the upcoming CPI report is a bigger event than last week’s jobs data
Sam Azzarello: Welcome to J.P. Morgan’s Making Sense. I’m Sam Azzarello, and today we’re diving into the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. With negotiations in full swing, the economic and market impacts are evolving, a…
Britain is paying the price for failing to invest in its young people | Richard Partington
Most people think Britain is not working as it should. For young people, the situation is at its most acute: only one in four believe that everyone in society has a fair crack . Most think the game is rigged.
‘Like being in prison’: the ship crews stuck in Gulf since February
The panicked crew of a cargo ship broadcast a distress signal late on Monday night from their location in the strait of Hormuz . About 20 nautical miles north of the coast of Oman, the Minoan Pioneer bulk carrier was hi…
‘Watch The Odyssey for free online’: scam targets film fans with fake streaming sites
The Odyssey is the hottest release this summer and you have been looking forward to seeing the much-acclaimed adaptation of Homer’s epic ancient Greek poem. But you have been unable to go to the cinema, so when you spot…
DPD temporary workers may have missed out on sick pay and pensions, internal documents show
Missing payments suggest employment laws may have been breached by recruitment agencies used by courier company
Bitcoin’s BIP-110 supporters split onto minority chain as main network pulls ahead
BIP-110 is a proposed one-year change that limits non-financial data on Bitcoin and has sparked a debate over how Bitcoin's block space should be used.
Iran sets tough terms for U.S. to reopen Strait of Hormuz despite progress in Oman
Iran has poured cold water on suggestions that a deal with the US is imminent, pointing to the confusion in US positions and Israeli interference as key factors in why a complete agreement is proving difficult to secure.
Majority Leader Thune files cloture on Clarity Act, setting up Sept. 15 Senate vote
The Senate is set to vote on the motion on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the day after the body returns, though at least seven non-Republicans will need to support it.
OpenAI to pause some work on AI model Astra due to security concerns
OpenAI will pause some work on an artificial intelligence model because of security concerns, the company stated on Friday, following a series of incidents in which AI agents have escaped containment.
Private pensions are a publicly subsidised gift to the wealthy | Phillip Inman
Private pensions are a privilege for the lucky few and a curse for everyone else. Sold as a saviour for what would otherwise be a ruinous old age, they have become pernicious financial vehicles that allow an older gener…
Bitcoin, ether ETFs draw $1.1 billion in best inflow week since April, despite low volume
As crypto becomes increasingly integrated into the global financial system, analyzing it in isolation falls short. Ignoring the performance of global benchmark assets like gold and the US equities leads to a distorted v…
Bar fight: Hugo cocktail takes aim at Aperol in UK summer of spritz
It’s the summer of spritz as British sales figures show the Hugo elderflower cocktail snapping at the heels of the market-leader Aperol to be this year’s favourite drink.
Crypto Regulation News: Brazil Sets 24-Hour Delay for $10,000+ Transfers
Brazil is introducing tougher controls on large cryptocurrency transfers as regulators seek to prevent fraudsters from quickly moving illicit funds. The Central Bank of Brazil said certain crypto transfers above $10,000…