Bloomberg Markets

Citi Says African Sovereign Bond Sales Defied Mideast Conflict

Citigroup Inc. said the volume of African sovereign bond deals it has handled has jumped more than two-thirds this year, defying expectations that the conflict in the Middle East would curb investor appetite.

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Bloomberg Markets

Why Tungsten Is Getting More Expensive

Bloomberg Opinion's David Fickling on why tungsten mining helps explain the state of worldwide conflict.

business  Aug 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Odd Lots: Tungsten Market Is Warning of Upcoming War (Podcast)

Bloomberg Opinion columnist David Fickling tells us you can think of tungsten mining as “a century old prediction market for war.” As he writes in a recent piece, tungsten is “a super-element that can determine the fate of nations.” While the commercial market for tungsten is fairly small, it can be crucial in war manufacturing, due to its high density and melting point. He learned more about tungsten mining and its increasing geopolitical necessity, during a visit to Australia’s Dolphin Mine, w

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Yahoo Finance

Yen climbs for third straight session with traders on alert for intervention

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Financial Times

Todd Blanche confirms scrapping of $1.8bn ‘slush fund’ ahead of confirmation vote

Acting US attorney-general U-turns on ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ after two Republicans threaten to torpedo nomination

business  Aug 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Beer Dynasty Families Sell €731 Million Stake in AB InBev

Some of the historic family owners of Anheuser-Busch InBev sold a €731 million ($843 million) stake in the world’s largest brewer, after its shares surged at the start of this year.

business  Aug 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Eyre: US Has to Cut Losses In Iran War

President Trump says the US will start new negotiations with Iran after he called off a planned attack on Iran partially in response to pleas from US allies in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia. Alan Eyre, Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow at the Middle East Institute & Former Senior US diplomat told Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East & Africa on the probability of a deal with Iran. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bloomberg Markets

Spider-Man, The Odyssey’s Success Lifts Indian Cinema Stocks

Indian cinema operators’ shares are rising after blockbuster openings for Hollywood movies Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey.

business  Aug 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Yen Needs More Intervention to Hold Gain: 3-Minutes MLIV

Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bloomberg Markets

Kamel: Standard Raise Not Enough for Mideast Hiring (Video)

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Bloomberg Markets

Japanese Firms Have Buffer Before Stronger Yen Hits Earnings

The yen’s sharp rally sparked a selloff in Japanese equities Monday but the currency failed to breach the level that many companies use as the basis for their profit forecasts, giving stocks scope to rebound.

business  Aug 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

European Stocks Test New Highs as Lower Oil Boosts Sentiment

European stocks tested fresh highs, with consumer products and retail shares among the biggest gainers, as signs of easing tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices lower.

business  Aug 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Yen Surge Will Drive Up Other Asian Currencies, Strategists Say

The rally in the yen is set to bolster a number of other Asian currencies based on their relatively high correlations, according to Citigroup Inc. and Barclays Bank Plc.

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Yahoo Finance

Once-bankrupt Atari returns to profit with decade-high revenue

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Bloomberg Markets

Goldman Sachs Warns on Russia-Driven Diesel Squeeze

Samantha Dart, co-head of global commodities research at Goldman Sachs, joined Haslinda Amin on Insight with Haslinda Amin to discuss growing risks in diesel markets. Dart says disruptions to Russian fuel exports and the US-Iran war are tightening supplies, raising concerns about global refining capacity and fuel prices. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Yahoo Finance

Ask an Advisor: We're in Our 70s With $120k and Social Security. How Can We Make It Last?

business  Aug 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Pakistan Consumer Prices Cool as Energy Risks Cloud Outlook

Pakistan’s inflation eased last month, though policymakers remain wary that higher energy costs could reignite price pressures.

business  Aug 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Trump Revives Hopes for Iran Deal, Oil Sinks | Insight with Haslinda Amin 8/03/2026

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bloomberg Markets

Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/3/2026 (Video)

business  Aug 3, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

How Extreme Heat Affects Europe's Key Rivers

Europe’s biggest rivers, vital arteries for the region’s heavy industries, are drying up after the region was seared by a series of heat waves. Bloomberg's Eva Brendel breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Aug 3, 2026