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Startups

Published 2 hours ago

Global Venture Funding Jumps 122% Year-Over-Year

Venture capital markets recorded a significant 122% surge in funding during August compared to the same period last year. Despite a month-over-month decline from July, the sustained momentum of billion-dollar deals suggests a shift in investor appetite for high-growth private assets.

Energy

Published 2 hours ago

UK Gilt Yields Near 5.89% as Oil Shock Rattles Global Markets

UK borrowing costs are surging toward levels not seen since the financial crisis as global oil market volatility ripples through sovereign debt. The 10-year gilt yield has climbed near 5.27 per cent, while longer-term instruments are nearing 5.89 per cent.

ETFs & Markets

Published 2 hours ago

SEC AI Oversight Meeting Set for Sept 10: What It Means for Your ETF

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene on September 10 to evaluate the integration of artificial intelligence within public markets. This high-level discussion could signal a shift in regulatory scrutiny for funds heavily weighted toward AI-driven infrastructure and software.

Startups

Published 4 hours ago

Strolll Secures, 5 Million to Scale Augmented Reality Neurorehabilitation

Stafford-based MedTech firm Strolll has secured a significant capital injection to advance its software-as-a-medical-device platform. The funding round combines private investment led by IW Capital with substantial innovation loans from Innovate UK.

Energy

Published 4 hours ago

Norway Battery Market Faces Regulatory Gridlock Impacting 1W Outlook

Norway's battery storage sector is approaching a critical juncture as a robust project pipeline clashes with persistent regulatory and tariff barriers. These structural headwinds currently limit deployment velocity and revenue predictability for developers operating within the region.

ETFs & Markets

Published 4 hours ago

Bitcoin's 25% August Surge Faces Crucial September Test

Bitcoin experienced a significant 25% surge in August, setting the stage for a critical test in September. This upward momentum could influence the performance and investor sentiment towards Bitcoin and related cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds.

Startups

Published 6 hours ago

Munich-based Zeit AI secures, 4.3 million to automate enterprise data engineering

Munich startup Zeit AI has closed a, 4.3 million funding round to develop autonomous data engineering tools for the European market. The investment signals growing institutional appetite for specialized AI infrastructure capable of replacing manual data pipeline management.

Energy

Published 6 hours ago

Iraq Oil Exports via Hormuz More Than Doubled in August

Iraq significantly boosted its crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz in August, more than doubling shipments compared to July. This surge was facilitated by substantial discounts on Basrah loadings and transit permissions granted by Iran.

Energy

Published 8 hours ago

Europe Faces Winter LNG Supply Crunch as Storage Hits 20-Year Lows

Europe is entering the winter season with its lowest natural gas storage levels in nearly two decades. This supply deficit sets the stage for a volatile competition with Asian markets for limited liquefied natural gas shipments.

ETFs & Markets

Published 8 hours ago

Yen Surges Past ¥157 as Rate Hike Bets Intensify

The Japanese Yen experienced a sharp rally overnight, breaking past the ¥157 level against the US dollar. This sudden upward movement is being attributed by market participants to increasing bets on potential interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.