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Zerodha Broking Ltd., India’s second-largest brokerage, received a merchant banking license through its unit, signaling growth in India’s equity capital market and potential expansion into underwriting and advisory services.

China demonstrated its expanding military reach by deploying J-16 fighters and YU-20 tankers to Egypt for joint drills, marking its first deployment of these assets to Africa.

Group plans to axe 3,300 jobs as competition rises in food delivery sector and robotaxi race intensifies

Renewed US-Iran hostilities led to a decline in US equity futures and elevated bond yields, while oil prices rose.

Apple Hands New CEO John Ternus $58 Million Package Ahead of Major iPhone Test

State Street strategist Cayla Seder expresses concern that Treasury yields may rise further and that markets would react negatively if the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady at its September meeting.

Japan's long-term government bond yields reached a 30-year high, driven by weeks of scrutiny over fiscal and monetary policies and recent currency market intervention by Japan and the U.S.

The article reports that a new generation of oil tycoons in Venezuela is increasing dealmaking activity, noting that this group differs significantly from previous generations.

Indonesia's wildfire haze crisis has disrupted in-person education for 1.4 million students across six provinces, forcing a shift to online learning.

China’s Pinglu Canal, a US$10.8 billion megaproject, is nearing completion with the delivery of its command vessel Pinglu 001, set to open later this month.

Japan plans to transfer ageing warships to the Philippines and Indonesia to strengthen regional security ties and counterbalance China's influence, which may deepen Japan's defense partnerships and expand its security assistance toolkit.

The article suggests that despite potential seasonal volatility in September, strong earnings and growth themes may support certain ETFs.