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FTSE 100: Index Rises 0.06% as Rio Tinto, Anglo American Lead Mining Rally Despite UK Inflation Hitting 2.9%
The FTSE 100 edged 0.06% higher on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, as mining stocks helped support London shares despite fresh inflation concerns. Rio Tinto and Anglo American were among the stronger performers on the index. At the same time, UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, with higher energy costs…
Japan’s Defense Minister Visits Australia and India for Missile Testing Talks, August 19
Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visits Australia and India to agree on SDF missile testing on Australian ranges and discuss Mogami-class frigate exports, strengthening Indo-Pacific defense ties.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds at $64,295 as Volatility Drops to 0.68%, Traders Eye $65,500 Breakout
Bitcoin price today remains near $64,295 as of August 19, 2026, while volatility has fallen to just 0.68%. Bitcoin is trading within a narrow range, leaving traders focused on where the next move may come from. The $65,500 level is now a major resistance area, while support around $64,000 could help contain further losses. With…
Jetstar Drops $34 Flights in Massive Sale; 225,000 Fares on Offer Until August 24
Jetstar’s Get Onboard Sale offers 225,000 discounted flights from $34 one-way across domestic and international routes until August 24, 2026. Fares include Sydney to Byron Bay from $34 and Perth to Bali from $144.
SK Hynix to Buy Back and Cancel 40 Trillion Won ($28.61 Billion) in Shares as AI Chipmaker Boosts Investor Returns
SK Hynix announced Wednesday, August 19, 2026, that it will buy back and cancel 40 trillion won worth of shares. That figure equals approximately $28.61 billion at current exchange rates. The board approved repurchasing 24.07 million common shares, about 3.3% of total shares outstanding. This marks the largest treasury share cancellation ever by a South…
STI Falls 1.2% on August 19 as Bank Stocks Slip; Meyka Rates Index Hold
Singapore’s STI index fell 1.2% on August 19 as DBS, OCBC, and UOB slipped. The three banks account for 57% of the index’s weight, raising concentration concerns despite a strong 24% year-to-date rally.
Asian Stocks Slump as KOSPI Plunges 5.42%, SK Hynix Crashes 9.2% and Samsung Falls 7.6% in Chip Selloff
Asian stocks came under heavy selling pressure on August 19, 2026, as a sharp decline in technology shares spread across regional markets. South Korea’s KOSPI plunged more than 5%, dragged down by steep falls in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. The selloff followed weakness in US AI and semiconductor stocks. Rising bond yields and higher…
NIFTY50, SENSEX Today: GIFT NIFTY Falls 24 Points to 24,207 as Crude Oil, Bond Yields and Weak Asian Markets Weigh
NIFTY50 and SENSEX are heading into a cautious session on August 19, 2026, with global signals remaining weak. GIFT Nifty fell 24 points to 24,207, pointing to a muted start for Indian stocks. Higher crude oil prices and rising bond yields are adding to market pressure, while Asian equities are also trading lower. The Nifty…
SpaceX Hits 100 Launches in 2026 as Falcon 9 Sends 24 Starlink Satellites Into Orbit
SpaceX reached its 100th launch of 2026 on August 18, sending another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. This marks the third consecutive year SpaceX has hit the century mark for annual launches. The vast majority of 2026’s missions have carried Starlink satellites, reinforcing the company’s dominant position in commercial…