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Trump Proposes $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee, Up From $3,000 on August 25
Trump administration proposes $103,265 H-1B visa fee to recover immigration system costs and encourage hiring of American workers. Public comment period opens for 30 days.
Gold Price Today: MCX Gold Slips to ₹1,63,044 as Dollar, Bond Yields Rise Ahead of Jackson Hole
Gold price on MCX slipped slightly to near ₹1,63,044 per 10 grams on August 25, 2026, pulling back from Monday’s ₹1,63,970 close. The dip came as the dollar firmed and investors turned cautious ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech. Despite today’s pullback, gold remains near a three-month high after surging 5.7% between…
XRP vs RLUSD: Can Ripple’s Banking Expansion Drive Long-Term Token Demand?
XRP trades near $1.57 in late August 2026, after rallying from $1.00 in under two weeks. The move sits alongside rapid growth in RLUSD, Ripple’s own stablecoin. Investors now ask whether Ripple’s banking expansion actually pulls demand toward XRP, or toward RLUSD instead. XRP’s August Rally, By the Numbers XRP climbed from $1.00 to above…
Australia’s Big Banks Hike Credit Card Fees Before October 1 Surcharge Ban
Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, and NAB are raising credit card fees and cutting rewards as Australia’s surcharge ban looms on October 1, 2026. Banks aim to offset A$600 million in lost revenue.
MCX, NBCC India, Paras Defence, P&G Health Set for Ex-Dividend Trading This Week
MCX leads this week’s latest ex-dividend stocks, joined by NBCC India, Paras Defence, and P&G Health. Multi Commodity Exchange of India has fixed August 28, 2026, as the record date for a ₹8 final dividend. NBCC India, Paras Defence, and Procter & Gamble Health have record dates scheduled for August 27–28. Investors must hold shares…
Fifth Third Backs Payload’s $500M Monthly Payments Platform on August 23
Fifth Third Bank invests in Payload, an embedded payments platform processing $500M monthly. The deal marks Payload’s first outside capital since 2019 and expands payment options across industries.
Corus Entertainment Cuts More Jobs at Global News and Radio on August 21
Corus Entertainment confirms fresh layoffs at Global B.C., Global National, News 640, and talk radio. Q3 revenue fell 16% and the company posted a $36.5M net loss.
Hong Kong Silver Bonds 2026 Open for Subscription at 4.25% Rate on August 21
Hong Kong Silver Bonds 2026 now open for subscription until September 4. Guaranteed 4.25% annual rate beats bank deposits at 2-3%. Three-year bonds issued September 15 for Hong Kong residents born 1967 or earlier.
Trump Threatens ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran as War Enters New Phase on August 21
Trump vows ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran with unprecedented sanctions. Treasury Secretary Bessent promises details August 24. Oil rises to $94 as global allies face pressure to join blockade.