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Business & Economy · United StatesInvestors Oppose SEC's 'Novel ETF' Label Proposal
Market participants have voiced concerns regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's plan to classify a wide range of exchange-traded funds as 'novel ETFs.' These objections were submitted in letters to the regulator from asset managers, exchanges, and other financial firms.
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Business & EconomyMontreal bakery vandalised again with anti-tech graffiti
A Montreal bakery was vandalised overnight, its front windows smashed and faint anti-technology graffiti left on the wall. The Saint-Denis Street location of Mamie Clafoutis had been targeted once before in less than three months. No arrests have been reported.
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Business & Economy · IndiaRupee falls to 95.59 against dollar after RBI shortens FCNR(B) swap deadline
The Indian rupee depreciated to 95.59 against the U.S. dollar on 17 August 2026 after the RBI advanced the deadline for its FCNR(B) swap facility by a month. The central bank said the scheme had attracted $50 to 56.84 billion in foreign exchange inflows, but traders warned the support may be temporary.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS airlines ban humanoid robots from flights over battery and safety concerns
Four major US airlines have banned humanoid and animal-shaped robots from flights, citing battery safety, operational complexity and undefined size thresholds. The policies apply to both cabins and checked luggage, with enforcement left to airline agents.
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Business & EconomyAlberta launches portal for businesses affected by US tariffs
The Government of Alberta has launched an online portal for businesses to report the impacts of U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs. The feedback will help the province identify sector-specific effects and coordinate its response.
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DP World launches express LCL ocean freight services
DP World has introduced two new express Less-than-Container Load (LCL) ocean freight services. These routes are designed to move time-sensitive cargo faster between Asia, Europe, and North America, connecting manufacturing hubs with key destinations.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Defence Department signs deals to boost Patriot and THAAD interceptor output
The US Defence Department announced framework agreements with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin to expand production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor components. The deals aim to triple PAC-3 and quadruple THAAD output to replenish inventories depleted by conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.
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US buys Japanese yen for first time in decade to support currency at 40-year low
The United States intervened in currency markets to buy Japanese yen for the first time in over a decade, aiming to bolster the currency after it fell to a 40-year low against the dollar. President Donald Trump described the move as a gesture of alliance, though reports disagree on whether it occurred on Friday or Sunday.
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