Analysis-Market rout tests BOJ’s upbeat view of financial conditions

An artificial intelligence-powered management platform designed to help law firms has signed an office lease on the Lower East Side, Commercial Observer has learned. AI platform Sandstone signed a five-year deal spanning 13,794 square feet on the entire third and fourth floors of East End Capital’s 141 East Houston Street, according to landlord broker Current…

News Published: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 19:02 [IST] The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) special foreign currency swap facility has attracted $72.85 billion in foreign currency mobilisation as of August 21, 2026, providing a significant boost to the central bank’s efforts to strengthen dollar liquidity in the financial system. RBI’s Special Forex Swap Facility Raises…

The stablecoin market saw its largest decline in nearly four years last month. That’s according to a report Sunday (July 12) by CoinDesk, which calls the downturn a sign that on-chain liquidity has dipped as crypto markets continue to consolidate near this year’s lows. Stablecoins’ market capitalization dropped by $7.7 billion in June, the report…

UK Finance has warned the government that higher taxes on banks could push up the cost of mortgages and reduce banks’ ability to lend. In its submission ahead of the October Budget, the banking industry body said further increases in bank-specific taxes could make the UK less attractive to international banks and could ultimately affect…

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) reported third quarter 2026 results on October 27, with event contracts revenue rising more than sixfold while cryptocurrency revenue fell by more than half. Total net revenues rose 12% year over year to $1.42 billion. Transaction-based revenues increased 19% to $867 million. Net income fell 14% to $476 million, and diluted…