Finance: News, Insights, Predictions

America's leading waffle maker is celebrating nostalgia this season with a limited-edition Peanuts collection designed to bring cozy comfort to your kitchen.

CMO Kofi Amoo-Gottfried discussed DoorDash's new social strategy, highlighting the reasons behind hiring former Duolingo social media star Zaria Parvez and other key initiatives.

The Houston Dash achieved a commanding 3-0 victory over San Diego, extending their unbeaten streak to six matches and equaling the club record.

DoorDash has announced a new partnership with Waffle House to offer all-night delivery services nationwide. This initiative coincides with Waffle House's 70th anniversary, enhancing accessibility for customers craving their favorite meals at any hour.

The Russian Government plans to begin constructing fortifications along its border with Finland.

The European Central Bank and the People's Bank of China have renewed their currency swap agreement, extending it for an additional three years. This deal, valued at 45 billion euros, is designed to provide liquidity and mitigate any potential financial instability that may arise.

Mikel Merino netted a hat-trick as Spain delivered a commanding 6-0 victory against Turkey in World Cup qualifying on Sunday. Additionally, Florian Wirtz showcased his talent with an impressive free-kick goal.

Montenegro's state transport administration announced that local construction firm Bemax has commenced road repair projects valued at 11.5 million euros ($13.5 million) on a 9-kilometer stretch.

Investor morale in the euro zone fell sharply in September, reaching its lowest point since April, according to a survey released on Monday. This decline was attributed to renewed economic concerns.

Spain's BBVA officially initiated a hostile takeover bid valued at 14.8 billion euros for its smaller competitor, Sabadell, on Monday, marking the commencement of the deal's acceptance process.

Large currency speculators in the Euro futures market have slightly reduced their net long positions, as indicated by the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Global stock markets experienced mixed but cautiously optimistic sentiment on Monday, September 8, 2025, influenced by recent geopolitical developments. The Nikkei 225 in Asia showed significant gains, while the Euro Stoxx 50 and the U.S. Dow remained cautious.

Europe is optimistic about the development of the digital euro. Traditionally, cash has been the primary anchor for commercial bank deposits, which are direct claims on the central bank.

The MINI Cooper and MINI Aceman have received top ratings in the Euro NCAP crash tests, achieving a prestigious 5-star rating. This success means that four models in the latest MINI family have now earned this high standard of safety.

Colombia announced its intention to issue euro-denominated bonds for the first time since 2016 and will also initiate a tender offer for dollar notes, as part of its financial strategy.

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has established the foreign exchange rates for 22 international currencies as of Monday, September 8.

Spain's BBVA has officially initiated a hostile takeover bid for its smaller rival Sabadell, offering 14.8 billion euros, equivalent to approximately $17.34 billion.

Spanish bank BBVA has officially initiated its 14.8 billion euro ($17.34 billion) hostile takeover bid for Sabadell. Analysts believe there may be potential for additional incentives in this acquisition attempt.

Tether CEO refuted rumors regarding Bitcoin sales, stating that the company's BTC holdings have actually grown when considering transfers to different projects.

The recent removal of several thousand bitcoins from Tether's balance sheet has sparked significant controversy. Over the weekend, the issuer of USDT became the center of attention as this incident raised questions about its financial practices.

Tether has made an additional investment of $100 million in Elemental Altus Royalties, a Canadian gold royalty company, reinforcing its commitment to a gold-backed strategy.

A prominent market analyst has predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to $150,000 before experiencing a significant market collapse in 2026.

Tether has addressed recent speculation regarding a $3.9 billion transfer, clarifying that no Bitcoin was sold. This clarification comes after a noticeable decrease in Tether's reported Bitcoin holdings from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2025.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino addressed rumors on X, stating that the company did not sell its Bitcoin holdings to purchase gold.

Tether is set to integrate its artificial intelligence platform, QVAC AI, with the peer-to-peer messaging app Keet. This move aims to provide users with fully private messaging capabilities enhanced by cryptocurrency transfers.