26 août 2026 — 18 articles

🌍 GÉOPOLITIQUE (5 articles)

Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: La Presse International

Caroline du Sud | Après plusieurs revers, Trump conforté dans une primaire

Donald Trump a obtenu un répit mardi à l’approche des élections de mi-mandat avec la victoire d’une de ses protégées, la sénatrice sortante Darline...

Géopolitique
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: BBC World

Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%

The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.

Géopolitique
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: BBC World

CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.

Géopolitique
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: The Economist International

As his presidency flounders, Donald Trump is more dangerous than ever

Forget lame ducks. America’s president will defend his dominance like an ageing silverback gorilla

Géopolitique
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: BBC World

China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners

The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.

Géopolitique

📈 ÉCONOMIE (5 articles)

Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: Journal de Montréal

Fromage, homard, électros : Carney cible des produits phares américains avec ses contre-tarifs

Le premier ministre Mark Carney passe en mode attaque avec ses contre-tarifs pour faire mal à l'économie de Donald Trump.

Économie
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: Bloomberg Business

US Weighs More Canada Trade Action, Nvidia Earnings Run-Up, More

Source: Bloomberg, 0:00

Économie
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: Financial Times Global Economy

UK household energy bills to hit three-year high from October

Middle East war pushes price cap up 4% to £1,723 a year

Économie
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: Bloomberg Business

US-Canada Trade War, UK's Ofgem Raises Energy Price Cap, More

Source: Bloomberg, 0:00

Économie
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: Financial Times Global Economy

FirstFT: US Treasury on collision course with Fed

Also in this newsletter: Cashing in on EU sanctions and Germany’s defence push

Économie

🤖 TECHNOLOGIE (4 articles)

Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: TechCrunch

Ventures Platform goes bigger — and broader — with its second Africa fund

The Pan-African venture firm has raised $83 million and plans to invest in startups beyond its home market of Nigeria.

Technologie
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: TechCrunch

India’s Ringg gets backing from Peak XV as it pushes voice AI past the phone call

Ringg has raised $10 million from Peak XV as a part of its Series A extension.

Technologie
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: TechCrunch

Robotics startup Generalist reaches $3B valuation, sources say

The $200 million extension comes just months after the physical AI startup reached a $2 billion valuation.

Technologie
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: Ars Technica

The world's busiest spaceport is about to get a lot quieter, at least for now

SpaceX aims to launch Starship from Florida by the end of the year. 2027 seems more likely.

Technologie

💰 FINANCE (4 articles)

Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: Bloomberg Markets

Banco BPM Says Paschi's Offer 'Does Not Recognize a Premium'

Banco BPM indicated skepticism toward the takeover bid it received from rival Banca Monte dei Paschi, saying the price offered was pretty much the ...

Finance
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: Bloomberg Markets

With No Heirs, Kuehne’s Foundation Gets His $49 Billion Fortune

Klaus-Michael Kuehne’s death signals the end of a swashbuckling dealmaking era for the German tycoon’s empire while transferring his $49 billion fo...

Finance
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: Bloomberg Markets

Saudis Deepen Capital Market Reforms With Derivatives Push

Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to deepen its capital markets, making it cheaper and easier to trade derivatives as it seeks to attract more in...

Finance
Mercredi 26 août 2026 • Source: Financial Times Markets

Bessent’s bond intervention puts US Treasury on collision course with Fed

Increased purchases of debt threaten to undermine central bank chief Kevin Warsh’s bid to tame inflation

Finance