Finance news on August 12, 2026

1. 0109:41 UTC

   Coverage recordthehindu.com: “Indian semiconductor startups raised $206 million since 2022: Report”

   3 outlets · first: The Hindu Markets

   Reports ran between 09:41 and 11:32 UTC on Aug 12.

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by The Hindu and Business Standard.

   • Semiconductor

2. 0200:15 UTC

   CBA reports $10.9bn full-year net profit, says growth is slowing

   2 outlets · first: cessnockadvertiser.com.au Earnings

   Machine summary The report said the cash profit was ahead of market expectations, and CEO Matt Comyn said the Australian economy remained resilient while growth is slowing amid higher interest rates and inflation. Comyn added that housing activity had softened from a high base and that the bank's loan application numbers appeared to have stabilised

   Reported by cessnockadvertiser.com.au and hepburnadvocate.com.au.

3. 0302:45 UTC

   Dollar Steady at 99.86 as Markets Await US Inflation Print

   2 outlets · first: econotimes.com Markets

   Machine summary The dollar was steady in early Asian trading on Wednesday as markets awaited U.S. inflation data due later that day for clues on Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions. Free Malaysia Today reported the U.S. dollar index was up 0.1% at 99.858, while the yen was little changed near its weakest level of the month and the euro held steady.

   1. The Japanese yen traded at 159.335 per dollar, near its weakest level of the month despite recent joint U.S.-Japan currency intervention.
   2. Brent crude oil rose 0.6% to $89.40 a barrel, with some quotes at $89.61, after Houthi attacks in the Bab el-Mandeb strait and a U.S. strike near the Strait of Hormuz.
   3. Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said inflation is still a larger concern than labor-market weakness, which brings uncertainty to rate expectations.

   Reported by econotimes.com and freemalaysiatoday.com.

   • Federal Reserve
   • Strait of Hormuz
   • Japanese yen
   • Bab el-Mandeb Strait
   • Euro

4. 0407:15 UTC

   Coverage recordstcatharinesstandard.ca: “Shares are mostly higher in Asia, with Kospi up 4%, while oil prices gain”

   2 outlets · first: stcatharinesstandard.ca Markets

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by stcatharinesstandard.ca and newindianexpress.com.

5. 0506:30 UTC

   Accel raises $550m for ninth India venture capital fund

   2 outlets · first: VCCircle Markets

   Machine summary Accel raised $550 million for its ninth India fund, down from $650 million. The smaller vehicle is part of a $1.35 billion global strategy, with a focus on AI and early-stage bets.

   1. Accel raised $550 million for its ninth India-focused fund, down from $650 million for Fund VIII (January 2025) and Fund VII (March 2022).
   2. The India fund is part of a $1.35 billion global fundraising across four vehicles targeting early-stage investments in the US, Europe, Israel, and India.
   3. Accel's India investments date to 2005, and it has supported businesses such as Flipkart and Swiggy, along with Freshworks, Meesho, BlackBuck, and Urban Company.
   4. The new fund will target early-stage AI applications in consumer, enterprise, fintech, and manufacturing, as well as deep technology and advanced manufacturing.
   5. The first three Accel Atoms cohorts' startups have together raised over $200 million from investors globally.

   Reported by VCCircle and dealstreetasia.com.

   • Flipkart
   • Accel
   • Freshworks
   • Swiggy
   • Meesho
   • Urban Company

6. 0610:13 UTC

   Coverage recordgCaptain: “Trump Claims Hormuz Control as US, Iran Harden Their Stances”

   2 outlets · first: gCaptain Commodities

   Reports ran between 10:13 and 14:28 UTC on Aug 12.

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by gCaptain and Bloomberg.

   • Iran
   • Strait of Hormuz

7. 0706:49 UTC

   Coverage recordBloomberg: “UAE Shuttles Oil Exports From Iraq Through the Strait of Hormuz”

   2 outlets · first: Bloomberg Commodities

   Reports ran between 06:49 and 16:40 UTC on Aug 12.

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by Bloomberg and gCaptain.

   • Strait of Hormuz
   • Iraq

8. 0821:15 UTC

   QVC Group exits the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process

   2 outlets · first: dailylocal.com Markets

   Reported by dailylocal.com and pottsmerc.com.

   • QVC Group Inc.

9. 0900:30 UTC

   NGX 12 Firms' Cost Base Hits N10.14tn, Up 16.9% in H1 2026

   2 outlets · first: thisdaylive.com Earnings

   Machine summary Profit before tax rose to N4.95tn from N2.84tn.

   1. Combined cost of sales and OPEX for 12 NGX-listed companies rose 16.9% YoY to N10.14tn in H1 2026 from N8.67tn in H1 2025.
   2. Cost of sales increased 16.96% to N7.67tn in H1 2026 from N6.6tn in H1 2025.
   3. Operating expenses rose to N2.47tn in H1 2026 from N2.2tn in H1 2025.
   4. Profit before tax for the 12 companies closed at N4.95tn, up from N2.84tn in the prior-year period.
   5. June 2026 inflation was 15.91% per NBS, while the naira strengthened to N1,380/$ from N1,530/$ at end-H1 2025.

   Reported by thisdaylive.com and allafrica.com.

   • Dangote Cement Plc
   • Seplat Energy Plc
   • Oando Plc

10. 1007:15 UTC

    Coverage recordutahindependent.com (Big News Network): “US household debt drops by USD 13 bn to USD 18.8 tn in Q2 2026: Federal Reserve Bank of New York”

    1 outlet · first: utahindependent.com (Big News Network) Economy

    The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

    Reported by utahindependent.com (Big News Network) and greekherald.com (Big News Network).

    • Federal Reserve Bank of New York

11. 1100:30 UTC

    Bridgeline announces financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026

    1 outlet · first: hawaiitelegraph.com (Big News Network) Earnings

    Machine summary Hawaiitelegraph.com reported that the company was to report results for the same quarter.

    1. Bridgeline had said it would report financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, according to a report.

    Reported by hawaiitelegraph.com (Big News Network), californiatelegraph.com (Big News Network) and tennesseedaily.com (Big News Network).

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