Markets Wane, Softbank Down about 5%

Asia-Pacific markets closed lower Tuesday, tracking Wall Street declines overnight ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting later this week.Investors also assessed the talks between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, aimed at stopping the Moscow-Kyiv conflict.In Japan, the Nikkei ditched 168.02 points, or 0.4%, to 43,546.29In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng retreated 53.95 points, or 0.2%, to 25,122,90. Investment firm SoftBank Group snapped its nine-day winning streak Tuesday after its shares plunged over 5% following its…

Why Trump gets it right on Ukraine peace – Responsible Statecraft

Why Trump gets it right on Ukraine peace  Responsible StatecraftTrump’s ceasefire pivot will cause dismay in Kyiv and Europe  BBCAn incompetent way to pursue peace in Ukraine  Financial TimesTrump’s Putin summit was a flop. What happens next.  MSNBC NewsPutin won in Anchorage. Now Zelenskyy and Europe are in an even more perilous position | Rajan Menon  The Guardian

30-year-old Strathroy resident deceased following two vehicle collision

One person has died and another was transported to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in South-West Oxford on Sunday evening. Provincial police say the deceased is a 30-year-old resident of Strathroy. Oxford County OPP, paramedics and firefighters were sent to the intersection of Culloden Line and Mount Elgin Road just before 7 p.m on Aug. […]

Oracle RMS Appoints Dan Teguh as Chief Financial Officer

TORONTO, ON, AUGUST 18, 2025/insPRESS/ – Oracle RMS welcomes a new member to their executive team, Dan Teguh, as Chief Financial Officer. “We’re thrilled to have Dan join the Oracle RMS team”, commented John Ferraro, CEO, Oracle RMS. “His strategic mindset and operational leadership will be instrumental as we accelerate our growth trajectory within Ontario […]The post Oracle RMS Appoints Dan Teguh as Chief Financial Officer appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.