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Türkiye’s first domestically produced electric locomotive secures EU certification

Certification confirms E5000 locomotive complies with EU interoperability standards, paving way for exports worldwide 20 August 2026

El Nino weather event may cost global economy trillions of dollars via agriculture and food

Severe global supply chain disruptions resulting from rapidly warming surface water, droughts threaten to push inflation up, putting global growth at risk20 August 2026

Global markets trade higher as bond selling pressure eases

US Treasury doubles size of long-term bond buybacks, easing pressure on bonds and lifting US, Asian equities, while $40 trillion debt weighs on sentiment20 August 2026

Germany’s half-empty gas stores spark winter supply warnings

Gas stores are only half full, prompting opposition warnings that relying on mild weather and LNG markets could put supplies at risk20 August 2026

Türkiye’s external assets total $404B as of end-June

Direct investments rise 3.2%, while reserve assets decline 2.2% from previous quarter20 August 2026

Bitcoin surges over 11%, tops $70,000 for 1st time in more than 2 months

Falling US bond yields, weaker dollar and renewed optimism over crypto regulation fuel rally20 August 2026

Iranian Central Bank says oil exports have fallen to zero amid war, sanctions

Funds due to be released to Iran under framework deal with US have not yet been freed, says Central Bank governor 20 August 2026

Germany’s trade surplus narrows to $123.4B in 1st half of 2026

Imports grow faster than exports as US surplus declines and deficit with China widens20 August 2026

German producer prices rise at fastest pace in over 3 years

Factory-gate prices climb 3% annually, fastest pace in over 3 years, exceeding market forecast of 2.7%20 August 2026

Turkish stock exchange flat at Thursday opening

BIST 100 index slightly gains around 10 points at opening bell20 August 2026

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