Bulgaria Says Crashed Drone Near Romania Likely Ukraine’s

Aug 8, 2026 | Markets

The drone that crashed into a sunflower field in Bulgaria early Saturday was most likely a model commonly used by Ukraine, the Bulgarian defense ministry said. “Initial analysis of the wreckage shows that it is most likely a Maya decoy drone. This type of drone is...

Private Credit Squeezed By Bank Refinancings: Credit Weekly

Aug 8, 2026 | Markets, Private Credit

Highly-indebted companies are increasingly ditching private credit loans for cheaper capital in the bank loan market, a shift underscoring the stark realities of higher-for-longer interest rates. Corporate America’s effort to limit its interest burden is showing up in...

Over 600 Companies Likely to Be Culled in Topix Index’s Biggest Overhaul, Analysts Say

Aug 6, 2026 | Markets

Japan’s Topix stock index is poised for its biggest overhaul, with more than 600 companies — over a third of its constituents — likely to be gradually removed under new eligibility rules, according to analysts’ estimates. Companies whose free-float market...

Explosive Drone at German Airport Marks New Threat to Europe

Aug 6, 2026 | Markets

A German airport used to ship Ukraine military equipment resumed flights after discovering an explosive-laden drone, prompting warnings of new threats targeting Europe. Germany’s Leipzig-Halle airport, a major hub for transporting cargo and arms, diverted several...

German Airport Stops Flights After Drone Sighting, Collision

Aug 5, 2026 | Markets

Germany’s Leipzig-Halle airport, a major hub for transporting cargo and military equipment, temporarily suspended flights after an armed drone was found overnight and a cargo plane collided in midair with a small, unidentified object. Several aircraft, including a...