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Business news — August 1, 2026 - Page 4

Business publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 12.

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  1. BusinessBudgetTradeBanking

    August 2026 Payment Schedule for Public Sector Workers and Pensions

    The National Bank has released the payment schedule for August 2026 for public sector workers and pensioners. Public servants from various ministries and regional governments will receive their salaries on August 20 and 21, while pensioners will receive their deposits in a staggered manner from August 10 to 13 based on their surnames. The bank's usual opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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    Germany's Unemployment Surpasses Three Million in July

    Germany's unemployment rate has risen again, with over three million people now jobless. The increase was mainly due to seasonal factors, such as the end of training relationships and companies hiring less staff before holidays. The unemployment rate climbed to 6.4%, up from 6.3% in June. The number of unemployed increased by 71,000 compared to June and by 28,000 compared to July 2025.
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    Tether Surpasses 146 Tons of Gold Reserves

    Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has reported a significant increase in its gold holdings, surpassing 146 metric tons in Q2 2026. This makes Tether the largest known holder of gold outside of banks and nation states. Alongside this, Tether's Bitcoin reserves grew to approximately 98,936 BTC, valued at $6.23 billion, and the company reported a net operating profit of $1.5 billion for the quarter.
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    Aneel Keeps Yellow Flag for Power Accounts in August

    The National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) has kept the yellow flag for electricity consumers in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of higher bills. The yellow flag indicates an additional charge of R$ 1.885 on the electricity bill for each 100 kilowatt-hours (kWh) consumed. This is due to less favorable conditions for energy generation in the country, including a reduction in the levels of reservoirs in hydroelectric plants and the need to activate thermoelectric plants, which have a higher cost. Aneel emphasizes the importance of conscious use of electricity to help control expenses.
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  19. BusinessTradeEquities

    Bank of Japan to Discuss Interest Rate Hike

    Bank of Japan Governor has stated that the central bank will thoroughly discuss raising interest rates at its next meeting. The announcement comes as the bank maintains its current policy interest rate. The governor also mentioned that the possibility of an interest rate hike will be discussed more thoroughly in the future, with some views suggesting a half-and-half increase in September.
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    Nuggets' Peyton Watson Weighs Bold Move After 4-Year Offer Revealed

    Denver Nuggets' restricted free agent Peyton Watson is considering accepting his $6.5 million qualifying offer to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, rather than signing a four-year, $70 million extension offered by the Nuggets. This move could significantly increase the Nuggets' luxury tax penalty, adding complexity to their financial situation as they look to build around three-time MVP Nikola Jokić.
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    Tom Corson Promoted to COO of Warner Music Group

    Tom Corson, previously Co-Chairman and COO of Warner Records, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Warner Music Group (WMG). He succeeds Armin Zerza, who is leaving the company after one year. Corson will report directly to WMG CEO Robert Kyncl and oversee global marketing, merchandising, and brand partnerships. He has been with Warner Records since 2018 and has overseen the business operations, strategy, and commercial development for artists like Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Dua Lipa.
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