Brie Carter

Sunshine Metals (ASX:SHN) started a 4,528-metre reverse circulation drilling programme at the Sybil Epithermal Gold Project.

The FTX Recovery Trust began its fifth distribution round, releasing about $900 million to eligible creditors of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

Circle Internet Group closed at US$62.61 on 31 July, falling nearly 7% despite securing a New York trust charter.

FleetPartners (ASX:FPR) received an unsolicited $3.60 per share offer from SG Fleet. The indicative proposal arrived after the market closed on July 31.

Centrepoint Alliance (ASX:CAF) reported an unaudited normalised EBITDA of $12.3 million for the 2026 financial year.

Two whale wallets withdrew 2,957 Bitcoin (CRYPTO) worth about US$195 million from Kraken.

Trump Media & Technology Group transferred 2,628 Bitcoin (CRYPTO) worth about US$165 million to Crypto.com in two transactions.

The Australian government has ended the temporary fuel excise discount, confirming wholesale fuel prices will increase by 16 cents per litre.

• The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported a 7.2% rise in total dwelling approvals to 18,328 in June, driven by a 17.8% jump in multi-unit approvals.
• Annual residential approvals reached 205,249 dwellings for the 2025-26 financial year, reflecting a 9.2% increase compared to the previous period.
• Sector analysts observe that while apartment pipelines expand, non-residential construction values dropped 24.7% to $8.26 billion, creating mixed pressures for large developers.

• The US administration imposed a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports following forced labour allegations across global supply chains.
• Energy markets spiked simultaneously as Brent crude hit US$91 per barrel, driving Australian capital city unleaded petrol prices up to $2.25 per litre.
• Australian federal leaders confirmed temporary fuel tax relief will expire on Aug. 2 while challenging export levies through diplomatic channels.