Reuters Morning Digest: August 5, 2015

Click to View in Browser Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Dollar up on Fed rate bets, earnings lift shares LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar rose to its highest in more than three months and U.S. Treasury yields rebounded from two-month lows on Wednesday, after a Federal Reserve official said the central bank was close to raising interest rates. Turkey says coalition to launch 'comprehensive battle' against Islamic State ISTANBUL/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Turkey said on Wednesday a U.S.-led coalition will soon launch a "comprehensive battle" against Islamic State militants from Turkish air bases, but Syria said any military action not coordinated with Damascus would breach its sovereignty. Oil bulls' hope for quick price dip dimmed by 2020 crude under $70 HOUSTON (Reuters) - As oil prices entered a second steep slide a few weeks ago, bullish traders and analysts had hoped for a repeat of the sharp but short dip that occurred early in the year - a speculative slide below $50 a barrel followed by a quick recovery. GE unveils customized cloud service in industrial data push (Reuters) - General Electric Co said on Wednesday it is developing a cloud-based service tailored for industrial customers, the latest step in the U.S. conglomerate's effort to gain business from data generated by machines. U.S. researchers show computers can be hijacked to send data as sound waves LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A team of security researchers has demonstrated the ability to hijack standard equipment inside computers, printers and millions of other devices in order to send information out of an office through sound waves. Top-10 finish the aim for Brazil with one year to go RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Foreign coaches, big investment and a focus on new sports are Brazil's weapons as the 2016 Olympics hosts target a top-10 place in the medal table for the first time at the Rio de Janeiro Games a year from now. Miss Piggy and Kermit break up ahead of new ABC Muppets show LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Yet another Hollywood power couple bit the dust on Tuesday as Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog announced their separation, conveniently setting a new dynamic for the upcoming "The Muppets" television show. Three times lucky as Kerry swaps crutches for Kennedy clan cane KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday swapped the crutches he has been on since breaking his leg in a cycling accident in May for a silver-handled cane that served successive members of the Kennedy clan, including former president John Kennedy and his father Joseph. Related Video U.S. to give Myanmar flood aid Flash flood blamed for India rail crash Great Debate Steps Congress must take to ensure true freedom Podcast: How smart will tomorrow's drones get? A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2015 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook