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The US threatens to impose an "indefinite" naval blockade and unprecedented economic sanctions on Iran, while Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on Thursday that the U.S. Navy can maintain a blockade of Iranian ports "indefinitely" by rotating ships to sustain a military presence in the region. U.S
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NATO aircraft shot down a drone over eastern Latvia, which blamed 'Russian electromagnetic warfare'; Finland briefly restricted airspace as a precaution
Latvia's armed forces stated the foreign unmanned aerial vehicle flew into its territory as a result of "Russian electromagnetic warfare." Following the incident, Finland temporarily restricted airspa
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India's Market Regulator Accelerates Review of New Stock Closing Price Auction System Amid Growing Concerns
The regulator has accelerated discussions with high-frequency trading firms and other market players regarding the system.
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30-year U.S. Treasury yield hits highest since 2001, bond market warns Bessent on deficit
30-year U.S. Treasury yield hits highest since 2001, bond market warns Bessent on deficit
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Slovak Central Bank Warns Factories Losing Competitiveness as Productivity Stagnates, Labor Costs Surge Over Twice EU Average
Slovak Central Bank Warns Factories Losing Competitiveness as Productivity Stagnates, Labor Costs Surge Over Twice EU Average
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The Japanese Yen has retraced half of its intervention gains, approaching 160, with USD/JPY currently at 159.27, as carry traders utilized the rebound following the $87 billion Japan-US joint intervention in late July to rebuild short positions; Japan's Sanae Takaichi government supports Bank of Japan (BOJ) a rate hike in September or October, but the market believes a 1% policy rate is insufficient to significantly narrow the interest rate differential.
The Japanese Yen has retraced half of its intervention gains, approaching 160, with USD/JPY currently at 159.27, as carry traders utilized the rebound following the $87 billion Japan-US joint interven
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Indonesian President Prabowo Plans Commodity Exchange to Control Prices
Indonesian President Prabowo Plans Commodity Exchange to Control Prices
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Bank of America strategist Hartnett believes that a Republican victory in the Senate elections would drive further stock market gains.
Bank of America strategist Hartnett believes that a Republican victory in the Senate elections would drive further stock market gains.
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Ziemba: Oil Market Overlooks Buffers Amid Long Conflict
Ziemba: Oil Market Overlooks Buffers Amid Long Conflict
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South Korea's KOSPI index surged 2.41% on Friday to 6,977.34 points, bringing its weekly gain to 11% and ending a seven-week losing streak.
Asian-Pacific markets generally rose, influenced by cooling US inflation and reduced market expectations for a September interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. The Korea Composite Stock Price Inde
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OpenAI and Anthropic introduce new "cost-per-task" metric, aiming to reshape the value of high-premium AI models.
OpenAI and Anthropic are pushing the industry to shift the metric for AI model costs from the traditional "cost-per-token" to "cost-per-task." This move aims to counter market competition from compani
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ECB finds crypto payments acceptance in euro area is minimal, with online at 0.2% and physical points of sale below 1%
ECB finds crypto payments acceptance in euro area is minimal, with online at 0.2% and physical points of sale below 1%
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Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas: Distributed hashrate from robot clusters could help SpaceX reach its 1 terawatt hashrate target faster than data centers by 2040.
Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas noted in his latest research report that by 2040, an estimated 2.2 billion robots will exist. If each robot is equipped with 500 watts of hashrate, they will collecti
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A popular UK bond trade suggests investors trust Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham to stick to his pledge to keep government borrowing in check.
A popular UK bond trade suggests investors trust Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham to stick to his pledge to keep government borrowing in check.
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Russia's largest Baltic port, Ust-Luga, caught fire after a drone attack.
Russia's largest Baltic Sea port, Ust-Luga, caught fire after a drone attack during the night. The port is a key gateway for Russian energy and commodity exports, and the attack comes as Ukraine inten
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Bitcoin faces multiple headwinds, XRP hovers near $1; US Bitcoin spot ETFs see net outflow of $333 million this week, 30-year US Treasury yield rises to 5.22%
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing multiple headwinds, including stalled regulatory progress, outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs, and rising yields in traditional markets. Progress on the U.S. Sen
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Bank of Japan Research Finds Wage Rigidity, Deflation Suppress Wage Growth
The Bank of Japan released a research paper examining what prevents productivity gains from translating into wages. The paper found that during Japan's deflationary period, wage-setting exhibited both
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Reuters: Bank of Japan (BOJ) to hike interest rates as early as September, considering accelerating tightening pace
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is considering accelerating the pace of its tightening after a potential interest rate hike as early as September, moving beyond its current pace of roughly twice a year, three
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US 10-year and 30-year Treasury auctions see demand, but investors question high yields' sustainability amid soaring government spending and AI boom.
US 10-year and 30-year Treasury auctions see demand, but investors question high yields' sustainability amid soaring government spending and AI boom. The sales followed a subdued core inflation print,
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FTSE 100 futures rise as global stocks rally
FTSE 100 futures rise as global stocks rally
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India's ICICI Bank launches syndicated offshore loan of about $1.45 billion to capitalize on central bank facility that lowers hedging costs
India's ICICI Bank launches syndicated offshore loan of about $1.45 billion to capitalize on central bank facility that lowers hedging costs
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African local currency debt outperforms EM peers as high yields, economic reforms attract investor interest
African local currency debt outperforms EM peers as high yields, economic reforms attract investor interest
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Goldman Sachs' Chief India Economist Says Broad AI Adoption Could Boost Productivity and Wage Growth for Indian Workers
Goldman Sachs' Chief India Economist Says Broad AI Adoption Could Boost Productivity and Wage Growth for Indian Workers
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Societe Generale: Copper price spread now gauges US tariff risk, implying 14.6% chance of 15% tariff by Jan 2027
Societe Generale analysts note that the widening price spread between U.S. COMEX and London Metal Exchange (LME) copper futures has become a real-time indicator of potential U.S. tariffs. Their model
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Pimco’s Stracke Says Wealth Managers Are Shying Away From Private Credit
Pimco's Stracke says wealth managers are shying away from private credit and stepping up their search for alternatives, as wealth managers continue to be affected by several major direct lending funds
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Bank of America's August survey shows investor bullishness near extreme levels, with 56% of fund managers overweight equities—the highest since November 2021, and cash allocations at 3.5%.
Bank of America's August survey shows investor bullishness near extreme levels, with 56% of fund managers overweight equities—the highest since November 2021, and cash allocations at 3.5%. The survey
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Financial Times reports AI phobia is becoming a new consensus in America, with Trump perceived as uncharacteristically unresponsive to voter fears over the technology.
Financial Times reports AI phobia is becoming a new consensus in America, with Trump perceived as uncharacteristically unresponsive to voter fears over the technology.
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Bank of America's August fund manager survey finds AI bubble is the biggest tail risk for markets (32% of investors), followed by a disorderly surge in bond yields (27%).
Bank of America's August fund manager survey finds AI bubble is the biggest tail risk for markets (32% of investors), followed by a disorderly surge in bond yields (27%).
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Bank of America's August survey shows fund managers' confidence in U.S. stocks rising, with a net 27% overweight, highest since December 2024.
Bank of America's August survey shows fund managers' confidence in U.S. stocks rising, with a net 27% overweight, highest since December 2024.
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India Seeks WTO Consultations With US Over White House Tariffs on Quartz Products
India has initiated a consultation process with the US at the World Trade Organization, challenging tariffs imposed by the White House on certain quartz products. This action adds another point of fri
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Bank of America's August survey showed that fund managers' bullish sentiment towards gold has increased, with a net 16% believing gold is undervalued, reaching a new high since March 2023.
Bank of America's August survey shows that fund managers' bullish sentiment towards gold has increased, with a net 16% of respondents believing gold is undervalued. This figure is a significant increa
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Bank of America's August survey shows 49% of investors expect global stagflation over next 12 months, up from 47% in July; optimism for stronger global growth fades to 14%
Bank of America's August survey shows 49% of investors expect global stagflation over next 12 months, up from 47% in July; optimism for stronger global growth fades to 14%
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Bank of America's August survey indicates Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is expected to strike a neutral tone at the Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting later this month.
However, the survey also shows 31% of respondents anticipate a hawkish message, signaling tighter monetary policy, while only 7% expect a dovish stance, pointing to limited expectations for a softer p
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Analysis: Palantir's Q2 U.S. commercial revenue surged 149%, significantly outpacing ServiceNow's 23% subscription growth
An analysis highlights that while both ServiceNow and Palantir sell AI SaaS platforms to governments and enterprises, their growth rates diverge significantly due to U.S. commercial revenue performanc
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The Motley Fool analysts recommend focusing on the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM).
Analysts point out that in the current market environment, technology and growth stocks are lagging, while small-cap, international, value, and dividend stocks are outperforming. Given that the future
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Curve founder Michael Egorov says FATF pressure could make DeFi safer and more decentralized
Curve founder Michael Egorov says FATF pressure could make DeFi safer and more decentralized
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Canada's Planned 45% Pipeline Capacity Boost by 2035 Faces Oil Output Reluctance
Canadian pipeline firms are proposing billions of dollars in new projects to increase export pipeline capacity by 45%, or 2.25 million barrels per day, by 2035. However, oil sands companies are reluct
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Reddit Stock Falls Ahead of Joining the S&P 500
Reddit Stock Falls Ahead of Joining the S&P 500
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Syrian state media: Israeli forces carried out eight air strikes on an airbase in Syria’s Idlib, causing damage but no casualties
Syrian state media: Israeli forces carried out eight air strikes on an airbase in Syria’s Idlib, causing damage but no casualties
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Brazil’s President Lula da Silva Hails Amazon Oil Discovery as ‘Passport to the Future’
Brazil’s President Lula da Silva praised the discovery of oil off the Amazon coast, calling it a “passport to the country’s future” that would strengthen national sovereignty, despite opposition from
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Yahoo Finance: The U.S. Social Security Administration and the IRS have discrepancies in how they calculate 401(k) withdrawals and self-employment income, which could lead to up to 85% of Social Security benefits being taxed.
U.S. Yahoo Finance analysis points out that the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), when evaluating eligibility for retirement benefits, only counts wages and self-employment income in its earn
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China's Pony.ai plans to deploy over 4,000 robotaxis abroad, reported Q2 revenue up 68.8% to $36.2 million
The Chinese autonomous driving company aims to accelerate its expansion beyond China, with a pipeline of planned and potential overseas robotaxi deployments exceeding 4,000 vehicles. Last week, Pony.a
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US Mortgage Rates on August 18: 15-Year Fixed up 8 bps to 5.94%, 5/1 ARM up 15 bps to 6.39%, while 30-Year Fixed holds at 6.53% (-1 bp)
US mortgage rates are generally higher today, August 18, according to the Zillow lender marketplace. The average 30-year fixed rate is 6.53%, down one basis point from yesterday. The 15-year fixed loa
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Best CD rates today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Lock in up to 4.15% APY today on a 14-month CD
Best CD rates today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Lock in up to 4.15% APY today on a 14-month CD
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HKICPA urges Hong Kong government to introduce tax incentives for Northern Metropolis development and improve stock exchange's listing regime
The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) has submitted its recommendations for Hong Kong's first five-year plan, asking the government to consider tax incentives for investors
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Russia fires top economist Andrei Klepach after he warned its economy cannot win prolonged Ukraine war
Russia dismissed Andrei Klepach, former chief economist of state-controlled development bank VEB and a former deputy economy minister, on Sunday. His dismissal followed a report he presented warning t
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UK Government awards KPMG and EY a civil servants training contract worth up to £456 million
The UK Government has awarded a contract worth up to £456 million to consultancy firms KPMG and EY for training civil servants between 2026 and 2028, according to the Financial Times, citing governmen
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Ed Yardeni Raises S&P 500 2026 Price Target to 8,400, Implying 8% Further Gain
Well-known market strategist Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research recently raised his S&P 500 price target for 2026 to 8,400. The current S&P 500 stands at approximately 7,756 as of August 17, meaning the n
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