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Oil Prices Dip Ahead of Anticipated U.S. Sanctions on Iran

Crude fell in early Asian sessions as traders adjust positions in anticipation of new U.S. sanctions on Iran scheduled for Monday.

24 Aug 2026·14k views

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Fed’s Kashkari Asserts Treasury Market Remains Operational Amid Yield Rise

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari downplays concerns about climbing Treasury yields, noting market resilience after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a long‑term debt repurchase plan.

24 Aug 2026·14k views

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Cotton Futures Hold Steady Amid Rising Export Commitments

Friday’s cotton futures largely unchanged after early gains, with October contracts up 56 points. Export commitments for the 2026/27 season rose 31% year‑over‑year to 4.235 million RB.

23 Aug 2026·6.8k views

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US Equities Rise on Oil Calm and Bitcoin Surge

U.S. equities edged higher as oil prices steadied and Bitcoin surged, but gains were offset by weak chip and AI stocks and rising Treasury yields amid Middle‑East tensions.

23 Aug 2026·4.5k views

Japan’s July Inflation Climbs to 1.9% as Energy Costs Surge Amid Middle‑East Tensions

In July, Japan’s consumer price index rose to 1.9%, the highest level this year, driven by a sharp rise in energy prices and a notable jump in fresh‑food costs, while core inflation settled at 1.8%.

21 Aug 2026·81k views

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U.S. Stocks Slip to 2-Week Lows Amid Inflation Concerns

U.S. markets fell on Thursday, with the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq sliding to 2‑week lows amid rising crude prices and a split Fed signal. Inflation worries and higher yields weighed on sentiment.

21 Aug 2026·10k views

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Dollar Slides to 2½‑Month Low as Treasury Expands Bond Buybacks, Gold Hits 2½‑Month High

The U.S. dollar weakened after the Treasury announced larger purchases of long‑dated bonds, while precious metals rallied sharply, pushing gold to its highest level in two and a half months.

20 Aug 2026·15k views

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Asian Currencies Mixed, U.S. Treasury Buyback May Provide Support

Asian currencies showed a mixed performance against the U.S. dollar, with analysts suggesting that a recent U.S. Treasury Department announcement to increase its long‑term bond repurchase program could support the region’s currencies.

20 Aug 2026·14k views

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Asian Shares Rise as U.S. Inflation Wanes and Oil Prices Drop, Fed Rate Hike Likely Paused

Asian equities climbed on evidence of easing U.S. inflation and a retreat in crude prices, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady at its next policy meeting.

14 Aug 2026·11k views

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Japan’s Inflation Paradox Is Creating Winners and Losers

Rising prices are sparking a wave of criticism toward the Japanese government while simultaneously heralding a shift from prolonged deflation to a more dynamic economy, according to Bloomberg correspondent Shery Ahn.

14 Aug 2026·7.4k views

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Gold Holds Near $4,400 as Market Awaits Fed Guidance and Hormuz Developments

Gold prices steadied around $4,400 per ounce while investors evaluated the Federal Reserve’s future rate path and the chances of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

14 Aug 2026·4.8k views

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BIP‑110 Fails After Two Blocks; CLARITY Act Heads to Senate Vote

Bitcoin’s controversial BIP‑110 soft‑fork fizzled after two blocks, while the CLARITY Act moves toward a September Senate vote likely to be rejected.

10 Aug 2026·145k views