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- ForexUSD/JPY Rebounds from 157.99 as Action Forex Highlights Neutral Bias and Downside Risks
USD/JPY recovers from 157.99 low with Action Forex setting a neutral weekly bias and identifying a downside path toward 155.22, while Investing.com lists the pair among top markets to watch.
- MarketsParamount Schedules Meeting With California AG to Discuss WBD Lawsuit Settlement
Paramount and California AG plan Monday talks to settle an antitrust lawsuit over the firm's Warner Bros. Discovery deal, CNBC and Investing.com reported citing news accounts.
- StocksRoss Stores Posts $2.66 Profit Per Share With Sales Rising 10%
Ross Stores reported fiscal second-quarter earnings per share of $2.66, beating guidance and driving a 10% increase in comparable sales, outpacing rival TJX Companies which saw 4% growth, according to Nasdaq and Investing.com.
- CryptoBitcoin Climbs Past $79,000 Amid Treasury Bond Buyback Announcement
Bitcoin surged beyond $79,000 and crypto equities rallied following a U.S. Treasury Department announcement to double its bond buyback program, while gold prices climbed and the dollar weakened.
- EconomyBoeing Engineers Union Rejects Contract, Authorizes Strike
Boeing's engineers union voted down a proposed labor deal and authorized a strike, adding pressure to key aircraft certification work, per Nasdaq and Investing.com.
- EconomyBessent's Treasury Bond Intervention Undercuts Fed Chair Warsh, Reports Say
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved to intervene in bond markets to lower government debt costs, a step that MarketWatch reports erodes Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's rate-setting credibility
- MarketsNvidia reportedly tells customers AI server prices could rise over 15%
Nvidia has informed some of its largest customers that servers built around its AI chips could climb more than 15% in price, according to a report first carried by Bloomberg News
- StocksUS-Canada trade talks collapse, dollar-for-dollar tariffs follow
Trade negotiations between the US and Canada broke down Friday, triggering 50% US tariffs on some Canadian exports and a dollar-for-dollar retaliatory response from Ottawa.
- CryptoPerps and tokenized stocks test Wall Street's market-structure limits
Fresh reports from CoinDesk and CNBC flag how perpetual futures and tokenized equities are straining settlement standards, infrastructure and the push for round-the-clock trading
- CryptoKalshi cut off in Washington state as prediction-market regulation battle widens
Washington state has blocked Kalshi customers from the platform while the operator fights in court and its federal regulator advances new rules
- StocksBuffett's influence seen as Abel trims Berkshire's Bank of America stake
Berkshire Hathaway, under Greg Abel, reduced its Bank of America holdings in Q2 while expanding an investment in Delta Air Lines, with reports noting Buffett and Ted Weschler remain key decision-makers.
- MarketsUkrainian drones strike warehouse of Russian online retailer Ozon
Overnight attacks by Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse operated by Ozon, Russia’s second-largest online retailer, marking the first strike on the company as part of broader campaign against economic infrastructure, reports CNBC and Investing.com.
- EconomyIran and U.S. rhetoric intensifies ahead of planned sanctions
As Washington gears up for anticipated sanctions, Tehran denounces extraterritorial sovereignty while officials on both sides exchange hostile signals
- EconomyBoeing engineers reject four-year contract, authorize strike
Boeing engineers and technical workers rejected the company's four-year offer and authorized potential strike action, according to CNBC and Investing.com reports.
- CryptoBitcoin near current levels by year-end, traders see little upside into 2026
Cointelegraph and CNBC report that Bitcoin is expected to remain near current prices through year-end and into 2026, with macro uncertainty and limited government buying cited as key factors.
- CryptoRay Dalio nudges investors toward bitcoin and gold amid debt concerns
Ray Dalio signaled a pivot toward bitcoin and gold as potential hedges in a developing debt-crisis scenario, referencing recent debt-related market moves.
- CryptoSenate set for vote on Clarity Act as cloture debate closes
The Clarity Act faces a pivotal Senate vote on cloture, with discussions on reopening provisions cited as potential risk to the bill by crypto advocates and industry observers
- StocksMarkets Eye PCE, Nvidia Earnings as Jackson Hole Sparks Caution
Markets await key events—PCE data, Nvidia results, and Jackson Hole speeches—set to guide stocks and risk sentiment this week, with attention on potential hawkish signals and sector-specific moves.
- StocksCleveland-Cliffs climbs on $1 billion push into automotive market
Cleveland-Cliffs shares rose as the company announced a substantial move into the automotive sector backed by a $1 billion investment, according to Nasdaq and Investing.com reports.
- CryptoTrump Pushes Clarity Act as Crypto Market Surges
Markets react after President urges Congress to pass the Clarity Act, with major crypto names rallying and the CFTC signaled to provide clarity if Congress stalls.
- CryptoStrategy flips from $13B Bitcoin loss to $1.4B gain as BTC rallies
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin treasury position has swung from a multi-billion loss to a sizable unrealized gain as Bitcoin climbs past its average acquisition price, according to Decrypt and Nasdaq reports.
- StocksApollo Global Management discloses data breach affecting personal information
Apollo Global Management disclosed a data breach after a social engineering incident potentially exposed personal information, reported by Nasdaq and Investing.com.
- EconomyCitadel unwinds over 80% of risk tied to Situational Awareness portfolio, reports say
Two outlets report that Citadel has unwound more than 80% of the risk linked to its Situational Awareness portfolio, according to CNBC and Investing.com
- CryptoCrypto stocks rise as Bitcoin nears $80,000 amid thinner liquidity
Investing.com reports crypto stocks gaining as Bitcoin nears the $80,000 mark, while CoinDesk notes a thinner weekend liquidity environment ahead of the move.
- MarketsTrump eases ground beef imports, tariff-free 300,000 tons for 90 days
The administration will temporarily lift tariffs on a large ground beef import level for a 90-day window, addressing rising prices tied to shrinking cattle herds, as reported by CNBC and Investing.com.
- CryptoNomura-backed Laser Digital secures Japan's first crypto approval in four years
Laser Digital Japan, backed by Nomura, received registration to provide domestic liquidity and plans to offer institutional trading as Japan's crypto market grows.
- StocksMorgan Stanley sees India steel stocks extending gains
Morgan Stanley reportedly upgrades a leading Indian steel stock, signaling the sector could continue to advance amid supportive fundamentals.
- ForexCanada retail sales rise in June, core strength seen ahead of July read
Canada's retail sales increased 0.6% in June on a monthly basis, with core spending showing strength and a firmer July reading anticipated, according to Action Forex and ForexLive reports.
- StocksPremarket movers point to upbeat retail forecast and tech strength
Reports from CNBC and Investing.com show notable premarket moves including Ross Stores on an upbeat forecast and gains among Broadcom, BJ’s Wholesale, and crypto-related stocks
- CommoditiesEuropean Shares Edge Higher as Gold Rises and Dollar Slips
European equities gained modestly as mining stocks led a rally amid a softer dollar, while gold advanced and the week looked set for a decline on oil and bond-market concerns
- StocksUBS lifts forecasts for UK and Swiss equity profit growth amid upbeat backdrop
UBS boosts earnings growth projections for UK and Swiss equities, while Charter Hall reports FY26 profit and funds growth, lifts dividend, and eyes FY27 gains, though shares slide
- StocksNIBE Industrier shares rise after Q2 earnings increase
NIBE Industrier AB posted higher net income for the second quarter of 2026, with market observers noting a favorable reaction in the stock as Investors watched the results.
- MarketsSamsung Plans Massive Shareholder Returns After SK Hynix Buyback
Samsung Electronics is reported to be lining up multi-trillion-won shareholder returns, with figures cited in both CNBC and Investing.com as part of a large-scale capital-return plan.
- ForexEurozone and UK PMIs show mixed recovery amid services strength in UK
UK private-sector growth picked up modestly in August while euro-area PMI data pointed to a divergent mix of services resilience and manufacturing strength across core economies, according to Action Forex and ForexLive.
- CryptoBitcoin ETFs hit 2026 high as Ether inflows surge, per Cointelegraph and CoinDesk
News outlets report a sharp rise in inflows to Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in mid-August, with Bitcoin ETFs posting a 2026-high monthly total and Ether ETFs seeing notable inflows, underscoring renewed institutional interest.
- CryptoMANTRA token sinks 18% as blockchain halts after exploit
MANTRA token dropped to a record low as the MANTRA Chain halted after a reported exploit, with tokens briefly touching a new low before partial recovery and exchange pause on deposits and withdrawals.
- StocksTPG Telecom lifts H1 profit as mobile gains offset broadband weakness
TPG Telecom reports higher first-half profit driven by lower financing costs, with revenue dipping as mobile gains offset slower broadband, and the company raises its dividend while confirming an EBITDA outlook; shares rise on the news according to Nasdaq and Investing.com
- EconomyJapan PMI accelerates in August as manufacturing leads broad growth
Japan’s private-sector activity expanded in August, with both manufacturing and services contributing to faster overall growth, reinforcing market expectations around BoJ policy timing.
- EconomySurging Long-Term Yields Echo Broader Rate Shift Across Markets
Reports describe a rise in long-dated U.S. Treasuries driven by multiple factors, with Treasury intervention noted and expectations of further government action to manage debt costs.
- MarketsU.S. stock futures steady after Wall St slide driven by Treasury yields
Investors await direction as U.S. stock futures hold near unchanged after a steep sell-off sparked by rising Treasury yields, with the Dow sliding sharply on the day
- MarketsStocks, Bitcoin hover near 200-day moving averages as asset moves diverge
Across stocks and Bitcoin, traders watched 200-day moving averages as several equities crossed theirs and Bitcoin reclaimed the level on rising momentum linked to Treasury activity
- EconomyJapan CPI in focus as Asia data calendar tightens ahead of BOJ policy meeting
Markets eye Japan's inflation readings and PMI data Friday as investors weigh BOJ policy prospects and broader Asia data flow.
- CryptoCFTC Chair Signals Crypto Rules If Clarity Act Stalls
The U.S. CFTC chair told the agency’s Innovation Advisory Committee staff to prepare for potential crypto regulations if Congress does not pass the Clarity Act, with momentum toward a market-structure framework.
- EconomyUS Leading Economic Index for July rises 0.2%
The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index for July rose modestly, turning the six-month growth rate positive after revisions to prior data, according to Nasdaq and ForexLive reports.
- EconomyBessent plans larger long-dated Treasury buybacks, could exceed $4B
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is eyeing a substantial increase in long-dated Treasury buybacks, signaling a strategy to influence yields and signal fiscal discipline amid rising market sensitivity.
- EconomyMicron to invest $10 billion in Boise AI memory lab as part of broader Boise buildout
Micron to invest $10 billion in a Boise AI memory research facility, forming part of a larger Boise expansion that CNBC says is reshaping the city with jobs and growth while stressing housing and infrastructure
- EconomyPhilly Fed manufacturing index rebounds in August
Philadelphia-area manufacturing activity expanded in August, with the Philly Fed business index showing a stronger reading than expected and key subcomponents turning higher, according to multiple outlets.
- EconomyUS initial jobless claims at 206,000; continuing claims edge higher
Weekly U.S. jobless claims fell to 206,000, while continuing claims edged higher, underscoring mixed signals in the labor market according to Action Forex and ForexLive.
- StocksDeere posts Q3 net income rise, lifts 2026 outlook
Deere & Company reported higher third-quarter net income and updated its fiscal 2026 guidance, with outlets noting an upward revision to the 2026 net income forecast following the quarterly profit gain.
- StocksAdvance Auto Parts sets Q2 26 earnings call as stock faces drop questions
Advance Auto Parts prepares to discuss Q2 26 results in an August 20 conference call, as markets weigh a reported profit uptick against a share-price decline trend noted by Investing.com