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- 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
- EconomyTreasury debt buyback plan sparks cautious yield moves, with banks weighing the impact
Markets assess the Treasury's debt buyback plan as yields edge higher amid trader digestion, while strategists warn the move could introduce unexpected pressure on yields
- CryptoBitGo Korea gains South Korea VASP registration, first global crypto custody move
BitGo Korea has secured a virtual asset service provider registration, becoming the first global crypto firm to obtain such approval in South Korea, ahead of tighter rules for VASP entries
- MarketsEuropean Shares Dip as Oil Rally Persists and Bond Rebound Fears Grow
European equity indexes edged lower as oil continued its advance and bond-market optimism faced headwinds from hawkish central-bank rhetoric, according to Nasdaq and Investing.com reports.
- CommoditiesOil steady as investors assess US-Iran war outlook
Oil traded in a narrow range as traders weighed the potential implications of heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, with attention to shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz, according to CNBC and Investing.com.
- CryptoCrypto rally lifts bitcoin and ether as Trump backs regulatory clarity act
Bitcoin and ether rose after President Trump urged Congress to pass a crypto clarity act, with ether up about 18% and bitcoin above the $69,000 level amid broader gains and linked treasury actions
- EconomyGlobal markets assess mixed data after Fed minutes and strong Japan exports
Markets weighed a raft of data from Australia, Japan and the U.S. as Fed minutes signaled rate risk while Japan posted stronger trade figures and Australia faced a marginal rise in unemployment
- CommoditiesOil steadies as Trump expands Iran sanctions, launches economic pressure campaign
Investing.com and CNBC report that Trump broadened sanctions on Iran, framing it as economic warfare with unspecified consequences for Tehran’s backers, while oil prices held steady.
- CryptoTrump urges passage of CLARITY Act at White House crypto gathering
Trump urged Congress to pass a crypto market structure bill to keep the U.S. ahead of rivals, while regulators work to bring Hyperliquid into the country within a compliant framework, according to Decrypt and Cointelegraph.
- ForexJapan exports rise on AI boom and chip shipments, beating expectations
Japan’s export growth accelerated for a fifth straight month, driven by semiconductor shipments and AI-related demand, narrowing the trade deficit versus forecasts.
- EconomyU.S. stock futures rise as yields ease, Fed minutes in focus
Futures gain as Treasury yields ease ahead of Fed minutes, while a Treasury buyback program draws scrutiny over inflation and Fed independence
- EconomyModerna-Merck cancer vaccine breakthrough fuels broader biopharma rally
Investing.com and MarketWatch report that a Moderna-Merck breakthrough on cancer vaccines spurs renewed investor interest in the biopharma sector amid an ongoing market-wide upswing.
- MarketsStripe to buy OpenRouter, signaling AI expansion
CNBC and Investing.com report that Stripe will acquire AI developer platform OpenRouter, marking a strategic move into the artificial intelligence model market.
- EconomyFed minutes show growing support for rate hikes amid inflation uncertainty
Minutes from the Fed's July meeting indicate growing support for rate increases if inflation remains stubborn, with officials split on the inflation outlook, according to MarketWatch and CNBC.
- MarketsTrump selects Heidi Overton to lead the FDA, cites White House policy experience
Heidi Overton, a medical doctor and White House policy adviser, has been named by President Trump to head the Food and Drug Administration, signaling a blend of clinical background and policy oversight for the agency.
- CryptoHSBC and Standard Chartered run first live transaction on Swift's 24/7 blockchain ledger
HSBC and Standard Chartered complete a live cross-border transfer on Swift's 24/7 blockchain ledger, marking a milestone in interoperable tokenized deposits and real-time settlement pilots.
- MarketsTrump says Canada tariff deal reached as measures delay shortens timeline
CNBC and ForexLive report that tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods were postponed by three days after a deal with Canada, with Trump noting a positive conversation and indicating Iran talks continue.
- EconomyBoard OKs $19.9 billion plan to overhaul Washington Dulles airport
The Washington area’s largest international gateway is moving ahead with an extensive overhaul, approved by its board, focusing on a major terminal reconstruction to be funded under a $19.9 billion plan with work slated to start in late 2027.
- CryptoBitcoin climbs toward $70K as short liquidations rise and Treasury buybacks expand
Bitcoin spikes toward $70,000 amid sweeping short liquidations and a policy backdrop of expanded Treasury bond buybacks and softer Fed signals, according to CoinDesk and Decrypt.
- EconomyCantor opens Kalshi prediction markets to thousands of institutions
Cantor Fitzgerald is expanding access to Kalshi's prediction markets for its institutional clients, enabling thousands of institutions to participate and potentially execute large block trades in event contracts.
- EconomyTreasury doubles long-end buyback size to at least $4 billion per operation
The U.S. Treasury expanded its long-end debt buyback program, increasing the per-operation cap to at least $4 billion, a move reported by BabyPips and Investing.com that coincided with a fall in 30-year yields.
- StocksMarvell climbs as Google chip deal advances; stake option eyed
MarketWatch and Investing.com report that Marvell Technology's stock rose after news of a Google custom chip development deal, with Google granted an option to purchase a stake valued near $12 billion in Marvell.
- StocksMorgan Stanley upgrades Honeywell Aerospace to overweight
Morgan Stanley boosts Honeywell Aerospace to overweight from equal weight, citing valuation and growth prospects as investors reassess the division's trajectory.
- EconomyTreasury expands liquidity-support buybacks for longer-dated notes, yields ease
The U.S. Treasury plans to scale up liquidity-support buyback operations for longer-dated Treasuries, effectively doubling the previous size, according to CNBC and ForexLive
- StocksModerna stock doubles on promising melanoma cancer-vaccine results
Stocks tied to Moderna surged after reports of positive melanoma vaccine trial results, with the treatment pairing an mRNA therapy and Keytruda showing potential
- StocksModerna melanoma vaccine with Merck shows promise in late-stage trial
Investors watched Moderna climb as late-stage melanoma data on a personalized cancer vaccine paired with Merck’s Keytruda indicated an improvement over Keytruda alone, according to CNBC and Investing.com
- CryptoRipple raises $275M to fund prime brokerage push
Ripple reportedly secured $275 million to support expansion into prime brokerage and multi-asset clearing, with its inaugural senior notes attracting institutional investors, according to Cointelegraph and CoinDesk.
- EconomyTreasury yields retreat as markets await FOMC minutes
Yields pull back from recent highs ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming minutes, with global currencies pausing ahead of the central bank’s message
- StocksIluka Resources posts H1 loss as prices weigh on revenue
Iluka Resources reported a first-half loss driven by weak prices across key products, even as volumes rose, according to Nasdaq and Investing.com reports.
- MarketsUnitree Robotics IPO rockets in Shanghai debut, outpacing premarket bets
Unitree Robotics’ Shanghai listing surged more than fivefold on the first day, with premarket crypto traders’ implied price eyes notably far behind the actual open.
- EconomyRBA hawkish warning intensifies as disinflation stalls
Markets digest a firmer RBA stance on inflation, with officials signaling rate hikes could resume if prices fail to improve, according to Action Forex and Investing.com.
- CommoditiesWTI edges higher above $84 as Fed minutes loom; gold held back by oil and yields
WTI crude breached the $84 level while gold struggled to clear resistance as traders awaited Fed minutes and sifted through oil and bond-yield signals
- MarketsSeoul and Washington to halve drills as Trump seeks Kim summit by fall
CNBC reports that Seoul and Washington plan to halve joint exercises while Seeking a summit with North Korea's Kim; Investing.com, citing the Wall Street Journal, notes the meeting aim by this fall.
- EconomyPennsylvania tightens rules for AI data centers as governor signs order
Pennsylvania governor signs a directive imposing new restrictions on AI data centers to curb electricity costs for residents and increase local oversight.
- CommoditiesBond yields, oil weigh on Wall Street as markets anticipate pressure
Stocks faltered on weakness in tech and higher long-term yields, with oil’s move contributing to renewed market unease as investors watch bond and energy dynamics
- CryptoSEC proposes tailored rules for certain crypto offerings
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a new Regulation Crypto framework aimed at tailoring oversight for specific crypto asset offerings, signaling a broader push on crypto regulation.
- ForexCanadian dollar extends losses as US downplays trade deal hopes
The Canadian dollar slid further as US officials reduced expectations for a quick trade agreement with Canada ahead of a looming tariff deadline, prompting market caution.
- CryptoCiti to launch bitcoin custody for institutions via Custody+ platform later this year
Citi plans to offer institutional clients custody for bitcoin alongside traditional assets through its Custody+ platform, according to Decrypt and CoinDesk reports.
- EconomyHims & Hers CEO pushes back on FTC suit, says active disruptors
Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum disputes an FTC lawsuit, telling CNBC the company operates as an innovator, with discussions framed around GLP-1 drugs and AI.
- CryptoMetaplanet seeds US gaming firm with 2100 BTC in $134M treasury deal
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is funding a US gaming-media venture with a 2,100-BTC contribution, plus cash, in a deal that values the initial investment at around $134 million
- StocksU.S. stock market gains leave investors with unrealized profits and thin hedges
MarketWatch and Nasdaq outline a tension between broad gains and rising vulnerability as investors sit on profits with few hedges, while history warns corrections are a normal part of market cycles.
- StocksKalshi seeks US500 perpetual futures linked to MerQube index, expanding beyond traditional exchanges
Kalshi is pursuing the launch of US500 perpetual futures tied to the MerQube U.S. Large Cap Index, signaling a challenge to established equity-index futures offerings, as reported by CNBC and Investing.com.
- MarketsTrump says no talks with Iran; naval blockade remains in full force
Trump stated on Truth Social that there are no talks or conversations ongoing or scheduled with Iran, while reaffirming the U.S. naval blockade in the region, with the Hormuz Strait described as open and operating
- MarketsHome Depot revenue rises as customers shift to smaller projects, expands express delivery
MarketWatch notes stronger Q2 revenue amid a shift toward smaller projects, while Nasdaq reports a nationwide Express Delivery rollout for Pro and DIY customers at Home Depot
- StocksU.S. housing starts slump in July as permits rise, data show
July housing starts declined sharply while building permits rose, signaling mixed signals for the housing sector, according to Nasdaq and ForexLive reports.
- MarketsIndian bond yields rise as oil climbs and RBI ends deposit scheme
Indian government bond yields advance as crude oil prices rise and the RBI closes its deposit scheme, a development also noted by Nasdaq as part of broader market signals.
- EconomyAmerican Airlines expands premium seating and revives seatback screens fleetwide
American Airlines plans to restore seatback entertainment and add premium seating across its fleet as it seeks to close the gap with peers
- EconomyDisney sues FCC over Trump license threats to ABC
Disney has filed suit against the FCC alleging political pressure over broadcast licenses for ABC, with reports citing early license reviews and challenges tied to the Trump administration