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Daily Market Updates.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

216 briefs
Bonds & RatesLong-dated Treasurys sell off again as bond rout deepens
US MarketsTech stocks slide as global bond selloff lifts borrowing costs
Bonds & RatesTreasury basis and switch-option trades gain traction amid long-end selloff
ForexCanadian dollar lags as BoC rate outlook falls further behind the Fed
ETFs & FundsHong Kong tax relief changes spur hedge funds to rethink structures
CryptoBitBox issues firmware update for severe wallet vulnerabilities
ETFs & FundsD1 Capital becomes SpaceX's largest hedge fund shareholder after IPO
CommoditiesChina fuel exports rise as diesel shipments surge amid tight stocks
ETFs & FundsBMO adds research director role to expand hedge fund platform
Global MarketsTiger Logistics rises 4% after RBI compounding order under FEMA
ForexNZ dollar slides versus dollar as safe-haven demand rises
ETFs & FundsTudor Investment adds to iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF holdings
ETFs & FundsBalyasny hires Daniel Chen to bolster its credit capabilities
Global MarketsState Grid sells record 14.9 billion yuan dim sum bonds in Hong Kong
CryptoKraken adds US stock trading for eligible EEA customers
InsuranceHarry Vickers named Senior Director, Property for Miller Bermuda
InsuranceArtemis London 2026 to be held Sept. 1 for catastrophe bond talks
Bonds & RatesU.S. 30-year Treasury yields climb as oil firms and Iran tensions rise
ETFs & FundsVanEck BDC Income ETF faces liquidity overhangs but shows upside trend
CommoditiesArgentina LNG seeks RIGI approval for a $51 billion export project
CommoditiesPetrobras identifies hydrocarbons in Amapá offshore exploration well
Global MarketsStrikes near Hormuz disrupt Iranian fishing livelihood
Global MarketsElitecon International shares rise after board and senior management revamp
ForexDollar index extends rebound from two-month low above 99.50
ForexGBP/JPY extends rally, tests 216.35 resistance area
Global MarketsThailand justice minister will review pardon criteria after drug lord release
InsuranceAon appoints Nadin Virani interim CFO as Edmund Reese steps down
Global MarketsCredent Connect N Care SME IPO grey market premium signals 23% pop
ForexBritish pound softens as UK jobs data tempers rate hike expectations
ForexYen weakens toward 160 as risk-off sentiment grows
InsuranceUHS completes $835 million Talkspace deal to expand mental health network
InsuranceEmployers less likely to act on health costs without full claims data
InsuranceAon CFO Edmund Reese to depart, interim CFO named
US MarketsPhillip Securities sets a $75 Sell target for SpaceX shares near $140
ForexDollar seen rangebound as Fed hike odds fade, OCBC says
ForexSilver trades sideways near $65.3 as traders await FOMC minutes
CommoditiesOil rises above $90 as US-Iran ceasefire ends, fears grow for supplies
Global MarketsCook Islands PM Mark Brown set for fifth term despite NZ China row
ForexUSD steadies after Middle East tensions lift yields and risk hedges
CryptoKuCoin shifts some perpetual funding to hourly once limits hit
Real Estate21st Century ROAD to Housing Act faces major HUD implementation hurdles
Real EstateNon-QM mortgages expand with alternative income and cash flow documentation
Real EstateMortgage lenders increasingly use AI for document indexing and underwriting
InsuranceGuy Carpenter names new global leaders for property and casualty
InsuranceTwelve Securis eyes growth in Asia for catastrophe bonds
Global MarketsUK job vacancies hit five-year low as smaller firms cut hiring
Global MarketsGaja Alternative Asset Management IPO opens Aug 19 and to list Aug 26
Global MarketsTrump urges the SAVE America Act, citing India’s voter ID system
ForexStagflation fears from higher oil weigh on US stocks and FX
EarningsVoltas Q1FY27 revenue rises but falls short of estimates
ForexEUR/GBP rises modestly as UK jobs data weighs on the pound
Global MarketsMalaysia delays extradition decision after pilot arrest in Indonesia
Global MarketsUK pay growth cools as Iran war adds cost-of-living pressure
ForexMiddle East tensions lift Brent above $91 as Hormuz transit stalls
CommoditiesLibya seeks $36 billion to $40 billion for oil output to 2 million bpd
ForexPound slips to fresh lows near 1.3520 as UK jobs disappoint
ForexRBI to end FCNR(B) swap window early, keeping USD/INR range-bound
ForexUK payrolls drop, unemployment holds at 4.9% in latest data
ForexPound slides versus yen after UK jobs and wage data
US MarketsFelix Industries shares rise more than 3% after strong Q1 FY27
Bonds & Rates30-year Treasury yield hits 19-year high, strategists see more upside
Global MarketsMalaysian preacher sparks backlash over language on Hungry Ghost Festival banner
ForexUK unemployment rate holds at 4.9%, GBP/USD slides
Global MarketsOil price jump lifts yields and dents market volatility
Global MarketsZhao Xiaozhe removed from Chinese Academy of Engineering site
Global MarketsChinese banks see first NIM quarterly rise since 2022
InsuranceLockton names Louis Grundy VP of Strategic Sales in Denmark
CryptoBitcoin bulls face liquidation risk if BTC falls to $57,000
Global MarketsHong Kong to overhaul heat-stress warning system by month end
ETFs & FundsBitcoin falls while miners ETFs rally on AI lease demand
US MarketsIREN shares rise after Microsoft deployment completes, Nvidia Exemplar status
Global MarketsNSE starts valuation for mega-IPO as institutional demand builds
ForexRupee edges higher as traders expect RBI FX intervention
CryptoXRP falls below $1 as Jeonbuk Bank adopts Ripple Payments
CryptoXRP drops below $1 for first time since 2024 amid Ripple deal
ForexRupee firms as traders expect continued RBI dollar sales
ForexIndian rupee near 95.85 as oil prices keep USD/INR under pressure
Global MarketsHong Kong fire inquiry delays final report to end of October
CryptoUpbit and Bithumb revenue plunges reflect contraction in South Korea’s crypto
ForexEUR/USD slips toward 1.1575 on US-Iran war worries
CryptoMonad Foundation ends discounted buyback of locked MON tokens
InsuranceCalifornia prosecutor targets parents in e-bike crash cases as injuries rise
Global MarketsUS names nine ASEAN countries in probe of tariff-evasion routes
CryptoEthereum Foundation warns some tools may break with Glamsterdam upgrade
ForexGBP/USD holds above 1.3520, eyes 1.3580 resistance
InsuranceInsurance Journal names 10 new firms in Top 100 independent agencies
US MarketsSham Foam SME IPO lists at a discount, hits lower circuit
Real EstateMortgage volatility in Britain slows home sales as buyers wait for deals
InsuranceAlabama court allows limited sharing of State Farm claim records
InsuranceDelaware ruling reshapes insurer coverage fight in Meta liability case
InsuranceUS auto insurance shopping growth slows in Q2, still above historic highs
InsuranceAlliant Insurance promotes Martin Newman to lead Energy Operations
InsuranceMidwest derecho likely drives 2026 US storm losses above $35 billion
InsuranceCourt says Florida presuit notice applies to all property insurance suits
Insurance7th Circuit affirms Aon owed no notice duty to non-client
ETFs & FundsDave Ramsey critic says debt strategy can worsen balances
EarningsGF Securities starts Monolithic Power with a $1,706 Buy price target
ForexAUD/USD slips as USD rebounds from two-month low
Global MarketsSunshine Pictures IPO opens Aug. 18, grey market signals about 20.8% pop
InsuranceGIC faces possible regulatory risk as obligatory business share falls
US MarketsMilky Mist Food Diary shares debut 17.8% above IPO price
Global MarketsMilky Mist Food Diary shares jump 10% on strong IPO debut
CommoditiesU.S.-Iran tensions lift crude prices as U.S. diesel margins hit $100
Global MarketsShip attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears expiry
CryptoBitcoin tops $64,000 as miners shift computing to AI
ForexAUD/JPY holds near 113.40 as Japan fiscal and inflation risks weigh on yen
CryptoJeonbuk Bank plans to use Ripple for cross-border payments
CommoditiesWTI holds near $84.20 as Strait of Hormuz risk supports crude
Global MarketsCanada seeks a deal to avoid further US tariffs at midnight Tuesday
Global MarketsChina urges ditching English AI terms for Chinese equivalents
Global MarketsTop economists call on UK to join UN inequality panel
US MarketsBank of America lifts 2030 server CPU market forecast for AMD upside
US MarketsOracle extends Oracle AI Database availability across 22 AWS regions
ETFs & Funds3 ETFs highlight how monthly investing could grow a retirement pot
US MarketsNetflix shares rise after Pershing Square discloses new stake
CommoditiesUS diesel crack hits record $102.20 as Hormuz supply risks rise
ForexGold steadies lower as USD firms on oil and Fed-hike expectations
ForexGold stays below $4,400 as a firmer dollar weighs on prices
ForexGold holds below $4,400 as USD strengthens after two-month low
US MarketsNasdaq to add a new 9 PM to 4 AM session starting December 2026
ForexUnknown projectile strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
Global MarketsIndia boosts AI data centers, from server builds to cloud power
ForexYen stays near two-week lows versus dollar as BoJ hike odds rise
CryptoAlleged $165M crypto Ponzi mastermind returned to US for fraud charges
US MarketsAI data center moratoriums raise midterm risks, Raymond James says
US MarketsReddit shares jump over 11% ahead of S&P 500 addition
Global MarketsJapan hotels offer sleep tourism packages with tea and sleep diagnosis
Bonds & RatesUS 30-year yield tops 5.31% as Fed hike odds cool
Global MarketsZhipu AI unveils GLM-5.3 and open-source cybersecurity tools
Global MarketsOil rises as US-Iran ceasefire extension is ruled out
ForexNZD/USD slips below 0.5900 on weaker China data
Global MarketsThai firearms retailers pivot to bakeries after new gun-permit rules
ForexSilver slips near $65.50 as US-Iran peace prospects dim
Global MarketsPermafrost thaw in Siberia could undercut Arctic economic plans
Global MarketsHongkong Post ends permanent civil service contracts for new hires
CommoditiesOil rises again as hopes for US-Iran ceasefire deal fade
ForexUSD/CAD holds around 1.3870 as oil gains and Canada inflation offset
US MarketsMarket risks could rise this fall as investors prepare for volatility
ForexING warns Treasury yields face continued pressure as foreign holdings fall
ForexWestpac consumer sentiment rebounds in Australia after RBA rate hold
Global MarketsTrump scales back South Korea drills, prompting regional security concerns
Real EstateCGI Merchant collapses after Old Post Office hotel lease deal falls apart
Global MarketsRevamped Huanggang Port to reshape border-control operations
CommoditiesGold options show muted volatility and renewed upside skew
CryptoBitMart founder denies fund claims as tokenized stock market reshapes fast
ForexGBP/USD edges toward 1.3550 as Fed hike bets fade
ForexAustralian consumer sentiment ticks up after RBA holds rates
Global MarketsColombia housing minister faces backlash over Caribbean trip after quake
CommoditiesBrent crude breaks key resistance zone, targeting 95.00
CryptoBitcoin reverses from support zone, eyes resistance near 65,225
ForexEUR/USD holds near two-month high as oil lifts inflation jitters
Global MarketsSensex and Nifty slip as investors stay cautious amid consolidation
ForexAUD/USD rises for third straight day as Fed hike bets fade
Real EstateEngland will allow disabled people free bus travel 24 hours a day from April
Global MarketsHong Kong firms eye Malaysia rail and AI growth as ties deepen
ForexWTI holds near $84.00 as US and Iran reject MoU extension
Real EstateOceanwide Plaza buyers seek LA tax incentives for 184-room hotel
Global MarketsUS-Canada trade talks intensify as tariff deadline nears
Global MarketsCanada races to finalize US trade deal ahead of Wednesday tariff deadline
Global MarketsIndonesia targets EV ecosystem as stimulus package rules loom
CommoditiesPower Metals advances Canada cesium project targeting early 2027
Real EstateBuilders shift to prefabrication to speed up data center delivery
ForexTrump says he will not seek an extension of Iran MOU
Global MarketsSouth Korean investors shift to U.S. stocks amid home-market flight
EarningsOppenheimer upgrades Intuitive Surgical to Outperform with $500 target
US MarketsMichael Burry adds to Nebius short after Q2 revenue jump
EarningsHome Depot CEO to take medical leave ahead of Aug. 18 earnings
EarningsAbbVie lifts 2026 neuroscience revenue outlook to about $12.7 billion
CommoditiesGold climbs near $4,415 as Fed hike odds cool on US data
US MarketsTraders moved quickly after signs of trouble in AI-focused activity
CommoditiesArizona Eagle completes buyout of three historic silver mines in Arizona
Real EstateNearly Natural to close Hialeah warehouse, relocating operations to Lakeland
CommoditiesUS diesel crack tops $102 a barrel as supply disruptions intensify
ForexAustralian dollar rises as dollar weakens after softer US retail sales
Global MarketsU.S. vs. China in AI financing raises questions beyond budgets
Real EstateUBS flags risks to Hong Kong housing recovery as prices and rents peak
CommoditiesU.S. shale spending cuts loom as majors prioritize debt and buybacks
CommoditiesMiddle East oil shuttling via Hormuz helps hold Brent near $80-$90
US MarketsNvidia financing platform to mobilize $500 billion for AI infrastructure
Global MarketsTrump declines to extend Iran talks as 60-day window expires
ETFs & FundsiShares TOPT targets mega-cap performance in a concentrated portfolio
CryptoSOLAI shareholders approve 700-for-1 share consolidation to boost capacity
ForexYen lags as USD/JPY holds near 159.50 despite wider dollar dip
CryptoPayward to join Glasswing for cybersecurity AI access
ETFs & FundsPopular Treasury-bond ETF hits lowest level since 2004
Global MarketsRussia summons Japan’s ambassador over Putin Kuril Islands visit
Real EstateCorpay Cross-Border Solutions signs 11-year lease at 560 Lexington
CryptoRobinhood Chain TVL jumps 45% in August, stablecoins rise
Real EstateMarcus & Millichap closes $7.98 million sale of West Hollywood multifamily
US MarketsSanders proposes bill to bar Social Security benefit garnishment for student loans
US MarketsCramer says AI shift has boosted memory stocks beyond their cycle
Real EstateNorthmarq secures $75M loan for Whitestone Shopping Center overhaul
ForexGBP/USD slips back after clearing 1.3550 peak
Bonds & RatesForeign holdings of Treasuries fall in June, led by Japan drop
CryptoPrintr winds down, cancels token launchpad event and promised airdrop
Real EstateSRS Real Estate Partners completes $5.24 million sale of Chula Vista site
CryptoPayward joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing to bolster security
Real EstateNAI James E. Hanson named exclusive leasing team for 120 Mountainview
Global MarketsPentagon chief Pete Hegseth faces job risk amid shifting US-China ties
CommoditiesAutomation and AI in US freight could reshape diesel fuel demand
Real EstateDistressed hotel debt maturities are reshaping California sales
US MarketsMicrosoft investors consider shorting out-of-the-money MSFT puts
EarningsNebius shares jump after revenue surge and shift to adjusted EBITDA profit
US MarketsInvestors with high-interest credit card debt urged to pay balances first
Bonds & RatesEconomists warn Fed silence could increase bond and stock volatility
US MarketsBerkshire turns net buyer, boosts buybacks under Greg Abel
EarningsHeartflow shares surge 46% as revenue growth lifts full-year outlook
US MarketsWalmart maintains its 50-year dividend-growth record as it leans on tech
US MarketsBusiness owner says he avoided taxes by paying children as employees
EarningsWendy's faces shrinking sales as US same-store declines persist
Real EstateJudge OKs $70M sale of Philadelphia office complex Centre Square
CryptoAnsem.io lets token teams buy promotion via ANSEM airdrops and burns
CryptoVulcan says unclosed financing leaves $33.1 million notes at risk
Real EstateStarwood secures $482.5M CMBS loan to refinance 1,749 rentals
ForexNZ dollar holds near 0.5900 as China growth worries weigh
Real EstatePhoenix data center projects face delays as zoning and regulation tighten

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