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Markets today August 19, 2026 opened the week under heavy pressure as a trio of macro shocks hit simultaneously: the 60-day U.S.–Iran ceasefire expired without a deal, the 30-year Treasury yield surged

Wall Street enters the week on firmer footing after a run of soft US economic data pushed traders to slash the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike next month. Futures pointed

Global finance news today centers on a market on edge, with oil extending a six day rally, gold climbing toward record territory, and Wall Street bracing for the most closely watched inflation

August 10, 2026 | Finance | Global Markets Global stocks edged higher Monday as investors weighed signs of progress on shipping arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz, steady crude oil prices and

Hackers launched a wave of sophisticated attacks on some of Wall Street’s biggest hedge funds and private equity firms this week, according to people familiar with the matter, marking one of the

European stocks rise alongside U.S. futures on Tuesday, even as a rebound in oil prices reminded investors that the U.S. Iran standoff is far from resolved. The gains came on the heels

The Japanese yen climbed for a third straight session on Monday, keeping traders on edge for signs of fresh yen intervention after Tokyo and Washington jointly stepped into the currency market last

The U.S. dollar remained close to a one-month high on Wednesday as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision while renewed tensions in the Middle East boosted demand for