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Live NewsArchive2026-08-14

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 - Page 8

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H Wheat jumps above $6.60 on Black Sea export risks Wheat prices rise more than 2% to above $6.60 a bushel, extending weekly gains to over 4% amid growing concerns about Black Sea export disruptions linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. COMMODITIES | Aug 14, 2026, 08:33 AM UTC L China end-July foreign exchange deposits rise to $1.18 trillion China’s end-July foreign exchange deposits total $1.18 trillion, up from $1.16 trillion at end-June. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:33 AM UTC L China’s Ian and Lily to launch new Viian models Aug. 19-22 China’s Ian and Lily plan to launch new Viian models during August 19-22, according to Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 08:33 AM UTC H China total social financing rises 7.4% y/y at end-July China outstanding total social financing rises 7.4% year-on-year at end-July, per the provided data. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:33 AM UTC L Laa id treytal cacial cimamicinig 7449 9 diam viian: dei eters dell t2nn 9 el vitaan Laa id treytal cacial cimamicinig 7449 9 diam viian: dei eters dell t2nn 9 el vitaan EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 08:33 AM UTC L Malaria and typhoid capital cases rise by 4,449 daily Malaria and typhoid “capital cases” are climbing by 4,449 daily, alongside a deteriorated dollar on daily data, while the early aviation sector faces a data delay. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:33 AM UTC H China total social financing stands at 463.27 trillion yuan China’s outstanding total social financing is 463.27 trillion yuan at end-July, per the latest reported level. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:33 AM UTC M China July M2 money supply rises 7.7% year over year China’s July M2 money supply rises 7.7% year over year, below the poll estimate of 7.9%. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC L Mnie Wane Cave 9° Erd A4 28 Vory~d Mnie Wane Cave 9° Erd A4 28 Vory~d EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC M China total social financing rises to 22.25 trillion yuan (Jan–Jul) China reports total social financing of 22.25 trillion yuan from January to July. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC L China yuan lending rises 5.1% y/y by end-July, below poll China’s yuan lending increases 5.1% year-on-year by end-July, coming in below the 5.3% poll. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC M China July new yuan loans shrink 340 billion yuan China’s July new yuan loans shrink by 340 billion yuan, while a poll expectation cites 45 billion yuan, based on a source calculation using central bank data. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC M China July new yuan loans plunge 340 billion yuan China’s July new yuan loans fall by 340 billion yuan versus an expected 45 billion yuan, according to the poll referenced in the feed. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC M China July M1 money supply rises 4% y/y China’s July M1 money supply rises 4% year on year, according to the latest data. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC M China new yuan loans hit 10.38 trillion yuan Jan–Jul China’s new yuan loans reach 10.38 trillion yuan from January to July, per the latest reporting cited Pro. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC H China July total social financing rises to 1.41 trillion yuan China’s July total social financing is reported at 1.41 trillion yuan, with the poll consensus at 1.2 trillion yuan, based on a source calculation from central bank data. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC M Bitcoin drops 1.10% in modest crypto trading Bitcoin falls 1.10% in a generally modest daily crypto move; no catalyst was supplied. CRYPTO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC H Hong Kong reports Q2 GDP growth of 4.3% y/y Hong Kong reports Q2 GDP growth of 4.3% year-on-year. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC H Hong Kong Q2 GDP declines 0.6% quarter-on-quarter Hong Kong reports second-quarter GDP declines 0.6% quarter on quarter. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC M Brent rises above $88, heads for 5% weekly gain Brent crude rises above $88 a barrel and is set for a more than 5% weekly gain as the US increases economic pressure on Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. ENERGY | Aug 14, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC H FTSE MIB trades flat, led lower by utilities and tech Italy’s FTSE MIB is flat to slightly lower around 53,600 on Friday, with declines led by Enel, Terna and Italgas plus tech weakness including STMicroelectronics. EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 08:15 AM UTC L Asian markets close mixed; KOSPI gains 2.42%, ASX 200 falls Asian cash markets finish mixed, with the Nikkei 225 up 0.59%, the Hang Seng down 1.25%, the Shanghai Composite down 0.49%, the KOSPI up 2.42% and the ASX 200 down 1.02%. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC L Rice climbs 2.01% as wheat and canola also rise Rice gains 2.01% among agricultural commodity top movers, with wheat up 1.78% and canola up 1.27%. COMMODITIES | Aug 14, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC H S&P 500 flat as Nasdaq nudges up; EUR/USD and WTI rise US index futures show ES unchanged and NQ up 0.01%, while EUR/USD is up 0.19% and WTI is up 1.91% at 82.8. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC L DAX climbs to fresh record highs on earnings support Germany’s DAX 40 rose 0.6% to 24,460 on Friday, setting new record highs and outperforming European peers, with SAP up 4.8% as the top gainer. EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC M Crude Oil WTI rises 1.88% as Brent gains 1.68% Crude Oil WTI rises 1.88%, Brent Crude Oil gains 1.68%, and Natural Gas UK increases 0.98% among top commodity gainers. COMMODITIES | Aug 14, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC H UKMTO reports tanker struck by drone near Hormuz UKMTO says a tanker was struck by a drone during outbound transit from the Hormuz area, with no additional details or magnitude provided in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 07:59 AM UTC L Shell (SHEL) reports transaction in own shares Shell (SHEL) announces a transaction in its own shares, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no further details provided in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 14, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC M French Stocks Set to End Three-Week Winning Streak The CAC 40 traded little changed around 8,653 on Friday and was on track to end a three-week winning streak as investors stayed cautious amid Middle East tensions and higher French inflation. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 07:45 AM UTC L FTSE 100 Falls for Fifth Session as Miners and Pharma Weigh The FTSE 100 trades slightly lower on Friday, extending losses for a fifth straight session as weaker mining and pharmaceutical shares outweigh firmer energy stocks; the index is down around 1.4% for the week. EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 07:45 AM UTC H Justin Wolfers challenges Bessent on U.S. K-shaped economy Economist Justin Wolfers pushed back on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s claim that America’s “K-shaped” economy is dead, saying inflation and capital-income distribution still matter. EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 07:33 AM UTC L FTSE 100 opens 0.10% lower, Antofagasta leads declines The FTSE 100 Index drops 11 points, with Antofagasta (-3.73%), Glencore (-2.14%), and Fresnillo (-2.12%) among the biggest decliners; The Sage Group (3.92%), Experian (3.81%), and Relx (2.69%) lead gains. EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L European Stocks Hold Near Records as Tech Regains Momentum The Stoxx 50 is flat to slightly higher and near record levels, while the Stoxx 600 is little changed as investors weigh US-Iran tensions, cooling US inflation and renewed interest in AI stocks. EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L CAC 40 opens 0.01% higher on Friday The CAC 40 Index is up 1 point, or 0.01%, on Friday, with Dassault Systemes, Capgemini and Edenred leading gains and STMicroelectronics, ENGIE and ArcelorMittal lagging. EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC L S&P and Nasdaq slip as EUR/USD rises; WTI gains European session market picture shows S&P 500 -0.01%, Nasdaq 100 -0.02%, while EUR/USD is up 0.16% and WTI crude is up 1.9% (WTI 82.79). MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC H UK natural gas holds near two-week highs as Iran tensions persist UK natural gas steadies at 148.4 pence a therm, hovering near a more than two-week high, as concerns over Europe’s gas supply security intensify amid Iran blockade threats and delayed LNG cargoes. ENERGY | Aug 14, 2026, 07:18 AM UTC H European gas holds near multi-week highs on supply fears European natural gas steadies at €60.4 per MWh on Friday near a more than two-week high, as Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions delay LNG cargoes and leave storage only 59% full. ENERGY | Aug 14, 2026, 07:18 AM UTC L AIA shares hit 4-week low at 70.55 HKD AIA shares fall to 70.55 HKD, their lowest since July 2026, after losing 7.35% over the past 4 weeks and 5.8% over 12 months. EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC M Shanghai Composite closes 0.07% higher on Friday The Shanghai Composite Index rises 3 points, or 0.07%, to close at 3930, with Fuyao Glass Indu, Avic Aviation Engine and Baosteel among the biggest gainers. EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC L China revises some tax policies for integrated circuit firms China revises some tax policies for integrated circuit firms GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC L Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: NZD, CAD, JPY, EUR, GBP, AUD, CHF, USD - Weakest Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: NZD, CAD, JPY, EUR, GBP, AUD, CHF, USD - Weakest FX | Aug 14, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC H China to cut gasoline retail benchmarks by 230 yuan/tonne China will reduce its gasoline pricing benchmark by 230 Yuan/tonne, according to the NDRC, in a move that adjusts regulated fuel price levels. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC L Apex files final base shelf prospectus Apex announces the filing of a final base shelf prospectus, with no additional terms, securities, or capital-raising details provided in the release. REGULATION | Aug 14, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC H WTI climbs to 82.23 as U.S. dollar slips WTI crude trades at 82.23, up 1.21 percent during the European session, while the U.S. Dollar Index is down 0.13 percent and EUR/USD rises 0.13 percent. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC M France final HICP inflation holds at 2.4% YoY France’s final HICP year-on-year inflation prints at 2.4%, matching the 2.4% forecast and the 2.4% prior reading. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC H France CPI (YoY, NSA) prints 2.1% vs unchanged forecast French CPI year-over-year (NSA) came in at 2.1%, matching the 2.1% forecast and the 2.1% prior. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC M France CPI rises 0.6% month over month France CPI MoM NSA prints at 0.6%, matching the 0.6% forecast and the 0.6% previous reading. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC L France HICP final rises 0.6% m/m in line with forecast France’s final HICP rose 0.6% month over month, matching the forecast and the previous reading. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC L France HICP MoM final print reported French HICP month-over-month final data is reported, with the raw feed providing no figures or revisions detail. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC M France releases CPI month-over-month (NSA) France publishes CPI month-over-month on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, per the raw feed (no magnitude, period, or figures provided). MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC L French HICP YoY Final French HICP YoY Final EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC M ASX 200 closes down 0.8% at 9,115 Australia’s ASX 200 slips 73 points, or 0.8%, to 9,115 on Friday, extending a third straight retreat and ending at the lowest finish in over a week. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 06:38 AM UTC M Crude climbs above $82 as Middle East talks stall Crude oil rises above $82 a barrel on Friday, reversing prior-session losses amid deadlocked talks to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the IEA cuts demand expectations and flags supply declines. ENERGY | Aug 14, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC M Brent crude climbs near $88 on Middle East risk Brent crude rises toward $88 per barrel as talks to end the Middle East conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain deadlocked, while the IEA cuts its oil demand outlook and flags a potential supply decline this year ENERGY | Aug 14, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC H Canadian dollar reaches highest level versus USD The Canadian dollar traded at 1.39 against the USD, its highest since June 2026, after USDCAD fell 0.94% over the past 4 weeks and rose 0.66% over the last 12 months. FX | Aug 14, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC M Asian session sees mixed futures, firmer crude, weaker yen Asian session trading shows U.S. equity futures little changed, the dollar weaker against the yen, and WTI and Brent crude both higher. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L Nikkei 225 closes 0.63% higher as Nintendo, Sony lead gains The Nikkei 225 Index gained 432 points, or 0.63%, on Friday to close at 68,741, led by Nintendo, Sony and Furukawa. EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC M TAIEX retreats 0.5% as electronics weigh on Taiwan shares Taiwan’s TAIEX fell 210 points, or 0.5%, to 45,811, ending a four-session winning streak as electronic technology dropped 1.1% and TSMC slid 1.6%. EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC H U.S. stock futures mixed ahead of retail sales data U.S. stock futures are mixed ahead of Friday’s retail sales, inventories and consumer-sentiment data, while traders also weigh escalating Middle East tensions and higher oil prices. EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 06:23 AM UTC M European stocks set for higher open as US inflation cools Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 futures both rise around 0.2% ahead of Friday, as softer-than-expected US inflation eases concerns of an imminent Fed rate hike and AI-linked shares draw demand. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC L Biovica International AB schedules Annual General Meeting notice Biovica International AB publishes a Notice of Annual General Meeting for Biovica International AB, identifying the BIOVIC-B shares (BIOVIC.B) in the announcement. REGULATION | Aug 14, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC L SNB Interest Rate Probabilities SNB Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 14, 2026, 06:13 AM UTC L RBNZ Interest Rate Probabilities RBNZ Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 14, 2026, 06:12 AM UTC L RBA Interest Rate Probabilities RBA Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 14, 2026, 06:12 AM UTC L BoJ Interest Rate Probabilities BoJ Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 14, 2026, 06:12 AM UTC L BoC Interest Rate Probabilities BoC Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 14, 2026, 06:11 AM UTC L BoE Interest Rate Probabilities BoE Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 14, 2026, 06:11 AM UTC L ECB Interest Rate Probabilities ECB Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 14, 2026, 06:11 AM UTC H Fed Interest Rate Probabilities Fed Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 14, 2026, 06:11 AM UTC L Commodities Implied Volatility Commodities Implied Volatility EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 06:10 AM UTC L FX Implied Volatility FX Implied Volatility FX | Aug 14, 2026, 06:10 AM UTC L US Index Futures Implied Volatility US Index Futures Implied Volatility EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 06:09 AM UTC M Top S&P 500 Stock Names Implied Volatility Top S&P 500 Stock Names Implied Volatility RATES | Aug 14, 2026, 06:09 AM UTC L 120-Day Correlation Matrix 120-Day Correlation Matrix EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 06:08 AM UTC H Applied Materials posts strong Q3 results, boosts Q4 outlook Applied Materials reports better-than-expected third-quarter results and guides fourth-quarter revenue to $10.25 billion ± $500 million and adjusted EPS of $3.82–$4.22 versus $9.54 billion revenue and $3.69 EPS estimates EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 06:08 AM UTC L 90-Day Correlation Matrix 90-Day Correlation Matrix EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 06:08 AM UTC L 60-Day Correlation Matrix 60-Day Correlation Matrix EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 06:08 AM UTC L 30-Day Correlation Matrix 30-Day Correlation Matrix EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 06:07 AM UTC L Germany Wholesale Prices YoY print watch Pro flags the German Wholesale Price Index on a year-over-year basis for market attention. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC M Germany Wholesale Price Index rises 5.3% year-on-year Germany’s Wholesale Price Index (YoY) increased to 5.3%, up from the prior 4.9%; no forecast figure was provided in the source. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC L German Wholesale Price Index MoM German Wholesale Price Index MoM EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC L Touchstone Exploration reports Q2 2026 results and operational update Touchstone Exploration (TXP) announces its second quarter 2026 results along with an accompanying operational update. EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC L InterContinental Hotels Group announces transaction in own shares InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (ICHGF) announces a transaction in its own shares on August 14, with no additional details provided in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 14, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC L NZX rises 0.2% weekly gain; sectors lift as Fed hike bets ease New Zealand shares close up 29 points, or 0.2%, at 13,854, reversing morning weakness and posting a second consecutive weekly gain of 0.2% as Wall Street-linked Fed-hike bets eased and oil prices moderated. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC L Japan Bank for International Cooperation signs ~$801m loan Japan Bank for International Cooperation signs a loan agreement of about $801 million with the US entity Japan Invest 4 LLC. MNA | Aug 14, 2026, 05:32 AM UTC H Indonesian rupiah rises toward IDR 17,830, second week gains The Indonesian rupiah edged higher to around IDR 17,830 per U.S. dollar around midday Friday, ending a three-session losing streak and positioning for a second straight weekly advance. FX | Aug 14, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC M Nasdaq 100 slips 0.16% in Asia; S&P futures unchanged In the Asian session, Nasdaq futures fall 0.16% while S&P 500 futures are unchanged, with USD/JPY down 0.12% and WTI at 81.32 up 0.09%. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC M Global Stocks Head for Third Weekly Gain as AI Rally Returns - Asia Market Wrap Global Stocks Head for Third Weekly Gain as AI Rally Returns - Asia Market Wrap EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 05:22 AM UTC L France CPI prints year-on-year on a NSA basis France reports CPI year-on-year (YoY) on a NSA basis, with the feed not providing any magnitude, prior, or revision details. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 05:18 AM UTC L Morning Juice - Europe Session Prep Morning Juice - Europe Session Prep EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 05:17 AM UTC L New Zealand Dollar rises as Dollar Index slips New Zealand Dollar appreciates by 0.28% while the Dollar Index falls 0.10%, with other top gainers including South Korean Won (+0.25%), Japanese Yen (+0.11%), Euro (+0.10%) and British Pound (+0.09%). FX | Aug 14, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC H France CPI (YoY, NSA) prints 2.1% France CPI YoY NSA comes in at 2.1%, matching the 2.1% forecast and the 2.1% prior. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 05:12 AM UTC L Pfizer’s Valneva Lyme vaccine MA application validated by EMA Pfizer (PFE) and Valneva report the European Medicines Agency validated their marketing authorization application for their Lyme disease vaccine candidate. REGULATION | Aug 14, 2026, 05:09 AM UTC M Nigel Farage regains Clacton seat in UK by-election UK politician Nigel Farage regains a parliamentary seat, winning the Clacton by-election, according to Pro. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC L Wildberries warehouse wall damaged in drone strike, Tver region A wall of a Wildberries warehouse in Russia’s Tver region is reported damaged in a drone strike, per Pro, with no additional details or magnitude provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC L Asian session mixed: S&P futures edge up, Nasdaq futures slip In the Asian session, S&P futures rise 0.02% while Nasdaq futures fall 0.12%; Dow futures gain 0.06%, Russell futures lose 0.07%, USD/JPY slips 0.09%, and WTI crude is at 81.32, up 0.09%. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC L Warren says Trump halted FTC surveillance pricing probe Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Donald Trump shut down an FTC investigation into surveillance pricing, while Congress separately scrutinizes how airlines may use customer data in fare setting. REGULATION | Aug 14, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC L Sensex falls to over 2-week low as financials weaken India’s BSE Sensex falls about 0.4% to 77,772, its lowest since July 29, as Middle East tensions, elevated crude prices and RBI loan-pricing proposals weigh on sentiment. COMMODITIES | Aug 14, 2026, 04:38 AM UTC L Asian session: S&P futures rise, Nasdaq futures slip In the Asian session, S&P 500 E-mini futures are up 0.03% and Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures are down 0.1%, while USD/JPY is down 0.09% and WTI is up 0.04%. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC M Fed balance sheet rises $11.388 billion to $6.76 trillion Veteran economist Peter Schiff said Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh ‘s inflation-fighting rhetoric doesn’t match the central bank’s actions after the Fed’s balance sheet jumped by more than $11 billion last week. Fed i CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 14, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC L Ross Gerber Says Mark Walter's Lakers Sale Wasn't a Choice: 'Something Shady Going On' Investor Ross Gerber said Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter didn’t sell the team by choice, but because the federal investigation into his insurance-linked business empire left him no other option. Violates Insurance EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC L Apple to introduce range of AI tools in China in coming months: sources Apple to introduce range of AI tools in China in coming months: sources GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 04:19 AM UTC L Apple trains AI model specifically for China market: sources Apple trains AI model specifically for China market: sources GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 04:19 AM UTC L AI model was trained with Alibaba's 9988 HK backing: sources AI model was trained with Alibaba's 9988 HK backing: sources EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 04:19 AM UTC M Iron ore futures climb above CNY 710 amid supply tightening Iron ore futures rise above CNY 710 per ton as Chinese port inventories near 156.8 million tons edge down and mill hot metal output and profitability improve, alongside PBoC’s planned 1 trillion yuan reverse repo. COMMODITIES | Aug 14, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC M IMXI: Western Union and Intermex provide update on pending acquisition IMXI receives an update on a pending acquisition involving Western Union and Intermex, but no additional deal terms or timing details are provided in the feed. MNA | Aug 14, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC M Hang Seng extends losses to fourth session near 25,160 The Hang Seng Index fell about 0.9% to 25,160 on Friday for its fourth consecutive loss and its lowest level since July 24, with tech and Chinese e-commerce stocks under pressure. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC L Asian session mixed: S&P futures higher, Nasdaq lower Asian session trading shows S&P 500 futures up 0.03%, Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.09%, Dow futures up 0.07% and Russell futures down 0.05%. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC L Pony AI expands Uber partnership to deploy 2,000 robotaxis Pony AI expands its partnership with Uber, planning to deploy over 2,000 robotaxis across five European cities. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC H Goldman Sachs discusses investors for Nvidia’s $500 billion AI plan Pro sources say Goldman Sachs is in discussions with potential investors tied to Nvidia’s $500 billion AI funding plan, without detailing terms or timing. MNA | Aug 14, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC H Malaysian palm oil futures extend gains, track second weekly rise Malaysian palm oil futures extend gains around MYR 4,725 per tonne and are set for a second straight weekly advance, with export shipment estimates and stronger India import demand cited as support. COMMODITIES | Aug 14, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC M South Korean won lifts toward 10-month high near 1,413 per dollar The South Korean won rises to around 1,413 per dollar, approaching a more than ten-month high as soft US inflation data eases expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening. FX | Aug 14, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC H China Finance Ministry offers 10-year bonds at 1.66% yield China’s Finance Ministry offers 10-year bonds at a 1.66% yield, according to traders, with no further terms or scale provided in the feed. RATES | Aug 14, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC M China finance ministry auctions 30-year ultra-long special bonds at 2.14% China’s finance ministry auctions 30-year ultra-long special treasury bonds at a 2.14% yield, according to traders. RATES | Aug 14, 2026, 03:38 AM UTC H South Korea June M2 rises 6.0% y/y, up from 5.8% South Korea’s central bank reports June M2 money supply climbed 6.0% year-on-year versus 5.8% in May. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC M Ust-Luga port in Russia ablaze, governor says Russia’s Ust-Luga port is ablaze, the governor said, with no additional details on damage, duration, or impacts provided in the alert. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC M TAIEX rises 0.4% to near 6-week high on Wall Street rally Taiwan’s TAIEX climbs 201 points to 46,222, extending gains for a fifth straight session and reaching its highest level since July 6 as it tracks overnight Wall Street strength. EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 03:05 AM UTC M Futures mixed in Asia; WTI up, USD/JPY lower Asian session trade shows S&P 500 futures up 0.05% and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.04%, while WTI rises to 81.36 (+0.14%) and USD/JPY falls 0.05%. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC H South Korea June liquidity measure rises 9.4% y/y South Korea’s central bank reports June liquidity measure increased 9.4% year-over-year versus 9.2% in May. MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC L CoTec Holdings files Second Quarter financial statements, MD&A CoTec Holdings Corp. files its second quarter financial statements and MD&A, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC