Mon, Aug 17, 2026 - Page 9
1055 indexed SquawkNews stories from this UTC day. Showing 961-1055.
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China urban investment YTD falls to -6.7% YoY
China’s urban investment YTD prints -6.7% YoY versus a -6.2% forecast and prior -5.7% as reported.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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DRVN - Did Driven Brands Holdings Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
DRVN - Did Driven Brands Holdings Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC
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HUM - Did Humana Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
HUM - Did Humana Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:44 AM UTC
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TDOC - Did Teladoc Health, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
TDOC - Did Teladoc Health, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC
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Dow drops about 108 points as Fear & Greed stays in Greed
The Dow fell around 108 points to 53,732.41 on Friday, while the CNN Fear & Greed index declined but remained in the “Greed” zone; U.S. retail sales and consumer sentiment also weakened.
EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC
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Iron ore futures fall toward CNY 700 on China demand concerns
Iron ore futures are falling toward CNY 700 per ton, hovering near 14-month lows as concerns over demand in top consumer China persist amid record contraction in July yuan loans.
COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 06:38 AM UTC
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rise as dollar and WTI slip
US index futures move mixed (S&P +0.15%, Nasdaq +0.44%) while the dollar index falls 0.17% and WTI declines 0.73% to 81.8.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC
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ASX 200 falls 0.6% to 2-week low; NAB, JB Hi-Fi drop
The ASX 200 declines 0.6% to 9,065 for a fourth straight session, hitting a two-week low, while NAB and JB Hi-Fi lead downside amid cautious China data and policy signals.
EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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UK natural gas jumps above 154p/therm on supply risks
UK natural gas prices rose above 154 pence a therm on Monday to a fresh three-week high amid LNG supply disruption and renewed Middle East security and sanctions concerns affecting Strait of Hormuz traffic.
ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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Nikkei 225 ends up 0.61% after +422 point close
Japan’s Nikkei 225 closes at 69,136, up 422 points or 0.61% on Monday, with gains led by Mitsui Kinzoku, Fujikura and Furukawa Electric.
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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EMBC - Embecta Corp. Sued for Securities Law Violations - FINAL DEADLINE TODAY - EMBC
EMBC - Embecta Corp. Sued for Securities Law Violations - FINAL DEADLINE TODAY - EMBC
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC
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Bitcoin trades near $63,500 as ETF outflows reverse
Bitcoin is consolidating around $63,500 in mid-August after falling about 50% from its last October record high, while US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs report $389.7 million net outflows for the week of August 10.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC
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DKL closes public offering and full underwriter option
DKL closes its public offering of common units and completes the full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase additional units.
MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC
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U.S. stock futures mixed as traders await retail earnings
U.S. stock futures are slightly mixed Monday as investors weigh a retail earnings-heavy week, elevated bond yields and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC
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ANGX director reports purchase of 353,815 shares at $3.831
ANGX says a director bought 353,815 shares at $3.831 for a total amount of $1,355,594 in a direct transaction.
REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC
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SNB Interest Rate Probabilities
SNB Interest Rate Probabilities
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 17, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC
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RBNZ Interest Rate Probabilities
RBNZ Interest Rate Probabilities
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 17, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC
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RBA Interest Rate Probabilities
RBA Interest Rate Probabilities
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 17, 2026, 06:19 AM UTC
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BoJ interest rate probabilities in focus
Pro flags BoJ interest rate probabilities, but provides no specific probability levels, timing, or policy decision details in the feed text.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 17, 2026, 06:19 AM UTC
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BoC Interest Rate Probabilities
BoC Interest Rate Probabilities
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 17, 2026, 06:19 AM UTC
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BoE Interest Rate Probabilities
BoE Interest Rate Probabilities
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 17, 2026, 06:18 AM UTC
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ECB Interest Rate Probabilities
ECB Interest Rate Probabilities
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 17, 2026, 06:18 AM UTC
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Commodities Implied Volatility
Commodities Implied Volatility
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:17 AM UTC
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FX Implied Volatility
FX Implied Volatility
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 06:17 AM UTC
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US Index Futures Implied Volatility
US Index Futures Implied Volatility
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:17 AM UTC
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Top S&P 500 Stock Names Implied Volatility
Top S&P 500 Stock Names Implied Volatility
RATES | Aug 17, 2026, 06:16 AM UTC
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120-Day Correlation Matrix
120-Day Correlation Matrix
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:16 AM UTC
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90-Day Correlation Matrix
90-Day Correlation Matrix
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:15 AM UTC
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Keysight likely to report higher third-quarter earnings Tuesday
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) will report its third-quarter results after the closing bell on Tuesday, with analysts expecting $2.48 a share and $1.75 billion in revenue.
EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 06:15 AM UTC
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European stocks set for higher open on softer US data
European equity index futures indicate a higher start, with Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 both up around 0.3% as softer US data reduces expectations of an imminent Fed hike.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 06:15 AM UTC
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60-Day Correlation Matrix
60-Day Correlation Matrix
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:15 AM UTC
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30-Day Correlation Matrix
30-Day Correlation Matrix
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:15 AM UTC
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Rupiah firms ahead of Bank Indonesia policy meeting
The Indonesian rupiah trades just below IDR 17,800 per U.S. dollar as markets await Bank Indonesia’s first policy meeting since Perry Warjiyo’s departure last month.
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 06:04 AM UTC
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Lazard expands DACH financial advisory; appoints Dr. Marco Superina
Lazard (LAZ) expands its financial advisory business across the DACH region and appoints Dr. Marco Superina to lead investment banking for Switzerland.
MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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S&P and Nasdaq futures rise; USD/JPY and WTI slip
Asian session price snapshot shows S&P 500 futures up 0.14% and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.39%, while USD/JPY is down 0.15% and WTI is at 82.13 (-0.33%).
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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Norway trade balance prints 84.33B, up from 61.90B
Norway’s trade balance posted 84.33B, compared with a prior 61.90B reading; no forecast was provided in the source.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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FCM WN9 - First Class Metals PLC Announces Application for OTCID Quotation
FCM WN9 - First Class Metals PLC Announces Application for OTCID Quotation
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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InterContinental Hotels Group buys/sells own shares via ICHGF transaction
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (ICHGF) announces a transaction in its own shares dated August 17; the feed does not supply trade size, price, or buy/sell direction.
REGULATION | Aug 17, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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Trump defends $4 gas as analyst flags weekly consumer costs
President Donald Trump said Americans would keep grappling with high gasoline prices amid the war with Iran, while GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan said consumers are paying $2.35 billion more each week.
ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:59 AM UTC
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South Korea Blue House to seek US-Korea military cooperation
South Korea’s Blue House says it will make diplomatic efforts for US-Korea military cooperation regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 05:49 AM UTC
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NZX 50 Falls to 4-Week Low as Staples Weigh
New Zealand's NZX 50 closed down 1.0% at 13,722, its lowest since July 21, with consumer staples, real estate, consumer discretionary and industrials leading the decline.
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:43 AM UTC
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MPWR - Did Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
MPWR - Did Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:41 AM UTC
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ZETA - Did Zeta Global Holdings Corp. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
ZETA - Did Zeta Global Holdings Corp. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:40 AM UTC
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Dollar Slides as Traders Trim Fed Rate-Hike Bets - Markets Wrap
Dollar Slides as Traders Trim Fed Rate-Hike Bets - Markets Wrap
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 17, 2026, 05:40 AM UTC
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Asian session: Nasdaq 100 futures lead higher, USD/JPY slips
Asian session market picture shows S&P 500 futures up 0.11%, Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.33%, Dow futures down 0.1% and Russell futures down 0.02%, while USD/JPY is down 0.16% and WTI is down 0.25%.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC
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Ether rises 1.35% in modest crypto trading
Ether increases by 1.35% as today’s crypto market shows modest daily movements, making ETH the standout among the cited digital assets.
CRYPTO | Aug 17, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC
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Morning Juice - Europe Session Prep
Morning Juice - Europe Session Prep
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:20 AM UTC
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Malaysian palm oil futures jump over 2% to MYR 4,820
Malaysian palm oil futures surge over 2% to around MYR 4,820 per tonne, the highest level since early April, rebounding from recent weakness.
COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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New Zealand Dollar rises 0.30% as Dollar Index falls 0.15%
The New Zealand Dollar gains 0.30% while the Dollar Index falls 0.15%, with Australian Dollar (+0.26%), Swedish Krona (+0.25%), Japanese Yen (+0.13%), Euro (+0.12%) and British Pound (+0.12%) also higher.
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Japan capacity utilization rises 4.1% month-on-month
Japan’s capacity utilization increases 4.1% month-on-month, compared with 0.1% in the previous reading; no forecast was supplied.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 05:10 AM UTC
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Asian session: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 futures edge higher
In the Asian session, S&P 500 futures rise 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures rise 0.33%, while Dow and Russell futures are slightly lower and the dollar index eases.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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argenx reports positive Phase 3 ALKIVIA topline results
argenx (ARGX) announces positive topline results from its Phase 3 ALKIVIA trial of efgartigimod in autoimmune myositis.
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Genco Shipping (GNK) issues open letter after Diana withdraws offer
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) issues an open letter to shareholders following Diana Shipping Inc.’s withdrawal of its offer, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Sensex opens lower as Brent stays near $89 after gains
India’s BSE Sensex fell about 0.4% to 77,707 as Brent hovered around $89/bbl after rising 4.6% last week amid Middle East supply concerns; several stocks also moved on company updates.
EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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Ukraine missile strike kills six in Russia’s Belgorod region
Russia’s acting governor says a Ukraine missile strike killed six people in the Belgorod region.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 04:29 AM UTC
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TMUS expands network recovery and customer support in Hawaiʻi
T-Mobile (TMUS) expands network recovery and customer support across Hawaiʻi following Hurricane Lala, per TradeXchange Newsdesk, without additional details on scope or timing.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 04:25 AM UTC
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Euro rises to highest level in two months vs EBS
The euro rises to its highest level in two months against EBS, according to Pro, with no further magnitude, timeframe, or catalyst provided.
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 04:10 AM UTC
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Copper futures jump above $6.7 on tightening supply signals
Copper futures rose above $6.7 per pound on Monday toward fresh record highs, as expectations point to declining August China refined output and tighter availability of concentrate and VAT-compliant recycled feedstocks.
COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edge up; USD/JPY slips
US index futures trade with S&P 500 up 0.08% and Nasdaq 100 up 0.33%, while Dow futures are down 0.12% and Russell down 0.03% in the Asian session.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Rupee weakens as RBI shortens FX swap deadline
The Indian rupee slid to around 95.49 per dollar, hitting two-week lows after the RBI unexpectedly moved up the FX swap cutoff for FCNR(B) discounted hedging to August 31 from September 30.
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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Nasdaq futures lead modestly higher in Asian session
Asian-session US index futures are mixed, with Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.28%, S&P 500 futures up 0.04%, Dow futures down 0.15% and Russell futures down 0.06%.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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US natural gas falls more than 2% near $2.66/MMBtu
US natural gas prices drop more than 2% to around $2.66 per million British thermal units, hovering near three-month lows as inventory levels rise and LNG export flows ease, per EIA storage data and production trends.
ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 03:19 AM UTC
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Japan economic minister Kiuchi says economy keeps gradual recovery
Japan Economic Minister Kiuchi says Japan’s economy continues gradual recovery, without providing figures, policy steps, or a timeframe.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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Japan economic minister Kiuchi flags close watch of Middle East impact
Japan economic minister Kiuchi says it is necessary to closely watch the impact of the Middle East situation.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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Asian session: S&P 500 futures edge higher, USD/JPY slips
Asian session market picture shows S&P 500 futures up 0.06%, Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.27%, while USD/JPY is down 0.17% and WTI crude is up 0.15%.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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New Zealand dollar climbs to $0.590, 2½-month high
The NZ dollar rises to $0.590, its strongest level since early June, as the US dollar weakens on reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike next month and support from expected RBNZ tightening.
EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 02:49 AM UTC
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Wheat futures hover near 1-month high around $6.7/bushel
Wheat prices trade around $6.7 per bushel in mid-August, near the highest level since July 24, as Black Sea supply concerns persist and USDA lowers its outlook for Russian and Ukrainian exports.
COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 02:46 AM UTC
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Asian session: futures mixed, WTI and Brent higher
In the Asian session, S&P 500 futures are up 0.03%, Nasdaq 100 futures are up 0.19%, Dow futures are down 0.15%, and Russell futures are down 0.11%, while WTI and Brent crude rise.
ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Yen rises near 159 per dollar as US dollar weakens
The Japanese yen climbed to around 159 per dollar on Monday, recovering from last week’s losses as the dollar weakened following softer US economic data.
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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Bitcoin, Ethereum rise as crypto sentiment stays fearful
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin trade higher while XRP and Solana slip, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index still showing “fear” and no fresh catalyst supplied.
CRYPTO | Aug 17, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen Component rise ahead of China data
China equities firm as the Shanghai Composite rises 0.2% to around 3,937 and the Shenzhen Component gains 0.4% to 14,409 ahead of fixed-asset investment, industrial production, retail sales, unemployment, house prices an
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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South Korean won rises 0.29% as Asia FX updates show mixed moves
reports the South Korean won rises 0.29% and the Japanese yen gains 0.19%, while the Chinese yuan is little changed.
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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Hong Kong stocks rebound as technology shares lead gains
The Hang Seng Index rises 1.5%, or 375 points, to 25,490 on Monday, with technology shares leading the recovery after four straight sessions of declines.
EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
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Alphabet appoints banks for first AUD bond issuance
Alphabet appoints banks for its first Australian dollar bond issuance, according to an announcement shown in the feed, with no deal size, timing, or terms provided.
MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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Cognizant and Benchling selected to accelerate Kyowa Kirin R&D
Cognizant (CTSH) and Benchling were selected as partners to accelerate Kyowa Kirin’s R&D, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no additional terms or timing provided.
MNA | Aug 17, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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US gasoline holds near two-week high on supply risks
US gasoline futures hold around $3.18 per gallon, near a more than two-week high, as slower crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, stalled US-Iran talks and Russian fuel disruptions weigh on supply.
ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 01:56 AM UTC
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European gas rises above €62/MWh on LNG and Iran risks
European natural gas prices climb above €62 per MWh to a fresh three-week high as LNG supply disruptions from the Gulf persist and negotiations on Iran remain stalled.
ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 01:55 AM UTC
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Heating oil near 4-month high as Hormuz shipping slows
US heating oil futures trade near $4.30 per gallon, hovering close to a four-month high as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slows after tanker attacks and broader Middle East and refinery disruptions.
ENERGY | Aug 17, 2026, 01:48 AM UTC
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Dollar edges lower as Fed hike bets recede
The dollar index slid to around 99.5 for a third straight session as cooling US data led traders to scale back expectations for an imminent Fed hike and price a 67% hold-rate probability in September.
EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC
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Australian shares fall again; banks and retailers lead declines
Australian stocks drop 0.3% to 9,089 in early trade, extending losses for a fourth straight session to a two-week low, as Wall Street retreats and investors await China data.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC
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Asian Session: Nasdaq Futures Lead as USD/JPY Eases
In the Asian session, Nasdaq futures rise 0.25% and S&P futures 0.08% while USD/JPY falls 0.18% and WTI crude slips to 82.14, down 0.32%.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Silver rises toward $66 as US data cools rate-hike expectations
Silver moves toward $66 an ounce on Monday, extending gains as subdued US economic data lowers expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike.
EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 01:23 AM UTC
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China central bank 7-day reverse repo volume hits zero
China’s central bank reports 7-day reverse repo volume hits zero Monday, citing primary dealer demand as the stated driver.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 17, 2026, 01:23 AM UTC
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China central bank injects 565.5 bln yuan via overnight reverse repos
China’s central bank injects 565.5 bln yuan through overnight reverse repos, according to a statement.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 17, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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China sets yuan midpoint at strongest level since Feb 8, 2023
China sets the yuan midpoint at its strongest level since February 8, 2023, per Pro.
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC
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Asian session sees mixed US futures, weaker dollar, softer WTI
Asian-session trading shows S&P 500 futures up 0.05% and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.16%, while the Dollar Index, USD/JPY and WTI crude are lower.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC
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Endeavour Silver reports illegal blockade, suspends Terronera operations
Endeavour Silver (EXK) reports an illegal blockade and says it has suspended operations at its Terronera mine.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 17, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Australian dollar tops $0.709 on RBA hawkishness
The Australian dollar rose above $0.709 to a ten-week high as the RBA kept a hawkish stance, while the US dollar weakened on fading Fed rate hike bets tied to softer US data.
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC
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Nikkei 225 rises 0.4% as soft Japan GDP data weighs
Japan's Nikkei 225 Index rises 0.4% toward 69,000 after preliminary data showed the economy expanded less than expected in the second quarter, while chip and AI-linked stocks mostly advance.
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC
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Mesoblast (MESO) completes patient treatment in pivotal Phase 3
Mesoblast (MESO) says it has achieved a major milestone by completing patient treatment in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for chronic low back pain.
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC
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U.S. futures edge higher as dollar slips, oil eases
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow and Russell futures are modestly higher, the dollar index is lower, and WTI and Brent crude are slightly down.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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China PBOC yuan midpoint set seen at 6.7382 per dollar
A market estimate says the China PBOC sets the yuan midpoint at 6.7382 per dollar.
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC
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Gold near $4,400 as rate-hike odds shift and Middle East tensions persist
Gold trades just below $4,400/oz as investors weigh mixed US data that cuts expectations for a September Fed hike and monitor renewed Middle East tensions tied to Israel–Lebanon strikes and Iran sanctions.
EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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US futures edge higher; dollar dips, crude mixed
US equity index futures are modestly higher, the dollar index is down 0.09 percent, EUR/USD and GBP/USD rise, and WTI and Brent are mixed.
MACRO | Aug 17, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
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HUTCHMED’s ORPATHYS plus TAGRISSO shows OS and PFS gains after TAGRISSO progression
HUTCHMED (HCM) says ORPATHYS® plus TAGRISSO® demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in progression-free and overall survival in MET-driven EGFR-mutated lung cancer after progression
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC