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Tue, Aug 18, 2026 - Page 9

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L GRRR: Talk initiated BUY @ Compass GRRR: Talk initiated BUY @ Compass EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC L DFTX: Initiated BUY @ BAC DFTX: Initiated BUY @ BAC EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L JBLU downgraded to NEUTRAL by Seaport Seaport downgraded JBLU to NEUTRAL, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, without providing any accompanying figures, target changes, or catalyst details. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC M ANF talk downgraded to Market Perform at RJ ANF faces an analyst downgrade, with the talk rating cut to Market Perform at RJ, according to the feed. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L BBWI: Citi upgrades talk to Buy Citi upgrades its “talk” on BBWI to a BUY rating, per TradeXchange Newsdesk, with no further details on targets, valuation, or rationale provided. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L GEV- SHINE joins GE Vernova-led ARPA-E project for fuel recycling accountability GEV- SHINE has joined a GE Vernova-led ARPA-E project aimed at modernizing nuclear material accountability in fuel recycling, per TradeXchange Newsdesk. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:45 AM UTC M China cuts U.S. Treasuries to 18-year low, 30-year yield rises China's U.S. Treasury holdings fell to $633.4 billion in June from $659.3 billion in May, while the 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.31%, the highest since June 2007. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:43 AM UTC H FDA considering doctor-like assessment for AI-enabled devices Axios reports the FDA is considering a doctor-like assessment framework for AI-enabled devices, but no specific details, scope, or timeline were provided in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 09:37 AM UTC L Xiaomi posts 2Q net income and revenue above estimates Xiaomi reports 2Q net income of 9.46B yuan versus an estimate of 5.76B yuan, and 2Q revenue of 108.92B yuan versus an estimate of 108.33B yuan. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC L SHEL - Transaction in Own Shares SHEL - Transaction in Own Shares EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 09:33 AM UTC M Russia strikes fuel tanks at Odesa port, report says A report Pro says Russia hit fuel tanks at Ukraine’s port of Odesa, without providing additional operational details or casualty information. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC L Nutex Health opens West Little Rock emergency hospital in Arkansas Nutex Health (NUTX) opens a West Little Rock emergency hospital in Arkansas, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC M S&P 500 futures fall as Nasdaq drops; WTI rises US index futures point lower with S&P 500 down 0.54% and Nasdaq 100 down 1.13%, while WTI crude rises to 84.08 (+0.41%) and EUR/USD slips 0.02%. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L Tims China (THCHW) reports second-quarter 2026 financial results Tims China (THCHW) announces its second-quarter 2026 financial results, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L Trump initial daily schedule shows executive and policy meetings TradeXchange Newsdesk reports President Trump’s initial daily agenda includes Executive Time at 8:00 AM and multiple policy meetings at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:28 AM UTC L The relentlessness of this bond market sell-off is unnerving. We are not seeing any let up. None... -- Cramer CNBC The relentlessness of this bond market sell-off is unnerving. We are not seeing any let up. None... -- Cramer CNBC RATES | Aug 18, 2026, 09:27 AM UTC L Coloplast reaffirms FY2026 sales guidance at $4.499B Coloplast (OTC: CLPBY) affirms FY2026 sales guidance of $4.499 billion versus a $4.420 billion estimate. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:19 AM UTC L Baidu reports AI cloud revenue 7.3 bln yuan, up 50% Baidu says AI cloud infrastructure revenue was 7.3 bln yuan, up 50% year over year, while GPU cloud revenue rose 283% and AI applications revenue reached 2.5 bln yuan. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC H Oil supertyanker rates surge toward $510,000/day amid Iran-US tensions Oil supertyanker rates soar toward $510,000 a day as US-Iran tensions continue to choke Hormuz shipping, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC L Baidu posts EPS 7.22 CNY vs 12.60 CNY expectations Baidu (BIDU) reported earnings per share of 7.22 CNY, below market expectations of 12.60 CNY. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC L GOOGLE: PARTNERING WITH THE UK GOVERNMENT AND AVIATION LEADERS TO USE AI TO HELP AIRLINES AVOID CONTRAILS OVER THE NORTH ATLANTIC GOOGLE: PARTNERING WITH THE UK GOVERNMENT AND AVIATION LEADERS TO USE AI TO HELP AIRLINES AVOID CONTRAILS OVER THE NORTH ATLANTIC GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC L BXP prices $700 million senior unsecured notes offering BXP prices a $700 million offering of senior unsecured notes, according to the wire item. MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC M 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hits 19-year high, draws housing warnings Peter Schiff and Mohamed El-Erian say the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has climbed to 5.31%, its highest since June 2007, with both warning of housing and borrowing-cost pressure. RATES | Aug 18, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC L Stock Splits for Today CXAI RCON Stock Splits for Today CXAI RCON EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC M US data slate today: ADP, housing starts, import prices, industrial production TradeXchange Newsdesk lists today’s economic releases and API Weekly Report scheduled for 8:15am (ADP), 8:30am (housing starts and permits), 8:30am (import and export prices), 9:15am (industrial production), 10:00am (pen MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC L Ucloudlink Group lowers FY2026 sales guidance Ucloudlink Group (NASDAQ: UCL) lowers FY2026 sales outlook to $75.000 million-$85.000 million from $85.000 million-$100.000 million, versus a $89.359 million estimate. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC L Good Morning All from the! Good Morning All from the TradeXchange! EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC M UK 10-Year Gilt auction bid-to-cover prints at 3.65 The UK 10-Year Gilt bid-to-cover ratio prints an actual 3.65 versus a previous 3.13, with no forecast provided. RATES | Aug 18, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC M UK 10-year gilt yield prints 5.155% vs 5.04% prior UK 10-year gilt yield is at 5.155%, up from the prior 5.04% level; no forecast figure was provided in the feed. RATES | Aug 18, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC L Flexsteel Industries tops quarterly EPS and sales estimates Flexsteel Industries Inc (NASDAQ: FLXS) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.33 per share and sales of $115.365 million, both above analyst consensus estimates. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC L Baidu announces second quarter 2026 results Baidu says it announced second quarter 2026 results; no figures, comparison data, or catalyst were supplied in the wire. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC L Cambium ePMP 4000 ships 220,000 radios globally, 50,000+ in 6 GHz NA Cambium Networks says its ePMP 4000 Series has surpassed 220,000 radios shipped globally and topped 50,000 6 GHz units in North America. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC M New Zealand dollar slides 0.41% as FX losers broaden The New Zealand dollar falls 0.41%, with Japanese yen down 0.14% and British pound down 0.09%, while South Korean won leads gains at 0.30% and the euro and dollar index are little changed. FX | Aug 18, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC H Germany ZEW Economic Sentiment rises to 34.2 German ZEW Economic Sentiment prints at 34.2 versus 30 forecast and 26.3 prior, according to the latest data release. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC L Germany ZEW Current Conditions prints -61.1 vs -69.3 forecast Germany’s ZEW Current Conditions came in at -61.1, improving versus the -69.3 forecast and moving above the prior -77.6 reading. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC L PONY AI reports Q2 2026 results: revenues up 68.8% YoY PONY AI Inc. reports second-quarter 2026 total revenues of US$36.2 mm, up 68.8% YoY, with Robotaxi Services revenue up 691.2% to US$12.1 mm. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC L iQIYI (IQ) Announces Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results iQIYI (IQ) announces its second quarter 2026 financial results, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC H Eurozone ZEW expectations rise to 31.4 from 23.4 Eurozone ZEW Survey Expectations prints at 31.4, versus 23.4 previously, with no forecast provided. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC L Westpac: Daily Prep Westpac: Daily Prep EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 08:54 AM UTC L UCloudLink Group reports unaudited Q2 2026 financial results UCloudLink Group Inc. (UCL) announces unaudited second quarter 2026 financial results, with no additional figures or guidance included in the provided feed. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 08:47 AM UTC L ING: UK Employment ING: UK Employment EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 08:46 AM UTC L MUFG: The USD MUFG: The USD FX | Aug 18, 2026, 08:38 AM UTC H Iran says Hormuz Strait will remain closed until US meets interim deal conditions State media quotes Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf saying the Hormuz Strait will remain closed until the US meets interim deal conditions. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 08:36 AM UTC H US index futures slip; S&P and Nasdaq drop amid mixed FX, oil gains S&P 500 futures are down 0.54% and Nasdaq 100 futures down 1.08% while EUR/USD is down 0.06% and WTI rises 0.78% to 84.39. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC L Hesai Group reports unaudited Q2 2026 financial results Hesai Group (HSAI) releases its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC H Methanol rises to 8-week high at 2799.00 CNY/T Methanol increases to 2799.00 CNY/T, its highest level since June 2026, after falling 1.66% over the past four weeks and rising 19.01% over the past 12 months. COMMODITIES | Aug 18, 2026, 08:25 AM UTC H JPMorgan's Bill Eigen Warns the AI Boom Is Starting to Resemble the 2008 Housing Crash: 'What I'm Terrified of Is…' J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Bill Eigen is growing increasingly cautious about the financial architecture underpinning the artificial intelligence boom, warning that investors should watch the pace of AI growth, spendi MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 08:24 AM UTC L Sterling eases from three-month high as UK labour market cools The British pound falls to around $1.352 from an over three-month high of $1.354 after UK unemployment held at 4.9% in June, vacancies dropped to 707,000 and private-sector regular pay growth slowed to 2.8% y/y. FX | Aug 18, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC L Europe Sentiment: UK Employment Shows Companies "Shedding" Workers Europe Sentiment: UK Employment Shows Companies "Shedding" Workers EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC H AlzeCure receives $10 million upfront; completes initial Lilly transaction AlzeCure says it receives a USD 10 million upfront payment and completes the initial transaction with Lilly. MNA | Aug 18, 2026, 08:15 AM UTC L LG Electronics: data factory to be fully functional by year-end LG Electronics: data factory to be fully functional by year-end EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC L Asian equities finish mixed as Nikkei falls and Shanghai rises Asian cash markets end mixed, with Nikkei 225 down 2.54% and KOSPI down 1.55% while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite rise 1.53% and 1.61%, respectively. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC L Rice rises 1.39% as soybeans and palm oil gain Agricultural commodity gainers include Rice (+1.39%), Soybeans (+0.69%), and Palm Oil (+0.68%), while Oat falls (-0.76%). COMMODITIES | Aug 18, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC M LG Electronics speeds up robotics partnership with Nvidia LG Electronics speeds up robotics partnership with Nvidia EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC M Platinum falls 1.83% as copper, silver, gold slip Platinum drops 1.83%, with copper (-1.27%), silver (-1.24%) and gold (-0.49%) among top commodity losers, while iron ore in CNY rises 1.06%. COMMODITIES | Aug 18, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC M FTSE MIB falls to two-week low as Middle East tensions weigh The FTSE MIB fell to around 53,300 on Tuesday, hitting a two-week low, as fading hopes for a diplomatic resolution in the Middle East pressured sentiment and equities. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC H Natural Gas UK climbs 1.33% among energy commodity gainers Natural Gas UK rises 1.33%, followed by Natural Gas EU up 1.24%, Crude Oil WTI up 0.91%, and Brent Crude Oil up 0.40% in the top commodity gainers list. ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC H Kevin O’Leary Says ‘Salary Can Make It Very Easy to Forget About Your Dreams,’ Calls Fear of Failure an ‘Incredible Motivator’ Investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary argued that the security of a steady paycheck can sometimes make people less willing to pursue entrepreneurial ambitions, saying the risk of failure can instead become a powerful m MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 07:58 AM UTC H CAC 40 sinks 0.4% for sixth straight session near 3-week low The CAC 40 falls 0.4% to 8,544 on Tuesday, extending its six-session losing streak and nearing a three-week low as Middle East peace optimism wanes and the US–Iran ceasefire expires. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC L ECB’s Lane: European economy is growing. ECB’s Lane: European economy is growing. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 07:48 AM UTC H RTX’s Raytheon wins $22.9 billion Tomahawk contract RTX’s Raytheon wins a $22.9 billion, seven-year U.S. Navy contract to expand Tomahawk missile production, with annual output targeted to rise from roughly 60 to more than 1,000. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 07:48 AM UTC M ECB’s Lane says food inflation is relatively low ECB policymaker Philip Lane says food inflation is relatively low right now, offering a qualitative read on a key component of consumer price pressures. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC M ECB’s Lane says inflation to hover near 3% this year ECB policymaker Lane says inflation is expected to hover around the 3% level for the rest of the year. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC L ECB’s Lane says inflation hinges on energy prices ECB policymaker Philip Lane states that inflation depends on energy prices, framing the key driver for the inflation outlook. CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC L AIRLINES IN 'STAND-OFF' OVER PRICE CUTS AS JET FUEL COSTS EASE AIRLINES IN 'STAND-OFF' OVER PRICE CUTS AS JET FUEL COSTS EASE EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 07:43 AM UTC M FTSE 100 steady as energy lifts, miners slip The FTSE 100 was little changed as BP and Shell rose 1.8% and 1.4% on higher crude, offset by precious-metals miners falling with gold prices after US-Iran ceasefire hopes faded. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 07:38 AM UTC H DAX slips near 2-week low as oil, yields rise Germany’s DAX 40 falls about 0.4% for a second session to near 26,200, with rising oil prices and higher bond yields linked to US–Iran tensions and renewed geopolitical uncertainty after the US-Iran interim deal expired. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 07:35 AM UTC M TotalEnergies shares hit 9-week high at €76.99 TotalEnergies SE shares rise to €76.99, the highest since June 2026, after gaining 8.2% over the past 4 weeks and 43.33% over the last 12 months. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC L FTSE 100 Opens 0.16% Higher as Centrica, BP Lead The FTSE 100 Index is up 17 points, or 0.16%, on Tuesday, with Centrica, BP and Whitbread among the main gainers and Endeavour, Land Securities and Scottish Mortgage among the laggards. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC H Dow slides more than 250 points as Iran fears rise The Dow Jones falls about 273 points on Monday while the CNN Fear & Greed Index declines again but stays in the “Greed” zone at 59.9. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 07:32 AM UTC H Houthi-linked Saba reports drone attack on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery Yemen’s Houthi-run news agency Saba, citing a military source, says the group attacked Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery with drones, with no Saudi confirmation reported. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC L DAX opens 0.35% lower as Infineon, Siemens Energy lead declines The DAX Index opens 0.35% lower, losing 91 points, with Infineon, Siemens Energy and Siemens leading the decline while Deutsche Post, BASF and Deutsche Telekom gain. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 07:31 AM UTC L CAC 40 opens lower as STMicroelectronics leads declines The CAC 40 Index is falling 16 points, with STMicroelectronics, Legrand and Schneider Electric weighing on the benchmark while TotalEnergies SE, Dassault Systemes and ArcelorMittal rise. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC H European stocks slip again as yields rise and crude edges higher European equities fall further on Tuesday, with Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 slipping around 0.3%, while government bond yields rise and Brent crude climbs toward $91 a barrel. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 07:28 AM UTC L Himax WiseEye palm-vein tech powers WAFERLOCK L322 smart lock Himax’ WiseEye palm vein biometric authentication technology powers the WAFERLOCK L322 smart lock, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC M Shanghai Composite closes 0.21% higher on Tuesday The Shanghai Composite Index rises 8 points, or 0.21%, to close at 3991 on Tuesday, with Sanan Optoelectron, Hengli Petrochemical and China Coal leading gains. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC H South Korea adviser hopes Trump message boosts North Korea-US dialogue South Korea’s national security adviser says he hopes Trump’s message about scaling back military drills with South Korea will lead to meaningful North Korea–US dialogue to advance peace on the Korean Peninsula. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 07:07 AM UTC L US stock futures fall as bond yields surge to multi-year highs US stock futures decline as global bond yields surge, with the 10-year Treasury yield climbing toward 4.75% and the 30-year rising to its highest since 2007, amid inflation, spending, and Middle East/oil concerns. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC L Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: CAD, USD, AUD, EUR, CHF, GBP, JPY, NZD - Weakest Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: CAD, USD, AUD, EUR, CHF, GBP, JPY, NZD - Weakest FX | Aug 18, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC L Smith+Nephew and Imperial College launch surgical robotics innovation centre Smith+Nephew (SNN) and Imperial College London launch a centre aimed at accelerating innovation in surgical robotics, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC H UK natural gas rises toward 154 pence per therm UK natural gas prices climbed toward 154 pence per therm on Tuesday as Middle East peace expectations faded, shipping via the Strait of Hormuz remained constrained, and Europe’s heatwaves increased gas-fired power demand ENERGY | Aug 18, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC M S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures slip as WTI rises US equity index futures trade lower, with S&P 500 down 0.4% and Nasdaq 100 down 0.75%, while WTI rises to 85.47 (+1.15%) and EUR/USD falls 0.07%. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC M China moves to remove Microsoft Windows from state agencies China is axing Microsoft Windows from state agencies ahead of plan, according to a BBG report, without providing any figures, timeline detail, or stated rationale in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC M Iran’s Ghaliabaf to visit Iraq on Wednesday: IRNA Iran’s Ghaliabaf is scheduled to visit Iraq on Wednesday, according to state-run IRNA, with no additional details on agenda or outcomes provided. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 06:53 AM UTC H Iran-backed Houthis threaten coast near Red Sea choke point Iran-backed Houthi forces are threatening the coast along a Red Sea choke point, according to WSJ, raising geopolitical risk around the shipping corridor. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC H Google plans to stop making Pixel products in China by 2027 Nikkei reports Google plans to stop making Pixel products in China in 2027, without providing a specific magnitude, timing details, or operational catalyst in the alert. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC L Prologis mulls 2B yuan dim sum bond sale US real estate firm Prologis is considering a 2B yuan dim sum bond sale, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk. FX | Aug 18, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC H U.S. 30-year Treasury yield rises to 5.321%, highest since mid-2007 The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield climbs to 5.321%, reaching the highest level since mid-2007. RATES | Aug 18, 2026, 06:51 AM UTC H Japan mulls support for reinsurance on oil tankers Sources say Japan is mulling support for reinsurance on oil tankers, without specifying terms, timing, or the size of any program. GEOPOLITICS | Aug 18, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC L KOSPI ends lower as profit-taking hits after semiconductors surge South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI fell 1.55% to close at 6,870 on Tuesday, snapping a five-day rally, with declines led by Samsung Electronics and LG Energy Solution amid rising US-Iran and yields-driven risk concerns. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC L ASX 200 closes near flat as CSL surges and banks slip Australia’s ASX 200 closed nearly flat at 9,070, with CSL up almost 18% on 2027 growth guidance offset by big four bank declines after sharp home-loan application drops. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 06:46 AM UTC M Nikkei 225 closes 2.24% lower, led by Taiyo Yuden Japan’s Nikkei 225 index fell 1548 points or 2.24% on Tuesday to close at 67672, with losses led by Taiyo Yuden (-12.19%), Murata Manufacturing (-9.17%), and Citizen Holdings (-6.68%). EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L Fabrinet reports fiscal 2026 results, issues first-quarter guidance Fabrinet (NYSE: FN) reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $1.3158 billion and fiscal 2026 revenue of $4.64 billion, then guides first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue to $1.375 billion-$1.425 billion. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC H U.S. stock futures point lower as Middle East risks rise U.S. stock futures trend lower Tuesday as traders weigh heightened Middle East geopolitical risks, rising bond yields, and a heavy slate of earnings and economic data. EARNINGS | Aug 18, 2026, 06:23 AM UTC H European Stocks Set for Lower Open European equity markets were set to open lower on Tuesday, extending their retreat from record highs as global bond yields surged amid mounting fiscal and inflation concerns across major economies. The Eurozone 10-year s MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 06:18 AM UTC M Hansa Biopharma treats first commercial kidney transplant patient in Australia with Idefirix Hansa Biopharma (HNSA) announces its first commercial kidney transplant patient treated with Idefirix in Australia. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 06:13 AM UTC L SNB Interest Rate Probabilities SNB Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 06:12 AM UTC L RBA Interest Rate Probabilities RBA Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 06:11 AM UTC L RBNZ Interest Rate Probabilities RBNZ Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 06:11 AM UTC L BoJ Interest Rate Probabilities BoJ Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 06:11 AM UTC L BoC Interest Rate Probabilities BoC Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 06:10 AM UTC L BoE Interest Rate Probabilities BoE Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 06:10 AM UTC L ECB Interest Rate Probabilities ECB Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 06:10 AM UTC H Fed Interest Rate Probabilities Fed Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 18, 2026, 06:09 AM UTC L Commodities Implied Volatility Commodities Implied Volatility EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 06:09 AM UTC L FX Implied Volatility FX Implied Volatility FX | Aug 18, 2026, 06:08 AM UTC L US Index Futures Implied Volatility US Index Futures Implied Volatility EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 06:08 AM UTC M Top S&P 500 Stock Names Implied Volatility Top S&P 500 Stock Names Implied Volatility RATES | Aug 18, 2026, 06:07 AM UTC L 120-Day Correlation Matrix 120-Day Correlation Matrix EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 06:07 AM UTC L 90-Day Correlation Matrix 90-Day Correlation Matrix EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 06:06 AM UTC L 60-Day Correlation Matrix 60-Day Correlation Matrix EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 06:06 AM UTC L 30-Day Correlation Matrix 30-Day Correlation Matrix EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 06:06 AM UTC L TotalEnergies SE UK announces transaction in own shares TotalEnergies SE reports a UK regulatory announcement covering a transaction in its own shares, with details not provided in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 06:06 AM UTC L TotalEnergies (TTE) discloses transactions in own shares TotalEnergies SE (TTE) discloses transactions in its own shares, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk; no deal size, timing, or rationale was provided in the feed. REGULATION | Aug 18, 2026, 06:06 AM UTC M U.K. unemployment rate for June prints 4.9% vs 4.8% estimate The U.K. unemployment rate for June came in at 4.9%, versus 4.8% consensus estimates and unchanged from the 4.9% prior reading. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 06:05 AM UTC M CNOOC shares hit 9-week high at HKD 24.64 CNOOC shares rise to HKD 24.64, the highest since June 2026, and gain 2.93% over the past 4 weeks and 32.54% in the last 12 months. EQUITY | Aug 18, 2026, 06:03 AM UTC H UK Employment Report for July 2026 released The UK Employment July 2026 Report is published, providing the latest labor-market data for the month of July 2026. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 06:01 AM UTC H UK unemployment change prints -11k versus 6.7k prior UK unemployment change came in at -11k, compared with a previous 6.7k reading, with no forecast value provided in the feed. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC H UK unemployment rate holds at 4.9% in latest print The UK unemployment rate was 4.9% versus a 4.8% forecast and unchanged from the prior 4.9%. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC H UK employment change (SA) prints -13k versus -4k prior UK employment change (seasonally adjusted) is -13k, compared with a 0k forecast and a -4k previous reading. MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC