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Sensex falls for fourth session as oil and yields weigh
India’s BSE Sensex fell about 0.3% to 77,018 on Wednesday, extending losses to a fourth straight session as investors stayed cautious amid elevated oil prices, rising global bond yields and persistent foreign outflows.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC
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Sanders attacks Flock Safety over AI license plate cameras
Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized Flock Safety’s AI-powered license plate reader network, saying it amounts to “mass surveillance” as the company says it has more than 120,000 cameras across the country.
REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 04:21 AM UTC
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ELF - e.l.f. Cosmetics Answers Community Demand with the Return of Pickle-Inspired Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms
ELF - e.l.f. Cosmetics Answers Community Demand with the Return of Pickle-Inspired Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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Palm oil futures hover near 20-week high
Malaysian palm oil futures extend gains near MYR 4,900 per tonne, reaching their highest level since early April, with support from firmer edible oils and crude oil prices.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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China finance ministry offers 3-month bills at 1.0842% yield
China’s finance ministry is offering 3-month bills at a 1.0842% yield, according to traders, with no further terms or amounts provided in the feed.
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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China finance ministry auctions 20-year special ultra-long Treasuries at 2.0991% yield
China’s finance ministry auctions 20-year ultra-long special treasury bonds at a 2.0991% yield, according to traders cited Pro.
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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Copper extends slide as LME deliveries ease supply squeeze
Copper futures slipped to around $6.45 per pound on Wednesday as a pickup in deliveries to London Metal Exchange warehouses helped relieve a historic supply squeeze.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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South Korean won hits over 10-month high as dollar weakens
The South Korean won trades around 1,399 per dollar, its strongest level since late September 2025, as a softer US dollar and exporter selling support the currency.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 03:28 AM UTC
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SEC proposes crypto exemptions, safe harbor for digital assets
The SEC proposes two Securities Act exemptions for certain crypto token offerings and a safe harbor when a project finishes key managerial efforts under an investment contract.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:28 AM UTC
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Australian dollar hovers near 10-week high below $0.71
The Australian dollar slips below $0.71 but stays near a ten-week high as investors weigh RBA remarks and softer June-quarter private-sector wage growth against the possibility of future rate hikes.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Carney says Canada, US hold intensive trade talks
Canada’s PM Carney says intensive talks with the US have addressed outstanding trade issues over recent weeks.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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Canadian PM office: significant progress made with U.S., although crucial work remains
Canadian PM office: significant progress made with U.S., although crucial work remains
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Carney says US delays 50% tariffs on Canadian goods to Aug 21
Canada’s PM Carney says the US agrees to delay 50% tariffs on Canadian goods under section 338 until end of day August 21.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Rupiah Firms Ahead of Bank Indonesia Policy Decision
The Indonesian rupiah strengthens to below IDR 17,850 per U.S. dollar as traders position ahead of Bank Indonesia’s decision later today, with rates expected to be left unchanged.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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HVII and ONE Nuclear Energy to host investor update call
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII and ONE Nuclear Energy will host an investor update call, with no catalyst or other details supplied.
MNA | Aug 19, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC
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USD/KRW drops almost 1% to 1,398.90 won per dollar
USD/KRW falls almost 1% to 1,398.90 won per dollar, according to the latest market move.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC
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BE - BE Class Action: Robbins LLP Reminds Bloom Energy Corporation Investors They May Be Eligible to Lead the Class Action Against the Compa
BE - BE Class Action: Robbins LLP Reminds Bloom Energy Corporation Investors They May Be Eligible to Lead the Class Action Against the Company
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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South Korea end-June household credit rises 3.6% y/y
South Korea's end-June household credit rises 3.6% year over year, matching the 3.6% pace at end-March, according to the central bank.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Nvidia H200 chips enter mainland China in small batches
Small batches of Nvidia’s H200 chips have been allowed into mainland China, with ByteDance and Tencent each receiving about 10,000 processors in recent weeks, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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BRBR - Did BellRing Brands, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
BRBR - Did BellRing Brands, Inc. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund board approves reverse share split
UBS Credit Suisse High Yield Credit Fund says its board approved a reverse share split, with no catalyst or ratio supplied in the alert.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC
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Trump message links South Korea drills, Iran conflict
South Korea’s foreign minister says a Trump message on cutting joint drills also includes a push to involve South Korea in the Iran conflict.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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RBA’s Hauser warns rates may need to rise again
RBA official Hauser says that if inflation fails to ease, rates will need to increase again.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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RBA Hauser flags inflation concerns and upside price-growth risks
RBA official Hauser says he is concerned about inflation and sees upside risks to price growth.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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RBA Hauser: expecting slowdown, not recession
RBA official Hauser says the Reserve Bank is expecting a slowdown rather than a recession.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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RBA Hauser: Monetary policy must lower inflation, curb demand
RBA policymaker Hauser says monetary policy must lower inflation and curb demand in the economy, framing the policy objective around both inflation reduction and demand restraint.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC
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RBA Deputy Governor Hauser says inflation remains excessively high
Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Hauser says inflation remains excessively high.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC
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U.S. USTR Greer: Canada deal to cover market access, digital trade
U.S. Trade Representative Greer says a Canada deal will include broad market access for all American goods, economic security pledges, and digital trade coordination, per Pro.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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Trump says Canada and U.S. reach deal pending final documents
Trump says Canada and the U.S. have reached a deal, subject to finalization of the documents, without providing further details.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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Philippine peso slips past 61.8 per dollar to record low
The Philippine peso weakens past 61.8 per dollar to a new all-time low, surpassing 61.850 set in July, as oil rises and foreign-exchange reserves fall nearly 7% to $103 billion.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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China finance ministry auctions 1-month deposits at 1.62%
China’s finance ministry auctions 1-month deposits at a 1.62% yield, according to a statement.
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC
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EU gas rises to 21-week high at 64.55 EUR/MWh
EU natural gas climbs to 64.55 EUR/MWh, its highest since March 2026, after gaining 9.75% over the past 4 weeks and 102.16% in 12 months.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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Strait of Hormuz sees only six vessel crossings Tuesday
Preliminary data shows Strait of Hormuz vessel transit remains low, with only six ships crossing Tuesday.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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Alliance Laundry prices upsized stock offering by selling stockholder
Alliance Laundry (ALH) announced pricing of an upsized public offering of common stock by a selling stockholder, with no catalyst or proceeds details supplied.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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Indonesian stocks slip ahead of Bank Indonesia rate decision
Indonesian shares fell 39 points, or 0.6%, to 6,410 in early Wednesday trade as investors turned to Bank Indonesia’s policy decision later today.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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Trump says Keystone XL pipeline may be revived
Trump says the Keystone XL pipeline may be “revived from grave,” without supplying a timeline, scope, or catalyst.
ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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Trump says half of Canada tariffs paused for three days
Trump says half of the Canada tariffs are paused for three days, with no additional catalyst or implementation details supplied in the alert.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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Trump says he has suspended half of tariffs on Canada
Trump says he has suspended half of tariffs on Canada, according to the raw feed item, with no further detail on scope, timing, or catalyst.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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South Korean won rises 0.46% as Asia FX gains
The South Korean won rises 0.46% and the Japanese yen gains 0.14%, while the Chinese yuan is little changed in Asia FX trading.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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Zinc Holds Near Four-Year High on Tight Supply
Zinc futures trade above $3,700 per tonne, near a four-year high, as flooding in China, mine and smelter adjustments, and low LME inventories tighten near-term supply.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 02:13 AM UTC
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Bytedance and Tencent receive ~10,000 H200 processors each
FT reports Bytedance and Tencent have each received about 10,000 Nvidia H200 processors in recent weeks, based on the latest supply deliveries described in the report.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC
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China relaxes restrictions on Nvidia H200 chips, FT reports
Pro/FT reports China has relaxed restrictions on Nvidia H200 chips amid intensifying AI competition, without supplying further detail on scope, timing, or limits.
REGULATION | Aug 19, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC
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China stocks fall as semiconductor selloff drags benchmarks
The Shanghai Composite slips 1% to 3,953 and the Shenzhen Component falls 2.2% to 14,301 as semiconductor stocks sell off broadly, despite strong H1 2026 earnings from GigaDevice.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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Hang Seng slips 0.4%; China Unicom profit drops 34.6% YoY
The Hang Seng Index edges down 0.4% to 25,372 as China’s regulator approves mainland insurance ETF access via Stock Connect; China Unicom falls ~10% after first-half net profit attributable to shareholders drops 34.6% to
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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Unitree Robotics shares surge 542% on Shanghai debut
Unitree Robotics’ shares jump 542% in early Shanghai trading after the Chinese humanoid robot maker’s stock market debut, with the IPO raising about 6.1B yuan ($905M).
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures slip as WTI rises
Asian trade shows US index futures lower—S&P 500 down 0.04% and Nasdaq 100 down 0.05%—while WTI crude is up 0.99% to 84.89 and USD/JPY is down 0.06%.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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Momenta, XHEART and QNX build certified autonomous driving platform
Momenta, XHEART, and QNX build an autonomous driving platform certified to global safety standards, according to the TradeXchange Newsdesk alert tied to BB.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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FFAI AIXC - Faraday Future Supports AIxC’s Full Strategic Pivot to Physical AI and Robot -Sharing and Rental Operations; RoboShare Completes
FFAI AIXC - Faraday Future Supports AIxC’s Full Strategic Pivot to Physical AI and Robot -Sharing and Rental Operations; RoboShare Completes Its First Paid Commercial Order, With an Initial Fleet of More Than 80 Robots i
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:49 AM UTC
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Japanese yen holds near 159.5 per dollar as traders watch BOJ
The Japanese yen trades around 159.5 per dollar on Wednesday, remaining range-bound for more than a week after unwinding about half of late-July joint intervention gains.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 01:48 AM UTC
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LPL - /C O R R E C T I O N -- LG Display/
LPL - /C O R R E C T I O N -- LG Display/
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:46 AM UTC
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Heating oil futures extend gains above $4.50 on Hormuz tensions
US heating oil futures climbed above $4.50 per gallon on Wednesday, extending gains to their highest level since March amid renewed Strait of Hormuz disruption concerns and related fuel-supply strains.
ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:43 AM UTC
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KOSPI drops over 4% amid global bond selloff
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI falls more than 4% to around 6,560, as a global bond selloff lifts US 30-year yields and pressures technology and chip-related stocks.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 01:40 AM UTC
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South Korea seeks presidential meeting with China at APEC Shenzhen
South Korea’s foreign minister says Seoul is seeking a presidential meeting with China at APEC in Shenzhen.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:34 AM UTC
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Dollar steadies near 99.6 ahead of Fed minutes
The dollar index steadies around 99.6 as markets await Federal Reserve July meeting minutes for clues on policy after the Fed left rates unchanged and three officials dissented for a hike.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC
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Australia Wage Price Index rises 0.8% QoQ
Australia's Wage Price Index rose 0.8% quarter on quarter, matching the 0.8% forecast and the previous 0.8% reading.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australia Wage Price Index rises 3.2% year over year
Australia's Wage Price Index rose 3.2% year over year, matching the 3.2% forecast and easing from 3.3% previously.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australia Q2 wage price index rises 3.2% y/y, matching poll
Australia's Q2 wage price index rose 3.2% year over year on a seasonally adjusted basis, matching the poll.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australia Q2 wage price index rises 0.8% q/q
Australia’s Q2 wage price index increases 0.8% quarter-on-quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis, matching the estimate provided in the feed.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australian Wage Price Index QoQ
Australian Wage Price Index QoQ
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australian Wage Price Index YoY
Australian Wage Price Index YoY
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Exercise to end one week early: Pentagon official
Exercise to end one week early: Pentagon official
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:28 AM UTC
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US military scales back drill with South Korea, Pentagon says
A Pentagon official says the US military is significantly scaling back a drill with South Korea, with no further details on the size or catalyst provided.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:28 AM UTC
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U.S. War Department official modifies South Korea joint drill
A U.S. War Department official says modifications to a South Korea joint drill maintain readiness and training goals, with no additional details or figures provided Pro.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC
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China central bank injects 327.4 billion yuan via overnight reverse repos
China’s central bank injects 327.4 billion yuan through overnight reverse repos, according to a statement.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 01:21 AM UTC
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China central bank leaves 7-day reverse repo volume at zero
China’s central bank reported 7-day reverse repo volume at zero on Wednesday, citing primary dealer demand in its statement.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 19, 2026, 01:21 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, according to Pro.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC
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SPGI - S&P Global Energy's Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC) to Address Supply Chain Disruptions and Asia's Evolving Energy Landscap
SPGI - S&P Global Energy's Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC) to Address Supply Chain Disruptions and Asia's Evolving Energy Landscape
RATES | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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LPL - LG Display unveils FLiPP, achieving dream next-generation OLED
LPL - LG Display unveils FLiPP, achieving dream next-generation OLED
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Taiwan stocks fall over 2%
Taiwan stocks fall over 2%
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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European gas jumps further over €64/MWh amid Strait of Hormuz risks
European natural gas prices rose further above €64 per MWh on Wednesday, the highest since January 2023, as winter supply-crunch concerns intensified with no progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
ENERGY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC
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ASX 200 slips for sixth straight session to two-week low
Australian equities fall 0.3% to 9,042 in early trade for a sixth session, hitting a two-week low, as U.S. stock futures, bond rout dynamics, and higher oil prices weigh on sentiment.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC
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South Korea, U.S. shorten UFS military drill to Aug. 17-21
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says South Korea and the U.S. are shortening the Ulchi Freedom Shield military drill to Aug. 17-21.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC
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South Korea's JCS to modify UFS military exercise timing, scope
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says it will modify the timing and scope of the UFS military exercise.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 12:36 AM UTC
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Silver extends losses below $63 on bond jitters
Silver fell below $63 an ounce on Wednesday, extending prior-session losses as global bond yields stayed elevated amid fiscal worries and persistent inflation pressures.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 12:35 AM UTC
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Japanese Shares Fall 2.9% as Tech Selloff Deepens
Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 2.9% to around 65,500 and the Topix dropped 2.4% to 4,040 as semiconductor and other technology stocks led a second straight session of declines.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:33 AM UTC
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Global markets mixed; S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slip
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow and Russell futures are lower, the dollar index is down 0.06%, EUR/USD and GBP/USD edge higher, and WTI and Brent crude rise.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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PBOC likely sets yuan midpoint at 6.7421 per dollar
China's PBOC is likely to fix the yuan midpoint at 6.7421 per dollar, according to the estimate provided in the wire.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
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Gold Holds Below $4,350 as Bond Yields Rise
Gold trades below $4,350 an ounce after falling nearly 2% in the previous session, with elevated global bond yields, fiscal concerns, inflation pressures and rising oil prices weighing on the metal.
COMMODITIES | Aug 19, 2026, 12:19 AM UTC
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Xiaomi EPS tops expectations at 0.36 CNY
Xiaomi reported earnings per share of 0.36 CNY, versus market expectations of 0.22 CNY.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 12:14 AM UTC
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GigaDevice Semiconductor EPS tops expectations at 4.76 CNY
GigaDevice Semiconductor (603986) reported earnings per share of 4.76 CNY versus market expectations of 2.18 CNY.
EARNINGS | Aug 19, 2026, 12:14 AM UTC
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SK hynix shares fall 8.2% in early Seoul trading
SK hynix shares fall 8.2% to 1,525,500 won in early trading, leading losses in South Korean chip stocks.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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Samsung Electronics shares fall 7.3% in early trading
Samsung Electronics shares fall 7.3% to 249,000 won in early trading; no catalyst was supplied in the feed.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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CBRS - Cerebras Unveils CS-4: Up to 30 Times Faster than GPU-based Solutions
CBRS - Cerebras Unveils CS-4: Up to 30 Times Faster than GPU-based Solutions
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC
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Nikkei extends decline, last down 2% at 66,113.67
Japan’s Nikkei share average extends its decline and was last down 2% at 66,113.67, with no catalyst supplied in the wire.
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC
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Ark Inv Moves for Aug 18 Tuesday
Ark Inv Moves for Aug 18 Tuesday
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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WIX - WIX INVESTOR REMINDER: Wix.com Ltd. Investors Have Until September 22, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role
WIX - WIX INVESTOR REMINDER: Wix.com Ltd. Investors Have Until September 22, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
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PNR - PNR INVESTOR REMINDER: Pentair plc Investors Have Until October 2, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role - C
PNR - PNR INVESTOR REMINDER: Pentair plc Investors Have Until October 2, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role
EQUITY | Aug 19, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
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Angie Nixon wins Democratic Florida Senate primary, NBC projects
NBC News projects State Rep. Angie Nixon wins the Democratic Florida Senate primary in Florida.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC
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US futures mixed; oil firms, currencies little changed
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow and Russell futures are mixed, while the dollar index, EUR/USD, USD/JPY and GBP/USD are little changed and WTI and Brent crude are firmer.
MACRO | Aug 19, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic U.S. Senate primary, AP projects
Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon wins the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in AP’s projection, extending Florida’s candidate selection toward the general election.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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State Rep. Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic Senate primary
Pro reports State Rep. Angie Nixon wins the Florida U.S. Senate Democratic primary, citing DDHQ projections.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 19, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC