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Offshore yuan strengthens to strongest level since February 2023
The offshore yuan trades around 6.72 per dollar, its strongest level since February 2023, while the PBOC sets the daily midpoint at 6.7808 and leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC
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Hormuz shipping traffic shows no increase in US-Iran deadlock
Data indicates Hormuz shipping traffic shows no increase in US-Iran geopolitical deadlock, signaling stable flow conditions in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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South Korea defense minister: North Korea has 80-120 warheads
South Korea’s defense minister says Seoul believes North Korea has about 80-120 warheads, supplying a current estimate without detailing any specific catalyst or change in capability.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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South Korea defense minister rejects nuclear arms, U.S. tactical nukes
South Korea’s defense minister says the country cannot develop nuclear arms or accept U.S. tactical nuclear weapons.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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REGN - REGN Stockholders Interested in Leading the Class Action Against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Should Contact Robbins LLP for Infor
REGN - REGN Stockholders Interested in Leading the Class Action Against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Should Contact Robbins LLP for Information About Recovering Their Losses
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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South Korea Defense Minister estimates North Korea has 80-120 warheads
South Korea’s Defense Minister estimates North Korea has about 80–120 warheads, providing a new range for the perceived nuclear threat level.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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European gas climbs above €64 as Hormuz shipping stays shut
European natural gas prices rose above €64 per MWh on Thursday as continued restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns over global LNG supplies.
ENERGY | Aug 20, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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South Korea defense minister: North Korea signals interest
South Korea’s defense minister says North Korea’s reaction to Trump overtures shows Pyongyang is interested.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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Sionna Therapeutics (SION) investigated stock drop by Robbins LLP
Robbins LLP reminds Sionna Therapeutics (SION) stockholders that it is investigating the recent stock drop, with no specific figures, dates, or catalyst provided in the alert.
REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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South Korea defense minister to introduce voluntary enlistment system next year
South Korea’s defense minister says the country will introduce a voluntary enlistment system next year, with no further details provided in the alert.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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Robbins LLP investigates Suja Life stock drop
Robbins LLP has reminded Suja Life, Inc. stockholders that it is investigating the recent stock drop, according to the firm’s notice.
REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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Edesa Biotech prices $25.0 million public offering
Edesa Biotech (EDSA) announces the pricing of a $25.0 million public offering.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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Asian FX: South Korean won leads declines, yuan gains
Asian currencies trade mixed, with the South Korean won down 0.45% and the Japanese yen down 0.21%, while the Chinese yuan rises 0.11%.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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China commerce ministry sets corporate tax rate for POM-linked firms
China’s commerce ministry announces a decision on the corporate tax rate for firms linked to anti-dumping measures on imported polyoxymethylene from the US, EU, Taiwan and Japan.
REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 02:12 AM UTC
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Ferrovial selected to deliver Tennessee's I-24 Choice Lanes
Ferrovial says it has been selected to deliver Tennessee's I-24 Choice Lanes, with no catalyst or deal magnitude supplied in the alert.
MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 02:12 AM UTC
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BitGo Korea establishes first new Korean entity for VASP registration
BTGO says BitGo Korea becomes the first new Korean entity established by a global digital asset company to secure VASP registration in South Korea.
REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC
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China Stocks Rebound After PBOC Leaves LPR Unchanged
China equities rebound, with the Shanghai Composite up 0.7% to 3,923 and the Shenzhen Component up 1.5% to 14,096, after the PBOC kept the one-year LPR at 3.0% and the five-year LPR at 3.5%.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin jump as crypto turns greedy
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Dogecoin rally to multi-month highs, while Strategy and Bitmine Immersion Technologies also rise, as investors parse CLARITY Act optimism and other macro developments.
CRYPTO | Aug 20, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
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Australia stocks rise as miners and healthcare rally
Australian shares rose 31 points, or 0.4%, to 9,085 in Thursday morning trade, snapping a six-session losing streak as miners and healthcare led gains while major banks fell.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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Yen strengthens as dollar, Treasury yields retreat
The Japanese yen trades near 158 per dollar after gaining nearly 1% in the previous session, as the dollar falls and Treasury yields ease following expanded US bond buyback operations.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC
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China onshore yuan strengthens to 6.7212 per dollar
China’s onshore yuan rises to 6.7212 per dollar, its strongest level since Feb. 2, 2023.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 01:44 AM UTC
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South Korean Shares Rebound as Treasury Yields Ease
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI climbs more than 5% to around 6,830, rebounding from the previous session’s 5.8% drop as easing US Treasury yields and a higher Wall Street close lift risk appetite.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC
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Mexico's Sonora governor: protocols activated after first screwworm case found
Mexico's Sonora governor: protocols activated after first screwworm case found
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC
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Dollar holds near 3-month low as Treasury expands buybacks
The dollar index holds around 98.8 near a three-month low as the US Treasury says it will at least double liquidity-support buyback operations on 10- to 30-year securities.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC
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Webull reports Q2 revenue growth, EPS beat as users rise
Webull Corp reported second-quarter revenue of $198.83 million, up 51% year over year and above the $181.26 million estimate, while adjusted EPS of 5 cents beat expectations of 3 cents.
EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 01:34 AM UTC
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Asian session: U.S. futures higher, USD/JPY rises, WTI up
Asian session market picture shows S&P 500 futures up 0.16%, Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.47%, Dow futures up 0.03%, Russell futures up 0.14%, USD/JPY up 0.2% and WTI crude up 0.56%.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australia July employment declines 15.8k, versus 15.0k increase poll
Australia’s July employment declines 15.8k on a seasonally adjusted basis, versus a poll for a 15.0k increase.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australia July participation rate rises to 66.9% (seasonally adjusted)
Australia’s July labour participation rate rises to 66.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis, matching the poll at 66.9%.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australia July full-time employment rises 16.3k seasonally adjusted
Australia's July full-time employment rises 16.3k seasonally adjusted, according to the release.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australia employment falls 15.8k versus 12k forecast
Australia’s employment change was -15.8k, compared with a 12k forecast and 76.3k previously.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australian unemployment rate rises to 4.5%
Australia's unemployment rate is reported at 4.5%, compared with 4.4% forecast and 4.4% previously.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australia full-time employment rises 16.3k in latest report
Australia’s full-time employment change is reported at 16.3k, compared with 29.3k previously; no forecast or catalyst was supplied.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australia participation rate steady at 66.9% in latest reading
Australia’s participation rate is 66.9%, matching the 66.9% forecast and down from 67.0% previously.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australian Full Time Employment Chg.
Australian Full Time Employment Chg.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australian Participation Rate
Australian Participation Rate
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australian Unemployment Rate
Australian Unemployment Rate
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australian Employment Change
Australian Employment Change
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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US heating oil holds above $4.40 on Hormuz tensions
US heating oil futures hold above $4.40 per gallon, near their highest level since early April, as fading hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening and a 1.53 million barrel distillate stockpile draw support prices.
ENERGY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC
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China central bank 7-day reverse repo volume hits zero
China’s central bank said 7-day reverse repo volume hit zero on Thursday, citing primary dealer demand, per its statement.
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 01:21 AM UTC
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NZ dollar holds firm near $0.593 as US yields retreat
The New Zealand dollar trades around $0.593 after rising 1% in the prior session to a two-and-a-half-month high, supported by US dollar weakness and retreated US Treasury yields.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 01:18 AM UTC
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China sets yuan mid-point 612 pips below estimate, largest downside deviation since Feb. 27, 2026
China sets yuan mid-point 612 pips below estimate, largest downside deviation since Feb. 27, 2026
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC
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PBOC sets yuan midpoint at strongest level since Feb. 8, 2023
The PBOC sets the yuan midpoint at its strongest level since Feb. 8, 2023, with no catalyst provided in the wire.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 01:16 AM UTC
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AWK - California American Water Comments on Possible Modification of Water Connection Moratorium on the Monterey Peninsula - Click For Relea
AWK - California American Water Comments on Possible Modification of Water Connection Moratorium on the Monterey Peninsula
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:08 AM UTC
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PBoC holds 1-year interest rate at 3.00%
The PBoC keeps its 1-year interest rate at 3.00%, matching the 3% forecast and the previous 3.00%.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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PBoC leaves 5-year interest rate unchanged at 3.50%
The PBoC sets its 5-year interest rate at 3.50%, matching the 3.5% forecast and the previous 3.50%.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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China sets one-year LPR at 3%, unchanged from prior month
China sets the one-year loan prime rate at 3%, matching the level from a month earlier, according to the raw report.
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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PBoC Interest Rate 5 Yr
PBoC Interest Rate 5 Yr
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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PBoC Interest Rate 1 Yr
PBoC Interest Rate 1 Yr
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Asian session: U.S. futures mostly firmer, USD/JPY rises
U.S. index futures are higher in Asian trade, led by Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.45%, while USD/JPY gains 0.18% and WTI crude rises 0.26%.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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China commerce ministry says consumer market shows improved growth
China's commerce ministry says the country's consumer market has sustained a pattern of innovative and improved growth so far this year.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:54 AM UTC
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Japanese shares rise as global bond yields retreat
Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 1.3% above 66,000 and the Topix gained 0.8% to 4,045 as shares tracked Wall Street and global bond yields eased from multi-year highs.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC
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TLX - Telix 2026 Half-Year Results: Strong Commercial Execution and Momentum in Late-Stage Pipeline
TLX - Telix 2026 Half-Year Results: Strong Commercial Execution and Momentum in Late-Stage Pipeline
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
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Russian air strikes kill five, injure 23 in Kyiv
Authorities say Russian air strikes in Ukraine’s Kyiv killed five people and injured 23.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC
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Futures edge higher, dollar mixed as crude advances
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow and Russell futures are higher, while the dollar index is slightly lower, EUR/USD and GBP/USD are down, USD/JPY is up, and WTI and Brent crude are higher.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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OpenAI outage reported by Downdetector
Downdetector reports an OpenAI outage, with no magnitude, cause, or further service details supplied.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC
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BYAH - Park Ha Biological Technology Co, Ltd. Stockholders Have an Opportunity to Lead the Class Action Against BYAH- Contact Robbins LLP fo
BYAH - Park Ha Biological Technology Co, Ltd. Stockholders Have an Opportunity to Lead the Class Action Against BYAH- Contact Robbins LLP for Information About Recovering Your Losses
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial shares fall to 4-week low
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial shares decreased to 3425.00 JPY, the lowest since July 2026, after losing 3.99% over the past 4 weeks.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC
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BGD BGD3 BGDFF - Infrastructure Sterilisation Drilling Begins at Tunkillia
BGD BGD3 BGDFF - Infrastructure Sterilisation Drilling Begins at Tunkillia
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC
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MUSK ON REPORT SPACEX ATTEMPTED TO ACQUIRE COGNITION: WE HAVEN'T TALKED WITH COGNITION ABOUT ANYTHING EXCEPT MAKING SURE GROK WORKS WELL FOR
MUSK ON REPORT SPACEX ATTEMPTED TO ACQUIRE COGNITION: WE HAVEN'T TALKED WITH COGNITION ABOUT ANYTHING EXCEPT MAKING SURE GROK WORKS WELL FOR THEIR NEEDS
MNA | Aug 20, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC
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Cathie Wood/Ark Invest buy 78,756 Cerebras CBRS shares
Cathie Wood and Ark Invest bought 78,756 shares of Cerebras CBRS, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk; no purchase price or trade timing was provided.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC
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Westpac shares hit 12-month low at 41.10 NZD
Westpac shares fall to 41.10 NZD, their lowest since August 2025, after losing 4.54% over the past 4 weeks and 0.69% over 12 months.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
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Ark Inv moves for 8/19
Ark Inv moves for 8/19
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:19 AM UTC
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China PBOC yuan midpoint seen at 6.7196 per dollar
A Pro estimate says the China PBOC is expected to fix the yuan midpoint at 6.7196 per dollar.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
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China Molybdenum EPS tops expectations at 0.36 CNY
China Molybdenum (603993) reported earnings per share of 0.36 CNY, compared with market expectations of 0.35 CNY.
EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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Jiangsu Hengrui reports 0.39 CNY EPS, above expectations
Jiangsu Hengrui (600276) reported earnings per share of 0.39 CNY, compared with market expectations of 0.38 CNY.
EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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RXT - RXT INVESTOR REMINDER: Rackspace Technology, Inc. Investors Have Until September 28, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead
RXT - RXT INVESTOR REMINDER: Rackspace Technology, Inc. Investors Have Until September 28, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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PRCT - PRCT INVESTOR REMINDER: PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation Investors Have Until September 22, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to See
PRCT - PRCT INVESTOR REMINDER: PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation Investors Have Until September 22, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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BABA - BABA INVESTOR REMINDER: Alibaba Group Holding Limited Investors Have Until October 5, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lea
BABA - BABA INVESTOR REMINDER: Alibaba Group Holding Limited Investors Have Until October 5, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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ALAR - ALAR INVESTOR REMINDER: Alarum Technologies Ltd. Investors Have Until October 5, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Pla
ALAR - ALAR INVESTOR REMINDER: Alarum Technologies Ltd. Investors Have Until October 5, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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EQPT - EQPT INVESTOR REMINDER: EquipmentShare.com Inc. Investors Have Until September 21, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead P
EQPT - EQPT INVESTOR REMINDER: EquipmentShare.com Inc. Investors Have Until September 21, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC
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Silver Holds Gains as US Treasury Yields Fall
Silver trades around $67 an ounce after surging nearly 6% in the previous session, supported by a sharp retreat in US Treasury yields and a Treasury plan to more than double long-dated debt repurchases.
COMMODITIES | Aug 20, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC
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Gold holds above $4,500 as Treasury yields retreat
Gold holds above $4,500 an ounce after surging more than 4% in the previous session, supported by a sharp retreat in US Treasury yields and Treasury debt repurchase plans.
COMMODITIES | Aug 20, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
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Japan July exports, trade balance data support EWJ focus
Japan’s July trade data show the trade balance at -¥634.5B, exports up 23.2% year/year, imports up 27.8%, and exports to the U.S. climbing 22% year/year.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC
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US futures rise, euro and crude edge lower
US index futures are higher, led by Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.47%, while EUR/USD and WTI crude are both down 0.04% in the latest market picture.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC