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CAC 40 slides 0.6% as losing streak reaches eight sessions
France’s CAC 40 falls 0.6% to 8,453, extending an eight-session losing streak and hitting a three-week low, while elevated oil and geopolitical risk weigh on luxury and financials.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:44 PM UTC
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GYGY vol pop
GYGY vol pop
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:43 PM UTC
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Estée Lauder posts better-than-expected Q4 results, lifts FY27 outlook
Estée Lauder reported adjusted Q4 earnings of 39 cents per share versus the 32-cent estimate, with sales of $3.63 billion versus $3.54 billion expected, and guided FY27 sales and EPS above some analyst estimates at the m
EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:43 PM UTC
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Gold jumps to over 2-month high near $4,530/oz
Gold prices rose to $4,530 per ounce on Thursday, holding the prior rally at the highest since June, as US Treasury bond-market actions lowered the dollar.
COMMODITIES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:39 PM UTC
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Musalem says earlier, gradual rate increases are preferable
Fed's Musalem says earlier, gradual interest-rate increases are preferable and less disruptive, and he will not offer a firm view on what he wants the Fed to do at the September FOMC.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:39 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem concludes interview on CNBC.
Fed's Musalem concludes interview on CNBC.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:38 PM UTC
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Fed’s Musalem says he won’t prejudge upcoming FOMC meeting
Federal Reserve official Musalem says he will not prejudge the upcoming FOMC meeting, providing no additional data, decision details, or magnitude in the statement.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:38 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says he recommended a July rate hike
Fed's Musalem says he recommended raising rates in July and will not offer a firm view on what he wants the Fed to do at the September FOMC.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:38 PM UTC
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BofA raises software targets as AI disruption fears ease
Bank of America raised price targets on 10 software stocks, saying fears of AI disruption are easing while it favors names with stronger growth and emerging AI monetization.
EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:38 PM UTC
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U.S. Bank (USB) is claimed as LockBit ransomware victim
U.S. Bank (USB) is reported as being claimed a victim by LockBit ransomware, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 03:37 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says supply shocks warrant focus on core inflation
Fed's Musalem says supply shocks mean the Fed has to look at core inflation and says he will not offer a firm view on what he wants the Fed to do at the September FOMC.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:37 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says forward guidance is useful at zero rates
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem says forward guidance is useful when rates are at zero, while distinguishing that from communicating a framework and noting supply shocks require attention to core inflation.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:37 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem targets 2% inflation within 18 months
Fed's Musalem says he wants inflation down to 2% within 18 months.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:37 PM UTC
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Fed’s Musalem links supply shocks to core inflation
Fed official Musalem says that when supply shocks occur, policymakers have to look at core inflation.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:37 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem: Forward guidance suggests a commitment, communicating a framework is different.
Fed's Musalem: Forward guidance suggests a commitment, communicating a framework is different.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says productivity is recovering, credit is crowded out
Fed's Musalem says productivity is seeing a recovery and that some parts of the economy are seeing credit get crowded out in comments on CNBC.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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Musalem says labor market is not driving inflation pressure
Musalem says there is no inflation pressure coming from the labor market.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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Fed’s Musalem: Labor market shows no inflation pressure
Fed policymaker Musalem says there is no inflation pressure coming from the labor market.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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Musalem says earlier Fed hikes could avert larger later action
Fed official Musalem, speaking on CNBC, says hiking rates now could save more aggressive action later and that getting inflation back to 2% is the best thing the Fed can do for growth.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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HomeTeam Pest Defense surpasses 2 million Taexx installations
HomeTeam Pest Defense says its Taexx built-in pest control system has surpassed 2 million installations, according to the release.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says underlying inflation is 2.5% to 3%, too high
Fed's Musalem says underlying inflation is between 2.5% and 3%, says it is too high and must be lowered, and sees a lower probability of reaching 2% at current Fed rates.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem: Forward guidance is useful when rates are at zero.
Fed's Musalem: Forward guidance is useful when rates are at zero.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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MUSALEM: THERE ARE SOME PARTS OF ECONOMY SEEING CREDIT GETTING CROWDED OUT
MUSALEM: THERE ARE SOME PARTS OF ECONOMY SEEING CREDIT GETTING CROWDED OUT
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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US Treasury Sec. Announcement (Tentative)
US Treasury Sec. Announcement (Tentative)
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:35 PM UTC
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Joseph Reda files SC 13G for XXII 9.97% stake
XXII reports an SC 13G filing by Joseph Reda disclosing a 9.97% beneficial ownership stake.
REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 03:35 PM UTC
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Us Treasury Sec. Bessent Announcement (Tentative)
Us Treasury Sec. Bessent Announcement (Tentative)
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:35 PM UTC
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Fed’s Musalem cites productivity recovery and inflation goal
Fed policymaker Musalem says productivity is recovering, the best support for growth is returning inflation to 2%, and some parts of the economy are seeing credit being crowded out.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC
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Fed official Musalem flags credit being crowded out
Fed official Musalem says some parts of the economy are seeing credit getting crowded out, without providing any supporting data or magnitude in the remarks.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:34 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says underlying inflation remains 2.5%-3%
Fed's Musalem says underlying inflation is between 2.5% and 3%, calling it too high and saying it must be lowered.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:33 PM UTC
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US 4-Week Bill Auction
US 4-Week Bill Auction
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says underlying inflation is too high
Fed's Musalem says underlying inflation is between 2.5% and 3%, is too high, and must be lowered.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem sees lower odds of 2% inflation at current rates
Fed's Musalem says current Fed rates imply a lower probability of getting inflation to 2% and argues hiking rates now could avoid more aggressive action later.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC
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Fed rates outlook: MUSALEM cites lower odds of 2% inflation
MUSALEM says that, given current Fed rates, the probability of inflation reaching 2% is lower and that hiking rates now could reduce the need for more aggressive action later.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says current rates lower odds of 2% inflation
Fed's Musalem says current Fed rates make it less likely inflation returns to 2%, and says hiking now could avoid more aggressive action later.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC
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US 4-Week Bill High Yield Rises to 3.64%
The U.S. 4-week bill high yield is 3.64%, up from the previous 3.625%; no forecast was supplied.
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC
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US 4-Week Bill bid-to-cover rises to 2.84
The US 4-week bill auction posts a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.84, compared with 2.770 previously; no forecast was supplied.
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC
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US 4-Week Bill High Yield
US 4-Week Bill High Yield
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC
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US 4-Week Bill Bid-to-Cover
US 4-Week Bill Bid-to-Cover
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC
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ADP shares hit 42-week high at 280.62
Automatic Data Processing shares rose to 280.62 USD, their highest level since October 2025, after gaining 13.92% over the past 4 weeks.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says Super El Niño might be next supply shock
Fed's Musalem says a Super El Niño might be the next supply shock.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC
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Progressive shares hit 5-week high at 223.24 USD
Progressive shares rose to 223.24 USD, their highest level since July 2026, after gaining 8.33% over the past 4 weeks despite a 10.4% decline over 12 months.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says Super El Nino might be next supply shock
Fed's Musalem says Super El Nino might be the next supply shock, without supplying further detail or a specific market catalyst.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says policy and financial conditions are accommodative
Fed's Musalem, speaking on CNBC, says monetary policy is neutral or accommodative right now and that financial conditions are pretty accommodative.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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European equities mixed; DAX falls 0.31%
European stock benchmarks are mixed, with Britain’s FTSE 100 up 0.13% while Germany’s DAX falls 0.31% and France’s CAC 40 drops 0.38%.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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Fed’s Musalem: Growth and investment driving bond market
Fed official Musalem says strong growth and investment are influencing the bond market, adding that Fed credibility is not in question and that the Fed is focused on keeping monetary policy independent of fiscal policy.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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Musalem: Businesses are facing high input costs and lower savings rates
Musalem: Businesses are facing high input costs and lower savings rates
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says businesses face high input costs, lower savings rates
Federal Reserve official Musalem says businesses are facing high input costs and lower savings rates.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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Musalem: Competition for capital is affecting the bond market
Musalem: Competition for capital is affecting the bond market
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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Fed’s Musalem flags businesses facing high input costs
Fed policymaker Musalem says businesses are facing high input costs, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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Hacksaw appoints Ana Vrabic Verdir as permanent Group CEO
Hacksaw appoints Ana Vrabic Verdir as permanent Group CEO, replacing a temporary leadership arrangement with no further details supplied in the alert.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem says policy is independent of fiscal policy
Fed's Musalem says the central bank is focused on making monetary policy independent of fiscal policy, with monetary policy neutral or accommodative and financial conditions still pretty accommodative.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC
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Fed official Musalem flags inflation as top public concern
Fed official Musalem says the number one concern of the public is inflation, offering no figures or policy decision in the comment.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC
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Fed official Musalem says financial conditions are accommodative
Fed Governor Musalem says financial conditions are “pretty accommodative here,” offering a qualitative read rather than citing any data, metrics, or policy action.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC
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Treasury Secretary tasked with OMB on fiscal consolidation
U.S. Treasury Secretary says he has been tasked along with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) at tackling fiscal consolidation, according to remarks to reporters.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC
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Fed’s Musalem says Fed credibility is not in question
Fed official Musalem states that Fed credibility is not in question, offering no additional figures, policy actions, or catalyst in the provided material.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC
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Fed Musalem speaking on CNBC
Fed Musalem speaking on CNBC
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC
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Fed's Musalem: Competition for capital is affecting the bond market.
Fed's Musalem: Competition for capital is affecting the bond market.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC
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Fed official Musalem reiterates policy independence from fiscal
Fed official Musalem says the Fed is focused on making monetary policy independent of fiscal policy.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC
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Fed official Musalem cites growth and investment shaping bond market
CNBC reports Fed official Musalem saying strong growth and investment are influencing the bond market, and adding that Fed credibility is not in question.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC
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Fed’s Musalem says strong growth and investment shape bond market
Fed official Musalem tells CNBC that strong growth and investment are influencing the bond market, without providing any specific policy change, figures, or timing details.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC
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Target lifts guidance after Q2 earnings beat
Target Corp (NYSE: TGT) reported second-quarter EPS of $2.46 and sales of $26.539 billion, both above analyst estimates, and raised 2026 sales and EPS guidance.
EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:26 PM UTC
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Bessent says U.S. likely won't restart large-scale Iran combat
Bessent says the U.S. is likely not to restart large-scale combat with Iran as it steps up economic pressure.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:24 PM UTC
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RGEN hits 52-week highs, up 5%
RGEN is at 52-week highs, with the move indicated as +5% in the supplied market alert.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:24 PM UTC
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ScanSource reports Q4 sales up 17%, names MicroAge deal
ScanSource said fourth-quarter sales rose 17% year over year and reported non-GAAP EPS of $1.46, while announcing a definitive agreement to acquire MicroAge.
EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent on bond moves: Anything in a 24-hour period is noise.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent on bond moves: Anything in a 24-hour period is noise.
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:23 PM UTC
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Russell 1000 names trade below VWAP, led by KRMN and PARA
Russell 1000 names are showing the largest discounts to VWAP, led by KRMN at -3.69% and PARA at -3.51%, with SMCI, CRWD, SOFI, DKS, NCLH, LCID and ZS also weaker.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:22 PM UTC
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Largest premium to VWAP COTY (+3.75%) TEM (+3.69%) ILMN (+3.3%) WHR (+2.89%) NDSN (+2.71%) RGEN (+2.55%) TPL (+2.49%) DG (+2.37%) LITE (+2.3
Largest premium to VWAP COTY (+3.75%) TEM (+3.69%) ILMN (+3.3%) WHR (+2.89%) NDSN (+2.71%) RGEN (+2.55%) TPL (+2.49%) DG (+2.37%) LITE (+2.36%) DE (+2.32%) (Russell 1000 names)
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:22 PM UTC
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TJX tops Q2 estimates, but Q3 guidance trails expectations
TJX Companies reports Q2 sales of $15.180 billion and EPS of $1.22, both above Street estimates, while third-quarter EPS guidance of $1.30-$1.32 and comp guidance of 2%-3% trail expectations.
EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC
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Bessent says Europe needs to follow Draghi report
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says he is pulling for Europe but says it needs to follow the Draghi report, according to CNBC.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says corporate investment lifts productivity growth
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says corporate investment will boost productivity growth, according to Pro, with no additional data or catalyst supplied.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent interview on CNBC ends
US Treasury Secretary Bessent interview on CNBC ends
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC
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Bessent suggests companies issue more 5-year debt
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says he would think about companies issuing more 5-year debt, with no further detail or catalyst supplied.
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC
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Bessent interview on CNBC ends
Bessent interview on CNBC ends
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says firms should issue more 5-year debt
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says he would think about companies issuing more 5-year debt in the U.S. bond market.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 20, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC
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Bessent notes corporations are issuing at the long end
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says it is interesting that corporations are issuing at the long end, without supplying a catalyst or further detail.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC
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Bessent says Treasury is assessing bond market conditions
Treasury Secretary Bessent says on CNBC the Treasury will see what bond market conditions are and whether more action is needed, while trying to keep the market in equilibrium.
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC
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Bessent says markets point to lower future inflation, strong dollar policy
Treasury Secretary Bessent says on CNBC that markets point to lower inflation in the future, the dollar has been stable, and the U.S. continues a strong dollar policy.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent flags yield-agnostic corporate bond issuance
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says a lot of corporate bond issues are yield agnostic.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC
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Walmart plans to use $2.9 billion tariff refunds for price cuts
Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) said it expects roughly $2.9 billion in U.S. tariff refunds, with all but about $100 million received, and plans to use the money to lower consumer prices starting in the third quarter.
EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC
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Bessent warns against trading headlines in thin markets
Bessent says he does not want people to trade headlines in a thin market and is trying to keep the market in equilibrium.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC
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Treasury Secretary Bessent warns against trading thin-market headlines
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says officials do not want people to trade headlines in a thin market and are trying to keep the market in equilibrium.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC
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COCP talk of a newsletter mention on name
COCP talk of a newsletter mention on name
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says more action may be needed on bonds
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says he will see what conditions are and whether more action is needed regarding US bonds, per CNBC, without providing magnitude or specific policy steps.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says goal is bond market equilibrium
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says officials are trying to keep the U.S. bond market in equilibrium, citing an active approach to market conditions.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC
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Bessent says U.S. bonds need focus on fundamentals
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says investors in U.S. bonds need to focus on the fundamentals.
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC
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Bessent says U.S. will assess bond conditions for more action
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says he will see what the conditions are and whether more action is needed on U.S. bonds, according to CNBC.
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC
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CART shares rise 2% as volume spikes
CART is higher by 2% at the high end of the session alongside a volume spike, per Hammerstone MarketTalk.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says global growth helps manage debt
US Treasury Secretary Bessent tells the G20 that global growth is the way to take care of debt.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: pushing U.S. growth agenda on rest of world
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: pushing U.S. growth agenda on rest of world
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC
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Bessent says lack of growth is biggest financial stability threat
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says the biggest threat to financial stability is a lack of growth.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on G20: encouraging rest of world to do this too
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on G20: encouraging rest of world to do this too
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says global growth addresses debt
US Treasury Secretary Bessent said on G20 that global growth is the way to take care of debt.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC
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Senators say big brokerages leave customer accounts exposed to theft
Senators, according to a NYT report, say several big brokerages keep customer accounts open to theft, without providing additional details in the feed.
REGULATION | Aug 20, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: energy is only temporary inflation impulse
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says the only inflationary impulses come from energy and that they are temporary.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on G20: want to bring back to core mission -cnbc
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on G20: want to bring back to core mission -cnbc
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC
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Bessent to hold Monday press conference on Iran actions
Hammerstone MarketTalk reports that Bessent will hold a press conference on Monday to discuss actions regarding Iran.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC
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Lowe's cuts 2026 guidance after mixed second-quarter results
Lowe’s Companies cut its 2026 guidance and reported mixed second-quarter results, with comps below expectations and margins excluding tariff refunds above implied guidance.
EARNINGS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says underlying economy is very strong
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent states that the underlying economy is very strong, offering no additional figures, details, or policy actions in the supplied material.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC
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Treasury Secretary Bessent flags upcoming fiscal news
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says it will be “a couple of exciting weeks and months of fiscal news,” without providing specific measures, dates, or details.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC
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MARA Holdings rises as Bitcoin tops $72,000
MARA Holdings Inc shares rise Thursday as broader crypto markets rally, with Bitcoin breaking back above $72,000 after Wednesday’s White House crypto summit, according to the source.
CRYPTO | Aug 20, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC
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Bessent says US keeps strong-dollar policy
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says the United States continues to have a strong-dollar policy.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC
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Treasury Secretary Bessent flags dollar strength versus two months ago
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says the US dollar had a big run, reverting to a level from two months ago.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC
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Treasury Secretary Bessent reiterates strong U.S. dollar policy
Treasury Secretary Bessent says the U.S. continues to have a “strong Dollar policy,” reiterating his stance on the currency.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent on USD: it has been stable -CNBC.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent on USD: it has been stable -CNBC.
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC
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Treasury Secretary Bessent on U.S. Dollar: has been stable -cnbc
Treasury Secretary Bessent on U.S. Dollar: has been stable -cnbc
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC
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United Bancorp (UBCP) raises Q3 cash dividend to $0.1975
United Bancorp, Inc. increases its third-quarter cash dividend payment to $0.1975 per share, citing a forward yield of 5.0%.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC
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Bessent says U.S. dollar has been stable
Bessent states that the U.S. dollar has been stable, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk, without providing magnitude, timing, or additional context.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Budget Director Vought knows where we can cut back.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Budget Director Vought knows where we can cut back.
RATES | Aug 20, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC
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B: AUG Weekly 48 CALL Activity on/by OFFER @$0.70 Expire AUG 28
B: AUG Weekly 48 CALL Activity on/by OFFER @$0.70 Expire AUG 28
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent to hold Monday Iran-plans press conference
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says he will hold a press conference on Monday regarding the Iran plans, with no further details provided in the alert.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:13 PM UTC
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US natural gas slips near $2.72 after four-week high
US natural gas prices fell to around $2.72 per million British thermal units as storage injections lagged last year and the five-year average, while LNG flows stayed steady.
ENERGY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:13 PM UTC
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says talks on Iran and China stay private
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says he is confident that all parties, including China, want the Hormuz Strait reopened, and that some conversations should remain private.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:13 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges private talks on Iran sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says it is best to have talks in private on whether China will be affected by US Iran sanctions, according to Pro.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:13 PM UTC
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DKS hits new lows, down 7%
DKS reaches new lows and is down 7%, with no catalyst supplied in the feed.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 03:13 PM UTC
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Bessent says U.S. will intensify economic pressure on Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said on CNBC that maximum economic pressure on Iran means likely not a kinetic restart, with coordinated economic isolation and tougher sanctions.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:13 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Iran regime will be collapsed
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says, “We are going to collapse this regime,” regarding Iran, with no further details or catalyst provided.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:12 PM UTC
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BESSENT ON IRAN: WE ARE GOING TO COLLAPSE THIS REGIME
BESSENT ON IRAN: WE ARE GOING TO COLLAPSE THIS REGIME
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:12 PM UTC
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent vows toughest-ever Iran sanctions
CNBC reports US Treasury Secretary Bessent says the US is going to have the toughest sanctions in history against Iran, without providing additional details in the feed.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:12 PM UTC
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent vows “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent tells CNBC the U.S. is “going to have the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran and says, “We are going to collapse this regime,” with no further details supplied.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:12 PM UTC
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Bessent says actions will curtail Iran proxy activity
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says actions will curtail Iran's ability to take action through proxies.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 20, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC