Fri, Aug 21, 2026 - Page 8
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ECB Interest Rate Probabilities
ECB Interest Rate Probabilities
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 21, 2026, 07:05 AM UTC
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Fed Interest Rate Probabilities
Fed Interest Rate Probabilities
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 21, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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Japan Finance Ministry considers 3.8% assumed rate for FY2027/28 debt costs
Japan’s Finance Ministry is considering using an assumed interest rate of 3.8% to calculate debt servicing costs in its fiscal 2027/28 budget request, per Nikkei.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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Commodities Implied Volatility
Commodities Implied Volatility
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:04 AM UTC
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FX Implied Volatility
FX Implied Volatility
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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US Index Futures Implied Volatility
US Index Futures Implied Volatility
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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Top S&P 500 Stock names Implied Volatility
Top S&P 500 Stock names Implied Volatility
RATES | Aug 21, 2026, 07:03 AM UTC
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120-Day Correlation Matrix
120-Day Correlation Matrix
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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90-Day Correlation Matrix
90-Day Correlation Matrix
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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60-Day Correlation Matrix
60-Day Correlation Matrix
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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VanEck's Sigel reiterates $100,000 Bitcoin target for 2027
VanEck digital asset research head Matthew Sigel reiterates a $100,000 Bitcoin target for 2027 and says $500,000 by 2029 is plausible if the cycle plays out as usual.
CRYPTO | Aug 21, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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30-Day Correlation Matrix
30-Day Correlation Matrix
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: AUD, NZD, CAD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, USD - Weakest
Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: AUD, NZD, CAD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, USD - Weakest
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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European session sees firmer US futures, softer dollar and oil
European trading shows S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow and Russell futures higher, the dollar index lower, EUR/USD and GBP/USD firmer, while WTI and Brent crude decline.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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Polymarket faces fresh insider trading scrutiny over military markets
Prediction platform Polymarket faces renewed scrutiny after research flagged 152 wallets that allegedly made $8 million betting on U.S. military markets.
REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC
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Ukraine seeks Musk’s help to target Russian missile launchers
The Financial Times reports Ukraine is seeking Elon Musk’s help to hit Russian missile launchers, with no catalyst or timetable supplied in the raw item.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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ASX 200 ends slightly lower, posts second straight weekly fall
Australia's ASX 200 fell 25 points, or 0.3%, to 9,059 on Friday, with healthcare, tech, logistics, and commercial services dragging the index and the week ending down 0.6%.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC
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French Business Climate August 2026 Report
French Business Climate August 2026 Report
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC
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France business climate manufacturing rises to 103
France’s business climate manufacturing index prints 103, above the 101 forecast and unchanged from the 101 prior reading.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC
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France business climate overall index prints 98
France’s business climate overall index comes in at 98 versus a forecast of 98 and a prior reading of 97.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC
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French Business Climate Mfg
French Business Climate Mfg
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC
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French Business Climate Overall
French Business Climate Overall
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:45 AM UTC
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Nikkei 225 closes 0.66% lower as tech and industrials lead losses
The Nikkei 225 Index dropped 440 points, or 0.66%, to close at 65777 on Friday, with Trend Micro, Japan Steel Works and Taiyo Yuden among the biggest decliners.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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Asian session sees futures higher, WTI and dollar softer
Asian session market picture shows S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow and Russell futures higher, while DXY, USD/JPY, WTI and Brent are lower.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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MWC - Micware Presents Research Results at the International Conference “IEEE IV 2026”
MWC - Micware Presents Research Results at the International Conference “IEEE IV 2026”
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
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European stocks set for muted open; yields bounce and oil stays elevated
European equity index futures hovered near flat as global bond yields rebounded and oil prices stayed elevated amid skepticism over a US bond buyback plan and Iran sanctions risk.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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Eurozone Consumer Confidence Flash
Eurozone Consumer Confidence Flash
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC
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ACI Worldwide selected by Inter Pag for Brazil payments orchestration
Inter Pag selects ACI Worldwide (ACIW) to advance intelligent payments orchestration in Brazil, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 06:08 AM UTC
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Daqo New Energy reports Q2 2026 results, revenue rises sequentially
Daqo New Energy said second-quarter 2026 revenue increased sequentially on higher sales volume, while it still posted a net loss and maintained zero debt and about $1.9 billion in readily convertible assets.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 06:02 AM UTC
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Asian session: US futures edge higher; dollar softer, oil slips
Asian-session trading shows S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow and Russell futures slightly higher, while the dollar index and USD/JPY are lower and WTI crude slips 0.43%.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:01 AM UTC
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UK Retail Sales July 2026 Report
UK Retail Sales July 2026 Report
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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Sweden unemployment rate falls to 7.8% from 9.9%
Sweden's unemployment rate is 7.8%, down from 9.9% previously, with no forecast supplied in the release.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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Swedish Unemployment Rate
Swedish Unemployment Rate
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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Sweden unemployment rate falls to 8.6% in August
Sweden's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate comes in at 8.6%, below the 8.75% forecast and down from 8.9% previously.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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UK core retail sales fall 0.9% month-over-month
UK core retail sales printed -0.9% month-over-month, versus a -0.5% forecast and 1.1% previously.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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UK retail sales report released on a month-over-month basis
A UK retail sales MoM release is listed Pro, but no figures, units, or prior/consensus comparisons are provided in the supplied text.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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UK retail sales rise 1.6% year-on-year, below forecast
UK Retail Sales year-on-year came in at 1.6%, versus a 2.2% forecast and 4.2% previously.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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Swedish Unemployment Rate SA
Swedish Unemployment Rate SA
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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UK PSNB ex Banks prints 1.800B vs 15.989B prior
UK PSNB excluding banks came in at 1.800B, down from the prior 15.989B, while no forecast was provided by the source.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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UK Core Retail Sales YoY
UK Core Retail Sales YoY
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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UK core retail sales growth data released (MoM)
Pro reports UK Core Retail Sales MoM, but provides no accompanying figures, revision details, or prior-versus-consensus comparisons.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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UK Retail Sales YoY
UK Retail Sales YoY
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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NZX 50 ends higher, posts third straight weekly gain
New Zealand stocks rose 53 points, or 0.4%, to 13,973 on Friday, reversing earlier losses, with the index up 0.9% for the week and the third consecutive weekly gain.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:57 AM UTC
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U.S. stock futures edge higher as traders weigh geopolitics
U.S. stock futures are slightly higher as investors weigh rising geopolitical risks against manageable domestic inflation, resilient financial conditions and upcoming flash PMI data.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 05:55 AM UTC
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Treasuries Stabilize After Whipsaw Trading, Dollar Dips - Asia Market Wrap
Treasuries Stabilize After Whipsaw Trading, Dollar Dips - Asia Market Wrap
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 05:39 AM UTC
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Morning Juice - Europe Session Prep
Morning Juice - Europe Session Prep
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:29 AM UTC
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OSI Systems reports fiscal 2026 results, raises buyback authorization
OSI Systems reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $1.79 billion, GAAP diluted EPS of $8.95 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $10.35, and expanded its stock repurchase authorization by 1 million shares.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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South Korean won leads FX gainers as dollar index slips
The South Korean won rises 0.86%, with the New Zealand dollar, Australian dollar, euro and British pound also higher while the Turkish lira and dollar index fall.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Netherlands consumer confidence falls to -34 on adjusted reading
The Netherlands’ adjusted consumer confidence reading prints at -34, compared with a previous -35; no forecast was provided in the feed.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 05:10 AM UTC
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South Korea urges North Korea to halt slander, cooperate for peace
South Korea’s presidential office urges North Korea to halt “needless slander” and cooperate for peace on the Korean Peninsula in response to Kim Yo Jong, according to media reporting.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 05:04 AM UTC
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Asian session: S&P 500 futures edge up, WTI slips
Asian-session US index futures are modestly higher, with S&P 500 futures up 0.07%, Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.16%, Dow futures up 0.06% and Russell futures up 0.34%, while WTI crude falls 0.45% to 86.44.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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India HSBC August composite flash PMI prints 54.6 vs 54.3 forecast
India’s HSBC August composite flash PMI is 54.6, topping the 54.3 forecast cited in the feed.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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India HSBC August manufacturing flash PMI falls to 52.9
India’s HSBC August manufacturing flash PMI prints at 52.9, below the forecast of 54.0, per the Pro feed.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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India HSBC August services flash PMI prints 54.5
India HSBC August services flash PMI is 54.5 versus a forecast of 53.7, according to Pro.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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WISeKey appoints Alexander Hirsch as Group Chief Marketing Officer
WISeKey (WKEY) appoints Alexander Hirsch as Group Chief Marketing Officer to coordinate global marketing across the group, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Rupiah gains toward third straight weekly rise
The Indonesian rupiah strengthened to around IDR 17,720 per U.S. dollar on Friday, aiming for its third consecutive weekly advance as the dollar index stayed near multi-month lows.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 04:45 AM UTC
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Sensex edges higher as crude prices cap gains
India’s BSE Sensex rises about 0.1% to 77,595, with elevated crude oil prices and pressure in global bond markets limiting further upside.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 04:39 AM UTC
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Dutch August consumer confidence slips to -34 points, CBS says
Dutch August consumer confidence falls to -34 points after -35 points in July, according to CBS.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Ctbc Financial Hold reports 0.78 TWD EPS, below expectations
Ctbc Financial Hold (2891) reported earnings per share of 0.78 TWD versus market expectations of 1.05 TWD.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC
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Palm oil futures extend gains toward six-month high
Malaysian palm oil futures trade around MYR 4,990 a tonne, their highest since December 2024, and are on track for their biggest weekly rise in 24 weeks, up nearly 6% so far.
COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Asian session: U.S. futures edge higher, WTI slips
Asian-session market picture shows S&P 500 futures up 0.08%, Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.17%, Dow futures up 0.04%, Russell futures up 0.31%, while WTI is down 0.33%.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Platinum hits 11-week high above $1,870 an ounce
Platinum futures climbed above $1,870 an ounce, reaching an eleven-week high as a weaker US dollar, lower yields earlier in the week and tight global supply supported demand.
COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 03:44 AM UTC
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China finance ministry to increase subsidy quota for companies
China's finance ministry says it will increase the subsidy quota available for these companies, without providing further details in the alert.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 03:44 AM UTC
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Copper rises above $6.5 on persistent supply concerns
Copper futures climbed above $6.5 per pound, recovering earlier weekly losses as tight physical supply, Chile output decline expectations, and weaker dollar support prices.
COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC
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China finance ministry broadens loan interest subsidies for smaller private firms
China's finance ministry says it will broaden the scope of interest subsidies for loans to smaller private companies.
REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC
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Trump signs new national space transportation policy
President Donald Trump signs a new National Space Transportation Policy that calls for more than 1,000 launches and reentries annually by 2030 and directs agencies to identify federal land for an additional reentry site
REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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China finance ministry sells 2-year bonds at 1.2088% yield
China's finance ministry sells 2-year bonds at a 1.2088% yield, traders say, with no additional size, demand or catalyst details supplied.
RATES | Aug 21, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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South Korean won extends gains to 11-month high
The South Korean won trades toward 1,380 per dollar, its strongest level since mid-September 2025, as a weaker US dollar and strong domestic fundamentals support the currency.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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Palladium extends gains to one-week high around $1,350
Palladium futures rose to around $1,350 an ounce, extending gains to a one-week high as a weaker US dollar and renewed precious-metals demand support prices.
COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Indonesian equities rise to three-month high on Friday morning
Indonesian stocks rose 26 points, or 0.4%, to 6,527 in Friday morning trade, extending gains to a three-month high as broader buying lifted financials, infrastructure and property.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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Bitcoin climbs toward $75,000 as Trump backs Clarity Act
Bitcoin rises toward $75,000 and is set for a weekly gain of about 19% after President Donald Trump urged Congress to advance a “fair version” of the Clarity Act, with spot Bitcoin ETFs logging $517 million of net inflow
CRYPTO | Aug 21, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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Strait of Hormuz ship crossings stay in single digits
Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz slow versus the previous day and remain in single digits, according to data reported Pro.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 21, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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Asian session sees firmer U.S. equity futures, softer dollar
In the Asian session, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow and Russell futures are firmer, while the U.S. dollar index and USD/JPY edge lower.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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J&T Global Express Profit Jumps 124% as Hong Kong Stocks Rise
J&T Global Express reports first-half adjusted net profit of US$350.6 million, up 124% year on year, while the Hang Seng Index rises 0.7% to 25,868 amid softer Hong Kong inflation.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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South Korean won rises 0.92% in Asia FX trading
The South Korean won leads Asia FX gainers, rising 0.92%, while the New Zealand dollar adds 0.46% and the Indonesian rupiah gains 0.34%; the Japanese yen and Chinese yuan are little changed.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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China finance vice minister calls for stable macro policies
China’s vice minister of finance says China should maintain continuity and stability of macro policies, conduct precise calculations, and allocate fiscal resources over longer cycles.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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China vice finance minister calls for timely incremental policy planning
China’s vice finance minister says incremental policies should be planned in a timely manner based on economic development trends.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC
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Yen steadies near 159 per dollar after Japan inflation data
The yen trades little changed around 159 per dollar on Friday after Japan’s inflation accelerated for a second consecutive month, keeping near-term Bank of Japan hike expectations in focus.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC
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Australian dollar tops $0.71 amid US dollar weakness
The Australian dollar rose above $0.71 to an eleven-week high and is on track for a fourth straight weekly gain, as broad US dollar weakness outweighed softer domestic labor data.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 02:13 AM UTC
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Charter announces expiration and final results of debt exchange offers
Charter Communications says its debt exchange offers have expired and it has disclosed the final results.
MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 02:04 AM UTC
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European gas stays near multi-year highs after dip below €65
European natural gas prices slipped below €65 per MWh on Friday but stayed near their highest level since January 2023, with prices up more than 5% for the week amid US-Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions.
ENERGY | Aug 21, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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China stocks mixed as benchmarks head for weekly losses
China's Shanghai Composite fell 0.3% to 3,891 and the Shenzhen Component rose 0.3% to 14,021 on Friday, with both benchmarks on track for weekly losses amid a lack of fresh catalysts.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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Asian session mixed: S&P, Nasdaq futures edge higher
Asian session pricing shows S&P 500 E-mini futures up 0.06%, Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures up 0.18%, Dow futures unchanged and Russell 2000 futures up 0.19%.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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Bitcoin nears $74,000 after Trump-hosted crypto summit
Bitcoin touched $74,000 and traded near $73,947.41, while Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Dogecoin also advanced after a White House crypto summit hosted by President Donald Trump.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 01:51 AM UTC
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South Korean Shares Extend Gains on Chip Strength
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI rose 0.5% to around 6,875 as major chipmakers and robust semiconductor exports supported sentiment, while higher U.S. Treasury yields capped gains.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 01:48 AM UTC
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Dollar index near 98.8 as weekly drop nears 1%
The US dollar index traded around 98.8 on Friday and was on track to lose nearly 1% for the week amid bond-buyback plan volatility.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 01:48 AM UTC
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Australia equities track 2nd straight week loss risk
Australian shares inch lower near 9,071 around midday on Friday and are set for a second straight weekly decline after Wall Street losses tied to higher long-dated U.S. Treasury yields.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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China Jan–July electricity use rises 4.7% to 6,139.9 billion kWh
China’s total electricity consumption for January–July increases 4.7% year-on-year to 6,139.9 billion kWh, according to the national energy administration.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC
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China July electricity use rises 1.7% y/y to 1,040 billion kWh
China’s National Energy Administration says July electricity use rose 1.7% year-on-year to 1,040 billion kWh.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC
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Taiwan overnight interbank rate opens at 0.805%
Taiwan’s overnight interbank rate opens at 0.805%, unchanged versus the previous session open at 0.805%.
RATES | Aug 21, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC
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South Korea won rises 1% versus U.S. dollar
South Korea’s won climbs 1% against the U.S. dollar, according to Pro.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Walmart, Ross, Advance Auto report mixed quarterly results and guidance
Walmart, Ross Stores and Advance Auto Parts reported quarterly results and outlooks, while MARA Holdings rose with bitcoin and SpaceX fell after Elon Musk denied Cognition AI acquisition rumors.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC
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China central bank pumps 95 billion yuan via 7-day reverse repos
China’s central bank injects 95 billion yuan using 7-day reverse repos, according to a statement.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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Bok Kwon: Won't label myself hawk or dove, will base decisions on data and circumstances
Bok Kwon: Won't label myself hawk or dove, will base decisions on data and circumstances
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 01:18 AM UTC
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South Korean won touches 48-week high versus USD
The South Korean won traded at 1384.00 per USD, its highest level since September 2025, with the USD/KRW down 6.21% over four weeks and up 0.09% over 12 months.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 01:18 AM UTC
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Bok Kwon to weigh growth, inflation, stability in policy decisions
Bok Kwon says policy decisions will weigh growth, inflation, financial stability and rate-hike side effects, with flexibility if needed.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 21, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC
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BOK Deputy Chief Kwon says dollar-won rate to fundamentally decline
BOK Deputy Chief Kwon says the dollar-won exchange rate is set to fundamentally decline, with no additional catalyst or timing provided.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC
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Endeavour Silver updates on blockade at Terronera mine
Endeavour Silver (EXK) provides an update on a blockade at its Terronera mine; no magnitude of disruption or additional details were supplied.
MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Japanese Shares Fall as Global Yields Rebound
Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.7% below 66,000 and the Topix dropped 0.25% to around 4,050 as global bond yields rebounded and inflation data kept Bank of Japan hike expectations in focus.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 12:55 AM UTC
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South Korea finance minister to address FX market volatility
South Korea’s finance minister says the government will address FX market volatility, with no catalyst or further details supplied.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC
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S.Korea finmin: to oversee treasury bond market conditions
S.Korea finmin: to oversee treasury bond market conditions
RATES | Aug 21, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC
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Japan August flash manufacturing PMI rises to 55.1
Japan’s S&P Global flash manufacturing PMI for August rises to 55.1 from 54.5 in July, indicating faster expansion in factory activity.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC
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Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia face voice-training lawsuits
Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and other tech giants face lawsuits alleging they used thousands of hours of human voices without permission to train AI.
REGULATION | Aug 21, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC
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Asian session: U.S. equity futures edge higher, crude slips
In the Asian session, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow and Russell futures are slightly higher, while WTI and Brent crude are lower and USD/JPY is nearly flat.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
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Japan S&P Global August flash manufacturing PMI rises to 55.1
Japan’s S&P Global August flash manufacturing PMI prints at 55.1, up from 54.5 in July.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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South Korea Aug. 1-20 exports rise 56% y/y, customs agency says
South Korea’s exports rose 56% year on year in the Aug. 1-20 period, according to the customs agency; no catalyst was supplied.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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Bank of Korea deputy governor Kwon says growth outpacing
Bank of Korea senior deputy governor Kwon says growth is advancing more than anticipated, without providing figures, timelines, or further policy details.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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Kwon: cautious, adaptable policy moves needed amid FX volatility and geopolitical risks
Kwon: cautious, adaptable policy moves needed amid FX volatility and geopolitical risks
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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Kwon: Inflation surpassing target, financial stability risks persist
Kwon: Inflation surpassing target, financial stability risks persist
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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PPX Mining completes debt settlement
PPX Mining announces completion of a debt settlement, with no further terms, amount, or catalyst supplied in the alert.
MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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Japan Composite PMI flash prints 53.4 vs 52.7 prior
Japan’s composite PMI flash came in at 53.4, compared with a prior reading of 52.7; no forecast was provided in the source.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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Japan Manufacturing PMI Flash prints 55.1, up from 54.5
Japan’s manufacturing PMI flash rose to 55.1 from a previous 54.5, while no forecast figure was provided in the alert.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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Japanese Mfg PMI Flash
Japanese Mfg PMI Flash
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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Faraday Future presents at 2026 J.P. Morgan conference
Faraday Future (FFAI) presents at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Conference in New York, with the report stating investors show strong interest in its EAI robotics strategy.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
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BlackRock MuniAssets Fund (MUA) reports over-subscribed rights offering results
BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (MUA) announces the results of its over-subscribed rights offering, with the feed providing no further terms or figures.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
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Aveanna prices secondary offering of common stock
Aveanna (AVAH) announces pricing of a secondary offering of common stock; no catalyst or transaction size was supplied in the alert.
MNA | Aug 21, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
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Ark Inv moves for 8/20
Ark Inv moves for 8/20
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC
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China PBOC likely fixes yuan midpoint at 6.7262 per dollar
Pro reports the PBOC is likely to set the yuan midpoint at 6.7262 per dollar, citing an estimate, with no magnitude or catalyst beyond the midpoint level provided.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 12:12 AM UTC
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China Telecom EPS at 0.08 CNY, in line
China Telecom (601728) reported earnings per share of 0.08 CNY, matching market expectations.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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CITIC Securities posts EPS of 0.68 CNY, above 0.61 CNY expectations
CITIC Securities (600030) reported earnings per share of 0.68 CNY versus market expectations of 0.61 CNY.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC