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Kushner: US-Iran Talks More Robust Than Ever, but No Understanding Yet
Kushner described US talks with various parts of Iran's government as the most robust they have ever been, calling them positive and active while cautioning that no understanding has been reached.
US Energy Secretary: Refiner Support Measures Coming Within Days
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration will soon announce steps to help US refiners boost fuel output, and that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve holds about 300 million barrels.
Washington Hardens AI Alignment Strategy, Rabobank Says
Rabobank's Bas van Geffen says Washington is adopting a carrot-and-stick approach to artificial intelligence, extending its 'Pax Silica' concept.
China’s net new loans fall $50.4bn in July, third drop this century
China's net new lending contracted by $50.4bn in July, only the third monthly decline this century, while loans to the real economy posted record net repayments.
Silver climbs nearly 1.8% as dollar drops and haven demand returns
Silver gained almost 1.8% on Monday as the US dollar weakened and US-Iran uncertainty lifted safe-haven interest in precious metals.
EURJPY Breakout Eyes 185.30 Target, 17 August 2026
EUR/JPY has cleared the 184.00 resistance zone, and technical analysis points to further gains toward 185.30, a former support level from mid-July.
Canada PM: US Talks Intense, More Detail Expected Within 48 Hours
Prime Minister Carney described Canada-U.S. negotiations as intense and delicate, saying public updates will be limited and more detailed discussions are expected within 48 hours.
Wright: Hormuz Oil Flow Not Fully Restored, US Escorts Continue
Energy Secretary Wright said Middle East oil flows through Hormuz are not yet fully back, while U.S. military escorts are moving about 8-9 million barrels per day through the strait.
S&P 500 Options Price Higher Volatility Around Nvidia Earnings and Jackson Hole
Traders are positioning for elevated S&P 500 swings around Nvidia’s quarterly results and the Jackson Hole symposium, with implied daily moves well above typical levels.
WTI crude climbs above $82 as US-Iran standoff revives supply worries
West Texas Intermediate advanced on Monday, trading near $82.10 as the unresolved US-Iran dispute kept supply concerns in focus.
2026 on Track for First Year in 30 Years With Zero 80% NYSE Downside Days
The NYSE has not yet recorded a session in 2026 where 80% or more of volume came from declining stocks, a rare streak compared with historical averages.
Iran to Review Caspian Convention in Security Commission
Iran's parliament will send the Caspian Convention to its National Security Commission to assess whether the agreement safeguards Iranian interests.
US Grain Export Inspections: Corn and Wheat Rise, Soybeans Fall
Weekly US export inspections showed corn and wheat volumes increased, while soybean inspections fell from the prior week.
High-Tech Sectors Cushion China’s Broader Slowdown, ING Says
Chinese industrial production slowed more than expected in July, but high-tech sectors helped keep growth relatively resilient, according to ING’s Lynn Song.
Gold investors extend longs while hedging risks, TD Securities says
Money managers sharply increased long gold exposure as soft US employment data, modest inflation and expectations that the Fed will not hike this year weighed on the dollar.
Markets Consolidate After July US CPI Comes In as Expected
The week of August 10–14 was subdued after US July CPI landed in line with or slightly below consensus, with no panic or capitulation and a slow drift higher in markets.
US stocks mixed at open: S&P 500 and Nasdaq edge up, Dow slips
Wall Street opened mixed, with modest gains for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq while the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded lower.
China fiscal support seen offsetting weak demand: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered economists say China’s July activity data showed weaker momentum, with estimated monthly GDP growth slipping below 4.3%.
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Role
President Trump threatened military action against Oman if it obstructs U.S. efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war with Iran.
Fed Minutes in Focus Wednesday After Fresh Inflation Data
Wednesday's Federal Reserve policy meeting minutes are among the week's top scheduled releases, though recent inflation data may reduce how much weight markets give them.
Canada CPI accelerates to 3.0% y/y in July
Canada's headline CPI rose 3.0% year-over-year in July, above market expectations and up from 2.8% in June.
TD Securities Sees Sideways US Growth and Sticky Inflation in 2025
TD Securities economists expect US output growth to move sideways in 2025, with sticky inflation and stagflationary risks from the oil shock and Iran conflict.
US and Iran Reportedly Agree to Extend 60-Day Ceasefire
Al Arabiya reports that Washington and Tehran have agreed to prolong their 60-day ceasefire, which was scheduled to expire today, although there is no sign of an imminent broader deal.
China's growth imbalance worsens as July domestic activity slows
China's July data disappointed across the board, with domestic activity falling short of forecasts and the statistics bureau citing weather effects amid broader softness since Q2.