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Mexican peso softens as Middle East risks lift dollar, USD/MXN back above 17.00
The Mexican peso weakened against the U.S. dollar on Monday, with USD/MXN reclaiming the 17.00 level as Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven demand for the greenback.
Anthropic Revenue Run Rate Reportedly Hits $65 Billion
Anthropic's revenue run rate reached $65 billion by the end of July, according to sources. The figure was reportedly shared with investors as part of a regular update.
Anthropic Revenue Run Rate Tops $65 Billion Ahead of IPO
Anthropic's annualized revenue pace has surpassed $65 billion, a more than sevenfold increase since the end of last year as it moves toward an IPO.
North American Auto Officials See Tariff Options as Improvement Over 25% US Levy
Sources say some North American auto industry officials view either option as an improvement over the current 25% U.S. tariff on Canadian vehicles, citing 15% auto tariffs in Japan, South Korea and the EU.
US Offers Partial Tariff Relief on Canadian Autos
US officials have proposed deducting only US-specific value content from the 15% vehicle tariffs on Canada, while Canadian officials are pushing for all North American content to be excluded, sources say.
US and Canada Said to Discuss Cutting Auto Tariffs to 15%
The US and Canada are reportedly discussing a possible reduction in US auto tariffs to 15% from 25%, after value-content deductions, according to sources familiar with the talks.
China guides measured yuan appreciation as USD/CNH nears lows, OCBC says
OCBC strategists note that Chinese policymakers are allowing a gradual renminbi advance while using a sizeable daily fix to prevent the currency from strengthening too quickly.
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.
Gold rallies above $4,400 as dollar slides
Gold rose more than 1% on Monday, trading near $4,422 as US dollar weakness and lower Treasury yields supported the metal after soft inflation data.
USD/CHF Rebounds but 0.8200 Still Key for Bulls
USD/CHF recovered from an intraday low of 0.8072 to trade near 0.8112 on Monday, with 0.8200 seen as the key level for bullish momentum.
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.
BitMart Chinese-Language X Account Demands Founder Disclose…
BitMart's Chinese-language X account demanded founder Sheldon Xia disclose assets and provide a repayment plan, while wallets attributed to the exchange have fallen to $36.5M from about $102M in early July.
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.
Euro slips back under 1.1600 as dollar steadies
EUR/USD pulled back from an intraday high of 1.1614 to trade near 1.1580 on Monday as US dollar selling pressure eased.
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.
Australian Dollar Extends Recovery as AUD/USD Reclaims 0.7100
AUD/USD clears 0.7100 and builds momentum, with 0.7200 seen as the next key resistance.
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.
Gold Price Forecast: Resistance at 0.618 Arc, Possible Slide to $4,415
Gold’s bullish momentum has faded at the 0.618 resistance arc on the 30-minute chart, with arc-cycle analysis pointing to a potential decline toward $4,415.
Bitcoin Supply Increases While Demand Stays Weak, Regulators Act
Analysts flagged rising bitcoin supply and weak demand, while US Treasury and Austrian regulators advanced crypto oversight.
EUR/GBP Holds Tight Range Before UK Jobs Data
EUR/GBP is trading near flat around the mid-0.8500s as markets await UK labour market data.