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Nasdaq to Launch Nearly 23-Hour Trading Day Starting December
Indices

Nasdaq to Launch Nearly 23-Hour Trading Day Starting December

Nasdaq plans to extend trading to nearly 23 hours a day from December, aiming to offer near-round-the-clock access to US equities.

Investing.com Aug 19, 2026
Stocks Dip as Oil Climbs, Retail Earnings in Focus
Indices

Stocks Dip as Oil Climbs, Retail Earnings in Focus

Wall Street slipped as oil prices rose and investors awaited retail earnings. The dip reflects caution ahead of key consumer data and Fed signals.

Reuters Aug 19, 2026
Oil Prices Steady as Markets Eye Supply and Demand Balance
Commodities

Oil Prices Steady as Markets Eye Supply and Demand Balance

Crude oil prices hold steady on Aug. 17, 2026, as traders weigh supply constraints against demand worries. Key levels and market drivers in focus.

Fortune Aug 18, 2026
Inflation Calculator Guide: Track Purchasing Power Erosion
Economic Data

Inflation Calculator Guide: Track Purchasing Power Erosion

Learn how inflation calculators work, what they measure, and how to use them to gauge the real value of your money over time.

PBS Wisconsin Aug 18, 2026
GDP at 90: Why the 1934 Metric Still Anchors Modern Economies
Economic Data

GDP at 90: Why the 1934 Metric Still Anchors Modern Economies

GDP, created in 1934, remains the default growth gauge despite its age. Here's why it persists, what it misses, and how traders should interpret it.

marketplace.org Aug 18, 2026
Loonie Holds Near 2-Month High as Canadian Inflation Picks Up
Economic Data

Loonie Holds Near 2-Month High as Canadian Inflation Picks Up

USD/CAD steadies as Canada's inflation accelerates, supporting the loonie near its strongest level in two months.

Reuters Aug 18, 2026
Inflation: Why Domestic Price Pressures Beat Imported Ones for Central Banks
Central Banks

Inflation: Why Domestic Price Pressures Beat Imported Ones for Central Banks

Central banks prioritize domestic inflation over imported shocks. Here's why 'in' beats 'out' and what it means for policy.

Klement on Investing Aug 18, 2026
Global FX and Fixed Income: Market Talk Highlights Key Moves
Forex

Global FX and Fixed Income: Market Talk Highlights Key Moves

Global forex and fixed income markets saw notable shifts as traders digested central bank signals and economic data. Key currency pairs and bond yields reacted to changing rate expectations.

Moomoo Aug 18, 2026
ECB Economists Flag US Tech Correction Risk as AI Rally Falters
Central Banks

ECB Economists Flag US Tech Correction Risk as AI Rally Falters

ECB economists warn of a looming US tech stock correction, citing stretched valuations and concentration risk. Traders weigh the impact on global markets.

ft.com Aug 18, 2026
RBI Steps Up Forex Intervention to Shield Rupee from Oil-Led Pressure
Central Banks

RBI Steps Up Forex Intervention to Shield Rupee from Oil-Led Pressure

The Reserve Bank of India is actively selling dollars to curb rupee volatility as crude oil prices climb. Traders report sustained intervention.

Reuters Aug 18, 2026
Forex Focus: Key Currency Moves and What's Driving Them Today
Forex

Forex Focus: Key Currency Moves and What's Driving Them Today

A quick rundown of the latest forex market action, including major currency pairs and the economic factors behind their moves.

tastylive Aug 18, 2026
ASX 200 Futures Reversal Patterns Under Scrutiny as Rally Wavers
Forex

ASX 200 Futures Reversal Patterns Under Scrutiny as Rally Wavers

ASX 200 futures show potential reversal signals as the rally tests key resistance. Traders weigh momentum against overbought conditions.

FOREX.com Aug 18, 2026
Gold Options Show Traders Betting on Rangebound Prices, Susquehanna Says
Gold

Gold Options Show Traders Betting on Rangebound Prices, Susquehanna Says

Susquehanna notes options traders are positioning for gold to stay rangebound, with implied volatility signaling limited near-term direction.

CNBC Aug 18, 2026
Gold retreats as Treasury yields firm; Fed minutes awaited
Gold

Gold retreats as Treasury yields firm; Fed minutes awaited

Gold slipped as Treasury yields rose, with investors eyeing Fed minutes for rate-cut clues. Oil also eased.

Reuters Aug 18, 2026
Monad's $60M Buyback Bid Rejected by Nearly All Early Investors
Crypto

Monad's $60M Buyback Bid Rejected by Nearly All Early Investors

Monad offered early investors up to $60M to cash out ahead of unlocks; almost all declined as MON trades below public-sale price.

CoinDesk Aug 18, 2026
XRP Drops Below $1 as Korean Bank Embraces Ripple Payments
Crypto

XRP Drops Below $1 as Korean Bank Embraces Ripple Payments

XRP fell under $1 for the first time since 2024. Jeonbuk Bank adopts Ripple's cross-border service, but unclear if XRP or RLUSD will be used.

CoinDesk Aug 18, 2026
Bitcoin Liquidation Risk Builds as Leveraged Longs Pile In
Crypto

Bitcoin Liquidation Risk Builds as Leveraged Longs Pile In

Leveraged bitcoin longs are stacking up as liquidity thins, setting the stage for potential large liquidations at a key price level.

CoinDesk Aug 18, 2026
Jeonbuk Bank Adopts Ripple for Cross-Border Payments
Crypto

Jeonbuk Bank Adopts Ripple for Cross-Border Payments

South Korea's Jeonbuk Bank partners with Ripple for cross-border payments, though launch details and settlement asset remain unclear.

Cointelegraph Aug 18, 2026
Ethereum Foundation Warns Tools May Break Ahead of Glamsterdam Upgrade
Crypto

Ethereum Foundation Warns Tools May Break Ahead of Glamsterdam Upgrade

Developers urged to test on Plataberget as Glamsterdam's new gas model nears other testnets and mainnet.

Cointelegraph Aug 18, 2026
Gold Bulls Pause Before Next Leg Higher: XAU/USD Outlook
Gold

Gold Bulls Pause Before Next Leg Higher: XAU/USD Outlook

Gold prices consolidate after recent gains as bulls take a breather. Key levels and drivers to watch as XAU/USD eyes the next push higher.

FXStreet Aug 18, 2026
S&P 500 Targets Stuck Despite Blowout Earnings? Here's Why
Indices

S&P 500 Targets Stuck Despite Blowout Earnings? Here's Why

Earnings are strong and stocks are rallying, yet Wall Street holds price targets. We break down the disconnect and what it means for traders.

Barron's Aug 17, 2026
Futures Mixed Ahead of Retail Earnings, Fed Minutes; NLST, AVGO, LUNR, MRK in Focus
Indices

Futures Mixed Ahead of Retail Earnings, Fed Minutes; NLST, AVGO, LUNR, MRK in Focus

Dow futures slip while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures climb as traders await key retail earnings and Fed minutes. NLST, AVGO, LUNR, MRK are in focus.

Yahoo Finance Aug 17, 2026
Tech Futures Climb as Five Stocks Enter Buy Zones
Indices

Tech Futures Climb as Five Stocks Enter Buy Zones

Tech futures rise with five stocks in buy zones. VNIX breaks down the move, key levels, and what traders should watch.

Investor's Business Daily Aug 17, 2026
Micro WTI Crude Futures Hold Above 0.786 Support, Eyeing $93 Rebound
Commodities

Micro WTI Crude Futures Hold Above 0.786 Support, Eyeing $93 Rebound

Micro WTI crude oil futures maintain support above the 0.786 Fibonacci arc, with a potential rebound toward $93 per barrel.

FXStreet Aug 17, 2026