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Strait of Hormuz Traffic Near Halt; Oil Prices Hold Range as Supply Risks Linger
Commodities

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Near Halt; Oil Prices Hold Range as Supply Risks Linger

Oil prices remain range-bound as Strait of Hormuz traffic nearly halts over the weekend, keeping geopolitical supply risks front and center.

Moomoo Aug 17, 2026
Opinion: Republicans Can End an Inflation Tax
Economic Data

Opinion: Republicans Can End an Inflation Tax

A new opinion piece argues Republicans have a clear path to eliminate the hidden inflation tax on Americans. The piece outlines policy levers to curb price growth.

WSJ Aug 17, 2026
Japan Q2 GDP Growth Misses Forecasts on Weak Spending, Investment
Economic Data

Japan Q2 GDP Growth Misses Forecasts on Weak Spending, Investment

Japan's Q2 GDP growth fell short of expectations as consumer spending and capital investment weakened, raising concerns about the recovery.

Reuters Aug 17, 2026
Japan Q2 GDP Grows 1.1% Annualized, Misses Forecasts
Economic Data

Japan Q2 GDP Grows 1.1% Annualized, Misses Forecasts

Japan's economy expanded at a 1.1% annualized pace in Q2, below expectations, signaling a cautious recovery. Traders weigh implications for yen and Nikkei.

CNBC Aug 17, 2026
Sri Lanka's Inflation Set to Ease Further, Central Bank Chief Signals
Central Banks

Sri Lanka's Inflation Set to Ease Further, Central Bank Chief Signals

Sri Lanka's central bank head expects inflation to continue declining, supporting economic recovery. The island nation is emerging from its worst crisis.

Bloomberg.com Aug 17, 2026
Central Banks Face Stagflationary Squeeze as Inflation Stays Hot, Growth Cools
Central Banks

Central Banks Face Stagflationary Squeeze as Inflation Stays Hot, Growth Cools

Rising inflation and slowing growth put central banks in a policy bind. We break down the dilemma and what it means for traders.

The Guardian Aug 17, 2026
RBI Steps In to Shield Rupee as USD/INR Tests Record Highs
Central Banks

RBI Steps In to Shield Rupee as USD/INR Tests Record Highs

The Indian central bank likely intervened to defend the rupee as it neared record lows, traders say. USD/INR pressure persists amid dollar strength.

Reuters Aug 17, 2026
EURUSD Hits 2-Month Peak as Rate Hike Bets Shrink
Forex

EURUSD Hits 2-Month Peak as Rate Hike Bets Shrink

EURUSD climbed to a two-month high as market expectations for further rate hikes keep fading. Here's what's driving the move and key levels to watch.

XTB.com Aug 17, 2026
Dollar's Dominance Wanes as EUR/USD Nears Key Breakout
Forex

Dollar's Dominance Wanes as EUR/USD Nears Key Breakout

The US dollar's exceptional strength is fading, with EUR/USD approaching a critical breakout level. Traders are watching for a potential shift in momentum.

FOREX.com Aug 17, 2026
Gold Price Forecast: 4,432 Level Could Decide Bullish Extension
Gold

Gold Price Forecast: 4,432 Level Could Decide Bullish Extension

Gold's next move hinges on the 4,432 level. A break could extend the rally, while failure may signal a pullback. Key technicals explained.

investingLive Aug 17, 2026
Gold Advances as Dollar Weakens, Fed Rate-Hike Bets Cool
Gold

Gold Advances as Dollar Weakens, Fed Rate-Hike Bets Cool

Gold prices rose on a softer dollar and reduced expectations for further Fed rate hikes, offering a tailwind for the metal.

Reuters Aug 17, 2026
Bitcoin tops $64,000 in Asia as HYPE jumps 8% on the week
Crypto

Bitcoin tops $64,000 in Asia as HYPE jumps 8% on the week

Bitcoin broke above $64,000 during Asian trading, while HYPE surged 8% on the week. Major altcoins remain lower over seven days.

CoinDesk Aug 17, 2026
XRP Slips to $1 as Futures Crowd Turns Long, Sentiment Hits 3-Month Low
Crypto

XRP Slips to $1 as Futures Crowd Turns Long, Sentiment Hits 3-Month Low

XRP drops to $1 with $2.78B open interest, traders lean long on Binance/OKX, but social sentiment hits a three-month low.

CoinDesk Aug 17, 2026
Bitcoin Futures Liquidity Gap: A Crowded Exit Could Spell Trouble
Crypto

Bitcoin Futures Liquidity Gap: A Crowded Exit Could Spell Trouble

Open interest in bitcoin futures far outpaces trading volume, signaling a liquidity mismatch that could amplify price swings and lead to sharp moves.

CoinDesk Aug 17, 2026
Trezor and SafePal Data Breaches Expose 54K Wallets, Phishing Risk Soars
Crypto

Trezor and SafePal Data Breaches Expose 54K Wallets, Phishing Risk Soars

Data leaks hit Trezor and SafePal, exposing 54,000 wallet users to phishing. CLARITY odds drop to 10% despite White House meeting.

Cointelegraph Aug 17, 2026
Chainalysis sues US over $95M ICE contract won by rival TRM Labs
Crypto

Chainalysis sues US over $95M ICE contract won by rival TRM Labs

Chainalysis filed a sealed suit against the US government over a $95M ICE contract awarded to TRM Labs. The complaint's details remain undisclosed as briefing continues.

Cointelegraph Aug 17, 2026
Greenlane's $70M BERA Treasury Plunges to $16M as Token Slides 76%
Crypto

Greenlane's $70M BERA Treasury Plunges to $16M as Token Slides 76%

Greenlane Holdings' BERA-backed treasury lost $54M in Q2, triggering a $19.1M noncash valuation hit as BERA fell 76% YTD.

Cointelegraph Aug 17, 2026
Dow Stock with Solid Fundamentals and Two We'd Steer Clear Of
Indices

Dow Stock with Solid Fundamentals and Two We'd Steer Clear Of

A Dow Jones component stands out with strong fundamentals, while two others raise concerns. We break down the metrics and what they mean for traders.

Yahoo Finance Aug 17, 2026
The Unloved Market That Keeps Outperforming: Myths vs. Reality
Indices

The Unloved Market That Keeps Outperforming: Myths vs. Reality

Despite persistent bearish sentiment, one stock market continues to beat expectations. We break down the myths and what traders should actually watch.

CNBC Aug 17, 2026
Brent Venables Sees Freshman All-American Traits in Tank Carrington
Commodities

Brent Venables Sees Freshman All-American Traits in Tank Carrington

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables praised freshman defensive lineman Tank Carrington, citing All-American potential in his early development.

Sports Illustrated Aug 17, 2026
Padres Add Honeywell Jr. on Minor League Deal
Commodities

Padres Add Honeywell Jr. on Minor League Deal

San Diego Padres sign right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. to a minor league contract, adding pitching depth with an invite to Spring Training.

mlbtraderumors.com Aug 17, 2026
Israel Inflation Hits 5-Year Low as Price Pressures Ease
Economic Data

Israel Inflation Hits 5-Year Low as Price Pressures Ease

Israel's inflation rate fell to its lowest in five years, signaling cooling price pressures and potential shifts in monetary policy expectations.

calcalistech.com Aug 17, 2026
Inflation Fails to Curb Appetite for Premium Dairy as Shoppers Splurge
Economic Data

Inflation Fails to Curb Appetite for Premium Dairy as Shoppers Splurge

Despite persistent inflation, consumers continue to spend on expensive dairy products, signaling resilient demand for premium goods.

Morning Brew Aug 17, 2026
US Inflation Cools to 3.0% in July, Easing Pressure on Fed
Economic Data

US Inflation Cools to 3.0% in July, Easing Pressure on Fed

July CPI rose 3.0% year-over-year, down from 3.2% in June. Core inflation also slowed, supporting expectations for a Fed pause.

news8000.com Aug 17, 2026