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Fed Minutes and Retail Earnings Set to Steer Markets Next Week
Central Banks

Fed Minutes and Retail Earnings Set to Steer Markets Next Week

Home Depot and Walmart report earnings, while Fed minutes may signal rate path. Traders brace for volatility.

WFMZ.com Aug 17, 2026
Dollar Slips as Fed Rate Hike Bets Cool, Mideast Stalemate Caps Moves
Forex

Dollar Slips as Fed Rate Hike Bets Cool, Mideast Stalemate Caps Moves

The US dollar eased as traders trimmed Fed rate hike bets, while a Middle East stalemate kept currency moves in check.

CryptoRank Aug 17, 2026
Forex & Fixed Income: Yen Weakens, Euro Steadies as Yields Rise
Forex

Forex & Fixed Income: Yen Weakens, Euro Steadies as Yields Rise

Global FX markets show yen under pressure, euro holding ground, and bond yields climbing. A roundup of key moves and market drivers.

Moomoo Aug 17, 2026
Gold Bulls Retake Control as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Fade
Gold

Gold Bulls Retake Control as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Fade

Wall Street turns fully bullish on gold as rate-hike expectations recede; retail investors keep the faith ahead of FOMC minutes.

KITCO Aug 17, 2026
China Gold: Official Sector Buying Surges in July
Gold

China Gold: Official Sector Buying Surges in July

China's official sector gold buying remained strong in July, reinforcing global central bank demand and supporting prices.

World Gold Council Aug 17, 2026
Gold Edges Higher as Soft Dollar, Inflation Data Bolster Fed Pause Bets
Gold

Gold Edges Higher as Soft Dollar, Inflation Data Bolster Fed Pause Bets

Gold prices rose as a softer dollar and cooler inflation data reinforced expectations that the Fed will hold rates steady.

Reuters Aug 17, 2026
Kazakhstan Bans Crypto Mining in Capital to Ease Grid Strain
Crypto

Kazakhstan Bans Crypto Mining in Capital to Ease Grid Strain

Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry imposes year-round mining ban in Nur-Sultan to address power shortages, impacting the world's second-largest mining hub.

CoinDesk Aug 17, 2026
UBS Bitcoin ETF Call Options Surge 24-Fold, IBIT Holdings Up 12%
Crypto

UBS Bitcoin ETF Call Options Surge 24-Fold, IBIT Holdings Up 12%

UBS ramps up Bitcoin exposure via ETF call options, boosting IBIT holdings 12% while cutting put exposure sharply in Q2.

CoinDesk Aug 17, 2026
Unitree IPO: Hyperliquid Traders Price 4x Upside, High Leverage Risk
Crypto

Unitree IPO: Hyperliquid Traders Price 4x Upside, High Leverage Risk

Hyperliquid traders value robot maker Unitree at ~$38B vs $9B IPO, signaling 4x upside but high leverage risk, per Allium.

CoinDesk Aug 17, 2026
Tokenized Stock Holders Top 1.31M as Monthly Volume Jumps 179%
Crypto

Tokenized Stock Holders Top 1.31M as Monthly Volume Jumps 179%

Tokenized equities reach 1.31M holders; monthly transfer volume surges 179% to $23.13B, distributed value up 5.9% to $2.38B.

Cointelegraph Aug 17, 2026
Bybit Expands Pre-IPO Perpetuals: Unitree, Moonshot AI Join Lineup
Crypto

Bybit Expands Pre-IPO Perpetuals: Unitree, Moonshot AI Join Lineup

Bybit adds Unitree Robotics and Moonshot AI to its pre-IPO perpetuals, expanding TradFi offerings to 200+ products.

Cointelegraph Aug 17, 2026
Dow Jones Futures: Market Rally Setup, Sandisk Soars, Nvidia in Buy Zone; Walmart, Target in Focus
Indices

Dow Jones Futures: Market Rally Setup, Sandisk Soars, Nvidia in Buy Zone; Walmart, Target in Focus

Futures signal a higher open as Sandisk surges and Nvidia enters a buy area. Retail earnings from Walmart and Target loom as the market tests key levels.

Investor's Business Daily Aug 15, 2026
S&P 500 Slips as Data and Middle East Tensions Weigh on Sentiment
Indices

S&P 500 Slips as Data and Middle East Tensions Weigh on Sentiment

The S&P 500 closed lower as investors balanced fresh economic data against escalating Middle East tensions, keeping risk appetite in check.

Reuters Aug 15, 2026
S&P 500 Caps Third Straight Weekly Gain as Traders Eye Fed Path
Indices

S&P 500 Caps Third Straight Weekly Gain as Traders Eye Fed Path

The S&P 500 notched a third consecutive weekly advance, supported by easing Treasury yields and hopes for a Fed pause.

WSJ Aug 15, 2026
Oklahoma Coach Venables Updates on Trell Harris and Team Status
Commodities

Oklahoma Coach Venables Updates on Trell Harris and Team Status

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables provides injury updates on Trell Harris and other players, impacting the Sooners' upcoming games.

The Oklahoman Aug 15, 2026
Brent Crude Active as Traders Eye Matthew Ferrara's Next Move
Commodities

Brent Crude Active as Traders Eye Matthew Ferrara's Next Move

Brent crude sees active trading as market participants monitor key levels and the influence of trader Matthew Ferrara. Stay updated with VNIX.

MLB.com Aug 15, 2026
July UK CPI: Cooling Forecasts Eye Bank of England's Next Move
Economic Data

July UK CPI: Cooling Forecasts Eye Bank of England's Next Move

UK July inflation data due soon; economists expect a drop to 6.8% from 7.9%, potentially easing pressure on the Bank of England. Markets watch for rate signals.

Morningstar Aug 15, 2026
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: What Traders Need to Know
Economic Data

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: What Traders Need to Know

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a major U.S. law affecting energy, healthcare, and taxes. Here's a trader-focused breakdown.

energy.gov Aug 15, 2026
Eurozone GDP Expands 0.4% in Q4, Employment Rises 0.1%
Economic Data

Eurozone GDP Expands 0.4% in Q4, Employment Rises 0.1%

Euro area GDP grew 0.4% in Q4 2025, while employment increased 0.1%, signaling steady but modest economic momentum.

European Commission Aug 15, 2026
Tether's Growing Reserve Arsenal Mirrors Central Bank Playbook
Central Banks

Tether's Growing Reserve Arsenal Mirrors Central Bank Playbook

Tether's expanding reserves and transparency efforts draw parallels to central bank operations, reshaping stablecoin trust dynamics.

Barron's Aug 15, 2026
FOMC's Executive Committee: 1933–1955 Origins and Market Lessons
Central Banks

FOMC's Executive Committee: 1933–1955 Origins and Market Lessons

Explore the 1933–1955 FOMC Executive Committee era, its structure, and why its historical context still matters for today's rate traders.

Federal Reserve History Aug 15, 2026
Fed Access Challenge Targets Discretionary Payment System Framework
Central Banks

Fed Access Challenge Targets Discretionary Payment System Framework

A legal challenge questions the Fed's discretionary framework for granting payment system access, potentially impacting banks and fintechs.

Winston Taylor Aug 15, 2026
São Paulo Court Backs Banks in Forex Cartel Lawsuit
Forex

São Paulo Court Backs Banks in Forex Cartel Lawsuit

A São Paulo court ruled for banks in a forex cartel case, dismissing claims. The decision may impact future antitrust litigation in Brazil's FX market.

Valor International Aug 15, 2026
Yen Holds Near 159 as Markets Weigh BOJ Policy Path
Forex

Yen Holds Near 159 as Markets Weigh BOJ Policy Path

USD/JPY trades in the early 159 range, reflecting cautious sentiment ahead of BOJ signals and US data. Traders watch for intervention risks.

Moomoo Aug 15, 2026