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Chip Stocks Get Hit as Global Bond Anxiety Builds automated-news
Chip Stocks Get Hit as Global Bond Anxiety Builds

A selloff in chipmakers sent stocks lower, with the market also falling as inflation angst and rising government debt kept bond yields elevated. John Mowrey, CIO at NFJ Investment Group, discusses AI capex spending and equities reaching all-time highs. (Source: Bloomberg)

18 Aug 2026
The White House’s absurd claim of a Chinese transshipment “scam” automated-news
The White House’s absurd claim of a Chinese transshipment “scam”

High tariffs on Chinese goods have had predictable effects

18 Aug 2026
Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts automated-news
Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts.

18 Aug 2026
Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat automated-news
Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.

18 Aug 2026
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower automated-news
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower

Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.

18 Aug 2026
Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek automated-news
Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek

U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.

18 Aug 2026
Federal Reserve issues initial findings from its 2025 triennial payments study automated-news
Federal Reserve issues initial findings from its 2025 triennial payments study

Federal Reserve issues initial findings from its 2025 triennial payments study

18 Aug 2026
A path toward sustainable security in Colombia automated-news
A path toward sustainable security in Colombia

Colombia has a long road ahead to sustainable peace. Recognizing the failures of past approaches, the incoming government could seek a new security strategy that draws on building state presence in conflict areas and clear institutional frameworks to foster safety and security for Colombian citizens

18 Aug 2026
Digitizing Gaza’s financial system automated-news
Digitizing Gaza’s financial system

A modern payment system could allow households and businesses in Gaza to receive aid, earn income, and transact safely during reconstruction. But it can only function with reliable internet, suitable devices, and robust identity verification. The post Digitizing Gaza’s financial system appeared firs

18 Aug 2026
Guggenheim Rushes to Clarify 77% Earnings Drop Tied to Fee Delay automated-news
Guggenheim Rushes to Clarify 77% Earnings Drop Tied to Fee Delay

A financing entity of Guggenheim Investments moved to explain a steep decline in second-quarter earnings, citing a delay in reporting some advisory fees, after the disclosure sent its loan price tumbling.

18 Aug 2026
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