Asia Week Ahead: Philippine Rate Decision And Singapore, China, Taiwan Data
August 21, 2026
The Philippine central bank is expected to hike rates by 25bp to counter persistent inflation risks.
Will AI Become The Great Equaliser?
AI projects as a global "Great Equalizer" by democratizing expertise and lowering entrepreneurship barriers.
Equities Hit A Speed Bump As Semis Slide And Yields Climb
Equities extended their three-day decline as semiconductor stocks slid and Treasury yields climbed toward 4.71%.
Weekly Market Pulse: Situational Awareness
Interest rates testing the 5% threshold on the 10-year Treasury threaten stretched equity valuations.
Q2 Earnings Season Enters Final Stretch: Walmart Headlines Upcoming Retail Earnings
Walmart headlines the final stretch of Q2 earnings as markets test the retailer's premium valuation against macro headwinds.
Yen Intervention Narrative: What’s True And Not
Japan’s yen intervention signals market stabilization via the Fed's FIMA facility rather than a secret bond market bailout.
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Current 5% bond yields signal a return to historical norms, challenging the 'debt panic' narrative popularized by recent headlines.
National Retail Properties, Inc. - Dividend Stock Analysis
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Nifty Above 24,250; Urban Company Up 8%
August 21, 2026
Although the benchmark indices opened higher, they traded positively throughout the session and ultimately closed green.
Nvidia Stock: What Wall Street Expects From Earnings Wednesday
August 21, 2026
Nvidia heads into earnings with Wall Street forecasting 95% revenue growth driven by massive AI demand.
In This Article: NVDA
GBP/JPY Forecast: Pound Rallies Against The Japanese Yen
August 21, 2026
The British pound is rallying as carry trade momentum overrides Bank of Japan intervention efforts.
Why US Treasury Repuchases Shocked The Market
August 21, 2026
US Treasury bond repurchases doubled to tackle liquidity gaps as 30-year yields hit 19-year highs.
Market Analysis - Friday, August 21
August 21, 2026
SPX futures face potential dips toward 7560 as mutual fund cash hits record lows, suggesting a fragile market floor.
Treasury Bond Manipulation Is Failing Already. What’s Next?
August 21, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to double bond buybacks is failing to cool yields as U.S. debt tops $40 trillion.
In This Article: TLT
Silver Climbs Toward $70 As US Dollar Remains Under Pressure
August 21, 2026
Silver reaches a fresh two-month high and gains more than 7% this week.
Bitcoin ETF Flows Explained: Why Inflows And Outflows Matter
August 21, 2026
Bitcoin ETF inflows reveal institutional demand and shifting investor sentiment toward digital assets.
In This Article: BTC.X
Gold On Track For Third Consecutive Weekly Gain
August 21, 2026
Gold is set for a third weekly gain as debt market volatility and US Treasury buybacks pressure yields.
In This Article: GLD
Figma: Up 43% Since My First Thesis, But Q2 Shows The AI Rerating May Not Be Done
August 21, 2026
Figma's Q2 revenue surged 48% as AI monetization gained traction among 80% of large customers.
In This Article: UUP
USD/CAD Bounces Off Session Lows To Trade At About 1.3788
August 21, 2026
USD/CAD recovered to 1.3788 after strong US jobless claims and Philly Fed data offset Canadian inflation figures.
Buybacks Vs. Bond Bears: The High‑Stakes Standoff Continues
August 21, 2026
The Treasury is doubling bond buybacks to $4 billion to cap yields, sparking a standoff with market bears.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
AI projects as a global "Great Equalizer" by democratizing expertise and lowering entrepreneurship barriers.
Equities extended their three-day decline as semiconductor stocks slid and Treasury yields climbed toward 4.71%.
Interest rates testing the 5% threshold on the 10-year Treasury threaten stretched equity valuations.
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Figma's Q2 revenue surged 48% as AI monetization gained traction among 80% of large customers.
Trump’s 50% tariff threats against Canada target dairy and automotive sectors ahead of USMCA renegotiations.
Skanska AB offers a projected 17.65% annual return, bolstered by a 5.37% dividend yield and steady price growth.
US rental vacancy rates hit 7.4% in Q2 2026, nearing a decade-high as landlord margins tighten.
Gold surged past technical resistance toward $4,400, fueled by falling Treasury yields and expanded US debt buybacks.