July’s Inflation Cooldown and Retail Slump Shift Fed Funds Rate Outlook
The latest July 2026 data reveals a subtle easing in inflation and a rare decline in retail sales, prompting markets to reduce the probability of a Federal
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Nike Shares Sink to 12-Year Low Amid China Slump and Sector-Wide Pressure
Nike (NKE) tumbled 4.03% to close at $39.09 on August 17, 2026, marking its lowest price in 12 years.
Forex
EURUSD Climbs to Two-Month High as US Rate Hike Bets Fade Amid Mixed Macro Signals
The EURUSD pair rose 0.22% to 1.1593 on August 17, 2026, marking a two-month high.
Stocks
Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Trial and AI Spending Concerns as Shares Drop 3.5%
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) saw its shares fall 3.54% amid the start of a high-stakes federal trial involving 29 states accusing the company of designing
Crypto
XRP Struggles Near $1 as ETF Inflows Fade and Regulatory Clarity Dims Ahead of Key US Meetings
On August 18, 2026, XRP trades near $0.99, pressured by a sharp drop in institutional ETF inflows and growing short positions on major exchanges.
Crypto
GPS Surges 55% Amid Renewed Interest: What’s Driving This Crypto Rally?
On August 18, 2026, GPS experienced a sharp 55% rally, pushing its price to $0.0166 and lifting its market cap close to $97 million.
Crypto
FDUSD Holds Steady Amid Binance Delisting and Shifting Asian Regulatory Landscape
On August 18, 2026, FDUSD’s price showed no movement despite Binance’s removal of the WAL/FDUSD trading pair.
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Bitcoin Climbs Amid Weaker US Retail Sales but ETF Outflows Signal Institutional Caution
On August 18, 2026, Bitcoin surged 2.5% to $64,402 following weaker-than-expected US July retail sales data.
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Gold Surges Past $4,400 as Fed Rate Hike Odds Plummet Amid Weak US Data
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XRP Holds Steady Above $1 as Futures Open Interest Grows Amid Rebound Bets
On August 17, 2026, XRP edged up 0.5% to $1.005, supported by a notable increase in futures open interest that suggests growing trader confidence in a price
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Why Markets Are Torn Between Fading Consumer Confidence and AI-Driven Corporate Gains
Markets today reflect a growing disconnect between weakening household consumption and booming corporate investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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Why the Euro’s Rise Against the Dollar Is Changing Travel Budgets in 2026
On August 14, 2026, the EUR/USD exchange rate rose to 1.1567, marking a notable break above its 100-day moving average for the first time since May.