US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
Target has revealed it has received almost $1bn (£733.9m) in tariff refunds from the US government which boosted the retailer's latest profits.
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New Zealand Dollar jumps as falling US yields weigh on the USD
NZD/USD rises sharply on Wednesday and trades around 0.5930 at the time of writing, up 0.96% on the day. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) benefits primarily from broad weakness in the US Dollar (USD), as the sharp decline i…
Gold rallies as buyback sinks yields despite Fed hawkish minutes
Gold (XAU/USD) rallies during Wednesday’s session after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) released the minutes of its July meeting, in which the US central bank held rates unchanged but not unanimously, with three members di…
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Trump touted a deal to avert new tariffs on Canada. Here's what we know so far
Less than two hours before massive U.S. tariffs on certain Canadian goods were set to switch on, President Donald Trump announced a tentative deal to stave off the new duties.
Over $1B in Liquidations as Bitcoin Surges to 2-Month High Above $69K
After weeks and weeks of sideways movements without any clear signs of a breakout in either direction, the crypto market is finally on the move.
Canadian dollar reaches highest level since early June
August 19, 2026, 2:18 AM EDT. UK consumer-price inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July from 2.6% in June, matching economists’ expectations and moving further above the Bank of England’s 2% target. The increase was drive…
Can Nasdaq Support Hold as Big Tech Momentum Fades?
In a dramatic shift for global equity markets, the first week of February 2026 has witnessed a sharp technical breakdown as long-standing momentum gauges for the S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) turned negative. The bullish fervor t…
Datavault AI earnings missed by $0.10, revenue fell short of estimates
It's shaping up to be a tough period for Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:LUCK), which a week ago released some disappointing quarterly results that could have a notable impact on how the market views the st…
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Corn Back to Early Strength on Wednesday, as Tour Yields Continue Decline
Corn prices are up 2 to 3 cents so far on Wednesday morning. Futures posted mixed trade on Tuesday, with contracts closing as much as 1 ¾ lower to a penny higher across the board. Open interest was up just 6,454 contrac…
Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Founded in 1993 in Alexandria, VA., by brothers David and Tom Gardner, The Motley Fool is a multimedia financial-services company dedicated to building the world's greatest investment community. Reaching millions of peo…
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Reclaims $1 as Sellers Show Early Signs of Exhaustion
Ripple’s XRP remains locked in a broader bearish structure, although the latest short-term price action is beginning to show tentative signs of seller exhaustion. The $1 psychological level is now the immediate battlegr…
Breaking: FOMC officials acknowledged inflation remained elevated
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) published the Minutes of the July meeting on Wednesday. "The information available at the time of the meeting indicated that inflation remained elevated. Labor market conditions …
Oil prices march higher as U.S., Iran remain at odds over Hormuz
Prices are likely to rise substantially if the Strait of Hormuz remains, in effect, closed, market watchers say.
Gold prices extend gains after Treasury says it plans to increase buybacks
August 5, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT.IPOs such as SpaceX and ChangXin Memory Technologies have generated worldwide interest, particularly across the tech and AI sectors. Still, with founders trying to maximize returns and invest…
Oil Markets Face Growing Risk as Tanker Crossings Slow at Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz reopening may ease pressure on oil, LNG, global trade and crypto markets, but clearing around 1,500 stranded ships in the Persian Gulf could take weeks or months because of security risks, convoy li…
Swapiz Telegram Swap Bot Launches to Remove Friction in Crypto-to-Crypto Swaps
Swapiz Telegram Swap Bot announces its public launch. Designed with Telegram users in mind, the Swapiz Telegram Swap Bot allows users to make crypto-to-crypto swaps directly within the Telegram messaging app, without op…
Treasury doubles debt buybacks as Bessent moves to steady bond market
The Treasury Department on Wednesday said it will more than double the size of its government debt repurchases, sending yields sharply lower at a time of substantial market stress.
World’s largest olive oil company surges over 20% as rivals circle in takeover battle
Shares of Spain's Deoleo jumped over 20% on Wednesday afternoon amid an intensifying takeover battle for the world's largest olive oil bottler and marketer.
Canada: EU protectionist shift challenges diversification – NBC
National Bank of Canada’s (NBC) Angelo Katsoras argues that Canada’s push to diversify exports away from the United States (US) toward the European Union (EU) faces growing obstacles as EU industrial policy turns more p…
Japanese Yen gains as US Dollar retreats ahead of FOMC Minutes
USD/JPY edges lower on Wednesday as the US Dollar (USD) loses momentum and retreats toward the June lows touched earlier this week. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 159.10, down 0.32% on the day.
Remarkably Benign UK Food Prices Keep a Lid on Inflation
A material spike in oil and, crucially, natural gas prices this July would make it harder for the Bank of England to avoid hiking rates. We're pencilling in a one-and-done rate rise this summer
Bitcoin Just Hit 8 of 12 Capitulation Signals; VanEck Thinks the Pain May Be Nearing Its End
Bitcoin posted a modest recovery on Wednesday, which helped it climb above $64,000. The cryptocurrency is still almost 50% down from its all-time high, but VanEck’s latest analysis revealed that 8 of 12 tracked signals …
Nasdaq 100 Under Pressure From Rising Yields, Oil Prices: What to Watch Today
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.15%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.03%…
US Dollar: Fed minutes watched as rate doubts grow – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke says markets will scrutinize the latest Fed minutes for clues on how close policymakers remain to another rate hike after weaker US labour and inflation data reduced expectations for a hike …