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Today: August 20, 2026
Today: August 20, 2026

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Hot April producer price number adds to inflation worries

 U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in April, posting their biggest gain since early 2022, the latest indication that inflation was accelerating amid the

Hot April producer price number adds to inflation worries
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April CPI rises more than expected; bond yields climb

U.S. consumer prices rose at a brisk clip for a second straight month in April, posting the largest

April CPI rises more than expected; bond yields climb
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Ceasefire on life support

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With the month-old Iran war ceasefire now on “life support”,

Ceasefire on life support
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records; AMD results spark AI stock rally

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq surged to record-high closes on Wednesday, buoyed by signs of a resolution in the Middle East conflict, while strong

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records; AMD results spark AI stock rally
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High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods

As the Iran war enters its third month, consumers are paying for its disruption of worldwide energy production

High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods
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Qualcomm jumps as optimism on smartphones, AI chips outweigh dismal forecast

Qualcomm shares jumped more than 13% on Thursday, as investors latched on to the chief executive's optimism about a recovery in its smartphone business and data

Qualcomm jumps as optimism on smartphones, AI chips outweigh dismal forecast
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Hormuz and hyperscalers

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook While U.S.-Iran talks have stalled, and next to no oil is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, stock markets'

Hormuz and hyperscalers
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Crude oil futures jump on reports of air attacks, Iran power struggle

Crude oil futures spiked $5 a barrel on Thursday after reports that air defenses were engaging targets over Tehran and of a power struggle between Iran's

Crude oil futures jump on reports of air attacks, Iran power struggle
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Value of global dealmaking recovers as firms pursue big transactions after Iran war

The value of global dealmaking has rebounded after a sharp slump in the weeks after the start of the war in Iran, as companies and investors shrug off volatility and press

Value of global dealmaking recovers as firms pursue big transactions after Iran war
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STOXX 600 jumps more than 1% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open

The STOXX 600 jumped more than 1% and notched its fourth straight weekly gain on Friday, after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz, a

STOXX 600 jumps more than 1% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
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Wall St opens higher on Mideast de-escalation hopes; monthly losses loom

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, as markets welcomed a report signaling potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has set the S&P 500 and the

Wall St opens higher on Mideast de-escalation hopes; monthly losses loom
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Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival

Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes for

Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival
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Relaxation of US day-trading rules opens door to YOLO trading, higher risk

A regulatory move allowing smaller, everyday investors to engage in more day trading

Relaxation of US day-trading rules opens door to YOLO trading, higher risk
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Trading Day: Markets gorge on huge TACO

World markets soared on Wednesday and oil had its biggest fall in five years, as investors gave a hearty welcome to the ceasefire in the Iran

Trading Day: Markets gorge on huge TACO
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US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports

The U.S. says it took out more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels, and the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region’s oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single liter” to be shipped to its enemies

US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports
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Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending

American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the malaise in retail sales that began late last year

Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending
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US stocks rise after getting a reminder of AI's potential upsides

The U.S. stock market rose after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside

US stocks rise after getting a reminder of AI's potential upsides
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US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation

U.S. wholesale prices rose a hotter-than-expected 0.5% in December

US producer prices rose 0.5% in December, more than expected, on uptick in services inflation
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Economist: Hiring is ‘very, very slow’ in the US

Milken Institute chief economist William Lee breaks down job-finding expectations ahead of the release of the final US jobs report of 2025.

Economist: Hiring is ‘very, very slow’ in the US
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Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan

President Donald Trump says he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes

Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan
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Trump-related companies soared after the election. One year in, the picture's not so rosy

Trump-related companies and crypto projects exploded when President Trump was reelected. One year in, the picture isn't as rosy. CNN's Matt Egan reports.

Trump-related companies soared after the election. One year in, the picture's not so rosy
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Why car prices won’t stop rising

Why car prices won’t stop rising

Why car prices won’t stop rising
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Is the dollar headed for the carvery?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook As markets settled in for the U.S.

Is the dollar headed for the carvery?
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Global stocks to edge higher in 2026 but lag this year's strong run: Reuters Poll

Most major global stock indexes should trade higher by the end of 2026 but will struggle to repeat this year's surprisingly strong performance, according to a

Global stocks to edge higher in 2026 but lag this year's strong run: Reuters Poll
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European shares jump on Ukraine peace prospects, US rate cut hopes

European shares extended gains on Tuesday, led by materials and financial stocks, as investors continued to draw optimism from prospects of a

European shares jump on Ukraine peace prospects, US rate cut hopes
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BHP walks away from last stab at Anglo American takeover

BHP on Monday abandoned a last-ditch effort to buy rival Anglo American and bolster its dominance in copper, just two

BHP walks away from last stab at Anglo American takeover
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Global tech shares falter as Nvidia-led rally stalls

U.S. technology stocks failed to hold on their initial gains on Thursday, as a rally driven by Nvidia ran out of steam with concerns of lofty

Global tech shares falter as Nvidia-led rally stalls
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Bitcoin rebounds after falling below $90,000, a 7-month low

Bitcoin was trading slightly higher on Tuesday after hitting a seven-month low below $90,000, finding buyers in a market where some

Bitcoin rebounds after falling below $90,000, a 7-month low
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Bitcoin sinks to six-month low as risk-off sentiment persists

Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level in six months on Friday, as a broad sell-off in risk assets deepened amid fading hopes that

Bitcoin sinks to six-month low as risk-off sentiment persists
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A new rare earth crisis is brewing as yttrium shortages spread

Global supplies of the rare earth element yttrium are running low due to Chinese

A new rare earth crisis is brewing as yttrium shortages spread
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China’s securities regulatory chief seeks approval to step down, sources say

China's securities watchdog chief, Wu Qing, has sought approval to step down, sources with knowledge of the matter said, in what would be an abrupt and unexpected exit for a regulatory head

China’s securities regulatory chief seeks approval to step down, sources say
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Wall Street mixed, shutdown (almost) nixed

U.S. tech shares stumbled again but the Dow climbed to a new high on Wednesday as investors geared up for an end to the U.S. government shutdown, while

Wall Street mixed, shutdown (almost) nixed