American stock index futures moved higher in early trading while oil prices retreated, signaling a cautiously positive open for Wall Street amid shifting market sentiment. US...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
Author: First Financial News Desk
Global Central Banks Hold Rates Steady as Inflation and Growth Concerns Linger
Major central banks around the world have largely kept interest rates unchanged in their most recent policy meetings, signaling a cautious approach as policymakers weigh stubborn...
Oil slides, European stocks rally after U.S. steps back from Iran military strike
Oil prices fell sharply and European equities climbed after reports that the United States called off planned military strikes against Iran, easing fears of a wider...
China’s Central Bank Pledges Policy Flexibility, Boosts Panda Bond Market
China’s central bank signaled it stands ready to adjust monetary policy as conditions warrant, while also announcing support for the country’s panda bond market — a...