The U.S. Federal Reserve has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting. The decision carries ripple effects well beyond U.S....
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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U.S. stocks mixed as tech earnings diverge and rising oil stokes inflation concerns
U.S. equity markets swung in opposite directions in the latest session, driven by a sharp split in big-tech earnings and renewed pressure from climbing oil prices...
U.S. Stock Futures Pause as Investors Await Fresh Jobs Data
Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes steadied in overnight trading as investors looked ahead to a closely watched private-sector employment report. The data could shape...
Rising Oil Prices Rekindle Inflation Fears and Fed Rate Hike Concerns
A fresh climb in oil prices is drawing attention from analysts who warn that sustained energy cost increases could push U.S. inflation higher and force the...