U.S. equities were little changed in midday trading, with gains in artificial intelligence-linked shares helping to balance headwinds from a 10-year Treasury yield sitting near 4.73%....
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Markets Brace for AI Earnings Wave and Key Jobs Report in a Busy Week Ahead
Investors are heading into a high-stakes stretch with major technology companies reporting earnings and a closely watched U.S. jobs report due. The combination could set the...
Trump Reportedly Backs Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair as Rate Hike Odds Rise
President Trump is said to favor Kevin Warsh as a leading candidate to lead the Federal Reserve, a development that has drawn fresh attention to U.S....
U.S. Economy Slows to 1.5% in Q2 While Core Inflation Holds at 3.3%
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter, growing at an annualized rate of 1.5%, even as core inflation remained sticky at...