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...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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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...
Currency Markets Whipsaw as Bank of Japan Holds Rates, Geopolitical Tensions Add to Pressure
Global foreign exchange markets saw sharp swings in recent trading after the Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate steady, while persistent inflation risks at...
Central Bank Holds Rates Steady as Energy and Memory Chip Costs Threaten Fresh Price Pressures
A central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, even as officials flagged that rising energy prices and higher memory chip...