Don’t Fight The Fed - Bond Market Treasury Rates Put Selling
August 21, 2026
Treasury yields surge despite intervention, signaling a major breakout in 10-year rates.
Will AI Become The Great Equaliser?
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Equities Hit A Speed Bump As Semis Slide And Yields Climb
Equities extended their three-day decline as semiconductor stocks slid and Treasury yields climbed toward 4.71%.
Weekly Market Pulse: Situational Awareness
Interest rates testing the 5% threshold on the 10-year Treasury threaten stretched equity valuations.
Q2 Earnings Season Enters Final Stretch: Walmart Headlines Upcoming Retail Earnings
Walmart headlines the final stretch of Q2 earnings as markets test the retailer's premium valuation against macro headwinds.
Yen Intervention Narrative: What’s True And Not
Japan’s yen intervention signals market stabilization via the Fed's FIMA facility rather than a secret bond market bailout.
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Growing concerns over the U.S. fiscal situation and investment demand are giving momentum to gold prices.
In This Article: GLD
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With the U.S. Dollar struggling at the 98 level and the VIX declining, market focus shifts toward oil volatility and geopolitical tensions.
AskSlim Market Week - Friday, Aug. 21
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Gold and silver enter a bullish rising phase with cycle analysis projecting long-term targets near 5,000.
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Major indices posted weekly losses despite a Friday rally fueled by healthcare and crypto gains.
MU Setting Up?
August 21, 2026
Micron Technology (MU) displays a potential inverse head and shoulders pattern targeting record highs. Traders should watch for the SMH ETF to break above its 50-day moving average to confirm this bullish setup.
Treasury Pressure: The Implications Across Markets
August 21, 2026
Treasury yields continue to rise despite federal intervention, fueled by fiscal deficits and massive AI infrastructure demand. Gold prices surge as the dollar weakens, signaling a shift toward short-duration bonds and diversified equities.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG Bulls Test $70 As Rally Extends
August 21, 2026
Bullish momentum remains high, with a breakout above $70 clearing the path toward $72.05 and the $75 psychological target.
In This Article: SLV
An Economically Illiterate Trump Attempts To Explain Interest Rates
August 21, 2026
The administration is now signaling fiscal consolidation to address the $40 trillion national debt.
In This Article: TYX
Rate Fears Overblown
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Rising interest rates signal economic optimism rather than impending doom.
U.S. Treasury Secretary High Stakes Gamble On Interest Rates
August 21, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is doubling long-dated bond buybacks to stabilize yields amid rising deficits.
In This Article: UUP
Micron Technology Puts Have High Yields For Short Sellers Even With MU Stock Higher
August 21, 2026
Micron Technology short-put options offer attractive yields exceeding 4.5% as the stock consolidates.
In This Article: MU
EDITOR'S CHOICE
AI projects as a global "Great Equalizer" by democratizing expertise and lowering entrepreneurship barriers.
Equities extended their three-day decline as semiconductor stocks slid and Treasury yields climbed toward 4.71%.
Interest rates testing the 5% threshold on the 10-year Treasury threaten stretched equity valuations.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is doubling long-dated bond buybacks to stabilize yields amid rising deficits.
While resistance suggests a brief pullback to $72,000, the technical setup points toward a subsequent push to $83,000.
Zhuzhou CCRC Times Electric projects a 10.75% annual return, supported by a 4.46% dividend yield.
Figma's Q2 revenue surged 48% as AI monetization gained traction among 80% of large customers.
Trump’s 50% tariff threats against Canada target dairy and automotive sectors ahead of USMCA renegotiations.