The Commodities Feed: Oil Shrugs Off Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ Plan For Iran
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Brent crude prices fell as markets shrugged off new US sanctions on Iran, while European natural gas surged on critical storage shortages.
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Treasury yields face upward pressure as massive US debt issuance competes with AI-driven borrowing from Alphabet and Amazon.
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S&P 500 earnings momentum is accelerating with Q3 profit growth projected at 22.3% as revisions broaden.
Will AI Become The Great Equalizer?
AI projects as a global "Great Equalizer" by democratizing expertise and lowering entrepreneurship barriers.
Equities Hit A Speed Bump As Semis Slide And Yields Climb
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Weekly Market Pulse: Situational Awareness
Interest rates testing the 5% threshold on the 10-year Treasury threaten stretched equity valuations.
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The Next Inflation Problem Won’t Be Solved By The Fed
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Gold Just Became A National Security Asset
August 24, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s 'Operation Economic Outcast' targets Iran’s use of gold and crypto to evade sanctions.
WTI Holds Ground Above $84.50 As Escalating Concerns Over US Sanctions On Iran
August 24, 2026
WTI crude prices rose toward $84.70 as the US ramps up sanctions against Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Japanese Yen Consolidates Around 159.00 Vs USD As Bearish Potential Remains Intact
August 24, 2026
The USD/JPY pair consolidates near 159.00 as Japan’s fiscal woes and low rates sustain bearish pressure on the yen.
Financial Markets Report For Monday, Aug 24
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This Slngshot Strategy Could Make Us A Fortune On Tuesday
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Smart Money Is Buying Carvana Co.
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Hong Kong Gold Futures Contract Reports Physical Delivery Record
August 24, 2026
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Nasdaq 100 Elliott Wave Daily Update - Monday, Aug 24
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