If Iran Wins The Strait Of Hormuz, The US Economy Stays Steady
August 17, 2026
Iran's Hormuz tolls redirect Gulf oil revenue to Tehran but leave world oil prices and the US economic forecast steady.
In This Article: OIL
What The Shell?
The Treasury Department axes a database intended to prevent shady shell companies, billionaire whimsy strikes again, and the heat is threatening the Italian cheese bank.
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.
Solar Overtakes Wind, But Fossil Fuel Demand Keeps Rising
Solar generation surged 30% in 2025, overtaking wind for the first time as the world's fastest-growing energy source.
Permission Slips: Dealing With No
There is a difference between owning a thing and having permission to use it, and almost everything most people count as their wealth sits firmly in the second category.
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Daily Market Outlook - Monday, August 17
August 17, 2026
The US dollar hit multi-month lows as soft retail sales data slashed expectations for a September Fed rate hike.
Silver And The Dow: What Is Happening?
August 17, 2026
Historical Dow/Gold ratio cycles suggest the Dow Jones Industrial Average is nearing a major peak.
Weak Retail Sales Take Rate Hikes Off The Table
August 17, 2026
July’s 0.6% retail sales drop undercuts the Fed's hawkish case, signaling a sharp loss in consumer momentum.
Weekly Market Pulse: Situational Awareness
August 17, 2026
Interest rates testing the 5% threshold on the 10-year Treasury threaten stretched equity valuations.
In This Article: IEF
EUR/USD Signal: Bullish Flag Points To More Gains Ahead Of FOMC Minutes
August 17, 2026
EUR/USD extends its rebound after weak US data as Fed expectations, European inflation, FOMC minutes, and a bullish flag setup support further gains.
Nifty Below 24,300; Infosys & Titan Company Top Losers
August 17, 2026
Indian share markets are trading lower with Sensex trading 349 points lower, and Nifty is trading 74 points lower.
Australian Dollar Gains Against Japanese Yen Despite Weak Economic Data From China
August 17, 2026
AUD/JPY climbed as weak Japanese GDP data clouds the Bank of Japan's rate hike path.
Markets Lean Into A Softer Fed
August 17, 2026
Fading Fed rate hike expectations are weakening the US dollar, boosting equities and gold.
In This Article: UUP
WTI Crude Oil Price Analysis For August 17
August 17, 2026
WTI crude oil tests critical resistance at $83.50 within a tightening symmetrical triangle.
In This Article: OIL
FX Daily: Porridge Cools For Goldilocks
August 17, 2026
Cooling US data has lowered Fed rate hike odds, weighing on the dollar while supporting risk assets.
A Major Shift In Israel’s Startup Nation
August 17, 2026
Some observers argue that this development speaks to a brain drain arising out of political and security considerations in Israel.
How Fear Sabotages Financial Growth
August 17, 2026
At the end of the day, financial growth is ultimately a matter of emotional stamina.
Three Things: Cash, Sports Betting, Concentration Risk
August 17, 2026
Negative sum games should never be part of a financial plan as they cannot reliably fund future liabilities. Sports betting is a negative sum game.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
The Treasury Department axes a database intended to prevent shady shell companies, billionaire whimsy strikes again...
Walmart headlines the final stretch of Q2 earnings as markets test the retailer's premium valuation against macro...
Japan’s yen intervention signals market stabilization via the Fed's FIMA facility rather than a secret bond market...
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Some observers argue that this development speaks to a brain drain arising out of political and security...
While the S&P 500 stalls during summer doldrums, drone tech leaders like Unusual are diverging with strong gains...
CPI inflation reached 3.4% amid surging energy costs, yet S&P 500 companies continue to protect profit margins by...
The principal cyclical risk remains eventual memory overinvestment. Current investment remains concentrated heavily on...
U.S. efforts to bolster the yen face skepticism as interest rate differentials sustain the carry trade.