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S&P 500 Rises Despite Mixed Earnings, Higher Bond Yields
In a session marked by volatile trading, the S&P 500 climbed, ending the day up 1.08 points or 0.02%, closing at 5,071.63. This gain came as the market processed a series of mixed signals—from an uptick in bond yields following a substantial auction of U.S. Treasury notes to varied corporate earnings reports across key sectors. Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:00 am
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MARKETS TODAY: Yen Shift, Meta Stock Performance
The USD/JPY pair has surpassed the 155.00 mark, a level highlighted by ex-Deputy Finance Minister Michio Watanabe as pivotal. SEE: USD/JPY breaks the 155.00 level on the VT Markets trading app This move comes as the market anticipates key economic data from the U.S., such as GDP and PCE figures. Historically, such breaches have led to Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:00 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
FTSE 100 Hits Record High on Anglo American Buyout
Britain’s FTSE 100 stock index saw notable activity with miner Anglo American (AAL) surging 12.5% to a nine-month high following a buyout offer from BHP Group. SEE: FTSE 100 sees upswing today on the VT Markets trading app BHP proposed acquiring Anglo American in a deal valued at 31.1 billion pounds ($38.91 billion), aiming to establish Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:00 am
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ASIA: Nikkei in the Dumps: Tech Stocks Tumble, Yen Weakens
Japan’s Nikkei share average recently saw a downturn, dropping 2.16% to close at 37,628.48, following a three-day upward streak. This slide was led primarily by losses in the technology sector, while the market braces for the Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy announcement. SEE: Nikkei 225 plummets as seen on VT Markets trading app. On Thursday, Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:00 am
Categories: Today's Analysis
Supply Worries Set Wheat for Biggest Weekly Gain in Two Years
As the trading week closes, Chicago wheat futures are on track to record their largest weekly uptick since 2021, fuelled by persistent dry conditions in key wheat-growing areas of Russia and the United States. These adverse weather patterns are stoking fears of a tightened supply landscape. Corn and soybeans also saw upward movements. Corn is Continue Reading
Written on August 20, 2026 at 2:59 am
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