https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/a-deal-between-the-us-and-canada-to-stave-off-new-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-is-now-on-president-trumps-desk-according-to-politico-citing-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T19:11:42.000Z A deal between the US and Canada to stave off new tariffs on Canadian goods is now on President Trump's desk, according to Politico citing sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/several-independent-us-oil-producers-are-expected-to-sign-production-contracts-with-venezuelas-state-run-pdvsa-on-tuesday-reports-politico Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T19:01:57.000Z Several independent US oil producers are expected to sign production contracts with Venezuela’s state-run PDVSA on Tuesday, reports Politico https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/crude-wrap-wti-v6-settles-usd-032-higher-at-8406bbl-brent-v6-settles-usd-015-higher-at-9102bbl Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T18:50:00.000Z CRUDE WRAP: WTI (V6) SETTLES USD 0.32 HIGHER AT 84.06/BBL; BRENT (V6) SETTLES USD 0.15 HIGHER AT 91.02/BBL https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-reportedly-to-downplay-hopes-for-trade-deal-with-canada-on-tuesday-us-president-trump-and-canadian-pm-carney-are-expected-to-speak-again-on-tuesday-according-to-people-familiar-with-the-matter Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T18:40:25.000Z US reportedly to downplay hopes for trade deal with Canada on Tuesday, US President Trump and Canadian PM Carney are expected to speak again on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/sec-reportedly-proposes-digital-asset-regulation Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T18:39:26.000Z SEC reportedly proposes digital asset regulation https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/tiktok-reportedly-exploring-a-feature-to-send-money-over-direct-messages Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T18:04:52.000Z TikTok reportedly exploring a feature to send money over direct messages https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uber-uber-reportedly-sold-72mln-shares-of-aurora-aur-in-a-block-trade-at-usd-662shr-according-to-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T18:03:37.000Z Uber (UBER) reportedly sold 72mln shares of Aurora (AUR) in a block trade at USD 6.62/shr, according to reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-and-canadian-trade-negotiators-are-expected-to-meet-again-ahead-of-the-midnight-tariff-deadline-reports-cbc-news Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T17:28:54.000Z US and Canadian trade negotiators are expected to meet again ahead of the midnight tariff deadline, reports CBC News https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-mto-says-it-received-a-report-of-an-incident-40nm-southeast-of-al-mocha-yemen-unmanned-cargo-vessel-was-struck-by-multiple-unknown-projectiles-causing-damage Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T17:25:30.000Z UK MTO says it received a report of an incident 40nm Southeast of Al Mocha, Yemen; Unmanned cargo vessel was struck by multiple unknown projectiles, causing damage https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/iran-foreign-minister-says-tehran-rejected-ceasefire-proposals-says-war-must-end-not-pause Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T17:09:19.000Z Iran Foreign Minister says Tehran rejected ceasefire proposals; says war must end, not pause https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/iran-parliamenet-speaker-ghalibaf-says-americans-think-squeezing-iran-harder-will-win-concessions-that-were-never-part-of-the-agreement-bessent-and-hegseth-are-way-out-of-their-league Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T17:02:13.000Z Iran Parliamenet Speaker Ghalibaf says "Americans think squeezing Iran harder will win concessions that were never part of the agreement.", "Bessent and Hegseth are way out of their league." https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-touts-success-of-psychadelic-drugs-following-eo-signed-in-april-specifically-ibogaine-pbm Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T17:00:42.000Z US President Trump touts success of psychedelic drugs following EO signed in April, specifically Ibogaine (PBM) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/white-house-reportedly-plans-to-host-an-event-with-trump-tomorrow-that-will-include-various-tech-leaders-though-prediction-market-companies-were-not-invited-and-wont-be-attending-according-to-axios-citing-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T16:42:36.000Z White House reportedly plans to host an event with Trump tomorrow that will include various tech leaders, though prediction market companies were not invited and won’t be attending, according to Axios citing sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/anthropic-pre-ipo-credit-facility-set-to-climb-past-usd-10bln-target-reports-bloomberg-tv Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T16:42:35.000Z Anthropic pre-IPO credit facility set to climb past USD 10bln target, reports Bloomberg TV https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/russian-foreign-minister-lavrov-says-we-have-the-right-to-regard-direct-involvement-of-british-missile-forces-in-strikes-against-russia-as-participation-in-conflict-reports-interfax Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T16:39:27.000Z Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says we have the right to regard direct involvement of British missile forces in strikes against Russia as participation in conflict, reports Interfax https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uae-defense-ministry-said-it-detected-two-ballistic-missiles-launched-from-iran-one-missile-fell-outside-territorial-waters-second-fell-inside- Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T16:35:32.000Z UAE Defense Ministry said it detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, one missile fell outside territorial waters, second fell inside https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/israeli-official-claims-that-the-attack-on-the-syrian-air-base-in-the-idlib-region-was-intended-to-prevent-a-turkish-military-buildup-there-reports-axios Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T16:27:09.000Z Israeli official claims that the attack on the Syrian air base in the Idlib region was intended to prevent a Turkish military buildup there, reports Axios https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/bp-bp-ln-joins-venezuelan-oil-trade-to-challenge-trafigura-and-vitol-reports-bloomberg-news Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T16:25:25.000Z BP (BP/ LN) joins Venezuelan oil trade to challenge Trafigura and Vitol, reports Bloomberg News https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/claims-made-by-some-regional-media-outlets-about-houthis-missile-attack-on-the-uae-are-false-according-to-tasnim-citing-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T16:16:52.000Z Claims made by some regional media outlets about Houthis missile attack on the UAE are false, according to Tasnim citing sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/asana-asan-cleared-5-years-of-engineering-work-in-two-weeks-with-openai-codex Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T16:11:30.000Z Asana (ASAN) cleared 5 years of engineering work in two weeks with OpenAI Codex https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/reports-of-a-large-fire-in-sulaymaniyah-iraq-reports-nour-news-also-unconfirmed-reports-indicate-that-an-energy-site-in-the-province-has-been-targeted-by-an-attack Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T16:05:20.000Z Reports of a large fire in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, reports Nour News; also unconfirmed reports indicate that an energy site in the province has been targeted by an attack https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/apple-aapl-overhauls-eu-app-store-fees-is-adjusting-commission-rates-in-eu-across-the-app-store-alternative-app-payments-and-alternatively-distributed-apps Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T16:01:25.000Z Apple (AAPL) overhauls EU app store fees; is adjusting commission rates in EU across the app store, alternative app payments and alternatively distributed apps https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/newsquawk-daily-us-earnings-estimates---19th-august-2026-low-tgt-adi Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T16:00:00.000Z Newsquawk Daily US Earnings Estimates - 19th August 2026: LOW, TGT, ADI https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/guyana-president-says-it-is-now-entitled-to-398-of-crude-production-from-stabroek-block Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T15:57:58.000Z Guyana President says it is now entitled to 39.8% of crude production from Stabroek Block https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/russian-president-putin-says-russia-is-discussing-with-myanmar-the-construction-of-oil-refineries-production-and-exploration-of-hydrocarbons-including-on-the-shelf Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T15:44:15.000Z Russian President Putin says Russia is discussing with Myanmar the construction of oil refineries, production and exploration of hydrocarbons, including on the shelf https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/russia-will-reroute-kazakh-oil-exports-from-ust-luga-to-novorossiysk-to-free-up-baltic-port-capacity-for-additional-russian-crude-shipments-according-to-source-reports- Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T15:40:45.000Z Russia will reroute Kazakh oil exports from Ust-Luga to Novorossiysk to free up Baltic port capacity for additional Russian crude shipments, according to source reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-sold-6-week-bills-at-a-high-rate-of-3645-bc-297x Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T15:37:14.000Z US sold 6-week bills at a high rate of 3.645%, B/C 2.97x https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/a-us-official-told-al-jazeera-says-there-is-no-contradiction-in-the-administrations-statements-regarding-negotiations-with-iran-positive-discussions-took-place-with-iran-but-trump-decided-to-wait Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T15:34:00.000Z A US official told Al Jazeera says there is no contradiction in the administration's statements regarding negotiations with Iran; Positive discussions took place with Iran, but Trump decided to wait. https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/gdt-price-index-for-whole-milk-powder-3-to-usd-3591 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T15:33:50.000Z GDT price index for whole milk powder +3% to USD 3,591 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/natural-gas-and-electricity-distributor-ugi-corp-ugi-recently-received-a-roughly-usd-9bln-takeover-offer-from-kkr-kkr-according-to-wsj-citing-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T15:19:17.000Z Natural gas and electricity distributor UGI Corp. (UGI) recently received a roughly USD 9bln takeover offer from KKR (KKR), according to WSJ citing sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pentagon-reportedly-weighs-smaller-us-military-presence-in-gulf-once-iran-war-ends-reports-wapo Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T15:17:22.000Z Pentagon reportedly weighs smaller US military presence in Gulf once Iran war ends, reports WaPo https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uae-says-the-situation-is-currently-safe-after-the-missile-threat Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T15:07:04.000Z UAE says the situation is currently safe after the missile threat https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/amazon-amzn-reportedly-plans-to-grow-its-louisiana-data-centre-investment-from-usd-12bln-to-usd-18bln-with-a-third-data-centre-campus Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T15:05:28.000Z Amazon (AMZN) reportedly plans to grow its Louisiana data centre investment from USD 12bln to USD 18bln with a third data centre campus https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-to-sell-usd-110bln-in-4-week-bils-and-usd-100bln-in-8-week-bills-on-august-20th-to-sell-usd-72bln-in-17-week-bills-on-august-19th-to-settle-on-august-25th Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T15:01:13.000Z US to sell USD 110bln in 4-week bills and USD 100bln in 8-week bills on August 20th, to sell USD 72bln in 17-week bills on August 19th; to settle on August 25th https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/warning-sirens-heard-in-dubai-tasnim-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:56:00.000Z "Warning sirens heard in Dubai", Tasnim reports; detected a missile threat targeting the country https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/houthi-drones-target-hodeidah-yemen-al-hadath-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:55:18.000Z Houthi drones target Hodeidah, Yemen, Al-Hadath reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/russian-defence-ministry-says-that-russian-forces-hit-one-cargo-vessel-in-the-black-sea Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:50:37.000Z Russian Defence Ministry says that Russian forces hit one cargo vessel in the Black Sea https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/white-house-official-source-confirms-leaders-of-the-us-and-canada-spoke-last-night-there-was-no-resolution-that-would-prompt-the-us-president-to-hold-off-on-the-retaliation-tariffs-which-are-set-for-august-19th-foxs-lawrence-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:50:11.000Z White House Official confirms leaders of the US and Canada spoke last night; "no resolution that would prompt the US President to hold off on the retaliation tariffs which are set for August 19th", Fox's Lawrence reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-update-choppy-action-in-metals-complex-copper-and-gold-see-immediate-downside-without-a-clear-headline-driver- Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:47:30.000Z [MARKET UPDATE] Choppy action in metals complex; Copper and Gold see immediate downside without a clear headline driver https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/vinspace-signs-a-contract-with-spacex-spcx-to-develop-and-launch-its-first-satellites-into-orbit-in-2027- Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:42:24.000Z VinSpace signs a contract with SpaceX (SPCX) to develop and launch its first satellites into orbit in 2027 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/business-executives-surveyed-by-the-cleveland-fed-expect-cpi-inflation-of-33-in-the-coming-year-which-is-down-slightly-from-37-in-q2-wsjs-timiraos-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:29:14.000Z Business executives surveyed by the Cleveland Fed expect CPI inflation of 3.3% in the coming year, which is down slightly from 3.7% in Q2, WSJ's Timiraos reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/gsks-gsk-ln-nucala-mepolizumab-receives-positive-reimbursement-recommendation-from-cda-amc-for-adults-with-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:27:02.000Z GSK's (GSK LN) nucala (mepolizumab) receives positive reimbursement recommendation from cda-amc for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/ukmto-receives-a-time-late-report-of-an-incident-in-the-strait-of-hormuz Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:25:07.000Z UKMTO receives a "time late report" of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz; took place 15th August https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/atlanta-fed-gdp-now-q3-2026-40-prev-43 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:21:13.000Z Atlanta Fed GDP Now (Q3 2026): 4.0% (prev. 4.3%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/semafors-talcott-writes-that-a-white-house-official-tells-me-that-trumps-truth-social-post-below-is-him-calling-off-talks-with-iran-for-the-foreseeable-future Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:11:51.000Z Semafor's Talcott writes that "A White House official tells me that Trump’s Truth Social post [in relation to him saying Trump saying there are no talks or conversations going on with Iran] is him calling off talks with Iran for the foreseeable future" https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-negotiators-are-looking-at-accepting-a-lower-level-of-tariffs-on-the-sectors-subject-to-the-section-232-levies-in-exchange-for-concessions-from-canada-reports-globe-and-mail-citing-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:01:03.000Z Canadian negotiators are looking at accepting a lower level of tariffs on the sectors subject to the Section 232 levies in exchange for concessions, reports Globe and Mail citing sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-pending-home-sales-jul-yy--22-prev--03 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:00:00.000Z US Pending Home Sales (Jul YY) -2.2% (Prev. -0.3%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-pending-home-sales-jul-mm--23-vs-exp-03-prev--48 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:00:00.000Z US Pending Home Sales (Jul MM) -2.3% vs. Exp. 0.3% (Prev. -4.8%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/european-market-wrap---18th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T14:00:00.000Z European Market Wrap - 18th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/an-adviser-to-irans-supreme-leader-says-iran-remains-committed-to-logic-and-dialogue-but-will-not-equate-negotiation-with-surrender-fars-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:56:29.000Z An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader says Iran remains committed to logic and dialogue but will not equate negotiation with surrender, Fars reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-equity-open-indices-open-in-the-red-as-trump-flaunts-no-iranian-progress-in-light-trade Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:55:53.000Z US EQUITY OPEN: Indices open in the red as Trump flaunts no Iranian progress in light trade https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/an-oil-tanker-has-docked-at-the-caspian-pipeline-consortiums-loading-buoy-signaling-that-the-facility-is-resuming-operations-after-nearly-nine-months-of-inactivity-bloomberg-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:47:46.000Z An oil tanker has docked at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s loading buoy, signaling that the facility is resuming operations after nearly nine months of inactivity, Bloomberg reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/syrian-foreign-mininster-says-nuclear-material-will-remain-in-syrian-custody-subject-to-iaea-guarantee Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:36:08.000Z Syrian Foreign Mininster says nuclear material will remain in Syrian custody, subject to IAEA guarantee https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-says-there-are-no-talks-or-conversations-going-on-or-scheduled-with-iran-the-naval-blockade-remains-in-full-force-and-effect-the-hormuz-strait-is-open-and-operating-all-water-mines-have-been-removed-or-detonated Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:31:04.000Z US President Trump says there are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with Iran. The Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect. The Hormuz Strait is open and operating. All water mines have been removed or detonated https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-posts-there-are-no-talks-or-conversations-going-on-or-scheduled-with-the-islamic-republic-of-iran-the-naval-blockade-remains-in-full-force-and-effect-the-hormuz-strait-is-open-and-operating Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:30:43.000Z US President Trump posts "There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect. The Hormuz Strait is open and operating" https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-and-uae-president-discussed-the-region-in-a-phone-call-local-press-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:20:15.000Z US President Trump and UAE President discussed the region in a phone call, local press reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-manufacturing-production-jul-yy-12-prev-11 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:15:00.000Z US Manufacturing Production (Jul YY) 1.2% (Prev. 1.1%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/industrial-production-jul-yy-11-prev-11 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:15:00.000Z Industrial Production (Jul YY) 1.1% (Prev. 1.1%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-manufacturing-production-jul-mm-02-vs-exp-02-prev-03 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:15:00.000Z US Manufacturing Production (Jul MM) 0.2% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. 0.3%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/industrial-production-jul-mm-02-vs-exp-03-prev-03 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:15:00.000Z Industrial Production (Jul MM) 0.2% vs. Exp. 0.3% (Prev. 0.3%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-capacity-utilization-jul-763-vs-exp-763-prev-762 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:15:00.000Z US Capacity Utilization (Jul) 76.3% vs. Exp. 76.3% (Prev. 76.2%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/treasury-block-trades-rolling-headline-august-18th-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:07:59.000Z Treasury Block Trades [Rolling Headline August 18th 2026] https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/nokia-nokia-fh-is-reportedly-to-close-almost-all-sites-in-mainland-china-by-year-end-reports-scmp Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T13:02:47.000Z Nokia (NOKIA FH) is reportedly to close almost all sites in mainland China by year-end, reports SCMP https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/ecbs-lane-says-that-ez-inflation-being-one-percentage-point-above-the-ecbs-2-target-is-alot Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:58:44.000Z ECB's Lane says that EZ inflation being one percentage point above the ECB's 2% target, is a lot https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/bytedance-draws-over-usd-30bln-in-orders-for-jumbo-bank-loan Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:55:32.000Z ByteDance draws over USD 30bln in orders for jumbo bank loan https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-redbook-aug15-yy-76-prev-83 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:54:07.000Z US Redbook (Aug/15 YY) 7.6% (Prev. 8.3%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/airbus-air-fp-is-said-to-be-pencilling-in-the-first-flight-of-the-a350f-freighter-in-the-third-week-of-september-sources-say Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:46:54.000Z Airbus (AIR FP) is said to be pencilling in the first flight of the A350F freighter in the third week of September, sources say https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/klarna-klar-says-consumer-credit-performance-improved-again-with-delinquencies-declining-and-provisions-falling-as-a-share-of-volume-every-quarter-since-the-co-became-public Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:39:19.000Z Klarna (KLAR) says consumer credit performance improved again, with delinquencies declining and provisions falling as a share of volume every quarter since the Co. became public https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/polish-cabinet-to-discuss-2027-budget-draft-on-friday Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:37:22.000Z Polish cabinet to discuss 2027 budget draft on Friday https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/ny-fed-services-business-activity-aug-05-exp-46-prev-87 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:33:59.000Z NY Fed Services Business Activity (Aug): 0.5 (exp. 4.6, prev. 8.7) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-daily-equity-opening-news---bhp-rises-as-copper-drives-beat-goog-plans-to-exit-china-pixel-production-psky-seeks-usd-188bln-bond-in-wbd-case-tsla-prepares-austin-cybercab-launch-meta-trial-underway Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:33:00.000Z US Daily Equity Opening News - FN earnings beat fails to impress; HD rises after earnings and SSS beat; DUOL upgraded https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/iranian-foreign-minister-says-us-goal-from-the-war-is-irans-surrender-and-we-will-not-surrender-adds-america-is-begging-to-negotiate-with-us-now-according-to-our-terms-al-jazeera-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:32:52.000Z Iranian Foreign Minister says US' goal from the war is Iran’s surrender, and we will not surrender; adds America is begging to negotiate with us now "according to our terms", Al Jazeera reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-ny-fed-services-activity-index-aug-05-prev-87 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:30:00.000Z US NY Fed Services Activity Index (Aug) 0.5 (Prev. 8.7) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-import-prices-jul-yy-59-prev-71 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:30:00.000Z US Import Prices (Jul YY) 5.9% (Prev. 7.1%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-export-prices-jul-yy-82-prev-102 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:30:00.000Z US Export Prices (Jul YY) 8.2% (Prev. 10.2%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-building-permits-prel-jul-mm-50-prev--26 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:30:00.000Z US Building Permits Prel (Jul MM) 5.0% (Prev. -2.6%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-building-permits-prel-jul-1443-vs-exp-137-prev-1374 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:30:00.000Z US Building Permits Prel (Jul) 1.443 vs. Exp. 1.37 (Prev. 1.374) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-export-prices-jul-mm--13-vs-exp-02-prev--07 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:30:00.000Z US Export Prices (Jul MM) -1.3% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. -0.7%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-import-prices-jul-mm--04-vs-exp-01-prev--03 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:30:00.000Z US Import Prices (Jul MM) -0.4% vs. Exp. 0.1% (Prev. -0.3%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/housing-starts-jul-1239-vs-exp-135-prev-1427 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:30:00.000Z Housing Starts (Jul) 1.239 vs. Exp. 1.35 (Prev. 1.427) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/housing-starts-jul-mm--124-prev-190 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:30:00.000Z Housing Starts (Jul MM) -12.4% (Prev. 19.0%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-cma-has-expressed-concern-that-fuel-retailers-are-failing-to-pass-on-wholesale-price-reductions-to-drivers-contributing-to-sustained-high-margins-reports-sky-news-uk-watchdog-is-to-launch-autumn-review-of-fuel-margins Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:23:14.000Z UK CMA has expressed concern that fuel retailers are failing to pass on wholesale price reductions to drivers, contributing to sustained high margins, reports Sky News; UK watchdog is to launch Autumn review of fuel margins https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/the-nuclear-industry-has-a-new-ai-tool--with-nvidia-nvda-backing-reports-axios Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:19:26.000Z The nuclear industry has a new AI tool — with Nvidia (NVDA) backing, reports Axios https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-adp-employment-change-weekly-95-prev-825 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:15:00.000Z US ADP Employment Change Weekly 9.5 (Prev. 8.25) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-housing-starts-jul-2291-vs-exp-248-prev-2408 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:15:00.000Z Canadian Housing Starts (Jul) 229.1 vs. Exp. 248 (Prev. 240.8) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/disney-dis-and-its-abc-unit-sue-the-fcc-seeking-court-order-to-end-early-license-renewal-proceeding Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:11:52.000Z Disney (DIS) and its ABC unit sue the FCC, seeking court order to end early license renewal proceeding https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/santander-san-sm-to-sell-usd-denominated-debt-in-two-tranches- Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:07:30.000Z Santander (SAN SM) to sell USD-denominated debt in two tranches https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-broker-moves-duol-upgraded-at-da-davidson-anf-downgraded-at-raymond-james Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:05:59.000Z US BROKER MOVES: DUOL upgraded at DA Davidson; ANF downgraded at Raymond James https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/saudi-enemy-artillery-reportedly-targeted-densely-populated-villages-in-the-gafera-of-al-thahhar-district-in-saada-yemen-according-to-an-al-masirah-news-jounalist Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T12:02:17.000Z Saudi enemy artillery reportedly targeted densely populated villages in the Gafera of Al-Thahhar district in Sa'ada, Yemen, according to an Al Masirah News journalist https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/klarna-klar-announces-planned-cfo-and-cmo-transitions-cfo-negln-and-cmo-sandstrm-to-remain-through-transition Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T11:48:36.000Z Klarna (KLAR) announces planned CFO and CMO transitions; CFO Neglén and CMO Sandström to remain through transition https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/preview-fomc-minutes-due-wednesday-19th-august-2026-at-1900bst1400edt Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T11:43:20.000Z PREVIEW: FOMC Minutes due Wednesday 19th August, 2026 at 19:00BST/14:00EDT https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/xiaomi-1810-hk-say-memory-costs-remained-at-historically-high-levels-and-consumer-demand-recovered-slowly-amid-intensifying-competition Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T11:41:56.000Z Xiaomi (1810 HK) say memory costs remained at historically high levels and consumer demand recovered slowly amid intensifying competition https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/klarna-klar-q2-2026-usd-revenue-104bln-exp-9965mln Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T11:33:41.000Z Klarna (KLAR) Q2 2026 (USD): Revenue 1.04bln (exp. 996.5mln), GMB 36.6bln (exp. 36.93bln) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/iran-deputy-fm-gharibabadi-says-just-as-trump-correctly-wrote-the-name-of-the-eternal-persian-gulf-his-delusion-regarding-the-strait-of-hormuz-will-soon-be-corrected-too Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T11:33:26.000Z Iran Deputy FM Gharibabadi says "Just as Trump correctly wrote the name of the eternal Persian Gulf, his delusion regarding the Strait of Hormuz will soon be corrected too!" https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/sanofi-san-fp-winthrop-industrie-withdrew-its-application-for-use-of-dupixent-on-24th-june-2026-according-to-the-ema Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T11:12:45.000Z Sanofi (SAN FP) Winthrop Industrie withdrew its application for use of Dupixent on 24th June 2026, according to the EMA https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-posts-image-designating-strait-of-hormuz-as-new-us-territory Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T11:12:09.000Z US President Trump posts image designating Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory' https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/home-depot-hd-expands-fastest-fulfillment-in-home-improvement-with-nationwide-express-delivery-available-across-us-markets-for-small-flat-fee-with-no-subscription-or-membership-required Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T10:54:45.000Z Home Depot (HD) expands fastest fulfillment in home improvement with nationwide express delivery, available across US markets for small flat fee with no subscription or membership required https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-ambassador-barrack-says-israeli-strikes-on-airbase-are-unnecessary-air-strikes-constitute-unnecessary-escalation- Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T10:50:35.000Z US Ambassador Barrack says Israeli strikes on airbase are unnecessary; air strikes constitute unnecessary escalation. https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/tsmc-2330-tt-has-reportedly-developed-and-verified-the-cmos-platform-a16-with-the-rear-power-supply-method-et-news-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T10:48:42.000Z TSMC (2330 TT) has reportedly developed and verified the CMOS platform A16 with the rear power supply method, ET News reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/swedens-einride-reportedly-to-deploy-500-tesla-tsla-semi-trucks-on-its-saga-ai-platform-to-serve-customers-across-the-us Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T10:34:45.000Z Sweden's Einride (ENRD) reportedly to deploy 500 Tesla (TSLA) Semi trucks on its SAGA AI platform to serve customers across the US https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/xiaomi-1810-hk-says-that-memory-chip-price-surges-will-moderate-in-h2 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T10:30:44.000Z Xiaomi (1810 HK) says that memory chip price surges will moderate in H2 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/bofa-fms-aug-investor-sentiment-the-3rd-most-bullish-since-2022-global-equity-allocation-at-its-highest-allocation-since-nov21 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T10:22:50.000Z BofA FMS (Aug): Investor sentiment the 3rd most bullish since 2022, global equity allocation at its highest since Nov'21 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/qatari-foreign-ministry-spokesperson-says-the-current-effort-is-focused-on-defusing-the-current-crisis-and-returning-to-the-memorandum-of-understanding-al-arabytv-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T10:19:06.000Z Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says the current effort is focused on defusing the current crisis and returning to the memorandum of understanding, Al Jazeera reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/home-depot-hd-q2-2026-usd-adj-eps-492-exp-473-revenue-479bln-exp-473bln Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T10:00:29.000Z Home Depot (HD) Q2 2026 (USD): adj. EPS 4.92 (exp. 4.73), Revenue 47.9bln (exp. 47.3bln) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/irish-trade-balance-jun-35-prev-34 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T10:00:00.000Z Irish Trade Balance (Jun) 3.5 (Prev. 3.4) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/moodys-affirms-australia-at-aaa-maintains-stable-outlook- Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T09:36:52.000Z Moody's affirms Australia at Aaa; maintains stable outlook https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/fda-is-considering-a-competency-based-approach-to-evaluating-generative-ai-enabled-medical-devices-similar-to-assessments-for-doctors-according-to-axios Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T09:33:41.000Z FDA is considering a competency-based approach to evaluating generative AI-enabled medical devices, similar to assessments for doctors, according to Axios. https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/costco-cost-to-enter-the-medicare-market-via-a-partnership-with-scan-group-and-pilot-medicare-advantage-plans-in-three-states-wsj-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T09:31:28.000Z Costco (COST) to enter the Medicare market via a partnership with SCAN Group and pilot Medicare Advantage plans in three states, WSJ reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/south-african-sacci-business-confidence-jun-1235-prev-1241 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T09:30:00.000Z South African SACCI Business Confidence (Jun) 123.5 (Prev. 124.1) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/newsquawk-daily-us-opening-news---18th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T09:29:31.000Z Newsquawk Daily US Opening News - 18th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/xiaomi-1810-hk-q2-cny-revenue-1089bln-prev-1159bln Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T09:28:09.000Z Xiaomi (1810 HK) Q2 2026 (CNY): Revenue 108.9bln (prev. 115.9bln), adj. net profit 6.2bln (exp. 6.3bln), op. profit 10.9bln (exp. 5.85bln) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/hyundai-motor-005380-ks-intends-to-strike-for-five-days-from-the-19th-of-august-yna-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T09:15:27.000Z Hyundai Motor (005380 KS) intends to strike for five days from the 19th of August, YNA reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/the-uk-sells-gbp-4bln-4875-2036-gilt-bc-365x-prev-313x-average-yield-5155-prev-5040-tail-01bps-prev-01bps Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T09:04:01.000Z The UK sells GBP 4bln 4.875% 2036 Gilt: b/c 3.65x (prev. 3.13x), average yield 5.155% (prev. 5.040%), tail 0.1bps (prev. 0.1bps) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/explosion-of-the-shaddadi-gas-pipeline-in-the-outskirts-of-hasakah-syria- Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T09:03:12.000Z Explosions have been reported on the Shaddadi gas pipeline in the outskirts of Hasakah, Syria https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/baidu-inc-bidu-q2-2026-cny-eps-106-exp-151-revenue-usd-462bln-exp-465bln Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T09:01:48.000Z Baidu Inc (BIDU) Q2 2026 (CNY): EPS 1.06 (exp. 1.51), revenue USD 4.62bln (Exp. 4.65bln) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/german-zew-current-conditions-aug--611-vs-exp--688-prev--776 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T09:00:00.000Z German ZEW Current Conditions (Aug) -61.1 vs. Exp. -68.8 (Prev. -77.6) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/german-zew-economic-sentiment-index-aug-342-vs-exp-30-prev-263 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T09:00:00.000Z German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index (Aug) 34.2 vs. Exp. 30 (Prev. 26.3) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-yields-continue-to-hold-near-multi-decade-highs-gilts-unaffected-by-uk-jobs Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:53:19.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] Yields continue to hold near multi-decade highs; Gilts unaffected by UK jobs https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-crude-holds-a-firmer-bias-amid-us-iran-uncertainty-alongside-trumps-oman-threats-metals-subdued-across-the-board Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:52:16.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] Crude holds a firmer bias amid US-Iran uncertainty alongside Trump’s Oman threats; metals subdued across the board https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/hkex-announces-enhancements-to-the-methodology-of-the-hkex-tech-100-index-from-september-11th Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:49:16.000Z HKEX announces enhancements to the methodology of the HKEX Tech 100 Index, from September 11th https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-global-equities-weighed-on-by-rising-bond-yields Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:44:00.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] Global equities weighed on by rising bond yields https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/iranian-parliamentary-speaker-qalibaf-says-the-strait-of-hormuz-will-not-open-until-the-blockade-and-oil-embargo-are-lifted-adds-iran-is-ready-to-inflict-a-heavier-defeat-on-the-enemy-than-before-in-proportion-to-his-actions-and-encroachments Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:37:05.000Z Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Qalibaf says the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the blockade and oil embargo are lifted. Adds, "Iran is ready to inflict a heavier defeat on the enemy than before, in proportion to his actions and encroachments." https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-labour-productivity-q2-qq--08-vs-exp--05-prev-11 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:30:00.000Z UK Labour Productivity (Q2 QQ) -0.8% vs. Exp. -0.5% (Prev. 1.1%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-usd-lifted-as-energy-and-yields-weigh-on-the-risk-tone- Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:24:00.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] USD lifted as energy and yields weigh on the risk tone https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/softbank-9984-jt-is-reportedly-planning-to-issue-jpy-1tln-of-retail-corporate-bonds-nikkei-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:19:31.000Z SoftBank (9984 JT) is reportedly planning to issue JPY 1tln of retail corporate bonds, Nikkei reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/india-is-reportedly-considering-cutting-its-100-tax-on-imported-sugar-to-help-curb-domestic-prices-bloomberg-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:15:31.000Z India is reportedly considering cutting its 100% tax on imported sugar to help curb domestic prices, Bloomberg reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/lg-electronics-066570-ks-announces-it-is-accelerating-its-robotics-collaboration-with-nvidia-nvda Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:11:06.000Z LG Electronics (066570 KS) announces it is accelerating its robotics collaboration with Nvidia (NVDA) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/panasonic-6752-jt-has-entered-into-a-share-transfer-agreement-with-midas-atlantic-partners-for-its-manufacturing-subsidiaries-in-germany-and-slovakia Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:09:04.000Z Panasonic (6752 JT) has entered into a share transfer agreement with Midas Atlantic Partners for its manufacturing subsidiaries in Germany and Slovakia https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/saudi-aramco-has-resumed-oil-loadings-from-inside-the-strait-of-hormuz-last-week-reuters-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:00:58.000Z Saudi Aramco resumed oil loadings from inside the Strait of Hormuz last week, Reuters reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/spanish-trade-balance-jun--769-prev--824 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T08:00:00.000Z Spanish Trade Balance (Jun) -7.69 (Prev. -8.24) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/cosco-shipping-1919-hk-and-cmes-have-reportedly-stopped-sending-oil-tankers-through-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-bab-al-mandeb-sources-suggest Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T07:55:56.000Z COSCO Shipping (1919 HK) and CMES have reportedly stopped sending oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb, sources suggest https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/western-diplomatic-source-says-an-increasing-number-of-european-politicians-are-advocating-for-a-resumption-of-dialogue-with-russia-tass-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T07:49:20.000Z Western diplomatic source says an increasing number of European politicians are advocating for a resumption of dialogue with Russia, TASS reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/ecbs-lane-says-inflation-will-hover-around-3-for-the-rest-of-the-year- Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T07:47:33.000Z ECB's Lane says inflation will hover around 3% for the rest of the year; food inflation is relatively low https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/chinas-npc-standing-committee-is-to-hold-a-meeting-on-august-25th-28th Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T07:35:17.000Z China's NPC Standing Committee is to hold a meeting on August 25th-28th https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/yemens-houthis-attacked-saudi-aramcos-jazan-refinery-with-drones-according-to-saba-news-citing-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T07:33:59.000Z Yemen's Houthis attacked Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery with drones, according to Saba news citing sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/continental-con-gy-to-sell-eur-denominated-4yr-notes-guidance-seen-90bpsms Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T07:30:31.000Z Continental (CON GY) to sell EUR-denominated 4yr notes; guidance seen MS +90bps https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/germany-opens-book-to-sell-eur-denominated-august-2056-bund-via-syndicate-guidance-seen-04bps-over-2054-bund Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T07:20:27.000Z Germany opens book to sell EUR-denominated August 2056 Bund via syndicate, guidance seen +0.4bps over 2054 Bund https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/european-open-bhp-at-rises-as-copper-drives-profit-beat-uk-may-delay-north-sea-project-decisions-hen3-gy-deal-blocked-by-permanent-ftc-injunction-rhm-gy-could-face-china-trade-action-colob-dc-backs-fy-guidance-after-q3-growth Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T07:10:00.000Z EUROPEAN OPEN: BHP AT rises as copper drives profit beat; UK may delay North Sea project decisions; HEN3 GY deal blocked by permanent FTC injunction; RHM GY could face China trade action; COLOB DC backs FY guidance after Q3 growth https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/european-movers-coloplast-colob-dc-3-whitbread-wtb-ln-23-henkel-hen3-gy--02-hermes-rms-fp--05 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T07:07:47.000Z European Movers: Coloplast (COLOB DC) +3%, Whitbread (WTB LN) +2.3%, Henkel (HEN3 GY) -0.2%, Hermes (RMS FP) -0.5% https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-grocey-inflation-eased-to-21-prev-26-in-the-four-week-to-august-9th-worldpanel-says Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T07:01:56.000Z UK grocey inflation eased to 2.1% (Prev. 2.6%) in the four week to August 9th, Worldpanel says https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/taiwan-power-semiconductor-manufacturers-are-reportedly-looking-to-raise-prices-targeting-non-contract-products-by-10-15-could-be-done-by-october Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T06:58:52.000Z Taiwan power semiconductor manufacturers are reportedly looking to raise prices, targeting non-contract products by 10-15%; could be done by October https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/japan-is-reportedly-considering-support-for-reinsurance-on-oil-tankers-sources-say Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T06:51:09.000Z Japan is reportedly considering support for reinsurance on oil tankers, sources say https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-china-unveiled-measures-to-boost-country-level-consumption-policymakers-await-further-data-before-enacting-stronger-measures Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T06:27:14.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] China unveiled measures to boost country-level consumption; policymakers await further data before enacting stronger measures https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/additional-european-equity-news---18th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T06:25:00.000Z Additional European Equity News - 18th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/european-equity-pre-market-summary---18th-august-2026-futures-point-to-a-softer-start-continuing-the-tone-from-monday-and-overnight Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T06:11:45.000Z European Equity pre-Market Summary - 18th August 2026: Futures point to a softer start, continuing the tone from Monday and overnight https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-hmrc-payrolls-change-jul--13-prev--13 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T06:00:00.000Z UK HMRC Payrolls Change (Jul) -13 (Prev. -13) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-average-earnings-excl-bonus-jun-3myr-35-vs-exp-34-prev-34 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T06:00:00.000Z UK Average Earnings excl. Bonus (Jun 3MYr) 3.5% vs. Exp. 3.4% (Prev. 3.4%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-average-earnings-incl-bonus-jun-3myr-41-vs-exp-41-prev-44 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T06:00:00.000Z UK Average Earnings incl. Bonus (Jun 3MYr) 4.1% vs. Exp. 4.1% (Prev. 4.4%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-employment-change-jun-83-prev-147 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T06:00:00.000Z UK Employment Change (Jun) 83k (Prev. 147k) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-unemployment-rate-jun-49-vs-exp-48-prev-49 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T06:00:00.000Z UK Unemployment Rate (Jun) 4.9% vs. Exp. 4.8% (Prev. 4.9%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-claimant-count-change-jul--110-vs-exp-112-prev--64 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T06:00:00.000Z UK Claimant Count Change (Jul) -11.0 vs. Exp. 11.2 (Prev. -6.4) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/caspian-pipeline-consortium-transported-3335mln-tonnes-of-crude-in-h1-prev-3602mln-tonnes-yy Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T05:51:23.000Z Caspian Pipeline Consortium transported 33.35mln tonnes of crude in H1 (prev. 36.02mln tonnes Y/Y) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/newsquawk-daily-european-equity-news---18th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T05:45:37.000Z Newsquawk Daily European Equity Opening News - 18th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/newsquawk-daily-european-opening-news---18th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T05:29:28.000Z Newsquawk Daily European Opening News - 18th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/a-fuel-tanker-explosion-has-been-reported-in-iraqs-sulaymaniyah-complex-yjc-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T05:27:49.000Z A fuel tanker explosion has been reported in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah complex, YJC reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/irish-eu-minister-byrne-says-the-eu-and-uk-are-determined-to-hold-a-second-summit-towards-the-end-of-the-year-politico-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T05:18:42.000Z Irish EU Minister Byrne says the EU and UK are determined to hold a second summit towards the end of the year, Politico reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pboc-plans-to-expand-yuan-offshore-market-and-is-backing-the-creation-of-a-new-model-for-real-estate-developments-adds-will-intensify-review-of-macroeconomic-and-financial-efforts Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T05:14:36.000Z PBoC plans to expand Yuan offshore market and is backing the creation of a new model for real estate developments, adds will intensify review of macroeconomic and financial efforts https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/nse-is-said-to-seek-up-to-usd-55bln-valuation-in-india-ipo Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T05:09:10.000Z NSE is said to seek up to USD 55bln valuation in India IPO https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/israeli-fighter-jets-were-responsible-for-the-attack-on-the-abu-al-duhur-airbase-in-northwest-syria-which-was-the-first-israeli-strike-inside-syria-since-july-2025-according-to-jerusalem-posts-stein Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T05:06:37.000Z Israeli fighter jets were responsible for the attack on the Abu al-Duhur Airbase in northwest Syria, which was the first Israeli strike inside Syria since July 2025, according to Jerusalem Post's Stein https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/irna-notes-comments-from-irans-foreign-minister-claiming-that-us-suffered-four-failures-including-battlefield-regime-change-division-and-arming-proxies Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T04:46:00.000Z IRNA notes comments from Iran's Foreign Minister claiming that US suffered four failures including battlefield, regime change, division and arming proxies https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/aofm-announces-issuance-of-new-syndicated-5-may-2038-bonds-priced-at-a-yield-to-maturity-of-517-while-issue-size-is-13bln-in-face-value-terms-and-settlement-will-occur-on-august-25th Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T04:30:50.000Z AOFM announces issuance of new syndicated 5% May 2038 bonds, priced at a yield to maturity of 5.17%, while issue size is 13bln in face value terms and settlement will occur on August 25th https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-government-examines-the-economic-hit-from-consumers-loss-of-access-to-frontier-ai-according-to-ft Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T04:11:23.000Z UK government examines the economic hit from consumers' loss of access to frontier AI, according to FT https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/airlines-are-locked-in-a-stand-off-over-whether-to-lower-ticket-prices-as-jet-fuel-costs-begin-to-ease-according-to-ft Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T04:08:17.000Z Airlines are locked in a “stand-off” over whether to lower ticket prices as jet fuel costs begin to ease, according to FT https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/libya-is-seeking-investment-of-up-to-usd-40bln-to-develop-oil-resources-according-to-ft Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T04:07:08.000Z Libya is seeking investment of up to USD 40bln to develop oil resources, according to FT https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-government-is-heading-for-a-clash-with-brussels-over-a-new-youth-mobility-scheme-according-to-ft Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T04:06:05.000Z UK government is heading for a clash with Brussels over a new youth mobility scheme, according to FT https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/board-of-peace-is-considering-abandoning-its-phased-framework-for-hamass-disarmament-amid-israeli-pushback-to-the-us-controlled-bodys-original-plan-a-source-directly-familiar-with-the-negotiations-told-the-times-of-israel-on-monday Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T03:52:59.000Z Board of Peace is considering abandoning its phased framework for Hamas’s disarmament amid Israeli pushback to the US-controlled body’s original plan, a source directly familiar with the negotiations told The Times of Israel on Monday https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pre-market-indian-stocks-news-ongc-ongc-is-secured-a-licence-from-the-us-treasurys-ofac-allowing-it-to-resume-full-operations-in-venezuela-after-years-of-restrictions-related-to-us-sanctions Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T03:43:45.000Z PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: ONGC (ONGC IS) secured a licence from the US Treasury's OFAC to resume full operations in Venezuela https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-asia-pac-stocks-are-mostly-lower-after-weak-lead-from-the-us-and-amid-ongoing-geopolitical-uncertainty Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T03:40:08.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] Asia-Pac stocks are mostly lower after weak lead from the US and amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/japan-sells-jpy-19tln-5-year-jgbs-bc-415x-prev-343x-average-yield-2020-prev-2163 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T03:38:20.000Z Japan sells JPY 1.9tln 5-year JGBs; b/c 4.15x (prev. 3.43x), average yield 2.020% (prev. 2.163%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/ukmto-says-it-received-a-report-of-an-incident-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-where-a-vessel-was-struck-by-an-unknown-projectile-while-conducting-an-outbound-transit-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-causing-damage-to-the-engine-room-and-crew-casualty Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T03:14:26.000Z UKMTO says it received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, where a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to the engine room and crew casualty https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/strait-of-hormuz-vessel-crossings-remain-slow-with-six-vessels-transiting-on-monday-according-to-preliminary-data Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T03:01:06.000Z Strait of Hormuz vessel crossings remain slow, with six vessels transiting on Monday according to preliminary data https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-dxy-is-rangebound-amid-a-lack-of-catalysts-outside-of-geopolitics Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T02:59:42.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] DXY is rangebound amid a lack of catalysts outside of geopolitics https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/moscow-mayor-says-russia-shot-down-180-drones-in-the-moscow-region-overnight Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T02:36:32.000Z Moscow mayor says Russia shot down 180 drones in the Moscow region overnight https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-t-note-futures-are-little-changed-after-recent-steepening-and-with-little-fresh-catalysts-outside-of-geopolitics Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T02:32:36.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] T-note futures are little changed after recent steepening and with little fresh catalysts outside of geopolitics https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-and-canadian-pm-carney-spoke-late-on-monday-after-several-days-of-trade-negotiations-between-the-countries-according-to-a-bloomberg-reporter-citing-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T02:20:17.000Z US President Trump and Canadian PM Carney spoke late on Monday after several days of trade negotiations between the countries, according to a Bloomberg reporter citing sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/israeli-warplanes-targeted-the-areas-of-mansouri-and-deir-saryan-in-southern-lebanon-according-to-fars-news-agency Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T02:18:20.000Z Israeli warplanes targeted the areas of Mansouri and Deir Saryan in southern Lebanon, according to Fars News Agency https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-oil-futures-remain-afloat-after-gaining-yesterday-as-the-us-iran-mou-expired-while-trump-rejected-an-extension-of-the-truce-and-threatened-to-bomb-us-ally-oman Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T02:10:36.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] Oil futures remain afloat after gaining yesterday as the US-Iran MoU expired, while Trump rejected an extension of the truce and threatened to bomb US ally Oman https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/airstrikes-target-abu-al-duhur-military-airport-in-eastern-idlib-countryside-syria Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T01:50:05.000Z Airstrikes target Abu al-Duhur military airport in eastern Idlib countryside, Syria https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/hkex-288-hk-extends-ceo-chans-term-to-2030 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T01:27:24.000Z HKEX (288 HK) extends CEO Chan's term to 2030 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pboc-keep-7-day-reverse-repo-amount-at-zero-but-injects-cny-470bln-via-overnight-reverse-repo-operations Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T01:25:23.000Z PBoC keep 7-day reverse repo amount at zero, but injects CNY 470bln via overnight reverse repo operations https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pboc-sets-usdcny-mid-point-at-67905-vs-exp-67452-prev-67873 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T01:17:12.000Z PBoC sets USD/CNY mid-point at 6.7905 vs exp. 6.7452 (prev. 6.7873) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pre-market-chinese-stocks-news-chinese-activity-data-disappointed-while-china-announced-measures-to-boost-consumption-in-lower-tier-cities-and-counties Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T01:16:20.000Z PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: Chinese activity data disappointed, while China announced measures to boost consumption in lower-tier cities and counties https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pre-market-taiwan-and-singapore-stock-news-gigabyte-2376-tt-expects-h2-revenue-and-earnings-to-outperform-h1-nasdaq-declined-in-us-trade-as-oil-and-yields-climbed-while-futures-are-rangebound-overnight-although-asia-tech-stock-show-momentum Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T00:50:15.000Z PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCK NEWS: Gigabyte (2376 TT) expects H2 revenue and earnings to outperform H1, Nasdaq declined in US trade as oil and yields climbed, while futures are rangebound overnight, although Asia tech stock show momentum https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/chinas-mofcom-unveils-measures-to-boost-consumption-in-counties-according-to-bloomberg Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T00:33:23.000Z China's unveils measures to boost consumption in counties, according to Bloomberg https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/australian-westpac-consumer-confidence-index-aug-889-prev-839 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T00:31:24.000Z Australian Westpac Consumer Confidence Index (Aug) 88.9 (Prev. 83.9) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/australian-westpac-consumer-confidence-change-aug-60-prev-41 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T00:30:00.000Z Australian Westpac Consumer Confidence Change (Aug) 6.0% (Prev. 4.1%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pboc-is-expected-to-set-usdcny-mid-point-at-67452-prev-67873 Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T00:25:09.000Z PBoC is expected to set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.7452 (prev. 6.7873) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/microsoft-msft-salesforce-crm-and-adp-adp-weigh-buyout-of-darwinbox-ahead-of-its-planned-ipo Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T00:16:04.000Z Microsoft (MSFT), Salesforce (CRM) and ADP (ADP) weigh buyout of Darwinbox ahead of its planned IPO, according to livemint https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-update-asia-pac-stocks-begin-mixed-with-a-mostly-negative-bias-following-the-weak-lead-from-wall-st-where-all-major-indices-declined-amid-higher-oil-prices-and-yields-due-to-ongoing-geopolitical-uncertainty Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T00:10:16.000Z [MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin mixed following the weak lead from Wall St, where all major indices declined amid higher oil prices and yields due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pboc-may-shift-to-using-overnight-reverse-repos-as-its-key-policy-tool-following-recent-liquidity-operations-according-to-securities-daily-citing-an-analyst Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T00:06:05.000Z PBoC may shift to using overnight reverse repos as its key policy tool following recent liquidity operations, according to Securities Daily citing an analyst https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/south-korea-denies-report-on-discussing-chips-as-first-us-investment Newsquawk en 2026-08-18T00:00:03.000Z South Korea denies report on discussing chips as first US investment https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pre-market-australian-japanese-and-south-korean-stocks-news-earnings-from-bhp-challenger-cochlear-csl-hub24-and-reliance-worldwide Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T23:46:31.000Z PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN, JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: Earnings from BHP, Challenger, Cochlear, CSL, Hub24 and Reliance Worldwide https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/yemeni-armed-forces-said-they-carried-out-133-military-operations-against-houthi-militia-capabilities-and-elements-in-24-hours Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T22:55:28.000Z Yemeni armed forces said they carried out 133 military operations against Houthi militia capabilities and elements in 24 hours https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/bhp-bhp-at-fy-usd-net-rose-9-yy-to-983bln-exp-1095bln-underlying-profit-132bln-exp-127bln-rev-rose-15-yy-to-588bln Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T22:37:10.000Z BHP (BHP AT) FY (USD) net rose 9% Y/Y to 9.83bln (exp. 10.95bln), underlying profit 13.2bln (exp. 12.7bln), rev. rose 15% Y/Y to 58.8bln https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/rbnz-explores-issues-facing-new-zealands-payment-system-and-mulls-need-for-structural-modernisation-of-the-system Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T22:14:53.000Z RBNZ explores issues facing New Zealand's payment system and mulls need for structural modernisation of the system https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/newsquawk-daily-asia-pac-opening-news---18th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T21:45:47.000Z Newsquawk Daily Asia-Pac Opening News - 18th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/turkish-president-erdogan-discussed-bilateral-ties-iran-and-gaza-conflicts-and-pakistan-and-saudi-defence-pact-with-us-president-trump Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T21:44:02.000Z Turkish President Erdogan discussed bilateral ties, Iran and Gaza conflicts, and Pakistan and Saudi defence pact with US President Trump https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/russian-foreign-minister-lavrov-says-russia-and-north-korea-are-fighting-to-establish-a-new-righteous-world-order-according-to-kcna Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T21:10:29.000Z Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says Russia and North Korea are fighting to establish a new, righteous world order, according to KCNA https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/french-president-macron-posts-the-military-spending-bill-will-be-enacted-tomorrow--we-will-have-doubled-the-budget-of-our-armed-forces-which-will-benefit-from-36-billion-in-new-investments-from-2026-to-2030 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T20:54:38.000Z French President Macron posts "The military spending bill will be enacted tomorrow. We will have doubled the budget of our armed forces, which will benefit from €36 billion in new investments from 2026 to 2030" https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/lebanese-media-reports-intermittent-israeli-shelling-on-the-high-ground-of-jabal-al-rafie-on-the-outskirts-of-nabatieh-al-fawqa-in-southern-lebanon-according-to-sky-news-arabia Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T20:52:09.000Z Lebanese media reports intermittent Israeli shelling on the high ground of Jabal al-Rafie on the outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon, according to Sky News Arabia https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uaes-foreign-minister-discussed-the-latest-regional-developments-in-a-phone-call-with-the-kuwaiti-foreign-minister Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T20:39:57.000Z UAE's Foreign Minister discussed the latest regional developments in a phone call with the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-posts-image-of-kim-jong-un-saying-hey-donald-we-coolright Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T20:11:05.000Z US President Trump posts image of Kim Jong Un saying 'hey Donald, we cool...right?" https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-market-wrap-stocks-slip-as-yields-track-oil-move-higher-on-us-iran-stalemate Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T20:09:58.000Z US MARKET WRAP: Stocks slip as yields track oil move higher on US-Iran stalemate https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-august-net-overall-capital-flow-usd-1335bln-vs-usd-1315bln-in-july-prev-usd-1322bln Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T20:02:06.000Z US June net overall capital flow +USD 133.5bln vs +USD 131.5bln in May (prev. +USD 132.2bln) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/treasury-wrap-t-note-futures- Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T20:01:00.000Z TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-foreign-bond-investment-jun-680-prev-5660 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T20:00:00.000Z US Foreign Bond Investment (Jun) 6.80 (Prev. 56.60) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-overall-net-capital-flows-jun-13350-prev-13150 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T20:00:00.000Z US Overall Net Capital Flows (Jun) 133.50 (Prev. 131.50) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-net-long-term-tic-flows-jun-1727-vs-exp-1514-prev-2312 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T20:00:00.000Z US Net Long-term TIC Flows (Jun) 172.7 vs. Exp. 151.4 (Prev. 231.2) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/nasdaq-ndaq-says-engaging-with-regulators-to-offer-nearly-continuous-trading-23-hours-a-day-5-days-a-week-on-nasdaq-stock-market Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T19:56:54.000Z Nasdaq (NDAQ) says engaging with regulators to offer nearly continuous trading 23 hours a day, 5 days a week, on Nasdaq stock market https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/anthropic-revenue-run-rate-surpasses-usd-65bln-ahead-of-ipo Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T19:40:21.000Z Anthropic revenue run rate surpasses USD 65bln ahead of IPO https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-and-canada-discussing-possible-reduction-in-us-autos-to-15-after-some-value-content-deductions-from-25-currently-according-to-reports-citing-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T19:34:44.000Z US and Canada discussing possible reduction in US autos to 15% after some value content deductions from 25% currently, according to reports, citing sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/treasury-wrap-t-note-futures-u6-settles-4-ticks-lower-at-108-14 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T19:31:36.000Z TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES (U6) SETTLES 4 TICKS LOWER AT 108-14+ https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-fx-wrap-dollar-little-changed-to-star-the-week-jpy-weighed-by-rising-us-yields-on-firmer-oil-prices Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T19:30:00.000Z US FX WRAP: Dollar little changed to star the week; JPY weighed by rising US yields on firmer oil prices https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/tesla-tsla-readies-august-launch-of-cybercab-its-robotaxi-without-a-steering-wheel-the-information-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T19:27:25.000Z Tesla (TSLA) readies August launch of Cybercab, its Robotaxi without a steering wheel, The Information reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-special-envoy-kusher-says-conversations-between-us-and-different-areas-of-iran-government-are-more-robust-that-it-has-ever-been-and-not-there-yet-on-understanding-positive-and-active-discussions-and-trump-will-be-patient Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T19:06:54.000Z US special envoy Kusher says conversations between US and different areas of Iran Government are more robust that it has ever been and not there yet on understanding; positive and active discussions and Trump will be patient https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-energy-secretary-wright-says-spr-still-has-300mln-barrels-in-it-will-be-at-a-high-level-by-the-end-of-the-iran-conflict-than-before- Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T18:55:26.000Z US Energy Secretary Wright says SPR still has 300mln barrels in it, will be at a high level by the end of the Iran conflict than before https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-corporate-blue-chip-bond-sales-log-record-haul-for-august Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T18:40:20.000Z US corporate blue-chip bond sales log record haul for August https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/crude-wrap-wti-u6-settles-usd-210-higher-at-usd-8450bbl Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T18:40:00.000Z CRUDE WRAP: WTI (U6) SETTLES USD 2.10 HIGHER AT USD 84.50/BBL; BRENT (V6) SETTLES USD 2.35 HIGHER AT USD 90.87/BBL https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-says-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-has-responded Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T18:00:53.000Z US President Trump says North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has responded https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-says-doesnt-think-oman-behave-very-well Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T17:56:51.000Z US President Trump says doesn't think Oman behave very well; when asked on threat to Oman, we'd handle them very easily https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/wolf-pack-research-short-flotek-ftk Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T17:28:37.000Z Wolf Pack Research short Flotek (FTK) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-pm-carney-says-he-expects-to-speak-to-trump-before-the-august-19th-tariffs-deadline Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T17:10:59.000Z Canadian PM Carney says he expects to speak to Trump before the August 19th tariffs deadline https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-energy-secretary-wright-says-will-continue-to-get-better-at-escorting-hormuz-traffic Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T17:09:11.000Z US Energy Secretary Wright says will continue to get better at escorting Hormuz traffic https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/as-of-august-17th-us-centcom-forces-have-redirected-64-commercial-vessels-disabled-3-and-boarded-2-to-ensure-compliance Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T17:08:01.000Z As of August 17th, US CENTCOM forces have redirected 64 commercial vessels, disabled 3, and boarded 2 to ensure compliance https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/-seizure-of-a-violating-tanker-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-reports-snn Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T17:03:50.000Z Seizure of a violating UAE oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, Fars reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/chinese-leader-xi-jinping-will-skip-un-ahead-of-trump-summit-politico-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T17:00:55.000Z Chinese leader Xi Jinping will skip UN ahead of Trump summit, Politico reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/stocks-of-crude-oil-in-the-us-spr-fell-by-about-53mln-bbls-to-2934mln-bbls-last-week-the-lowest-since-1982 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T16:25:56.000Z Stocks of crude oil in the US SPR fell by about 5.3mln bbls to 293.4mln bbls last week, the lowest since 1982 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/newsquawk-daily-us-earnings-estimates---18th-august-2026-hd-keys Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T16:17:40.000Z Newsquawk Daily US Earnings Estimates - 18th August 2026: HD, KEYS https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/american-express-axp-master-trust-card-data-july-net-write-off-rate-17-prev-14 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T16:05:53.000Z American Express (AXP) Card Data (July): USCS card member loans net write off rate 1.7% (prev. 1.4%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/an-understanding-to-extend-the-ceasefire-between-the-us-and-iran-under-the-islamabad-mou-has-been-reached-and-agreed-in-principle-reports-anas-malick Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T15:57:01.000Z An understanding to extend the ceasefire between the US and Iran under the Islamabad MoU has been reached and agreed in principle, reports Anas Malick https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/there-was-no-agreement-between-israeli-pm-netanyahu-and-us-envoy-kushner-regarding-the-continuation-of-the-assassinations-netanyahu-made-it-clear-that-he-would-continue-according-to-i24news-citing-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T15:50:22.000Z There was no agreement between Israeli PM Netanyahu and US Envoy Kushner regarding the continuation of the assassinations. Netanyahu made it clear that he would continue, according to i24news, citing sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pentagon-reportedly-concludes-no-military-plan-can-guarantee-hormuz-safety-and-stability-according-to-iran-press-tv-citing-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T15:37:09.000Z Pentagon reportedly concludes no military plan can guarantee Hormuz safety and stability, according to Iran Press TV citing sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-minister-leblanc-and-chief-negotiator-charette-will-meet-with-ustrs-greer-and-commerce-secretary-lutnick-at-the-department-of-commerce-in-washington-at-1300edt Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T15:36:19.000Z Canadian Minister Leblanc and Chief Negotiator Charette will meet with USTR's Greer and Commerce Secretary Lutnick at the Department of Commerce in Washington at 13:00EDT https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-sells-3-month-bills-at-a-high-rate-of-3715-bc-286x-sells-usd-79bln-of-6-month-bills-at-a-high-rate-of-3780-bc-297x Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T15:33:48.000Z US sells 3-month bills at a high rate of 3.715%, B/C 2.86x; sells USD 79bln of 6-month bills at a high rate of 3.780%, B/C 2.97x https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/residents-evacuated-in-glenpool-oklahoma-as-authorities-respond-to-large-fire-at-natural-gas-tank Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T15:31:06.000Z Residents evacuated in Glenpool, Oklahoma, as authorities respond to large fire at natural gas tank. https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/iranian-mp-says-caspian-sea-is-not-negiotable-reports-fars Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T15:26:51.000Z Iranian MP says Caspian Sea is 'not negiotable', reports Fars https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-energy-secretary-wright-plans-to-speak-with-us-energy-companies-later-today-on-how-to-grow-refinery-throughput- Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T15:26:01.000Z US Energy Secretary Wright plans to speak with US energy companies later today on how to grow refinery throughput https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/board-of-peace-official-says-the-meeting-between-israel-pm-netanyahu-and-us-special-envoy-kushner-had-a-length-in-depth-and-productive-meeting Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T15:21:21.000Z Board of Peace official says the meeting between Israel PM Netanyahu and US Special Envoy Kushner had a length, in depth and productive meeting https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/russia-struck-two-more-cargo-vessls-in-ukrainian-ports-earlier-today-according-to-ria Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T15:06:34.000Z Russia struck two more cargo vessels in Ukrainian ports earlier today, according to Ria https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/synchrony-syf-collabs-with-openai-on-ai-native-shopping-and-checkout Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T15:05:28.000Z Synchrony (SYF) collabs with OpenAI on AI-native shopping and checkout https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/3m-mmm-knew-more-than-50-years-ago-that-its-firefighting-products-could-be-hazardous-to-the-health-of-humans-and-animals-and-damage-the-environment-the-guardian-reports-citing-australian-government-in-court-documents Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T15:03:14.000Z 3M (MMM) knew more than 50 years ago that its firefighting products could be hazardous to the health of humans and animals and damage the environment, The Guardian reports, citing Australian government in court documents https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/saudi-arabia-carried-out-artillery-attacks-on-villages-in-the-shawarq-area-of-razih-district-in-yemens-saada-province-isna-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:54:42.000Z Saudi Arabia carried out artillery attacks on villages in the Shawarq area of Razih district in Yemen's Saada province, ISNA reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/li-auto-li-is-reportedly-exploring-an-in-house-cloud-inference-chip-although-the-project-is-at-an-early-stage-industry-insiders-say Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:46:16.000Z Li Auto (LI) is reportedly exploring an in-house cloud inference chip, although the project is at an early stage, industry insiders say https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/bhp-bhp-at-assessed-uranium-miner-nexgen-energy-as-a-potential-takeover-target-last-year-while-nexgen-said-it-is-sharing-technical-information-with-bhp-as-it-seeks-to-raise-over-usd-1bln-for-its-rook-i-mine Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:25:27.000Z BHP (BHP AT) assessed uranium miner NexGen Energy as a potential takeover target last year, while NexGen said it is sharing technical information with BHP as it seeks to raise over USD 1bln for its Rook I mine https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/israel-and-the-us-agreed-that-weapons-surrendered-by-hamas-during-the-initial-phase-of-disarmament-will-be-destroyed-by-the-us-led-international-stabilization-force-rather-than-handed-to-the-palestinian-technocratic-government Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:24:15.000Z Israel and the US agreed that weapons surrendered by Hamas during the initial phase of disarmament will be destroyed by the US-led International Stabilization Force rather than handed to the Palestinian technocratic government https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/chiles-central-bank-sold-usd-64mln-of-fx-forwards-at-an-average-rate-of-clp-91367-per-usd Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:17:37.000Z Chile's central bank sold USD 64mln of FX forwards at an average rate of CLP 913.67 per USD https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/equinor-has-agreed-to-acquire-an-interest-in-the-lackawanna-energy-center-equinor-will-acquire-8771-of-the-class-a-shares-in-lackawanna-for-usd-940mln Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:13:19.000Z Equinor has agreed to acquire an interest in the Lackawanna Energy Center; Equinor will acquire 87.71% of the Class A shares in Lackawanna for USD 940mln https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/stellantis-stlap-fpstlam-im-is-recalling-955k-vehicles-due-to-radio-software-that-may-prevent-rearview-camera-images-from-displaying Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:07:30.000Z Stellantis (STLAP FP/STLAM IM) is recalling 955k vehicles due to radio software that may prevent rearview camera images from displaying https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/bank-of-america-bac-reports-july-master-trust-net-charge-off-211-prev-222 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:03:24.000Z Bank of America (BAC) reports July Master Trust Net Charge Off 2.11% (prev. 2.22%); Total Delinquencies 1.26% (prev. 1.28% M/M) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/saudi-aramco-is-reportedly-offering-cargoes-on-a-ship-by-ship-basis-from-locations-including-sohar-in-the-gulf-of-oman-bloomberg-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:02:44.000Z Saudi Aramco is reportedly offering cargoes on a ship-by-ship basis from locations including Sohar in the Gulf of Oman, Bloomberg reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/nvidia-nvda-will-provide-credit-support-for-the-land-power-and-shell-for-sb-energy-data-centre-in-ohio- Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:02:22.000Z NVIDIA (NVDA) will provide credit support for the “land, power and shell” capped at USD 105bln for SB Energy data centre in Ohio https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/european-market-wrap---17th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:00:00.000Z European Market Wrap - 17th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/newsquawk-daily-economic-releases---18th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:00:00.000Z Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 18th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/nahb-housing-market-index-aug-35-vs-exp-33-prev-34 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T14:00:00.000Z NAHB Housing Market Index (Aug) 35 vs. Exp. 33 (Prev. 34) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/a-pakistani-government-official-said-negotiations-are-still-ongoing-with-the-aim-of-reopening-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-ending-the-war-al-jazeera-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T13:52:34.000Z A Pakistani government official said negotiations are still ongoing with the aim of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, MS Now reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/bcb-sells-usd-1bln-in-dollar-auction-with-repurchase-agreement Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T13:50:44.000Z BCB sells USD 1bln in dollar auction with repurchase agreement https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-equity-open-indices-open-rangebound-in-lacklustre-trade-as-middle-east-headlines-dominate-the-tape Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T13:42:00.000Z US EQUITY OPEN: Indices open rangebound in lacklustre trade as Middle East headlines dominate the tape https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/wells-fargo-cuts-its-year-end-2026-gold-forecast-to-4900-5100-prev-5300-5500-and-year-end-2027-forecast-to-5400-5600-prev-5800-6000 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T13:33:05.000Z Wells Fargo cuts its year-end 2026 gold forecast to 4,900-5,100 (prev. 5,300-5,500) and year-end 2027 forecast to 5,400-5,600 (prev. 5,800-6,000) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/sources-say-hezbollah-has-not-yet-received-a-green-light-from-iran-to-launch-operations-against-israel-al-hadath-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T13:31:53.000Z Sources say Hezbollah has not yet received a "green light" from Iran to launch operations against Israel, Al Hadath reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/evercore-says-the-sp-500-could-reach-9000-within-12-months Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T13:25:42.000Z Evercore says the S&P 500 could reach 9,000 within 12 months https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/jpmorgan-raises-its-topix-index-to-4600-to-4400 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T13:11:41.000Z JPMorgan raises its year-end TOPIX index forecast to 4,600 to 4,400 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/ukmto-gets-report-of-incident-4nm-south-of-mareeyo-somalia Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T13:06:01.000Z UKMTO gets report of incident 4NM south of Mareeyo, Somalia https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/iranian-vice-president-says-they-are-compelled-to-take-measures-to-gradually-raise-gasoline-prices-al-arabiya-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T13:04:08.000Z Iranian Vice President says they are compelled to take measures to gradually raise gasoline prices, Al Arabiya reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/arm-arm-cfo-eyes-deals-as-chip-building-bring-new-challenges-reports-the-information Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T13:03:20.000Z Arm (ARM) CFO eyes deals as chip building bring new challenges, reports The Information https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/daily-us-equity-opening-news---pypl-in-sale-talks-with-stripe--advent-stripe-to-buy-openrouter-for-usd-7bln-nvda--openai-near-data-centre-financing-deal-aapl-faces-us-opposition-over-china-memory-chips Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:58:00.000Z Daily US Equity Opening News - NVDA and OpenAI partner on 4.25GW Ohio AI data centre; AAPL faces US opposition over China memory https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/irgc-spokesman-says-that-trumps-claim-about-behind-the-scenes-talks-with-the-irgc-is-illusions-stemming-from-defeat Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:53:50.000Z IRGC Spokesman says that Trump's claim about behind-the-scenes talks with the IRGC "is illusions stemming from defeat" https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/iranian-foreign-ministry-says-that-the-islamabad-agreement-has-not-collapsed-and-the-possibility-of-returning-to-it-remains-al-arabiya-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:50:33.000Z Iranian Foreign Ministry says that the "Islamabad agreement has not collapsed and the possibility of returning to it remains", Al Arabiya reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/nvidia-nvda-is-to-invest-usd-150bln-in-sb-energy-to-host-nvidia-compute-sb-energy-will-build-and-operate-the-data-centre-under-a-20-year-lease-to-openai Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:35:30.000Z Nvidia (NVDA) is to invest USD 1.50bln in SB Energy to host Nvidia compute; SB Energy will build and operate the data centre under a 20-year lease to OpenAI https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-cpi-average-of-common-median-and-trimmed-july-yy-22-prev-21 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:48.000Z Canadian CPI Average of Common, Median and Trimmed (July, Y/Y): 2.2% (prev. 2.1%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-broker-moves-aapl-upgraded-at-rothschild-redburn-ntsk--s-downgraded-at-deutsche-bank Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:28.000Z US BROKER MOVES: AAPL upgraded at Rothschild Redburn; NTSK & S downgraded at Deutsche Bank https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-new-motor-vehicle-sales-jun-1902-prev-1906 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:00.000Z Canadian New Motor Vehicle Sales (Jun) 190.2 (Prev. 190.6) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-cpi-common-jul-yy-27-vs-exp-25-prev-26 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:00.000Z Canadian CPI Common (Jul YY) 2.7% vs. Exp. 2.5% (Prev. 2.6%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-core-cpi-jul-yy-23-prev-21 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:00.000Z Canadian Core CPI (Jul YY) 2.3% (Prev. 2.1%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-cpi-median-jul-yy-20-vs-exp-19-prev-19 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:00.000Z Canadian CPI Median (Jul YY) 2.0% vs. Exp. 1.9% (Prev. 1.9%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-core-cpi-jul-mm-02-prev-01 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:00.000Z Canadian Core CPI (Jul MM) 0.2% (Prev. 0.1%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-cpi-trimmed-mean-jul-yy-19-vs-exp-18-prev-19 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:00.000Z Canadian CPI Trimmed-Mean (Jul YY) 1.9% vs. Exp. 1.8% (Prev. 1.9%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-cpi-jul-mm-05-vs-exp-04-prev--04 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:00.000Z Canadian CPI (Jul MM) 0.5% vs. Exp. 0.4% (Prev. -0.4%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-foreign-securities-purchases-jun-4083-vs-exp-15-prev-880 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:00.000Z Canadian Foreign Securities Purchases (Jun) 40.83 vs. Exp. 15 (Prev. 8.80) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-ny-empire-state-manufacturing-index-aug-2060-vs-exp-11-prev-1560 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:00.000Z US NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Aug) 20.60 vs. Exp. 11 (Prev. 15.60) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/canadian-cpi-jul-yy-30-vs-exp-29-prev-28 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:00.000Z Canadian CPI (Jul YY) 3.0% vs. Exp. 2.9% (Prev. 2.8%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/foreign-securities-purchases-by-canadians-jun-35430-prev-21890 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:30:00.000Z Foreign Securities Purchases by Canadians (Jun) 35.430 (Prev. 21.890) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/bank-of-ny-mellon-bk-announces-usd-benchmark-issuance-3-parter Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:29:27.000Z Bank of NY Mellon (BK) announces USD benchmark issuance, 3-parter https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/senior-iranian-official-says-iran-has-decided-to-shift-its-policy-from-defensive-to-a-fully-offensive-one-reports-reuters Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:27:31.000Z Senior Iranian official says Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to a 'fully offensive' one, reports Reuters https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/iran-says-a-deal-with-oman-over-shipping-through-strait-of-hormuz-is-nearly-final-associated-press-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:26:15.000Z Iran says a deal with Oman over shipping through Strait of Hormuz is nearly final, Associated Press reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uber-uber-is-to-invest-in-zipline-targeting-1mln-drone-deliveriesday-by-the-end-of-2029 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:22:00.000Z Uber (UBER) is to invest in Zipline, targeting 1mln drone deliveries/day by the end of 2029 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/basf-bas-gy-ceo-says-that-the-co-is-no-longer-able-to-fully-supply-some-products-due-to-low-water-levels-in-the-rhine-river Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:19:35.000Z BASF (BAS GY) CEO says that the co. is no longer able to fully supply some products due to low water levels in the Rhine river https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-pre-market-movers-baba-gnk-nvda-unh-mbly-sndk-snap-shop-rtx Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:12:29.000Z US PRE-MARKET MOVERS: BABA, GNK, NVDA, UNH, MBLY, SNDK, SNAP, SHOP, RTX https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/iraq-pm-ali-faleh-al-zaidi-chairs-an-expanded-meeting-of-the-ministry-of-oil-reports-ina Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:09:12.000Z Iraq PM Ali Faleh al-Zaidi chairs an expanded meeting of the Ministry of Oil, reports INA https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/hamas-we-welcome-trumps-commitment-to-the-gaza-ceasefire-track-al-arabiya-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:06:23.000Z Hamas welcomes US President Trump's commitment to the ceasefire in Gaza https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-navy-awards-raytheon-rtx-usd-229bln-contract-to-boost-output-of-tomahawk-missile Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:06:22.000Z US Navy awards Raytheon (RTX) USD 22.9bln contract to boost output of tomahawk missile https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/hamas-welcomes-us-president-trumps-commitment-to-the-ceasefire-in-gaza Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:05:50.000Z Hamas welcomes US President Trump's commitment to the ceasefire in Gaza. https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/chevron-cvx-advances-its-strategic-exploration-program-with-discovery-in-angolas-block-0 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:05:20.000Z Chevron (CVX) advances its strategic exploration program with discovery in Angola's Block 0 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/strategy-mstr-says-no-bitcoin-btc-purchases-were-made-during-august-10-16th-- Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T12:04:37.000Z Strategy (MSTR) says no Bitcoin (BTC) purchases were made during August 10-16th; increased USD reserve by 150mln, repurchases USD 132mln in STRC https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/houthi-spokesperson-say-they-targeted-a-saudi-military-landing-ship-and-four-accompanying-military-boats-in-the-red-sea-off-al-makha-with-ballistic-missiles Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:53:23.000Z Houthi spokesperson say they targeted a Saudi military landing ship and four accompanying military boats in the Red Sea off Al-Makha with ballistic missiles https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-says-israel-should-not-launch-attacks-on-gaza-at-this-time-iran-must-raise-the-white-flag-iranian-side-is-a-good-gambler-but-its-breathing-its-last Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:41:54.000Z US President Trump says Israel should not launch attacks on Gaza at this time, Iran must raise the white flag; Iranian side is a good gambler, but it's breathing its last https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/brazil-president-lula-leads-bolsonaro-in-btg-pactualnexus-poll-47-vs-44-unchanged-from-prior-week Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:37:53.000Z Brazil President Lula leads Bolsonaro in BTG Pactual/Nexus poll, 47% vs 44% (unchanged from prior week) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/snbs-new-chief-economist-martin-brown-to-start-on-october-1st-bloomberg-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:37:46.000Z SNB’s New Chief Economist Martin Brown to Start on October 1st, Bloomberg reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/l3-harris-lhx-appoints-sam-mehta-as-president-and-ceo-affirms-guidance Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:34:03.000Z L3 Harris (LHX) appoints Sam Mehta as President and CEO; affirms guidance https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/indias-august-soybean-oil-imports-are-expected-to-rise-to-a-record-620k-tonnes-according-to-trade-sources- Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:24:40.000Z India's August soybean oil imports are expected to rise to a record 620k tonnes, according to trade sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/russian-urals-oil-discounts-narrow-in-august-reports-interfax-espo-oil-discount-to-dubai-benchmarks-falls-to-usd-6bbl-and-urals-oil-discount-for-india-deliveries-shrinks-by-usd-620bbl Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:24:20.000Z Russian urals oil discounts narrow in August, reports Interfax; ESPO oil discount to Dubai benchmarks falls to USD 6/bbl and urals oil discount for India deliveries shrinks by USD 6.20/bbl https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/china-cabinet-meeting-says-should-strive-to-achieve-the-economic-development-goal-for-this-year-according-to-state-media Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:19:50.000Z China cabinet meeting, says should strive to achieve the economic development goal for this year, according to State Media; currently, problem of insufficient domestic demand still pronounced https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/al-arabiya-sources-say-that-israeli-pm-netanyahu-told-us-envoy-kushner-and-mladenov-that-withdrawal-from-gaza-is-contingent-on-hamas-removing-its-weapons-from-gaza Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:15:23.000Z Al-Arabiya sources say that Israeli PM Netanyahu told US Envoy Kushner and Mladenov that withdrawal from Gaza is contingent on Hamas removing its weapons from Gaza https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-says-he-may-endorse-somebody-in-the-israeli-election Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:15:22.000Z US President Trump says he may endorse somebody in the Israeli election https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-says-there-is-a-back-channel-with-irgc-officials-reports-fox-news Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:09:56.000Z US President Trump says there is a back channel with IRGC officials, reports Fox News; in no hurry with Ian and threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in US way https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/kushner-and-israeli-pm-netanyahu-meeting-is-underway-reports-abc-citing-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:05:37.000Z Kushner and Israeli PM Netanyahu meeting is underway, reports ABC citing sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/new-mexicos-attorney-general-pushes-new-social-media-safety-laws-after-usd-900mln-court-victory-over-meta-meta-reports-the-guardian Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:01:59.000Z New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after USD 900mln court victory over Meta (META), reports The Guardian https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/germany-to-sell-eur-denominated-2056-bund-via-syndicate Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:00:47.000Z Germany to sell EUR-denominated 2056 Bund via syndicate https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/brazilian-igp-10-inflation-aug-mm--051-vs-exp-01-prev--113 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T11:00:00.000Z Brazilian IGP-10 Inflation (Aug MM) -0.51% vs. Exp. 0.1% (Prev. -1.13%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-treasury-will-publish-a-major-proposed-rulemaking-implementing-the-genius-act-on-monday-morning-punchbowl-reports-citing-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T10:56:50.000Z US Treasury will publish a major proposed rulemaking implementing the GENIUS Act on Monday morning, Punchbowl reports, citing sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/russias-black-sea-port-of-novorossiysk-resumed-crude-loading-operations-on-sunday-after-they-were-halted-following-a-drone-strike-on-friday-sources-say Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T10:56:29.000Z Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk resumed crude loading operations on Sunday after they were halted following a drone strike on Friday, sources say https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-update-broad-risk-on-after-us-iran-reportedly-agree-to-extend-mou-brent-falls-over-usd-1bbl-stocks-boosted- Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T10:31:29.000Z [MARKET UPDATE] Broad risk on after US-Iran reportedly agree to extend MoU; Brent falls over USD 1/bbl, stocks, Fixed Income and high-beta FX lifted; move begins reversing within two minutes https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/al-arabiya-sources-said-the-60-day-period-between-iran-and-the-us-has-been-extended Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T10:30:12.000Z Al-Arabiya sources said the 60-day period between Iran and the US has been extended https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/indian-unemployment-rate-jul-51-vs-exp-54-prev-55 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T10:30:00.000Z Indian Unemployment Rate (Jul) 5.1% vs. Exp. 5.4% (Prev. 5.5%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/jpmorgan-jpm-july-master-trust-net-charge-off-158-prev-162-mm-credit-card-delinquencies-169-prev-172 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T10:22:18.000Z JPMorgan (JPM) July Master Trust net charge off 1.58% (prev. 1.62% M/M); Credit Card Delinquencies 1.69% (prev. 1.72%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/synchrony-syf-reports-july-credit-card-master-note-trust-net-charge-offs-411-prev-409-credit-card-delinquencies-081-prev-081-mm Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T10:22:09.000Z Synchrony (SYF) reports July Credit Card Master Trust Net Charge Offs 4.11% (prev. 4.09%); Credit Card Delinquencies 0.81% (prev. 0.81% M/M) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-posts-the-number-one-goal-is-and-always-will-be-that-iran-cannot-have-in-any-way-shape-or-form-a-nuclear-weapon-thank-you-for-your-attention-to-this-matter-president-donald-j-trump Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T10:18:43.000Z US President Trump posts "The number one Goal is, and always will be, that Iran cannot have, in any way, shape, or form, a Nuclear Weapon. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP" https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/yemeni-state-media-says-two-new-rockets-targeted-the-city-of-mokha-with-one-landing-in-the-port-area-al-jazeera-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T10:15:43.000Z Yemeni state media says two new rockets targeted the city of Mokha, with one landing in the port area, Al Jazeera reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/capital-one-financial-cof-july-domestic-net-charge-offs-412-prev-482-yy-auto-net-charge-offs-148-prev-145-mm- Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T10:08:14.000Z Capital One Financial (COF) July Domestic Net Charge Offs 4.12% (prev. 4.82% Y/Y); Auto Net Charge Offs 1.48% (prev. 1.45% M/M); Auto delinquencies 4.39% (prev. 4.24% M/M) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/meta-meta-and-blackrocks-blk-usd-14bln-sopaipilla-data-centre-in-texas-faces-potentially-large-losses-from-catastrophic-events-with-only-a-fraction-of-the-project-fully-covered-by-insurance-creating-credit-risks-for-lenders-ft-sources-report Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T10:01:49.000Z Meta (META) and BlackRock's (BLK) USD 14bln Sopaipilla data centre in Texas faces potentially large losses from catastrophic events, with only a fraction of the project fully covered by insurance, creating credit risks for lenders, FT sources report https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/honda-motor-7267-jt-says-it-will-resume-car-production-at-plants-in-saitama-suzuka-and-yokkaichi-from-20-august Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T09:57:27.000Z Honda Motor (7267 JT) says it will resume car production at plants in Saitama, Suzuka and Yokkaichi from 20 August https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/arcelormittal-mt-na-releases-a-statement-regarding-missile-strike-on-its-ukraine-plant-arcelormittal-kryvih-rih-suffered-a-missile-strike-over-the-weekend-in-which-13-employees-of-the-company-and-contractors-were-injured-and-two-died Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T09:51:40.000Z ArcelorMittal (MT NA) releases a statement regarding missile strike on its Ukraine plant; ArcelorMittal Kryvih Rih, suffered a missile strike over the weekend, which has impacted the main production facilities https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-update-crude-futures-see-modest-upticks-despite-a-lack-of-fresh-drivers-with-focus-on-the-us-iran-mou-expiry-brent-oct25-now-abouve-usd-8950bbl-vs-usd-8801bbl-low Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T09:41:36.000Z [MARKET UPDATE] Crude futures see modest upticks despite a lack of fresh drivers, with focus on the US-Iran MoU expiry; Brent Oct'26 now above USD 89.50/bbl vs USD 88.01/bbl low https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/newsquawk-daily-us-opening-news---17th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T09:37:01.000Z Newsquawk Daily US Opening News - 17th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/ecbs-lane-publishes-a-slide-deck-focused-on-defence-spending-and-its-potential-impact-on-gdp Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T09:31:20.000Z ECB's Lane publishes a slide deck focused on defence spending, and its potential impact on GDP https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/belgian-hicp-final-jul-yy-36-prev-33 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T09:30:00.000Z Belgian HICP Final (Jul YY) 3.6% (Prev. 3.3%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/iranian-foreign-ministry-reiterates-that-washington-has-not-adhered-to-the-memorandum-of-understanding Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T09:14:55.000Z Iranian Foreign Ministry reiterates that Washington has not adhered to the memorandum of understanding https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-usts-edge-a-little-higher-whilst-bunds-and-gilts-hold-within-narrow-ranges-amidst-light-newsflow Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T08:46:00.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS]: USTs edge a little higher, whilst Bunds and Gilts hold within narrow ranges amidst light newsflow https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/-irs-investigating-unitedhealth-unh-over-alleged-underpayment-of-taxes-between-2017-and-2020-via-a-foreign-subsidiary-stat-news-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T08:45:54.000Z IRS investigating UnitedHealth (UNH) over alleged underpayment of taxes between 2017 and 2020 via a foreign subsidiary, STAT News reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-european-bourses-mixed-in-light-volume-azn-ln-discontinues-a-phase-3-trial-rising-copper-prices-lift-miners Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T08:41:00.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] European bourses mixed in light volume, AZN LN discontinues a Phase 3 trial, rising copper prices lift miners https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-usd-pressured-throughout-the-morning-benefitting-g10s-chf-and-antipodeans-outperform Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T08:22:00.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] USD pressured throughout the morning, benefitting G10s; CHF and Antipodeans outperform https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/chinas-15th-five-year-plan-for-oil-and-gas-development-calls-for-accelerating-the-large-scale-and-efficient-development-of-deep-and-ultra-deep-oil-and-gas-reservoirs Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T08:14:33.000Z China's 15th Five-Year Plan for oil and gas development calls for accelerating the large-scale and efficient development of deep and ultra-deep oil and gas reservoirs https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/snb-sight-deposits-we-aug-14th-chf-domestic-43352bln-prev-43264bln-total-45875bln-prev-4624bln Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T08:03:32.000Z SNB Sight Deposits w/e Aug 14th (CHF): Domestic 433.52bln (prev. 432.64bln), Total 458.75bln (prev. 462.4bln) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/turkish-budget-balance-jul--3781-prev-1142 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T08:00:00.000Z Turkish Budget Balance (Jul) -378.1 (Prev. 114.2) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/kurdistan-regional-government-krg-security-said-two-drones-attacked-the-krg-prime-ministers-office-and-the-residence-of-the-head-of-the-protection-agency-adding-that-the-attacks-were-launched-from-iranian-territory-and-no-casualties-were-reported Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:58:19.000Z Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) security said two drones attacked the KRG PM's office and the residence of the head of the Protection Agency, adding that the attacks were launched from Iranian territory and no casualties were reported https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-crude-tentative-as-it-awaits-updates-on-the-us-iran-mou-expiry Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:42:59.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] Crude tentative as it awaits updates on the US-Iran MoU expiry https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/chinas-nbs-says-the-country-has-solid-conditions-to-achieve-its-annual-growth-targets Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:40:11.000Z China's NBS says the country has solid conditions to achieve its annual growth targets https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/german-officials-are-reportedly-considering-a-stake-sale-if-unicredit-ucg-im-persuades-commerzbank-cbk-gy- Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:33:20.000Z German Officials are reportedly considering a stake sale if UniCredit (UCG IM) persuades Commerzbank (CBK GY) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/iranian-foreign-ministry-says-that-there-are-ongoing-contacts-with-qatar-which-is-playing-an-influential-role-in-de-escalation-efforts-al-arabiya-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:25:33.000Z Iranian Foreign Ministry says that there are ongoing contacts with Qatar, which is playing an influential role in de-escalation efforts, Al Arabiya reports; Iran did not submit any letter to parliament to halt the Strait of Hormuz management plan https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/yemeni-government-forces-say-houthi-militias-launched-a-new-attack-with-two-missiles-in-bab-al-mandab-al-hadath-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:23:11.000Z Yemeni government forces say Houthi militias launched a new attack with two missiles in Bab al-Mandab, Al Hadath reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/european-open-azn-ln-ends-phase-3-volrustomig-lung-trial-sdz-sw-expands-biosimilar-partnership-with-henlius-jpm-warns-uk-against-raising-bank-taxes-stlam-im-considers-ontario-plant-closure-and-sale-glen-ln-unit-secures-usd-1bln-kexim-loan Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:13:00.000Z EUROPEAN OPEN: AZN LN ends Phase 3 volrustomig lung trial; SDZ SW expands biosimilar partnership with Henlius; JPM warns UK against raising bank taxes; STLAM IM considers Ontario plant closure and sale; GLEN LN unit secures USD 1bln KEXIM loan https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/alphabet-googl-aims-to-raise-aud-5bln-in-an-australian-bond-offering Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:10:57.000Z Alphabet (GOOGL) aims to raise AUD 5bln in an Australian bond offering https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/european-movers-astrazeneca-azn-ln-13-glencore-glen-ln-23-sandoz-sdz-sw-3-argenx-argx-bb-82 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:09:00.000Z European Movers: AstraZeneca (AZN LN) +1.3%, Glencore (GLEN LN) +2.3%, Sandoz (SDZ SW) +3%, Argenx (ARGX BB) +8.2% https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/irgc-reiterates-that-the-strait-of-hormuz-will-reopen-when-us-honors-its-commitments-under-islamabad-mou-press-tv-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:05:27.000Z IRGC reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen when US honours its commitments under Islamabad MoU, Press TV reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/chinas-nbs-says-the-external-environment-remains-complex- Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:03:36.000Z China's NBS says the external environment remains complex; to continue expanding domestic demand; some firms face operating difficulties https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/turkish-auto-sales-jul-yy--250-prev--114 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:00:00.000Z Turkish Auto Sales (Jul YY) -25.0% (Prev. -11.4%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/chinese-industrial-production-jul-yy-45-vs-exp-50-prev-53 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:00:00.000Z Chinese Industrial Production (Jul YY) 4.5% vs. Exp. 5.0% (Prev. 5.3%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/chinese-fixed-asset-investment-ytd-jul-yy--67-vs-exp--62-prev--57 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:00:00.000Z Chinese Fixed Asset Investment (YTD) (Jul YY) -6.7% vs. Exp. -6.2% (Prev. -5.7%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/chinese-retail-sales-jul-yy-06-vs-exp-15-prev-10 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:00:00.000Z Chinese Retail Sales (Jul YY) 0.6% vs. Exp. 1.5% (Prev. 1.0%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/turkish-auto-production-jul-yy--192-prev-155 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:00:00.000Z Turkish Auto Production (Jul YY) -19.2% (Prev. 15.5%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/chinese-unemployment-rate-jul-52-vs-exp-51-prev-50 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T07:00:00.000Z Chinese Unemployment Rate (Jul) 5.2% vs. Exp. 5.1% (Prev. 5.0%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/credit-agricole-aca-fp-to-sell-eur-denominated-7yr-social-bonds-guidance-seen-ms110-115bps Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T06:43:45.000Z Credit Agricole (ACA FP) to sell EUR-denominated 7yr social bonds, guidance seen MS+110-115bps https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/natwest-nwg-ln-to-sell-usd-denominated-5-year-notes-guidance-seen-115bps-to-sofr Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T06:43:43.000Z NatWest (NWG LN) to sell USD-denominated 5-year notes; guidance seen +115bps to SOFR https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/a-high-ranking-source-told-al-mayadeen-that-bab-al-mandab-is-closed-to-saudi-ships-in-both-directions-adding-that-the-blockade-for-blockade-policy-remains-in-place-and-will-continue Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T06:37:34.000Z A high-ranking source said that Bab al-Mandab is closed to Saudi ships in both directions, adding that the "blockade-for-blockade" policy remains in place and will continue, Arabic TV reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/additional-european-equity-news---17th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T06:32:00.000Z Additional European Equity News - 17th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/european-equity-pre-market-summary---17th-august-2026-europe-primed-for-firm-open-with-macroequity-specific-news-quiet Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T06:28:46.000Z European Equity pre-Market Summary - 17th August 2026: Europe primed for firm open with macro/equity specific news quiet https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/some-asian-refiners-are-pushing-back-against-saudi-aramcos-request-to-pick-up-its-oil-at-yanbu-on-the-red-sea-bloomberg-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T06:17:22.000Z At least 2 Asian refiners have asked Saudi Aramco if they can take their oil cargoes from Egypt's Sidi Kerir port, instead of through Yanbu, Bloomberg reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/ukraines-naftogaz-says-production-has-been-lost-following-russian-attacks Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T06:11:14.000Z Ukraine's Naftogaz says production has been lost following Russian attacks https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/analysis-us-iran-mou-lapses-today-expiry-does-not-automatically-trigger-a-resumption-of-hostilities Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T06:05:00.000Z [ANALYSIS] US-Iran MoU lapses today: Expiry does not automatically trigger a resumption of hostilities https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/norwegian-trade-balance-jul-843-prev-619 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T06:00:00.000Z Norwegian Trade Balance (Jul) 84.3 (Prev. 61.9) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/newsquawk-daily-european-equity-opening-news---17th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T05:43:34.000Z Newsquawk Daily European Equity Opening News - 17th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/apple-aapl-is-said-to-unveil-a-foldable-iphone-alongside-the-next-generation-iphone-18-series-on-september-9th-according-to-taiwanese-press Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T05:29:13.000Z Apple (AAPL) is said to unveil a foldable iPhone alongside the next generation iPhone 18 series on September 9th according to Taiwanese press https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/newsquawk-daily-european-opening-news---17th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T05:22:34.000Z Newsquawk Daily European Opening News - 17th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/japan-airlines-and-ana-are-reportedly-to-work-together-to-maintain-domestic-flights-nhk-reports Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T05:06:40.000Z Japan Airlines (9201 JT) and ANA (9202 JT) are reportedly to work together to maintain domestic flights, NHK reports https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/yemeni-government-forces-say-that-they-are-targeting-houthi-militia-gatherings-and-hideouts-on-various-fronts-in-the-al-jawf-governorate Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T04:55:17.000Z Yemeni government forces say that they are targeting Houthi militia gatherings and hideouts on various fronts in the Al-Jawf governorate https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/former-japanese-currency-chief-nakao-says-he-thinks-the-boj-should-raise-rates-at-every-meeting-to-reduce-rate-differential-with-the-us-and-ease-pressure-on-the-yen-according-to-bloomberg Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T04:45:01.000Z Former Japanese currency chief Nakao says he thinks the BoJ should raise rates at every meeting to reduce rate differential with the US and ease pressure on the yen, according to Bloomberg https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/japanese-tertiary-industry-index-jun-mm--02-vs-exp--1-prev-11 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T04:30:00.000Z Japanese Tertiary Industry Index (Jun MM) -0.2% vs. Exp. -1% (Prev. 1.1%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/japanese-capacity-utilization-jun-mm-41-prev-01 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T04:30:00.000Z Japanese Capacity Utilization (Jun MM) 4.1% (Prev. 0.1%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/japanese-industrial-production-final-jun-yy-49-prev--21 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T04:30:00.000Z Japanese Industrial Production Final (Jun YY) 4.9% (Prev. -2.1%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/japanese-industrial-production-final-jun-mm-19-vs-exp-13-prev-01 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T04:30:00.000Z Japanese Industrial Production Final (Jun MM) 1.9% vs. Exp. 1.3% (Prev. 0.1%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/geely-auto-175-hk-h1-cny-net-91bln-exp-71bln-rev-1736bln-exp-1795bln Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T04:03:16.000Z Geely Auto (175 HK) H1 (CNY) net 9.1bln (exp. 7.1bln), rev. 173.6bln (exp. 179.5bln) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/malaysian-cpi-jul-yy-18-prev-19 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T04:00:00.000Z Malaysian CPI (Jul YY) 1.8% (Prev. 1.9%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pre-market-indian-stocks-news-earnings-from-chochin-shipyard-natco-pharma-nmdc-ptc-industries-and-voltas Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T03:43:10.000Z PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Earnings from Chochin Shipyard, Natco Pharma, NMDC, PTC Industries and Voltas https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/rbi-is-seen-to-be-likely-selling-dollars-to-support-the-rupee Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T03:34:09.000Z RBI is seen to be likely selling dollars to support the rupee https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-asia-pac-stocks-begin-mixed-amid-geopolitical-uncertainty-earnings-deluge-and-key-data-releases Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T03:30:30.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] Asia-Pac stocks begin mixed amid geopolitical uncertainty, earnings deluge and key data releases https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/irans-deputy-foreign-minister-gharibabadi-posts-the-minister-of-national-security-of-the-zionist-regime-of-israel-has-set-a-nightly-quota-for-killing-in-gaza-30-to-40-people Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T03:25:40.000Z Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi posts "The Minister of National Security of the Zionist regime of Israel has set a "nightly quota" for killing in Gaza: 30 to 40 people..." https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/japans-economic-minister-kiuchi-says-japans-economy-continues-to-recover-moderately-and-it-is-necessary-to-closely-monitor-the-impact-of-the-situation-in-the-middle-east Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T03:24:13.000Z Japan's economic minister Kiuchi says Japan's economy continues to recover moderately and it is necessary to closely monitor the impact of the situation in the Middle East https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-dxy-marginally-softens-in-the-absence-of-fresh-macro-catalysts-and-with-the-us-iran-mou-set-to-expire-today Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T02:58:01.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] DXY marginally softens in the absence of fresh macro catalysts and with the US-Iran MoU set to expire today https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/thai-gdp-growth-rate-q2-qq--020-vs-exp--06-prev-070 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T02:30:00.000Z Thai GDP Growth Rate (Q2 QQ) -0.20% vs. Exp. -0.6% (Prev. 0.70%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-t-note-futures-are-contained-after-last-weeks-price-swings-and-recent-upside-in-oil Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T02:28:44.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] T-note futures are contained after last week's price swings and recent upside in oil https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-analysis-oil-futures-mildly-gained-amid-lack-of-hormuz-deal-and-as-shipping-through-the-strait-grinds-to-a-halt-while-us-iran-mou-is-set-to-expire-today Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T02:09:15.000Z [MARKET ANALYSIS] Oil futures mildly gained amid lack of Hormuz deal and as shipping through the strait grinds to a halt, while US-Iran MoU is set to expire today https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/philippine-central-bank-governor-says-they-expect-inflation-to-ease-gradually-over-the-medium-term-and-noted-risks-to-inflation-on-the-upside-adds-theyre-prepared-to-take-steps-as-necessary-to-bring-inflation-back-to-the-target Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T02:05:24.000Z Philippine Central Bank Governor says they expect inflation to ease gradually over the medium term and noted risks to inflation on the upside, adds they're prepared to take steps as necessary to bring inflation back to the target https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/alibaba-9988-hk-is-to-sell-gaming-arm-for-usd-15bln-in-boost-to-ai-pivot-according-to-bloomberg Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T01:26:42.000Z Alibaba (9988 HK) is to sell gaming arm for USD 1.5bln in boost to AI pivot, according to Bloomberg https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pboc-keeps-7-day-reverse-repo-operations-at-zero-but-injects-cny-566bln-via-overnight-reverse-repos Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T01:24:44.000Z PBoC keeps 7-day reverse repo operations at zero, but injects CNY 566bln via overnight reverse repos https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pboc-sets-usdcny-mid-point-at-67873-vs-exp-67382-prev-67878 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T01:16:12.000Z PBoC sets USD/CNY mid-point at 6.7873 vs exp. 6.7382 (prev. 6.7878) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pre-market-chinese-stocks-news-alibabas-qwen-reached-more-than-3bln-global-downloads-during-the-last-six-months-chinese-activity-data-is-scheduled-today-at-a-revised-time-of-1500-local-time-0800bst0300edt Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T01:13:32.000Z PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: Alibaba's Qwen reached more than 3bln global downloads during the last six months; Chinese activity data is scheduled today at a revised time of 15:00 local time (08:00BST/03:00EDT) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pre-market-taiwan-and-singapore-stocks-news-co-h1-sgd-loss-1146mln-prev-net-356mln-yy-rev-3083mln-prev-2928mln-yy Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T00:51:58.000Z PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: OUE Ltd (OUE SP) H1 (SGD) loss 114.6mln (prev. net 35.6mln Y/Y), rev. 308.3mln (prev. 292.8mln Y/Y) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/singapore-non-oil-exports-jul-yy-2420-prev-2080 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T00:30:00.000Z Singapore Non-Oil Exports (Jul YY) 24.20% (Prev. 20.80%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/alphabet-goog-considers-selling-its-first-ever-aud-denominated-bond-issuing-a-mandate-for-3-year-5-year-10-year-and-20-year-aud-bonds Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T00:28:58.000Z Alphabet (GOOG) considers selling its first-ever AUD-denominated bond, issuing a mandate for 3-year, 5-year, 10-year, and 20-year AUD bonds https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pboc-is-expected-to-set-usdcny-mid-point-at-67382-prev-67878 Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T00:23:21.000Z PBoC is expected to set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.7382 (prev. 6.7878) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/irgc-senior-commander-says-while-irans-military-actions-have-remained-strictly-defensive-since-the-outbreak-of-hostilities-the-armed-forces-are-fully-prepared-to-adopt-an-offensive-posture-if-necessary-cautions-adversaries-to-expect-strategic-surprises Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T00:21:03.000Z IRGC senior commander says while Iran's military actions have remained strictly defensive since the outbreak of hostilities, the armed forces are fully prepared to adopt an offensive posture if necessary, cautions adversaries to expect strategic surprises https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-update-asia-pac-stocks-begin-mixed-to-start-the-week-following-quiet-weekend-macro-newsflow-and-uncertainty-as-60-day-us-iran-ceasefire-is-set-to-expire-while-the-region-also-digests-and-deluge-of-earnings-and-latest-data-releases Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T00:08:13.000Z [MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin mixed to start the week following a quiet weekend of macro newsflow and amid uncertainty as the 60-day US-Iran ceasefire is set to expire, while the region also digests a deluge of earnings and the latest data release https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/eu-foreign-policy-chief-kallass-announced-plans-to-introduce-the-most-extensive-sanctions-package-against-russia-since-the-beginning-of-the-war-in-the-coming-months Newsquawk en 2026-08-17T00:03:49.000Z EU foreign policy chief Kallass announced plans to introduce the most extensive sanctions package against Russia since the beginning of the war in the coming months https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/japanese-gdp-capital-expenditure-prel-q2-qq--12-vs-exp-04-prev--07 Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T23:50:00.000Z Japanese GDP Capital Expenditure Prel (Q2 QQ) -1.2% vs. Exp. 0.4% (Prev. -0.7%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/japanese-gdp-price-index-prel-q2-yy-26-vs-exp-24-prev-32 Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T23:50:00.000Z Japanese GDP Price Index Prel (Q2 YY) 2.6% vs. Exp. 2.4% (Prev. 3.2%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/japanese-gdp-growth-rate-prel-q2-qq-03-vs-exp-05-prev-05 Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T23:50:00.000Z Japanese GDP Growth Rate Prel (Q2 QQ) 0.3% vs. Exp. 0.5% (Prev. 0.5%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/japanese-gdp-growth-annualized-prel-q2-11-vs-exp-2-prev-18 Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T23:50:00.000Z Japanese GDP Growth Annualized Prel (Q2) 1.1% vs. Exp. 2% (Prev. 1.8%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/pre-market-australian--japanese-stocks-news-earnings-deluge-in-australia-including-bluescope-steel-gpt-group-iress-jb-hi-fi-lendlease-nab--new-hope-south-korean-markets-are-closed-for-holiday Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T23:41:08.000Z PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN & JAPANESE STOCKS NEWS: Earnings deluge in Australia including BlueScope Steel, GPT Group, Iress, JB Hi-Fi, Lendlease, NAB & New Hope, South Korean markets are closed for holiday https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/australias-office-of-financial-management-launches-syndicated-sale-of-new-5-may-2038-treasury-bonds-with-initial-price-guidance-set-at-10-year-futures-contract-plus-65-85bps-deal-expected-to-price-on-tuesday Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T23:28:59.000Z Australia's Office of Financial Management launches syndicated sale of new 5% May 2038 Treasury bonds, with initial price guidance set at 10-year futures contract plus 6.5-8.5bps; deal expected to price on Tuesday https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-rightmove-house-prices-yy-aug--10-prev--04 Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T23:08:58.000Z UK Rightmove House Prices YY (Aug) -1.0% (Prev. -0.4%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/uk-rightmove-house-prices-mm-aug--20-prev--10 Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T23:07:52.000Z UK Rightmove House Prices MM (Aug) -2.0% (Prev. -1.0%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/-new-zealand-electronic-card-retail-sales-yy--jul-34-prev-13 Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T22:54:04.000Z New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales YY ( Jul) 3.4% (Prev. 1.3%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/new-zealand-electronic-card-retail-sales-mm--jul--13-prev--14-rev--13 Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T22:50:00.000Z New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales MM ( Jul) -1.3% (Prev. -1.4%, Rev. -1.3%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/new-zealand-food-price-index-mm-jul-01-prev-06 Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T22:47:56.000Z New Zealand Food Price Index MM (Jul) 0.1% (Prev. 0.6%) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/new-zealand-performance-of-services-index-jul-506-prev-506-rev-509 Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T22:35:28.000Z New Zealand Performance of Services Index (Jul) 50.6 (Prev. 50.6, Rev. 50.9) https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/israel-reportedly-conducts-artillery-attack-on-central-gaza-according-to-snn-citing-palestinian-sources Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T22:31:56.000Z Israel reportedly conducts artillery attack on central Gaza, according to SNN citing Palestinian sources https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/market-update-muted-reopen-to-futures-trading-with-us-index-futures-little-changed-following-quiet-weekend-newsflow-while-oil-futures-are-mildly-higher-in-the-continued-absence-of-a-final-hormuz-agreement Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T22:04:47.000Z [MARKET UPDATE] Muted reopen to futures trading with US index futures little changed following quiet weekend newsflow, while oil futures are mildly higher in the continued absence of a final Hormuz agreement https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/israel-is-launching-artillery-attacks-on-the-city-of-mansouri-in-southern-lebanon-according-to-al-mayadeen Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T21:56:55.000Z Israel is launching artillery attacks on the city of Mansouri in southern Lebanon, according to Al Mayadeen https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/yemen-conducted-strikes-on-saudi-linked-mercenary-targets-in-mokha-and-marib-destroying-weapon-depots-and-command-facilities-according-to-tehran-times-citing-a-statement-on-saturday Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T21:54:15.000Z Yemen conducted strikes on Saudi-linked mercenary targets in Mokha and Marib, destroying weapon depots and command facilities, according to Tehran Times citing a statement on Saturday https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/newsquawk-daily-asia-pac-opening-news---17th-august-2026 Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T21:38:04.000Z Newsquawk Daily Asia-Pac Opening News - 17th August 2026 https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-posts-very-happy-to-see-that-saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-have-recently-and-finally-signed-the-mecca-joint-defence-agreement Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T21:10:55.000Z US President Trump posts "Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" https://www.newsquawk.com/headlines/us-president-trump-posts-not-happy-with-the-fact-that-the-united-states-has-long-ago-agreed-to-participate-in-joint-military-exercises-with-south-korea-have-instructed-secretary-of-war-to-substantially-reduce-the-joint-military-exercises Newsquawk en 2026-08-16T21:09:34.000Z US President Trump posts "..not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate in Joint Military Exercises with South Korea..." have instructed Secretary of War to substantially reduce the Joint Military Exercises