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40headlines· updatedFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:47:29 GMT
Geopolitics
China PBOC likely to set yuan midpoint at 6.7413 per dollar: estimate
China PBOC likely to set yuan midpoint at 6.7413 per dollar: estimate. Safe-haven flows — gold, the yen, the franc and oil — are typically the first to react.
Ecuador president to visit China August 16-23: foreign ministry
Ecuador president to visit China August 16-23: foreign ministry. Safe-haven flows — gold, the yen, the franc and oil — are typically the first to react.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We will implement unprecedented measures on Iran
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We will implement unprecedented measures on Iran. Safe-haven flows — gold, the yen, the franc and oil — are typically the first to react.
New Zealand Manufacturing PMI at 54.3 — in expansion territory
New Zealand Manufacturing PMI printed at 54.3 for the latest period. A reading above 50 points to expansion in the sector, a supportive sign for growth.
Goolsbee (Fed): If can put some of that behind us, can steer inflation back to 2%
Goolsbee of the Federal Reserve said: “If can put some of that behind us, can steer inflation back to 2%”. Markets parse central-bank language for the rate path — this one reads balanced.
Goolsbee (Fed): Many inflation factors stemmed from tariffs and oil, initially expected as…
Goolsbee of the Federal Reserve said: “many inflation factors stemmed from tariffs and oil, initially expected as one-time jumps”. Markets parse central-bank language for the rate path — this one reads balanced.
Goolsbee (Fed): Latest inflation figures have improved slightly
Goolsbee of the Federal Reserve said: “latest inflation figures have improved slightly”. Markets parse central-bank language for the rate path — this one reads balanced.
Goolsbee of the Federal Reserve said: “inflation readings improving, hope trend persists”. Markets parse central-bank language for the rate path — this one reads balanced.
Australia PM Albanese: President Trump agreed to consider request on tariffs
Australia PM Albanese: President Trump agreed to consider request on tariffs. Safe-haven flows — gold, the yen, the franc and oil — are typically the first to react.
White House: Trump proclamation imposes 15% ad valorem tariff on drones and parts from European Union, Japan, Liechtenstein
White House: Trump proclamation imposes 15% ad valorem tariff on drones and parts from European Union, Japan, Liechtenstein. Safe-haven flows — gold, the yen, the franc and oil — are typically the first to react.
Australia's PM Albanese: raised tariffs with Trump, urges full exemption consideration
Australia's PM Albanese: raised tariffs with Trump, urges full exemption consideration. Safe-haven flows — gold, the yen, the franc and oil — are typically the first to react.
White House: Trump instructs defense secretary to substitute advanced electromagnetic aircraft launch and weapons elevator systems with traditional steam and hydraulic methods
White House: Trump instructs defense secretary to substitute advanced electromagnetic aircraft launch and weapons elevator systems with traditional steam and hydraulic methods.
White House: tariffs on non-sensitive drone components to begin 180 days after signing
White House: tariffs on non-sensitive drone components to begin 180 days after signing. Safe-haven flows — gold, the yen, the franc and oil — are typically the first to react.