A comprehensive look at equity, macro, and geopolitical forces shaping global markets in August 2026

Walt Disney Co on Monday reported higher revenue but lower earnings per share in its first quarter, as cost pressures weighed on profitability despite growth across its main businesses....

The euro moved to its best level since 2021, as the dollar struggled on the eve of the next Federal Reserve decision, while the yen was supported by currency intervention nerves....

Markets enter the week facing renewed uncertainty as the Trump administration announced tariffs on European imports tied to Greenland negotiations. The announcement, effective Feb....

The dollar was slightly lower at the start of the week as traders digested US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat. The Dollar Index fell to 99.11 points on Monday, from 99.26 on Friday....

The Japanese yen rose toward 158 per dollar on Friday, building on gains from earlier in the week as investors looked ahead to the Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy meeting for any signals on its...

The offshore yuan traded around 6.96 per dollar on Friday, hovering near its strongest level since May 2023, fueled by renewed corporate demand for the currency....

The dollar index climbed toward 99 on Friday, rising for a fourth consecutive session to its highest level in nearly a month. Investors positioned ahead of the December jobs report for clearer signals...

The offshore yuan edged higher to around 6.97 per dollar, extending gains from the previous session as investors assessed the latest inflation figures....