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Daily discussion thread for August 28, 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh indicated potential interest rate hikes to curb persistent inflation. US financial markets retreated as the US dollar strengthened, coinciding with accelerating Canadian GDP growth and a drop in Japanese unemployment.

Daily discussion thread for August 27, 2026

Nvidia returned to a $5.52 trillion market capitalisation following strong Q2 results, while Salesforce surged 22% on an earnings beat. Meanwhile, German consumer confidence improved slightly, despite remaining in negative territory.

Daily discussion thread for August 26, 2026

Meta faces an $18 billion settlement regarding youth social media addiction, while US PCE inflation unexpectedly held steady at 3.7%. Concurrently, Nvidia posted stellar Q2 results, exceeding market forecasts.

Daily discussion thread for August 25, 2026

Iran and Oman are collaborating in a plan to restore safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, exerting downward pressure on global oil prices. Meanwhile, weak US home sales continue to digest the impact of elevated mortgage rates.

Daily discussion thread for August 24, 2026

Escalating US sanctions against Iran and Canadian tariff threats have heightened diplomatic tensions, while crude prices fell and stock markets closed mixed ahead of key tech earnings and inflation data.

Daily discussion thread for August 21, 2026

Oil prices advanced following the announcement of unprecedented US sanctions against Iran, triggering concerns over potential supply disruptions. Concurrently, Japan recorded its highest inflation rate in several months, while Canadian retail sales exhibited signs of deceleration.

Daily discussion thread for August 20, 2026

The US Treasury announced plans to expand debt buybacks in an effort to curb long-term yields, while weaker-than-expected Australian employment data weighed on the AUD. Meanwhile, US stock benchmarks declined as Walmart shares plummeted despite solid second-quarter earnings.

Daily discussion thread for August 19, 2026

US national debt reached $40 trillion amidst rising long-term bond yields. Meanwhile, UK inflation rose to 2.9%, and positive cancer vaccine trials boosted shares in Moderna and Merck.

Daily discussion thread for August 18, 2026

US stock markets fell as US-Iran geopolitical tensions escalated. Meanwhile, weak housing data, elevated Treasury yields, and unchanged UK unemployment figures influenced global investor sentiment.

Daily discussion thread for August 17, 2026

China’s economic growth slowed in July, as retail sales and industrial output fell short of market estimates. Meanwhile, oil prices rose following stalled US–Iran negotiations and heightened tensions in the Middle East.