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Who’s buying U.S. Treasury debt, and why?To finance large and persistent budget deficits, the U.S. Treasury borrows heavily on global bond markets. Current marketable debt outstanding (including holdings of the Federal Reserve) comes to more than $30 trillion. From July through December 2026, the Treasury expects to bor
2026.08.21302
French private sector economy remains weak in AugustBusiness activity across France's private sector decreased slightly in August, according to the latest S&P Global 'flash' PMI report. Taken in tandem with July's slight contraction, August's modest (and marginally faster) decline puts the eurozone's second-largest economy on trac
2026.08.21303
Manufacturing sector continues to drive growth in German business activity in AugustGermany saw further modest growth of business activity in August, as a continued upturn in production in the country's manufacturing sector offset another subdued performance across its services economy, the latest ‘flash’ S&P Global PMI® survey showed. Labour market conditions m
2026.08.21304
Eurozone business activity continues to rise in August amid stronger manufacturing growthGrowth of business activity in the eurozone was sustained in August, according to provisional PMI® survey data from S&P Global, boosted by a stronger expansion in the manufacturing sector. Alongside the increase in output, a further rise in new orders was also recorded, amid a fi
2026.08.21305
Stronger growth in service sector boosts the UK economy in AugustUK private sector output expanded at the fastest pace since April, according to the latest S&P Global Flash UK PMI® data. This was led by a sustained turnaround in service sector activity, which offset a slowdown in manufacturing production growth. However, inflationary pressures
2026.08.21306
Precious Metals Rally as US Dollar Weakness and Market Uncertainty Fuel DemandPrecious metals took center stage as renewed US Dollar weakness and growing concerns over the US fiscal outlook encouraged investors to seek alternatives across global markets. Gold climbed to its highest level since early June around $4,544, while Silver surged toward $69.00 ami
2026.08.21307
HFM and Arsenal Kick Off a New Season TogetherThe award-winning multi-asset broker marks the start of the second season with a bespoke fan promotion. HFM, the award-winning multi-asset broker and Official Partner of Arsenal Football Club, proudly marks the beginning of the 2026/27 football season and the second season of its
2026.08.21308
AUD/USD: Pair Hits Fresh Multi-Month High on Treasury Buybackshe Aussie Dollar (AUD/USD) climbed to a fresh multi-month high in early trade on Friday, with the pair getting a boost from an uptick in risk-on sentiment following the US turning to new economic measures on Iran rather than further military strikes. Today’s bullish price action
2026.08.21309
'A delicate dance': JD Vance says economic pressure is the best way to achieve Washington's objectives in IranEconomic pressure is the United States’ “most effective tool” against Iran, according to U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Speaking on a podcast, Vance said that the move was “a delicate dance” as both sides apply pressure to each other, but added that “what has been true over the la
2026.08.21310
Bessent Doubles Down, Dollar Slumps but Rates Little ChangedThe market is pushing against the US recent initiatives. Japanese investors themselves have continued to buy foreign assets in size in the first two weeks after the intervention. The Ministry of Finance data showed Japanese investors bought around $36.5 bln of foreign assets in t
2026.08.21311
Canada retail trade, June 2026Retail sales increased 0.6% to $74.3 billion in June. Sales were up in seven of nine subsectors, led by increases at general merchandise retailers. Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers, were up 1.2% in June. In vo
2026.08.21312
Bessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peakedTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday there’s a “very good chance” that the U.S. budget deficit under President Donald Trump has likely peaked. “We are going to be laser focused,” Bessent told CNBC’s Sara Eisen in an exclusive interview a day after his department’s extra
2026.08.21