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  Oil has climbed more than one percent and now trades at 20.08.2026 3min

  Oil has climbed more than one percent and now trades at $85.71. Bitcoin has moved to $69,748 as digital asset flows remain in focus during the Asia-to-Europe handoff. In Asian markets the Hang Seng finished at 25,745. The DAX is trading near 26,003. Chinese authorities have sentenced the founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison as Beijing continues its crackdown on the sector that left millions of families in financial limbo. New South Wales police commissioner has issued an un
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  Outrage in Australia as Israel drops probe into killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza 20.08.2026 3min

  Australia is expressing outrage after Israel decided against opening a criminal investigation into the killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza, with the foreign minister summoning the Israeli ambassador. At least twelve people have been killed in a massive overnight attack on Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with critical air defence shortages. With tensions high in the Middle East, fresh tanker data shows shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains unchanged amid the US-Iran stalemate. And in Asi
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  Heartbreaking moment NSW premier tells parliament missing teen hiker Lily Hooper is alive — then returns to reveal she is dead 20.08.2026 3min

  Russian forces have launched fresh missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killing at least eight people in what officials describe as one of the heaviest attacks in weeks. The barrage comes as diplomatic efforts remain stalled and follows repeated warnings from Western allies about escalating aggression. The strikes add fresh tension ahead of European and US trading with analysts watching for any ripple into energy supply routes and broader risk sentiment. And in Asian markets the Ni
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  Evergrande tycoon handed life sentence as China cracks down on property crash that left millions in limbo 20.08.2026 3min

  And in Asian news the founder of China's Evergrande has been sentenced to life in prison for fraud and bribery. The verdict marks a major escalation in Beijing's crackdown on the property sector that once powered the country's boom. The Nikkei trading near 66,077 while the Hang Seng is trading near 25,786. Gold is down -0.2% at $4,544 an ounce. Oil is unchanged at $84.57. Bitcoin has moved higher to $69,468. And finally in a human turn the body of missing Sydney teen hiker Lily Hooper has been f
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  Body of missing Sydney teen hiker Lily Hooper found in Australian bush after desperate eight-day search 19.08.2026 3min

  Bitcoin has moved to $69,141 as digital asset markets trade quietly overnight. And in Asian markets the Hang Seng is trading near 25,783 while the Nikkei finished at 65,804. Oil is unchanged at $84.53. Gold remains flat at $4,555. S&P futures are little changed after the index snapped a three-day losing streak. The moves set a cautious tone as European and U.S. traders prepare to step in later. And finally, the body of 18-year-old Sydney teenager Lily Hooper was found in bushland in Australia's
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  ‘Like a miracle’: 84-year-old Indonesian woman found alive in rubble four days after deadly 7.7 quake 19.08.2026 3min

  Rescuers in Indonesia have pulled an 84-year-old woman alive from the rubble of her collapsed home four days after a powerful earthquake struck. Paulina Pobi was found weak but uninjured in her remote village on Flores island after a landslide blocked access and she was unable to call for help. The 7.7 magnitude quake has killed at least 73 people, injured more than 900 and displaced nearly 60,000 with rescue efforts still hampered by damaged roads and mountainous terrain. The Nikkei finished ne
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  Greens demand Israel sanctions and arms ban after Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom murder probe dropped 19.08.2026 3min

  Australian Greens leader Larissa Waters has demanded sanctions on Israel and an immediate end to the country's two-way arms trade after Israeli authorities declined to pursue criminal charges over the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and other World Central Kitchen staff in Gaza, calling the decision outrageous. The push comes as Treasurer Jim Chalmers accused the Coalition of hyperventilating over the national debt after gross federal debt topped one trillion dollars, with Greens
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  Over 100 dead as tunnels collapse in deadly Central African Republic gold mine landslide 19.08.2026 3min

  Stronger than expected Japanese export growth is pointing to improving supply chain momentum and logistics flows across Asia. The figures accelerated for a fifth straight month, beating forecasts on robust semiconductor shipments and supporting real economy confidence heading into European and US trading. The Nikkei has moved higher, trading near 66,157. In Asian markets the Hang Seng is trading near 25,495. Gold is down slightly at $4,563 an ounce. Oil has edged higher to $84.56 a barrel. Bitco
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  Trump launches 'economic warfare' on Iran as US warns of Siemens hacks targeting water plants 19.08.2026 3min

  President Trump has announced a new campaign of economic warfare against Iran, threatening tremendous consequences for any nation that continues to back Tehran. The move extends a pressure campaign under Operation Economic Fury and comes as U.S. officials warn that Siemens equipment could be vulnerable to Iranian hacking attempts on American water plants. The announcement is already rippling through energy markets with a new focus on potential supply disruptions. The Nikkei finished near 65,326.
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  1,000 Afghan allies STILL trapped in Qatar camp six years after helping US forces 19.08.2026 3min

  The U.S. national debt has passed $40 tn after doubling in a decade. The milestone comes as lawmakers and the administration weigh fresh spending priorities with Federal Reserve meeting minutes now public and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at the helm. After the U.S. close Russia is grappling with a spreading fuel crisis as Moscow begins rationing supplies at stations run by Gazprom Neft and Tatneft. Officials cite unscheduled refinery maintenance after fresh Ukrainian drone strikes including one today i
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  1,000 Afghan allies remain trapped in Qatar camp since 2021 19.08.2026 3min

  Gold is up slightly at $4,581 an ounce amid renewed metals demand. Ethereum has surged more than four percent to $2,290, leading crypto higher after the U.S. close. Oil holds steady at $84.40 a barrel. Bitcoin trades at $69,736. ServiceNow shares are leading a rally across software names as investors bet traditional platforms can withstand artificial intelligence disruption. SLB is preparing to restart up to fifteen oil rigs already inside Venezuela, a move that could unlock more barrels from th
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  How $40 trillion national debt will hammer students, homebuyers and retirees as FOMC minutes land 19.08.2026 3min

  The Federal Reserve released its latest FOMC meeting minutes this afternoon with markets now digesting what they reveal about the path for interest rates. President Trump also delivered remarks earlier today adding to the policy focus. The S&P finished the session at 7,707.98 while the VIX settled at 14.89. Oil rose to $84.33 a barrel. Gold climbed to $4,578 an ounce. Bitcoin traded near $69,063. Ethereum has surged to $2,198. And finally the national debt just hit $40 trillion. A new analysis b
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  Clear Skies Allow All Three Iron Condor Tiers to Fly Today 19.08.2026 15min

  Seven thousand seven hundred eight on the S&P at the close... a quiet finish to a midweek session that never really threatened to break its lane. If you've been listening these past few weeks you know the tape has respected that narrow band even as Washington keeps spending. Today the options surface stayed orderly from the first look through the final print. That is the picture we watch. Most folks stare at the price board like they're driving in the rain, just trying to see the road ahead. Fea
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  Google inks up to $12.2bn AI chip deal with Marvell 19.08.2026 3min

  Marvell Technology shares are jumping after the semiconductor maker struck a major artificial intelligence chip partnership with Google that could be worth up to $12.2 billion. The deal lets Google purchase large volumes of Marvell's custom chips designed to improve efficiency and cut reliance on Nvidia, sending the stock sharply higher this afternoon. OpenAI's chief financial officer has told employees the company will go public in 2027 or sooner, adding fresh fuel to the AI investment frenzy.
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  Prime Minister Andy Burnham's radical Manchester power grab to break Treasury grip on UK growth 19.08.2026 3min

  And in European news, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is attempting to wrest control of long-term growth policy from the Treasury by creating a new No 10 North department based in Manchester and overseen by ally Louise Haigh. The move echoes Harold Wilson's short-lived Department for Economic Affairs and aims to counter the Treasury's perceived short-termism through radical devolution to metro mayors on housing, planning, education and local growth. Fed officials at the July meeting signaled that fu
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  White House prepares crypto policy summit 19.08.2026 3min

  Bitcoin has jumped to $68,177 ahead of today's White House meeting on cryptocurrency policy as traders position for potential regulatory clarity. The S&P is holding near 7,718.27 while the VIX edges higher at 15.28. Fed minutes from the July meeting are due out shortly with investors watching for any signal on the path for rates under Chair Kevin Warsh. Moderna shares are soaring on positive cancer trial news. And finally a speakeasy tucked inside a gas station has become the hottest cocktail ba
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  I was 53, overweight and crippled by back pain until one simple change melted five stone and ended my drinking 19.08.2026 3min

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is doubling the size of long-dated bond buyback operations to at least $4 billion per operation. The move is already pushing Treasury yields lower and helping send gold higher. And in U.S. markets the S&P is holding near 7,718.27 while the VIX sits at 15.16. Oil trades at $85.42. Bitcoin sits at $68,548. And finally, at 53, British man Scott Brown says he was overweight, exhausted and battling chronic back pain. None of the miracle diets worked until he discovere
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  Middle East tensions flare – investors pile into crypto haven bets 19.08.2026 3min

  Ethereum has moved to $2,076 after surging more than six percent in the past hour as investors seek digital assets amid fresh tensions in the Middle East. The U.S. Treasury under Secretary Scott Bessent is more than doubling its quarterly buybacks of long-dated bonds starting next month, sending stocks and bonds higher as yields ease. In U.S. markets the S&P is holding a modest loss at 7,721.29 while the VIX is quiet near 15.21. Gold remains flat at $4,549. Oil is at $85.23. Bitcoin has moved to
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  Treasury doubles long-dated bond buybacks to $4bn as Bessent steps in to cap surging yields 19.08.2026 3min

  The U.S. Treasury will at least double its bond buyback operations for longer-dated government debt in a move aimed at improving liquidity and easing pressure on the long end of the curve. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the maximum size of certain operations will rise from $2 bn to at least $4 bn, targeting the 10- to 30-year segment where buyer demand has been absent. The news sent the 10-year yield down 6bp to 4.647% and triggered a rebound in stock futures. This intervention funct
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  Trump dangles Keystone XL revival as Canada tariff deadline hits Friday — and what it means for North American crude flows 19.08.2026 3min

  President Trump is dangling revival of the long-cancelled Keystone XL pipeline as a three-day tariff deadline with Canada looms. The president says the two countries have a deal pending final documents, with energy incentives now on the table that could awaken the 830,000 barrel per day project from the grave. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed substantial progress but the main sticking point remains auto tariffs and rules of origin for parts. A revived Keystone XL would add major tak