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U.S. Stocks Down as Oil Rises Ahead of Inflation Data

U.S. stocks slid as negotiations about the future of the Strait of Hormuz remain deadlocked.

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Iran Is Defying U.S. Pressure by Becoming a 'Survival Economy'

President Trump's strategy rests on an assumption that Tehran will crack before Washington, but mediators warn that Iran has been living under sanctions for years.

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July Home Sales Fell After Higher Mortgage Rates Scared Off Buyers

Existing home sales were down 1.7% over the previous month, and the median home price rose to $434,100, a near record high.

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U.S. Small Business Confidence Rose Last Month

The National Federation of Independent Business said that its small-business optimism index rose to 99.8, its highest level since August 2025.

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Behind High Credit-Card Delinquencies: Stale, Charged-Off Loans

The share of loans transitioning into serious delinquency has been stabilizing even though the overall pile has been growing, the New York Fed said.

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Private-Credit Firms Clamp Down on Loan Sweeteners in Fear of 'Shadow Defaults'

Borrowers have delayed interest payments on billions of dollars of loans, raising concerns that defaults are higher than reported.

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Anthropic Tries to Shore Up Investor Confidence Ahead of Blockbuster IPO

The AI giant is racing to public markets this fall and has fielded tough investor questions on Chinese rivals, Trump-era tensions, and the artificial-intelligence infrastructure boom.

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China's Auto Market Weakens Further on Subdued Domestic Demand

China's auto sales fell in July, as higher oil prices and a weak macro environment weighed on demand.

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Global Bond Yields Climb Due to Inflation Fears

Market focus is on the U.S. CPI data due to be released on Wednesday as investors assess the impact of the Middle East conflict on the economy.

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Why the Real Oil Squeeze Is Happening in Refineries

The Iran war, Ukrainian attacks on Russia and China's fuel export restrictions have taken millions of barrels of refined products off global markets and left customers scrambling to locate alternative supplies.

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Insurance Risks Remain High as Wildfire Threat Rises, Swiss Re Institute Says

Wildfire risk is the fastest-growing weather peril globally, according to the insurer, which added that estimated natural-catastrophe losses fell sharply in the first half of the year.

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Healthcare Investing Is Now an AI Short in Disguise

Big healthcare companies are increasingly trading opposite to tech.

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RBA Governor's Hawkish Tone Could Be a Slow Burn for Markets

Gov. Michele Bullock appeared determined to challenge the view in money markets that the Australian central bank is done raising rates after three increases earlier this year.

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Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Rates Steady but Remains Worried About Inflation

Australia's central bank continued to warn that inflation remains too high, especially against the backdrop of war in the Middle East.

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Inflation Reports Could Test Warsh's Tough Talk

The Fed chairman has promised to bring inflation down. Upcoming data could determine whether he has to raise rates soon to do it.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

August 11, 2026 19:15 ET (23:15 GMT)