MARKET PULSE Macro Why the Fed Funds Rate Stays Steady at 3.63% Amid Mixed Inflation and Labor Signals
The Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain the federal funds rate at 3.63% in July 2026 reflects a cautious stance amid mixed economic signals.
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CRYPTO Ergo (ERG) Surges 25% in 24 Hours Amid Thin Liquidity and Unclear Catalysts
On August 20, 2026, Ergo (ERG) experienced a striking 25% price increase, reaching $0.252449.
STOCKS Why SPY’s Modest Gain Masks a Deeper Sector Shift Amid Travel Inflation and Tech Divergence
On August 20, 2026, SPY inched higher by 0.21%, reflecting a cautious market stance amid rising travel inflation and a mixed tech sector.
CRYPTO Ethereum Rockets 18.5% on U.S. Treasury Bond Buybacks, Massive Short Squeeze, and Pro-Crypto Policy Boost
On August 20, 2026, Ethereum (ETH) staged a powerful 18.5% rally, climbing to $2248.36. This surge was driven by a combination of macroeconomic easing via U.S.
MACRO July’s Sharp Drop in U.S. Housing Starts Signals Lingering Headwinds for Builders and the Economy
Housing starts in the U.S. unexpectedly fell by a steep 12.4% in July 2026 to an annualized rate of 1.239 million units, far below market forecasts.
FOREX EURUSD Gains on Diverging Central Bank Signals Amid Mixed Economic Data
EURUSD rose by 0.25% to 1.1605 on August 19, 2026, driven by contrasting signals from the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank.
COMMODIT Gold Pauses After Sharp Rally Amid US Debt Fears and Treasury Bond Buyback Boost
After a notable jump on August 19, 2026, gold prices retreated slightly on August 20, reflecting profit-taking and technical adjustments.
CRYPTO Bitcoin Breaks $69,000 on U.S. Treasury Bond Buyback Boost and Massive Short Liquidations
On August 20, 2026, Bitcoin surged 7.2% to $69,494, propelled by the U.S. Treasury’s decision to double long-dated bond buybacks starting September 9
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THU - AUG 20- 08:30 US Non-Farm Payrolls F: 185K - P: 170K
- 10:00 US ISM Services PMI F: 51.5 - P: 52.3
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