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Futures fall, oil and bonds rise as US-Iran peace prospects dim
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Futures fall, oil and bonds rise as US-Iran peace prospects dim

Increased geopolitical tensions heighten market volatility, impacting global energy security and financial stability am…

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Premier League to publish referee and VAR decisions for first time
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Premier League to publish referee and VAR decisions for first time

Increased transparency in referee decisions may enhance trust and accountability, but concerns about panel independence…

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Bitcoin rises 3%, outperforming S&P 500’s 1% decline
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Bitcoin rises 3%, outperforming S&P 500’s 1% decline

Bitcoin's resilience amid S&P 500's decline highlights its potential as a diversification tool, though volatility r…

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White House strengthens biodefense amid fears that AI could supercharge biological threats
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
White House strengthens biodefense amid fears that AI could superchar…

The strengthened biodefense strategy highlights the urgent need for cohesive global governance to mitigate AI-enhanced …

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Investors demand higher premium for long-dated government bonds as term premium hits multi-year highs
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Investors demand higher premium for long-dated government bonds as te…

The term premium on 10-year Treasuries has surged to 0.80-1.35% as 30-year yields top 5.2%, the highest since 2007, dri…

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Can BTC Break Out of This Range and Hit $65K?
News Article Aug 18, 2026
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Can BTC Break Out of This Range and Hit $65K?

Bitcoin trades near $64,215 as ETF outflows and rising yields cap upside. Key support, resistance levels, and an early-…

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Bitcoin scores a rare win over S&P 500 with 2.6% rise versus 0.5% fall
News Article Aug 18, 2026
Bitcoin scores a rare win over S&P 500 with 2.6% rise versus 0.5% fall

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Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs amid US-Iran tensions
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs amid US-Iran tensions

Rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions may drive investors towards gold, impacting market dynamics and economic s…

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Polymarket’s 20% CLARITY Act odds sit on a market one $100K trade could radically reprice
News Article Aug 18, 2026
Polymarket’s 20% CLARITY Act odds sit on a market one $100K trade cou…

An anonymous trader on Polymarket holds a No position on the CLARITY Act worth about $414,895, roughly 2.6 times larger…

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Bitcoin price spike to $64.5K was ‘low-volume liquidity trap’: Analysis
News Article Aug 18, 2026
Bitcoin price spike to $64.5K was ‘low-volume liquidity trap’: Analys…

Bitcoin derivatives markets created a sh

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Bitpanda Hit With Europe's First Published MiCA Penalty in Austria
News Article Aug 18, 2026
Bitpanda Hit With Europe's First Published MiCA Penalty in Austria

Austria's Financial Market Authority fined the Vienna-based exchange 70,000 euros for procedural and disclosure breache…

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Global bond prices fall as inflation fears rise, AI bonds issued
Analysis Aug 18, 2026
Global bond prices fall as inflation fears rise, AI bonds issued

Rising inflation fears and AI bond issuance may drive investors towards gold, impacting global financial stability and …

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