Copper tests new record amid AI and energy demand

Data center, renewable energy, electric vehicle, and other related investments drive copper demand, while US-China supply competition and producers failing to meet production targets keep copper above $6.7 per pound

Copper tests new record amid AI and energy demand

Türkiye's BIST 100 down at open

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UK unemployment rate at 4.9% in April-June, above market forecast

Jobless rate up 0.2 percentage points year-on-year in April-June period18 August 2026

30-year US Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007

Long-term yield climbs above 5.3% amid inflation, oil price, and fiscal concerns18 August 2026

US stocks close lower as rising oil prices revive inflation concerns

Dow drops over 270 points, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreat from recent highs17 August 2026

Paramount seeks $1.88B bond from states challenging Warner Bros. merger

Company says bond would cover ticking fees and financing costs caused by any delay if states lose antitrust case17 August 2026

Oil prices jump over 2% as Trump rules out extending framework deal with Iran

Brent rises to $90.60 per barrel, while WTI reaches $84.20 amid renewed Strait of Hormuz uncertainty17 August 2026

European stocks close mostly lower amid rising bond yields, geopolitical tensions

Spain’s IBEX 35 leads declines with 0.87% loss; euro strengthens against US dollar17 August 2026

China’s home prices extend decline in July amid persistent property slump

Prices fall across all city tiers as weak investment and sales continue to weigh on housing market17 August 2026

Türkiye's BIST 100 down at Monday's close

Benchmark BIST 100 index loses 40.20 points at close17 August 2026

Nvidia to invest $1.5B, provide up to $105B guarantee for OpenAI data center

Chipmaker's payment obligations would be triggered if OpenAI becomes insolvent or fails to meet lease payments17 August 2026

US dollar falls to 10-week low as weak economic data weighs on Fed rate outlook

Dollar index down around 0.3% to 99.19, lowest since June 17 August 2026

Economy

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Economy

US pending home sales fall 2.3% in July, below expectations

US industrial production rises below expectations in July

US import, export prices fall month-on-month in July

US private employers add average of 9,500 jobs

Global aging crisis strains public funds, prompting insurers to opt for dynamic models

190,000 businesses close in Germany last year as challenges mount, up 10% year-on-year

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