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Global oil prices ended the latest trading week sharply higher, with Brent crude closing around $94.39 per barrel and US WTI near $87.06. Growing concerns over Iranian supplies and restricted tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz have intensified fears of disruption to global energy shipments. Markets are now watching Iran, Gulf shipping, inventories and global demand for the next major move in crude prices.

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The US dollar remained under pressure on August 22, 2026, after posting its largest weekly decline since late July. The WSJ Dollar Index closed at 95.33 as falling Treasury yields, interest-rate expectations and concerns over long-term US debt weighed on the greenback. Investors are now watching inflation, employment data and Federal Reserve signals for the dollar’s next major move.

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Global oil prices stayed near four-week highs on 21 August 2026 as escalating US-Iran tensions and concerns over possible supply disruptions in the Middle East supported crude markets. Brent traded near $93.82 per barrel, while WTI stood around $86.78, with both benchmarks heading toward a second straight weekly gain.

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The US dollar remained under pressure on 20 August 2026, with the Dollar Index trading near 98.8 and hovering around its weakest level in roughly three months. Treasury market developments, changing bond yields, Federal Reserve interest-rate expectations, inflation concerns and Middle East uncertainty are influencing global currency trading. With the dollar down more than 2% over the past month, investors are watching closely for the next major move.

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The U.S. dollar moved lower on August 19, 2026, with the DXY Dollar Index slipping to around 99.43 as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes. Softer U.S. economic data and easing Treasury yields pressured the currency, while USD/PKR remained broadly stable near Rs277.56.

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International gold prices moved lower on August 18, 2026, trading around $4,393 per ounce as rising United States Treasury yields and inflation concerns pressured precious metals. Despite the decline, gold remained near historic highs, supported by central-bank buying, investment demand and global uncertainty.

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Bitcoin is holding near the $63.6K level as investors watch closely for signs of the cryptocurrency’s next major move. With interest-rate expectations, market sentiment, institutional activity, and wider financial conditions influencing Bitcoin prices, traders are asking whether BTC could be preparing for a fresh breakout or another period of volatility. In this video, we look at Bitcoin’s current price action, the key levels attracting market attention, and the factors that could shape the next move in the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Stay tuned to DM News for the latest Bitcoin updates, cryptocurrency market developments, global financial news, and breaking business stories.

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US stock markets closed lower on August 14, 2026, as semiconductor shares weakened and disappointing retail sales pressured sentiment. The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all declined as investors weighed strong AI investment expectations against expensive technology valuations and broader economic uncertainty.


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Bitcoin traded around $63,000 to $63,500 on August 14 after repeatedly failing to maintain gains above the $65,000 level. Selling pressure, cautious investor sentiment and weaker international buying momentum continued to weigh on the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

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