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Thursday, August 6, 2026

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Investor Sentiment Improves After Fed Pause

Bullish sentiment rises to 37.0% (up 6.0 points), nearing the historical average of 37.5%. Bearish sentiment declines to 38.0% (down 4.1 points), but remains above its long-term average. The bull-bear spread narrows to -0.9% from -11.1%,…

By Marcus Hensley9m ago

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Warren Presses Fed on PCE Methodology Shift Set to Cool Inflation Gauges

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding transparency on upcoming changes to the Fed's preferred PCE inflation measure, which are…

By Lila Merrick16m ago

Iranian Bill Threatens New Fees and Permits for Hormuz Transits

Iran's hardline lawmakers propose fines of up to 20% of cargo value for violations of new transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz.…

By Lila Merrick24m ago

Iran Moves to Formalize Control of Strait of Hormuz with Proposed Vessel Ban

Iran's parliament committee is reviewing a preliminary bill to ban U.S., Israeli, and other 'hostile' vessels from the Strait of…

By Eliza Farnham24m ago

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