August 19, 2026

Dollar Drifts Near Multi-Month Lows Amid Eased Treasury Yields

New york: The US dollar drifted near multi-month lows against major peers on Wednesday as Treasury yields eased from recent highs, with investors awaiting minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting for clues on the path of interest rates. …

Oil Prices Climb 0.29% for Fourth Consecutive Day

Oil prices ticked higher in early trade on wednesday:il prices ticked higher in early trade on Wednesday, climbing for a fourth straight day on supply uncertainty. Brent crude futures climbed 26 cents, or 0.29%, to $91.28 a barrel, while US West Texas…

Trump Temporarily Halts New 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods

Washington: US President Donald Trump paused on Wednesday the imposition of the new 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods for three days as the two countries firm up a trade deal. Trump said that this hold allows more time for additional negotiations and…