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Wall Street Closes Higher as AI Rally Lifts Nasdaq and Inflation Cools
Wall Street closed mostly higher on 12 August 2026 as cooler inflation and strong AI earnings lifted the Nasdaq, while the Dow ended nearly flat.
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Wall Street Opens Higher as Cooler Inflation and AI Earnings Lift the Nasdaq
U.S. stocks opened higher on 12 August 2026 as inflation eased to 3.4%. The Nasdaq led gains, with CoreWeave, Nebius, Super Micro and Cava surging.
Belgian Markets
European Markets at Midday: Vestas and Defence Stocks Surge as BEL 20 Holds Flat
European stocks were mixed at midday on 12 August 2026. Vestas and defence shares surged, while the BEL 20 held flat as Umicore rose and AB InBev declined.
European Markets
European Markets Open Lower as Oil Rally and US Inflation Test Curb Risk Appetite
European stocks opened lower on 12 August 2026 as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions overshadowed corporate earnings. The BEL 20 underperformed, while ABN Amro rallied.
Asian Markets
Asian Markets Close Mixed as Tokyo and Mainland China Advance, Hong Kong Retreats
Asian markets closed mixed on 12 August 2026 as Japan and mainland China advanced, while Hong Kong and Australia declined before US inflation data.
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Wall Street Closes Lower as Oil and Iran Concerns Hit Technology Stocks
The S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq closed lower on August 11, 2026, as rising oil prices, Middle East tensions and inflation concerns weighed on technology shares.
Commodities
The New Critical-Minerals Race: Can the West Reduce Its Dependence on China?
The US and Europe are investing billions to reduce their dependence on Chinese critical minerals. Can new mines, processing and recycling close the gap?
Asian Markets
Unitree IPO: China’s Humanoid-Robot Champion Attracts Extraordinary Investor Demand
Unitree’s $900 million Shanghai IPO was more than 8,000 times oversubscribed. We examine its humanoid robots, financial growth, valuation and risks.
Commodities
15 Million Barrels of Oil a Day Vanished: What the Hormuz Crisis Means for Markets
Nearly 15 million barrels of oil per day have disappeared from normal trade routes. Here is what the Hormuz crisis means for oil, inflation and European stocks.
BEL 20
European Markets Close Cautiously Higher as Oil Volatility Dominates Trading
European stocks closed cautiously on August 11, 2026, as rising oil prices lifted energy shares while travel, insurance and industrial stocks struggled.