Fed Hikes Rates as Policymakers Signal More Increases
The Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time in more than three years, but 16 of 18 policymakers are already signaling that another increase may follow. Now the focus shifts to Treasury yields and whether the early rebound in U.S. stock futures survives when markets reopen.
Walmart Falls 9% as High Gas Prices Squeeze Shoppers
Walmart beat earnings and raised guidance, but its 9% plunge exposed a bigger concern: shoppers are pulling back as high gas prices pressure household budgets. With Brent near $94, Treasury yields rising, and a major Iran policy announcement coming Monday, the consumer is becoming one of the market’s most important signals.
Nvidia's $500B AI War Chest as Oil Surges | Aug 11, 2026
Nvidia lined up more than $500 billion from six Wall Street giants for AI data centers, and the stock fell anyway on circular financing concerns. Crude surged roughly 5% as Hormuz talks stalled, the 10-year yield topped 4.7%, and September rate hike odds moved to roughly even ahead of Wednesday's CPI.
Gold Hits 6-Week High as SpaceX Sinks 13.6% | Market Preview
Gold jumped about 3% to a six-week high near $4,260 as a Strait of Hormuz corridor agreement pulled crude down 10–12% in five sessions and the Dow closed at a record 54,349. But the Nasdaq slipped, AMD fell 7% on record revenue, and SpaceX sank 13.6% one day before up to 911 million insider shares become sellable.