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According to China Hog Net, hog prices (Landrace-Duroc-Yorkshire crosses) rose to 11.13 yuan per kilogram on August 25, marking a gain of 7.54% since early August. The recovery was driven by improved downstream demand as high temperatures eased in August, boosting household fresh meat consumption and cold carcass throughput. Collective events such as school celebrations, business reopenings, and weddings also increased institutional dining channel demand. Data from Chuangsui Zixun showed that as

According to Jin10, on August 26, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Barkin warned that rising U.S. public debt will eventually face a "reckoning," though the exact timing remains unpredictable. With U.S. public debt surpassing $40 trillion, Barkin noted that as long as investors continue purchasing Treasury securities, the government can sustain borrowing. However, he cautioned that investor sentiment could shift. "As things develop, there will ultimately be a reckoning. No one can predict exactly when

According to China Securities Journal, China's power equipment and energy storage sectors accelerated in the first half of 2026, driven by intensified capital expenditure from major state-owned grid operators. Ultra-high voltage transmission projects and distribution network upgrades expanded rapidly, spurring a surge in energy storage installation demand. Lithium battery material profit margins recovered as energy storage companies reported significant revenue and profit gains in their first-ha

Brazil's Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday (August 26) that it will release changes to its annual financing plan.

According to Washington Post, Dallas is rapidly becoming a major financial hub to rival New York's Wall Street, as large financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Bank of America establish significant offices and campuses in the Texas city. The shift has been driven by regulatory relaxation, tax incentives, and aggressive corporate recruitment policies. Texas Governor has recently designated Texas as America's financial capital, following the launch of the Texas Stock Exchang

According to Business Insider, economist Jeremy Siegel expects Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole on Friday (Aug 28) could catalyze significant stock gains if he clarifies which economic indicators guide monetary policy decisions. Siegel believes market clarity on policy metrics—such as 5-year inflation expectations or Fed Funds futures—may drive investor confidence. However, he cautioned that if Warsh's remarks lack substantive policy guidance, investors may retest current Treasury

According to Bitget, Bitcoin broke above 79,000 USDT today (August 25), trading at 79,005 USDT with a daily gain of 0.02%.

According to Iran's UN ambassador, as reported by IRNA on August 25, the US "economic pressure campaign" could result in serious consequences. The envoy called on all nations to reject and condemn the unilateral coercive measures imposed by the US government, which are designed to force member states to comply with American policy while disregarding their sovereignty and legitimate policies.

According to Mirae Asset Securities, the research firm issued a report yesterday (August 26) stating that long-term shareholder return policies are essential to resolving South Korea's persistent stock market valuation discount. The firm noted that high valuations in the U.S. stock market reflect not only earnings generation capacity but also the cumulative effect of active shareholder returns over extended periods. Mirae Asset Securities recommended that South Korea's market should similarly im

According to F&Guide, JYP Entertainment received 28 target price downgrades from securities firms between August 1 and 23, the most among all individual stocks. The downgrades follow disappointing Q2 results and growing uncertainty around key artists including TWICE's future activities and Stray Kids' mandatory military service. JYP's Q2 revenue fell 15.1% year-over-year to 183.1 billion Korean won, while operating profit dropped 41.4% to 31 billion won. Multiple brokerages cut targets, with SK

According to Barron's reporting and Susquehanna analysis released Monday, DRAM contract prices are estimated to rise over 50% this quarter compared to Q2, while NAND flash memory prices are forecast to jump approximately 60%. However, Micron Technology has signed long-term supply agreements with major customers that include price caps on certain products, limiting its ability to fully capture the pricing gains. The pacts provide profit protection during future downturns. Separately, Micron share

According to Wall Street Journal, Trump submitted a landmark Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress today (Aug 26), maintaining his requirement that Saudi Arabia normalize relations with Israel. The 30-year deal is expected to spark months of debate among lawmakers on balancing U.S. nuclear industry growth with preventing weapons of mass destruction proliferation in the Middle East. The agreement has drawn controversy over concerns it could permit uranium enrichment activities in Saudi territ

According to Joe Terranova, chief market strategist at Virtus Investment Partners, speaking on CNBC on August 25, Marvell Technology will release its second-quarter earnings on August 27, which could provide momentum to AI-related stocks that have stalled recently. Terranova stated that the chipmaker's earnings will serve as a gauge of whether hyperscale cloud companies will maintain their data center investment pace, and positive results could help revive semiconductor and AI stocks that have r

According to SpaceX Vice President Kiko Dontchev, the company is significantly reducing launches from its Florida spaceport this year, shifting focus to California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. A Falcon 9 launch Tuesday marked the last planned Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral until Starship missions begin in Florida. The launch rate at the Florida facility will drop from 8-9 missions per month to approximately 2 per month for the remainder of 2026. Dontchev stated on X that Starlink mission

According to Fiscal.ai, Intuit (INTU) shares tumbled over 11% in after-hours trading on Tuesday despite beating fourth-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, as the company's fiscal 2027 guidance disappointed the market. The company reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $4.35 billion, above the $4.27 billion consensus, with adjusted earnings of $4.03 per share, beating the $3.59 analyst expectation. However, Intuit's fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance of $22.88–$23.12 fell well below the $27.30 conse

According to Franklin Templeton portfolio manager Sarah Aragie, Nvidia investors ahead of the chipmaker's earnings report are focusing on capital deployment details and future roadmap rather than earnings beats alone, with the stock trading at an estimated 12-month forward P/E of around 21x as the market prices in slowing growth. Aragie emphasized that Nvidia must demonstrate profitable growth to justify free cash flow for investments and share buybacks, while its approximately 75% gross margin—

According to Street Insider, Canaccord analyst Joe Vafi raised the price target on MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) to $175 on Aug. 25, up 34.6% from the previous $130, while maintaining a Buy rating. MicroStrategy is the world's largest Bitcoin treasury company, led by billionaire entrepreneur Michael Saylor.

iShares Silver Trust, the world's largest silver ETF, reduced its holdings by 36.53 tons compared to the previous day (August 24), bringing current holdings to 15,362.73 tons.

According to Elon Musk, SpaceX plans to invest $100 billion in a new spaceport in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with initial flight operations targeted for 2029. The facility will include five launch complexes with 10 launch pads, propellant production, power generation, and vehicle processing. SpaceX estimates the project will create 3,000 direct jobs over 10 years with an average annual salary of $92,600.

The world's largest gold ETF, SPDR Gold Trust, saw its holdings decrease by 1.141 tons compared to the previous day, with current holdings standing at 1,048.348 tons as of August 24.