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Last updated: August 22, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Treasury Operations

The Treasury Department’s Bond Buyback failed to calm markets, as Bond Yields rose despite intervention. Bessent’s triggered a Debasement Trade as Gold rallied and the Dollar weakened. Bitcoin surged alongside Treasury volatility, with Gold ending the week 5.56% higher at $4,624.10.

Equity Markets

U.S. Stocks rose as Bitcoin approached $80,000, though Nasdaq faced a Weekly Loss. S&P 500 gains were tempered by Iran War concerns and a turbulent Week. European fluctuated amid mixed Economic data. Asian rallied on AI optimism and Heat Pump demand.

Currency & Commodities

The WSJ Dollar index fell 0.7% weekly as Commodities swung on Weather shocks. Oil Futures posted weekly gains on Geopolitical Risk, while Natural Gas rose on hot Forecasts. Copper prices steadied as China demand balanced Supply concerns.

Risk Assets & Crypto

Bitcoin momentum extended into the weekend with Institutional Demand and Short Covering driving a 9% surge. Tech benefited from Nvidia optimism, while AI plays led Nasdaq recovery. Ethereum gained amid Debsent market intervention bets.

Data & Earnings

Market Talk highlighted Boeing rejecting contracts and Fannie Mae at the Giant. Guidance remained mixed as Consumer spending cooled and Corporate worries resurfaced.

Geopolitics & Policy

Global influenced Oil and Gold, while U.S. shifts on Trade and Data Centers weighed on sentiment. Ukraine and Middle East Security developments kept Volatility elevated.