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Last updated: August 16, 2026, 8:39 PM ET

Gold Steady Near $4,400 as Traders Weigh US Data and Rate Path

Gold held steady near $4,400 an ounce as traders weighed cooling US economic data against energy-led inflation pressures on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate trajectory.

WuXi App Tec’s 100% Stock Rally Defies Geopolitical Headwinds

Despite the Pentagon designating WuXi AppTec as a Chinese military company, investors continued piling into the stock, driving a 100% rally as some US clients pulled back.

A2 Milk Sees Slow Recovery From China Formula Supply Problem

A2 Milk expects only a gradual recovery from supply chain disruptions that impacted its China sales earlier this year, signaling soft earnings margins ahead.

Oil Edges Higher as Middle East Tensions Linger: Markets Wrap

Oil edged higher as renewed Israeli attacks on Lebanon and the prospect of fresh US sanctions on Iran added to geopolitical uncertainty, keeping traders searching for directional catalysts.

National Australia Bank Profit Edges Up on Business Bank Growth

National Australia Bank reported a profit increase in the third quarter, driven by expanded business lending across the country.