As of August 19, gold prices have hit new highs, with spot gold at $2,508.14 per ounce and U.S. futures at $2,540.8 per ounce, amid rising expectations that prices could reach $3,000 by mid-2025.

The US and China have signed a new financial stability agreement to boost cooperation on key issues like capital markets and cross-border payments.

Due to an impending labor dispute, Canada's two largest railroads may face a work disruption soon, threatening to also disrupt the US supply chain for an indefinite amount of days.

Saudi Aramco is expanding its partnership with China by investing in petrochemicals and low-carbon technologies, aligning with China's energy security and sustainability goals.

Walmart's Q2 revenue hit $169.34 billion, exceeding expectations, with a 4.8% increase from last year and a 9.8% rise in adjusted earnings per share.

Huawei is set to launch its Ascend 910C AI chip, designed to rival Nvidia’s restricted H100, with initial orders expected to top $2 billion.

As markets await crucial inflation data this week, investors hope it will allow the Federal Reserve to implement its anticipated interest rate cut next month amid recent market stability.

Yum Brands fell short of revenue expectations in the second quarter as Pizza Hut and KFC struggled with declining same-store sales, while Taco Bell saw a 5% increase.

World's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, reported a 3% decline in second-quarter profits to $29.1 billion due to lower crude production but still plans to pay $124.2 billion in dividends this year.

The Blackwell B200 AI chips will now take at least three more months to produce. Nvidia Corp. 's upcoming artificial intelligence chips are now facing production delays due to a design flaw, according to a report.