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Last refreshed: Aug 19, 2026 8:00pm · Sources: WSJ, Bloomberg, FreightWaves, Supply Chain Dive, Manufacturing Dive, MarketWatch, Economic Times, Federal Register
Bloomberg
MarketsThe wire that moves landed cost before your ERP notices.
Gold held the biggest gain in six months after the Treasury Department made a surprise move to rein in long-term borrowing costs.
Fortescue Ltd.’s full-year profit fell despite buoyant iron ore prices as China’s property slowdown and negotiations with the country’s state-backed buyer persisted.
Japan’s sale of 20-year government bonds on Thursday will test whether elevated yields are enough to lure buyers back to the long end as a global debt selloff piles pressure on th…
BlackRock Inc.’s HPS and Brookfield Corp.’s Oaktree Capital Management took over a firm that provides lighting, rigging and other services for Hollywood productions, wiping out as…
On Monday, US Bonds Saw a Sell-Off. On Wednesday, Bessent Stepped In
Asian stocks looked set to gain as pressure from the bond market eased after the US Treasury unveiled plans to buy back longer-dated debt to curb borrowing costs. Bonds rallied an…
Oil held a four-day run of gains, as US President Donald Trump announced a fresh package of measures intended to crush Iran’s economy.
The aging Regal Oriental Hotel is hardly a Hong Kong hotspot, yet in recent weeks it’s become a popular destination for bankers from some of the city’s top lenders, some of whom m…
The Wall Street Journal
U.S. BusinessMacro and trade-policy signal, straight from the source.
The funding round, which also includes JPMorgan Chase and Andreessen Horowitz, values the hypersonic munitions maker at $13 billion.
The company guided for revenue to decline by a low- to mid-single-digit percentage as consumers become increasingly selective with their purchases, despite resilient demand for be…
The flight attendants want assurance that their confidential information will be removed from the sale of the defunct airline’s digital records.
Find insight on BRP’s tariff headwinds, Cargojet’s strategy and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.
Find insight on Canada’s digital policies, SK Hynix and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.
Agency says businesses must disclose when they use personalized pricing and may face lawsuits if they don’t.
Chris Kubasik was ousted after an investigation into conduct with a subordinate. Years earlier, another employee had made a harassment complaint.
Oil futures rose for a fourth straight session as transit remained restricted through the Strait of Hormuz, keeping supply concerns alive.
FreightWaves
Freight & LogisticsLane-level freight reality, reported daily.
WiseTech offered few details about the competition investigation, which follows an earlier ACCC review involving its e2open acquisition. The post ACCC executes search warrant at l…
North American rail traffic saw a significant increase this week, with total volume climbing 4.9% year-over-year. This positive trend was largely fueled by robust carload and inte…
Global supply chains are facing a “double whammy” of disruptions at critical choke points like the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz. Oliver Sawbridge of Zero100 explains how these sim…
The freight market is entering a potentially transformative “super cycle,” according to industry analyst Lee Klaskow. After years of unsustainably low rates that forced many truck…
Freight broker insurance is in a frenzy, and premium hikes are getting ugly. Thom Albrecht helps break down how the CH Robinson verdict, underwriting pullback and cargo theft are …
Home Depot has expanded its express delivery service to all stores across the United States. The post Home Depot offers nationwide express delivery from local stores appeared firs…
Freight market outlook: Thom Albrecht says this is the most fascinating supply cycle he’s seen in his career. The Reliance Partners CRO breaks down why demand improved in June and…
Minerals typically used in steelmaking led gainers in another solid week for freight on U.S. railroads. The post Rail freight puts the pedal to the metal(s) in latest data appeare…
MarketWatch
Business & EconomyCost and commodity movement as the market prices it.
“I see people who have a lot of money but little or no taxable income who still qualify for ACA Marketplace subsidies.”
“There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands.”
TIPS yields are at or close to 20-year highs.
Previous instances of short-term pressure on semiconductor stocks opened up opportunities for investors who bought the dip, according to one analyst.
There’s growing confidence in the idea that traditional software companies will be able to withstand AI disruption.
Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It’s a clever way to save money — but also the latest challenge to Beijing’s effort to get consu…
Google will also get the option to purchase about $12 billion worth of Marvell’s stock.
A brutal summer stretch for the U.S. Treasury market risks getting worse come September, right as many of the world’s largest companies plan to unleash a new wave of bond issuance.
The Economic Times
IndustryManufacturing and industrial-policy signal from the other side of the supply chain.
India needs to boost gold recycling to decrease reliance on imports. A more appealing gold monetization scheme could unlock significant household stocks. This initiative would a…
Mid-budget films are making a notable comeback at the box office, with titles like Awarapan 2 and DC gaining substantial financial success. This trend dispels the myth that viewer…
Public sector banks offered many bad loans previously for sale. Nearly eighty percent of these loans were repeat sale attempts. Indian Overseas Bank and Indian Bank led these re…
French train maker Alstom is seeking a follow-on order for 200 electric freight locomotives from Indian Railways for its Madhepura plant in Bihar. The company is nearing completio…
Connected TV households in India now number sixty-two to sixty-five million viewers. Growth is significantly higher in smaller towns and rural areas across India. This expansion…
Reliance Industries has proposed investing about ₹2.73 lakh crore over 30 years to develop India’s first integrated Underground Coal Gasification complex in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru…
Puma India is focusing on premium products and key sports categories for growth. The company is shifting away from discounted business and closing some stores. Running, hybrid f…
India has set an ambitious target of reaching USD 100 billion in gems and jewellery exports by 2040. Achieving this goal hinges on innovative practices, exceptional design leaders…
Supply Chain Dive
Trade PressThe trade desk that covers this discipline and nothing else.
The service covers thousands of SKUs and uses more than 2,000 U.S. stores as fulfillment hubs.
The e-commerce giant will soon launch Prime Air deliveries in metro Atlanta, Chicago and Cleveland, giving customers another fast shipping option.
The duties will now go into effect Aug. 22, per a proclamation signed Tuesday, as the countries continue to negotiate.
At issue is the Midwest Premium, which reportedly incorporates the 50% aluminum tariffs on domestic manufacturers — even those that use domestically recycled aluminum.
The specialty grocer’s chief development officer outlined the company’s “balancing act” of growth and supply as it prepares to enter new markets in 2027.
The Norwich facility would store, pick, pack and ship goods to sortations centers and localized delivery centers further downstream the supply chain.
A significant share of the company's 3,000 suppliers underperformed in the first half of the year, President and CEO James Currier said.
While cyberthreats are a growing risk to national security, the agency’s sweeping block on humanoids, quadrupeds and mobile robot imports could reinvigorate domestic suppliers.
Manufacturing Dive
Trade PressPlant capacity, capex and footprint moves, as they are announced.
The 600,000-square-foot campus will produce several types of medicines with room for expansion as digital integration and automation capabilities evolve.
At issue is the Midwest Premium, which reportedly incorporates the 50% aluminum tariffs on domestic manufacturers — even those that use domestically recycled aluminum.
Madison Air Solutions’ acquisition of the Germany-based HVAC firm will expand the fan manufacturer's capabilities and strengthen its footprint in growing markets such as the semic…
Additionally, the weapons maker’s parent company, RTX, and Boeing signed agreements to accelerate component manufacturing for SM-3 Block IIA and SM-3 Block IB munitions.
CEO Mike Zimmerman spoke about the challenges of developing and commercializing new materials, including problems related to funding, scale-up and the labor force.
The memorandum of understanding will allow foreign shipbuilders to construct up to two vessels in their home shipyards overseas.
Manufacturers must balance a need to fill many open roles with finding candidates that can meet safety standards and evolving regulatory requirements. Meanwhile, AI is increasing …
The UAS duty rates align with the president’s executive orders to mitigate supply chain reliance on countries such as China, which has a world-leading drone market valued at $15.6…
Federal Register
U.S. Government, OfficialThe primary document, before it becomes a headline anywhere else.
This document notifies the public that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is taking initial steps to implement Executive Order 14411 "Strengthening Customs Enforcement." CBP…
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 16, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf…
On August 12, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued its final judgment in Archer Daniels Midland Co v. United States, Consol. Court no. 23-00239, sustaining the…
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