China is defying the global bond yield surge, boosting its diversification appeal
Chinese government bond yields have remained low amid a global surge.
Crypto & macro news — 20 August 2026
We recorded 26 headlines on 20 August 2026 from 6 publishers: 1 fed / monetary, 1 war and geopolitics, 7 trump policy, 17 crypto. Each one was classified into a market category and an impact level by a keyword classifier at the moment it was captured, then kept. Headlines link out to the publisher — we do not host the articles.
Sources on this day: BBC, CNBC, CoinDesk, CoinTelegraph, Reuters, The Hill.
Fed / monetary · 1 headline
War & geopolitics · 1 headline
Oil prices steady as investors assess U.S.-Iran war outlook
Oil firmed in early trade on Thursday as investors assessed the U.S.-Iran war outlook and the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump policy · 7 headlines
HYPE jumps 20% as Trump signals legal US path for Hyperliquid
HYPE reached $72 after Trump said the CFTC was pursuing compliant US access for Hyperliquid, though no formal regulatory plan has been released.
Bitcoin, ether surge as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act
Bitcoin and ether surged after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a bill that would set a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector.
Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills risks more than just joint military readiness
The move by Trump also will start to raise questions about the credibility of Washington's commitment to alliances.
Air Force major detained again for Capitol protest after Trump criticism - The Hill
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Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran - Reuters
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Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran - The Hill
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Crypto · 17 headlines
Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs draw $517 million, ether pulls $189 million in biggest inflows in months
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $517 million and ether funds $189 million on Aug. 19, the strongest daily hauls in months, as a broad rally torched $2.7 billion in…
Trader who made $49 million shorting crypto lost $24 million on ether in 12 seconds
The Hyperliquid wallet known as pension-usdt.eth was forced out of a 50,000 ETH short as ether surged, with five liquidation orders helping push the price…
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
Hui's sentencing marks a pivotal moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
Founder of China's Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
Hui's sentencing marks a pivotal moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
Bearish crypto bets lose record $2.7 billion as bitcoin surges toward $70,000
Traders betting against crypto lost $2.74 billion in a day, more than the short side of the October 2025 crash that remains the biggest liquidation event in…
Rushed CLARITY Act vote could set legislation back, Gallego warns
Gallego said the White House has not provided point-by-point feedback on a bipartisan ethics proposal as a September vote approaches.
Ether jumps 18% to $2,250 as bitcoin tops $69,000 in broad crypto rally
Every major except tron posted double-digit weekly gains, with nearly $1.4 billion of short positions wiped out after the Treasury doubled its bond buybacks.
SK Hynix shares surge over 12% in Seoul after announcing massive stock buyback
Shares of SK Hynix surged over 12% in Seoul after the company announced a massive stock buyback.
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
Hyundai's new flagship vehicle is a large luxury Genesis EV
The GV90 features a new design direction for Genesis and expands the Hyundai brand's lineup to seven vehicles in the U.S.
S&P 500 futures are little changed after index snaps three-day slide: Live updates
The S&P 500 snapped a three-session losing streak earlier in the day.
Harvard figured out how to ‘corrupt’ young girls’ minds, Sean Duffy tells daughter - The Hill
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US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade
It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.
Japan exports beat estimates in July as robust chip shipments power fifth straight month of gains
Shipments of semiconductor equipment posted a massive 49.1% jump in value, reflecting continued demand, boosted by the artificial intelligence boom.
Inside India newsletter: Chip squeeze hits Chinese smartphones in India as Apple, Samsung gain an edge
Rising memory chip costs are reshaping the world's second-largest smartphone market as Chinese brands become expensive, improving the value proposition for…
Asia's hydrogen dreams: Region bets on emerging green technology to improve transportation
Asia’s hydrogen train push may be less about rail and more about building a broader hydrogen economy.
Japan exports growth accelerates for fifth straight month, beating estimates, on robust chip shipments
Exports growth accelerated for a fifth straight month coming in at 23.2%. Economists polled by Reuters had estimated growth at 19.9%.
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