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FX news — August 1, 2026

Publications tagged with FX published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

17 publications

  1. BusinessTradeEquitiesCreditFX

    Amazon Stock Surge Boosts Wall Street Despite Inflation Concerns

    Wall Street closed July with mixed results, as Amazon's strong earnings report pushed stocks higher despite lingering inflation concerns and rising bond yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.53% to close at 52,485.03, while the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 7,489.72, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite added 1% to 25,373.85. The gains came despite yields on 30-year and 10-year U.S. government bonds reaching their highest levels since 2007 and January 2025, respectively. Investors' doubts about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's commitment to fighting inflation also weighed on markets. Apple shares fell more than 7% after the company's earnings report, while Amazon stocks surged 15%.
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  4. ScienceFX

    Publishers Lose Google Traffic as AI Answers Replace Links

    Google's shift to providing answers directly on its platform has led to a significant drop in traffic to publishers' websites. Over the past year, Google Search traffic to publishers fell by 34%, with small publishers experiencing a 60% loss over two years. In response, publishers are exploring alternative strategies such as optimizing for generative engines, newsletters, and direct licensing deals with AI companies.
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  6. WorldNorth AmericaTradeFX

    Argentine Stocks and Bonds React to Global Market Fluctuations

    Argentine stocks and bonds experienced mixed performance this week, influenced by global market trends. US stocks rebounded after initial losses, with tech stocks leading gains. Argentine stocks on the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (S&P Merval) fluctuated, ending slightly down by 0.4% in pesos. Meanwhile, Argentine sovereign bonds in dollars (Bonares and Globals) advanced by an average of 0.6%. The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds reached its highest level since 2006, impacting Argentine country risk which discounted 13 points to 430 basis points. Oil prices rose, with Brent and WTI ending two consecutive months of declines. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, continued to influence markets.
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  13. SocietyTradeMarketsEquitiesFX

    Spanish Stock Market Volatility Amid Oil Price Surge and Corporate Results

    The Spanish stock market experienced significant volatility over the past few days, with the IBEX 35 index fluctuating around the 19,700 points. The market was influenced by a surge in oil prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the exchange of threats between the US and Iran. The increase in Brent oil, which rose above $93 per barrel, weighed on the market. Corporate results also played a significant role, with companies like Caixabank, Telefónica, and Aena reporting their first-half results. The market registered its largest drop in three weeks on July 29, losing 1.59%, but recovered on July 30, rising 1.78% thanks to positive corporate results and a better tone on Wall Street.
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  15. TechTradeFXSemiconductors

    Meta's Aggressive AI Spending Raises Concerns

    Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is facing investor skepticism over its aggressive spending on artificial intelligence (AI). The company has spent $11 billion in the past two quarters alone, with plans to invest heavily in AI over the next few years. This spending has led to a significant decrease in Meta's free cash flow and has raised concerns about the company's financial sustainability. Despite these concerns, Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg maintains that the company's AI investments are paying off and are crucial for its future growth.
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  17. TechSoutheast AsiaFXCrypto

    Emirates Launches Crypto.com Pay for Flight Bookings

    Emirates has launched Crypto.com Pay, enabling customers to pay for flight bookings using the digital payment solution. The service is available to eligible UAE residents with a Crypto.com account, allowing them to pay for bookings priced and settled in UAE dirhams (AED). The launch marks the implementation of a partnership announced in July 2025 and supports the Dubai Cashless Strategy under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
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