Trade news — August 14, 2026

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1. BusinessTradeMarketsFX

   Aug 14, 2026, 15:09 UTC

   Cash Demand Surges in Russia

   The Central Bank of Russia reported a significant increase in cash demand in July, with Russians withdrawing a record amount of money. Experts attribute this trend to various factors such as instability fears, seasonal spending, reduced deposit attractiveness, and business preferences. The surge in cash growth has raised concerns about potential risks and pressure on liquidity for banks.

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2. U.S.ExecutiveLeadershipTrade

   Aug 14, 2026, 13:58 UTC

   US Accuses 40+ Countries of Aiding China in Tariff Evasion

   The Trump administration has accused over 40 countries, including major trading partners like India, Mexico, Canada, and EU members, of participating in a 'shadow transshipment network' that helps Chinese goods evade US tariffs. The practice, known as transshipment, involves rerouting goods through third countries to dodge tariffs. The White House estimates that this practice costs the US billions in lost tariff revenue and harms American workers. The administration plans to use artificial intelligence to crack down on this practice and has published a report titled 'The Great Transshipment Scam'.

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3. PoliticsTradeSoftwareMonetization

   Aug 14, 2026, 13:33 UTC

   YouTube Tightens Monetization Rules in 2027

   YouTube is set to introduce tougher entry requirements for its monetization program starting February 2027. Current content creators will need to accept the new terms by January 31, 2027, to continue earning. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the watch time threshold may increase from 4000 hours to 8000 hours, and Shorts views may increase from 10 million to 20 million in 90 days.

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4. BusinessTrade

   Aug 14, 2026, 12:20 UTC

   Oil Prices Rise

   Oil prices increased at the start of trading, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) reaching $81.98 per barrel, up 0.9%. Brent crude also rose to $87.97 per barrel. This follows a previous session's decline due to increased US inventories and weak demand expectations.

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5. BusinessTrade

   Aug 14, 2026, 04:40 UTC

   Dinar to Euro Exchange Rate Stable in Serbia

   The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has announced that the official average exchange rate of the dinar to the euro remains stable at around 117.34 dinars. The dinar has not changed against the euro on a monthly or annual basis compared to the beginning of the year, but has depreciated slightly since last week. Exchange offices are selling euros at these rates.

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6. SocietyTradeMarketsStock Market

   Aug 14, 2026, 03:13 UTC

   Japanese Stocks Surge to One-Month High

   Japanese stocks surged to a one-month high, with the Nikkei index rising to around 68,749 points, up 1.81%. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index also hit a three-week high, approaching the 6900 point level, up 4.46%. The rally was driven by strong expectations for local companies' earnings results and the performance of semiconductor stocks.

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7. BusinessTradeEquitiesBanking

   Aug 14, 2026, 02:53 UTC

   Tencent to Become Largest Shareholder of Manus

   Tencent is set to become the largest shareholder of AI agent developer Manus, acquiring shares previously held by Meta. The deal, valued at around $20 billion, follows Manus' announcement of resuming operations as an independent company to comply with global regulations.

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