Trade news — August 21, 2026

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1. BusinessTradeMarkets

   Aug 21, 2026, 20:46 UTC

   Manufacturing Capacity Utilization Drops to 73.5% in August

   The seasonally adjusted capacity utilization rate in the manufacturing industry fell by 0.3 points to 73.5 percent in August compared to the previous month. The non-seasonally adjusted rate also fell by 0.4 points.

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2. BusinessTaxTradeLogistics

   Aug 21, 2026, 18:29 UTC

   Gold Prices Expected to Surpass $5,000

   Gold prices have been rallying, recently surpassing 7,000 TL and reaching a three-week high. Analysts predict that gold prices could rise to $5,000 in the future due to factors such as stagflation risks, inflation expectations, geopolitical tension, and active demand from central banks. The outlook for gold remains high, with some strategists revealing new targets if the rally continues.

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3. BusinessTaxTradeLogistics

   Aug 21, 2026, 18:06 UTC

   Walmart's $2.9B Tariff Refund Used to Lower Prices

   Walmart has announced it will use a $2.9 billion refund from U.S. tariffs to temporarily lower prices on thousands of items, particularly groceries and general merchandise. The company aims to pass these savings on to customers.

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4. BusinessTradeEquitiesManufacturing

   Aug 21, 2026, 15:41 UTC

   General Atlantic Sells 8.75% Stake in Kfin Tech via Block Deal

   General Atlantic has sold an 8.75% stake in Kfin Tech, worth approximately ₹1,400 crore, through a block deal. The transaction involved the sale of 1.51 crore shares at ₹925 per share, a 3% discount from the previous closing price of ₹948. The block deal was launched with a floor price set at ₹919.56 per share.

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5. WorldMiddle EastBudgetTrade

   Aug 21, 2026, 15:15 UTC

   Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Ports Threaten 2% of GDP

   Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports, particularly in Odessa, have significantly hindered grain exports, with potential losses estimated at 1.8-2.1% of Ukraine's GDP in 2026 and 2027, and up to 5.3% in 2028 if the blockade continues. Farmers face challenges storing grain or selling it domestically at heavy losses.

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6. U.S.Middle EastTrade

   Aug 21, 2026, 14:48 UTC

   U.S. Military Facilitates Oil Transport Through Hormuz

   The U.S. military has aided the passage of over 660 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz since May, with approximately 1,300 commercial ships assisted. This is a significant increase from the pre-Iran war daily volume of about 10 million barrels.

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7. ScienceTradeSoftwareEnterprise IT

   Aug 21, 2026, 13:31 UTC

   

   Nothing Phone 3 Price Drop

   The Nothing Phone 3 is now available at a lower price. The new price is cheaper than before.

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8. BusinessBudgetTaxTrade

   Aug 21, 2026, 12:13 UTC

   Beauty Industry Struggles: Business Liquidations Surge

   The beauty industry in Russia is facing a significant downturn. From January to July 2026, business liquidations in this sector increased by 52.5% to 12,300, while new registrations decreased by 16.1%. This is attributed to a rise in the tax burden, particularly the reduction of the VAT threshold, and the shift of masters to private practice or coworking spaces. Despite this, demand for beauty services has not vanished, with Russians spending 179.6 billion rubles on such services in January-June 2026, a 16% increase year-on-year.

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9. BusinessTrade

   Aug 21, 2026, 10:55 UTC

   Cosan Receives Binding Proposals for Sale of Rumo Stake

   Cosan has confirmed that it is receiving binding proposals from potential interested parties for the sale of its stake in Rumo, Brazil's freight railway operator. The company is considering this move to reduce its own debt, but no decision has been made yet regarding the effective realization of the transaction.

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10. BusinessTrade

    Aug 21, 2026, 01:29 UTC

    Central Bank Reserves Surge to $183.5 Billion

    The central bank's total reserves have increased to $183.5 billion, marking a $5.134 billion rise from the previous week. This growth is attributed to an increase in gross foreign exchange reserves to $75.166 billion and gold reserves to $108.335 billion.

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11. ScienceTrade

    Aug 21, 2026, 00:23 UTC

    Micron to Build $10 Billion Research Lab

    Micron Technology has announced plans to build a $10 billion research lab. The project has received support from both former President Trump and Apple.

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