Market News for August 7, 2026
Every story Market Flux published on August 7, 2026.
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US Jobs Report Shows Unexpected Loss, Dampening Fed Rate Hike Expectations
The US economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, signaling labor market weakness and reducing pressure for a September Fed rate hike. The disappointing data triggered a dollar decline…
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Trump Administration Commits $3 Billion to Domestic Mining and Critical Minerals Production
President Trump met with mining CEOs to announce over $3 billion in funding for domestic battery, critical mineral, and mining projects, strengthening defense supply chains ahead of…
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U.S. Employers Cut Jobs in July, Triggering Dollar Decline and Market Rally
The U.S. labor market unexpectedly contracted in July, with employers cutting 23,000 jobs according to Bank of America data, though the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%. The disappointing…
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Trump Renews Effort to Remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
President Trump is moving forward with attempts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook following a Supreme Court ruling, reviving an effort after an earlier setback.
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Fluor Stock Surges to 52-Week High
Fluor Corporation shares reached a new 52-week high today, though specific catalysts driving the rally were not disclosed in available headlines.
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Stocks Edge Higher as Weaker-Than-Expected July Jobs Report Lifts Tech Shares
Major indexes opened higher Friday following a surprise miss in July payrolls data. The Nasdaq led gains, rising 0.78% to 26,553, while the S&P 500 added 0.34% to 7,736 and the Dow climbed…
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Appeals Court Halts Trump's $400 Million White House Ballroom Project
A federal appeals court blocked construction of President Trump's proposed $400 million ballroom on the White House's demolished East Wing site, ruling the project requires congressional…
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Canada Adds 75,100 Jobs in July, Unemployment Hits Two-Year Low
The Canadian economy unexpectedly added 75,100 jobs in July, surpassing analyst expectations. The unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in two years, marking a significant employment…
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U.S. Unexpectedly Sheds 23,000 Jobs in July as Prior Months Revised Sharply Lower
The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, defying expectations for an 80,000 gain, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% from the anticipated 4.2%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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US Economy Sheds 23,000 Jobs in July as Labor Market Weakens, Fed Rate Hike Odds Plunge
The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, falling far short of economist forecasts for an 80,000 gain. The surprise decline marks…
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Dollar Steadies Ahead of Jobs Data as Yen Intervention Effects Fade
The dollar stabilized near 100.00 as markets awaited U.S. nonfarm payrolls data, with forecasts suggesting stronger-than-expected jobs numbers could lift the currency further. The yen…
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China Exports Surge on AI Demand as Trump Pushes Crypto Clarity and Mining Investment
China's July exports exceeded forecasts, driven by AI sector growth and companies rushing shipments ahead of potential tariffs. President Trump announced support for the CLARITY Act to…
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Saudi Arabia Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact as Regional Tensions Mount
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca that treats an attack on any of the three nations as an attack on all, according to Pakistan's Foreign…
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Iran Seeks to Bar U.S. and Israeli Ships from Strait of Hormuz as Trump Claims Control
Iran plans to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz and demand compensation from hostile nations before allowing passage, though enforcement scope remains unclear…
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China's July Exports Surge 23% on Strong High-Tech and AI Demand
China's exports jumped 23% year-over-year in July, exceeding expectations as AI-driven shipments and robust high-tech demand fueled growth. Imports rose 27.5%, with the trade surplus…
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Alibaba to Charge Major Commercial Users of Next Qwen AI Model
Chinese tech giant Alibaba plans to implement revenue-sharing agreements with large commercial users of its upcoming Qwen open-source AI model. The move mirrors similar strategies in…
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Oil Prices Rise on Iran Strait of Hormuz Concerns
Oil prices increased as markets reacted to Iran's draft plan imposing restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears about potential supply disruptions through the critical shipping…
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Oil Surges Past $83 on Iran Shipping Ban Threat at Hormuz Strait
Crude prices jumped over 1%, with Brent rising above $83 per barrel, as Iran considers restricting U.S. and Israeli-linked vessels from the Strait of Hormuz despite recent reopening…
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Latigo Biotherapeutics Raises $345.6 Million in IPO at $18 Per Share
Non-opioid painkiller developer Latigo Biotherapeutics completed its initial public offering, pricing 19.2 million shares at $18 each to raise $345.6 million. The company now trades on…