1. IRAN: Bessent Vows Economic Isolation "Never Seen Before" as Hegseth Says Naval Blockade Can Continue Indefinitely; USS George Washington Deploys to Relieve the Lincoln
The latest US sector performance data for 13 August 2026 shows a notably stronger and more broadly positive session than the previous trading day. Communication Services (XLC) led the market with a 2.07% gain, followed by Real Estate (XLRE) at 1.42%, while Consumer Staples …
The latest Relative Performance Visualization for 13 August 2026 shows a market characterised by concentratedLeadershipand significant differences between short-term performance and relative momentum. Technology (XLK) remains in the Leading quadrant, while Consumer Discretionary (XLY) is positioned in Improving. Several sectors that recorded positive daily …
1. INFLATION: July PPI Flat Against 0.2% Forecast, Core Up Just 0.2% Versus 0.3% Expected; September Hike Odds Fall Further After In-Line CPI
The latest US sector performance data for 12 August 2026 shows a clear divergence between Technology and several cyclical sectors. Technology (XLK) led the market with a 1.49% gain, followed by Real Estate (XLRE) at 0.93% and Utilities (XLU) at 0.48%. Consumer Staples, Health …
The latest Relative Rotation Graph (RRG) for 12 August 2026 shows a notable shift in US sector rotation, with Consumer Discretionary (XLY) crossing into the Leading quadrant alongside Materials (XLB). Technology (XLK) remains in Improving, suggesting that its relative momentum continues to strengthen and …
1. INFLATION: July CPI Matches Forecast at 3.4% Annual, 0.1% Monthly; Equities Advance on the Soft Print, Yet Crude's Climb Keeps the Fed'sInflationWorry Alive
The USEquitymarket displayed mixed sector performance on 11 August 2026, with four of the eleven sectors finishing higher and seven declining. Energy provided the strongestLeadershipafter gaining 1.25%, followed closely by Utilities at 1.16%. Industrials also posted a solid advance, while Materials edged higher. In …
The latest Relative Rotation Graph (RRG) for 11 August 2026 shows selective sector rotation across the USEquitymarket. Materials and Industrials remain in Leading, while Technology and Consumer Discretionary continue to strengthen in Improving. Energy, Health Care, Consumer Staples, Financials and Real Estate remain in …
1. IRAN/HORMUZ: Oil Little Changed at $82 as Pakistan Signals US-Iran Deal Is Close; Trump's Reparations Demand Had Driven an Earlier 3% Spike