Canada Has Announced That The Meeting Between The Canadian Minister In Charge Of Canada-U.S. Trade Relations And U.S. Trade Representative Greer Has Been Postponed Until 11:30 A.m. Eastern Time Today

World Bank: Lebanon's Economy Is Projected To Contract By 6.4% In 2026

Sources Say That Russian Urals Crude Oil Is Once Again Priced Higher Than Brent Crude In India Due To Strong Demand And Tight Supply

According To The Islamic Republic Of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), An Iranian Naval Commander Stated That Enemies Will Not Be Allowed To Approach Iranian Territory

According To CNBC: The Trump Administration Has Appointed Former JPMorgan Chase Executive Matt Zames As An Advisor To The Social Security Administration

S&P Global Intelligence: U.S. Growth Momentum Shifts From Manufacturing To Services

S&P Global: U.S. Business Growth Hit A 52-month High In August, Driven By A Surge In Service Sector Activity And Rising Optimism. Price Pressures Eased Somewhat

[The U.S. August ISM Manufacturing PMI Came In Below Expectations, While The Services PMI Exceeded Expectations] August 21st: The Initial Value Of The US August Markit Manufacturing PMI Was 53.2, Expected 53.9, And The Previous Value Was 53.9.The Initial Value Of The US August Markit Services PMI Was 56.8, Expected 54, And The Previous Value Was 54.6

Goldman Sachs: Further Recovery In Demand From Western Investors And Continued Strong Demand From Central Banks Could Push Gold Prices Toward Key Strike Price Levels, Where Hedging By Traders Could Accelerate The Rally