#MarketMind
#TradingDay: Hiking pressure eases

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Stocks and bond prices rose on Thursday, with the S&P 500 barreling to a fresh high, as investors cheered another relatively benign snapshot of U.S. inflation that reduces the pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

In my column today, I look at what's driving gold's revival. Uncertainty ​around the U.S. rate outlook, Fed independence and credibility, just as the U.S.-Iran war is flaring up again, has drawn investors ‌back to gold, especially one group — central banks.

Today's Talking Points:
Battle lines drawn
If you were hoping this week's CPI and PPI reports would give some degree of clarity on the U.S. inflation outlook, you'd be disappointed. Both were relatively benign, especially the PPI data, raising the likelihood that the Fed sits on its hands a little bit longer. A rate hike isn't fully priced now until December.

Another OpenAI ‌departure
OpenAI's chief ⁠revenue officer Denise Dresser is leaving less than a year after joining, "to pursue other opportunities." She will be replaced by Dali Rajic, who joins from Wiz, and brings "deep expertise in running disciplined, metrics-led revenue organizations that scale globally and selling to both large enterprises and technical customers," OpenAI said on its website, opens new tab.

Brit-pop higher
Britain's economy unexpectedly grew in June, boosted by the World Cup, hot weather and respite from the Middle East energy shock. The leap in June meant GDP rose by 0.4% in the second quarter, following 0.6% ​in the first. This means Britain is on course for the strongest growth in the G7 over the ​first half of the ⁠year.

What could ⁠move markets tomorrow?
Taiwan ​GDP (Q2, revised)
Germany producer price inflation (July)
Euro zone GDP (Q2, flash estimate)
U.S. retail sales (July)
U.S. University of Michigan consumer, ​inflation expectations (August, prelim)

https://www.reuters.com/commentary/reuters-open-interest/global-markets-trading-day-graphic-2026-08-13/

Workday stock surges on report of acquisition talks with Silver Lake.

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/workday-stock-surges-on-report-of-acquisition-talks-with-silver-lake-193728087.html

#Tech stocks today:
Shares climb higher with AI trade back on

Live updates

https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/live/tech-stocks-today-shares-climb-higher-with-ai-trade-back-on-135605566.html

#Earnings live updates:
Applied Materials stock falls after solid earnings fail to impress

Live updates

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/earnings-live-updates-applied-materials-stock-falls-after-solid-earnings-fail-to-impress-202302733.html

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 14, 2026
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-aug-14-2026

From summer camps to big salaries: China’s AI talent race is starting young and going big

AI talent is commanding a huge premium in China - and parents are betting that exposing their children to technology early could give them a headstart.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/summer-camps-big-salaries-chinas-ai-talent-race-starting-young-and-going-big-6302251?cid=internal_sharetool_web_14082026_cna
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#Health
Morning erections: Why men get them and when changes could signal a health issue

Waking up with an erection is a common occurrence if you’re a grown man. In fact, you may also experience three to five erections while asleep – and not be aware of them, said Dr Chia Jun Yang, a consultant with Department of Urology, National University Hospital. Urologists call these 10-to-30-minute episodes nocturnal penile tumescence – and they are a part of a man’s physical and sexual health....

https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/morning-erections-causes-health-signs-erectile-dysfunction-587141?cid=internal_sharetool_androidphone_14082026_cnalifestyle

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Aug 14, 2026
Published Aug 14, 2026, 08:00 AM


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Eligible Singaporeans will get a special cash payment of $400 to $600 from Sept 9 to cope with the rising costs of living. https://str.sg/a4Hu

20 Best Things To Do This Weekend In SG (14th-16th August 2026)
https://thesmartlocal.com/read/things-to-do-this-weekend-singapore/

Best Things To Do In Singapore This Weekend: August 14 to 16, 2026
https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-singapore-this-weekend

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Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree powers up for stellar Shanghai debut
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/chinese-humanoid-robot-maker-unitree-055455077.html

Exclusive-Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-apple-trains-own-ai-042532168.html

Analysis-AI-driven surge in bond yields could be next risk for markets and growth
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/analysis-ai-driven-surge-bond-040956476.html

They can print fake oil sell contract in futures but they can’t fake the real diesel.

Diesel price is at ATH.

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🗻 Planning a hike in Malaysia? Tighter safety rules could mean longer itineraries, mandatory guides and higher costs for some trails. https://cna.asia/4fXRoaA

Chinese chipmaker SMIC increases prices on strong AI demand
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/chinese-chipmaker-smic-increases-prices-030934165.html

US to Roll Out ‘Economic Isolation’ Plan for Iran Next Week
https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/us-roll-economic-isolation-plan-025058567.html