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  • [New] China's consumer and factory prices grew slower than expected in July. ST
  • [New] Global natural diamond production is forecast to remain in the range of approximately 100 million carats in 2026, down from over 150 million carats less than a decade ago, reflecting the depletion of legacy mines, limited new discoveries, and the suspension or closure of several mines industry-wide. News Powered by Cision
  • [New] Signs of progress for a potential peace deal in the Iran war have helped cool oil prices and, in turn, have eased inflation worries that could prompt a Fed rate hike and pushed Treasury yields lower. ST
  • [New] Oil prices eased due to peace talks in Iran, lowering inflation fears and Treasury yields, while stocks like SpaceX and Airbnb surged after positive reports. ST
  • [New] Oil prices have swung between gains and losses this week, as traders monitored the prospects of a deal that's expected to clear the way for millions of barrels of supply from the Persian Gulf to be restored. financialpost
  • [New] Turning to the Middle East, Egyptian data on Monday will likely show the inflation rate rose by more than a percentage point, from 14.3% in June, due to elevated oil prices. financialpost
  • [New] A large majority of Americans, 68%, say they worry that surveillance pricing will increase the cost of goods. / USA Gizmodo
  • [New] The PBOC's gold purchases could exert upward pressure on gold prices, reflecting a strong demand indication. Crypto Briefing
  • [New] Management has committed to more than 3% ROCE improvement by 2030 at flat commodity prices, alongside 2% to 3% production growth and more than 10% free cash flow growth. investing.com
  • [New] Global refining shortages are keeping fuel prices elevated, citing conflict-driven disruptions. investing.com
  • [New] Harsh weather unleashed by the meteorological phenomenon will pose an inflationary threat in 2027 and cause food prices to rise by between five and nine per cent across the UK and Europe. City AM
  • [New] Sugar prices jumped by 5.6% in July, which the FAO put down to weather fears and new rules in Brazil increasing the amount of ethanol that can be added to gasoline that led to increased demand from fermenters. The Guardian
  • [New] Continued disruptions to Black Sea export flows and damage to export infrastructure, after intensified attacks between Russia and Ukraine, pushed up prices. The Guardian
  • [New] The FAO cited heatwaves as a factor hitting wheat yields in several key producing countries, while sugar prices were driven up by fears over persistent hot and dry weather on crop yields in the European Union and of damage caused by the rapidly developing El Nino weather system. The Guardian
  • [New] Supply challenges include declining ore grades and costly new mines, while uncertainties like US tariffs and geopolitical risks could impact future prices. ST
  • [New] Although rice prices held steady last month, global wheat prices increased 5.8%, amid continued disruptions to Black Sea exports caused by the ongoing full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, coupled with the expected impact of recent heatwaves on crop yields in several countries. UN News
  • [New] DRAM prices will increase 271%. theregister
  • [New] Server memory prices will rise between 13 and 18% in calendar Q3. theregister
  • [New] The majority of survey respondents said they expect their 2026 holiday revenue to increase 1% to 31% or more in comparison to their 2025 holiday revenue. Digiday
  • [New] 78% of shoppers expected higher back-to-school prices in 2026. CJdropshipping
  • [New] Coin Price Forecast expects oil prices to grow in 2026. LiteFinance
  • Observers should monitor developments in the Middle East, as further instability could support scenarios where crude oil prices reach new highs. Crypto Briefing
  • Middle East turmoil could lead to higher crude oil prices. Crypto Briefing

Last updated: 10 August 2026



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