This morning commentary by Arlan Suderman discusses market movements on August 14, 2026. Key points include softer-than-expected retail sales leading to lower Treasury yields and hopes for a pause in Fed rate hikes, escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war impacting grain and oilseed prices, and ongoing issues with commodity flow through the Strait of Hormuz due to attacks and Iranian political maneuvers.
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We wrap up our coverage of the markets and the week.
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Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 276.32 points, or 0.35 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 76.35 points, or 0.31 per cent
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