ULTRA QUANT · GLOBAL MARKETS ROUNDUP
August 24, 2026
Pre-Market Edition
As global markets gear up for the August 24th pre-market session, key indicators across equities and cryptocurrencies are showing mixed signals, with inflation concerns and forward-looking economic forecasts taking center stage.
SOURCE · Biospace
Iovance Biotherapeutics Reports Stock Grants
Iovance Biotherapeutics has announced the issuance of inducement grants to new employees, in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). This move signals the company’s ongoing efforts to attract and retain talent as it advances its biopharmaceutical initiatives.
SOURCE · Mint
Warsh’s Past Inflation Concerns Re-examined
An examination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh’s historical inflation forecasts from fifteen years ago reveals a notably hawkish stance compared to his peers. Despite his early concerns, sustained inflation did not materialize during that period.
SOURCE · Home – Bitcoinworld.co.in
Strive CEO Declares Bitcoin Bear Market Over
Strive CEO Matt Cole has asserted that the Bitcoin bear market has concluded, identifying a crucial technical indicator that has historically foreshadowed major price shifts. He noted that Bitcoin’s bottom against gold occurred in February, with a similar bottom against the U.S. dollar following.
SOURCE · Headtopics
Cryptocurrency Market Shows Momentum
Several cryptocurrencies, including XRP, Shiba Inu, and Bitcoin, are demonstrating significant technical improvements and breaking above key resistance levels, supported by increased trading volumes. However, the market faces the critical test of whether these rallies will prove sustainable or face pullbacks, given potential overbought conditions.
SOURCE · Google News
ASX Poised for Gains on Wall Street Strength
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is expected to open higher, mirroring positive movements in Wall Street’s advance and a strengthening Australian dollar. Bitcoin has also seen a notable uptick.
SOURCE · 서울경제
US Inflation Risks Persist Despite Cooling Prices
Although U.S. price growth is moderating, ongoing pressures from tariffs and elevated oil prices, currently around $90 per barrel, continue to fuel inflation risks. This is compounded by Nvidia’s significant price hikes for AI servers and South Korea’s consideration of another interest rate increase.
SOURCE · Mint
Gold Prices Surge to Three-Month High
Gold prices have climbed to their highest level in over three months, anticipating the release of U.S. inflation data and an upcoming speech from the Federal Reserve chair. This surge reflects a renewed investor interest in the precious metal as a safe-haven asset.
SOURCE · Newsbreak
Analyst Sees Tesla Advantage in Optimus Launch
An industry analyst suggests that Tesla possesses a ‘massive advantage’ ahead of the market introduction of its Optimus robot. Meanwhile, crypto prediction markets are assessing the odds for a potential 2026 launch.
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