Market Information Friday 14 August 2026

US equities reached new record highs as stable producer price inflation and a resilient labour market reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged in September. The S&P 500 rose to a record high and is up nearly 14% in 2026, while markets currently assign a 63% probability that the Fed will leave rates on hold next month. Investor sentiment was further supported by continued confidence in AI-related investment and technology sector earnings.

Argentina announced greater flexibility for banks to provide US dollar-denominated loans, allowing lending of up to 15% of dollar deposits in an effort to increase credit availability for businesses. The measure is designed to support economic activity, investment and job creation, while complementing broader reforms aimed at bringing undeclared savings into the formal financial system. Policymakers hope improved access to financing will help sustain the country’s economic recovery and ease pressure from historically high borrowing costs.

A data breach affecting nearly 14,000 cryptocurrency wallet users exposed personal information including names, addresses and contact details, underscoring rising security risks within the digital asset ecosystem. The incident comes amid increasing cybercrime and physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders, with industry data showing that kidnappings and home invasions account for a large share of reported attacks on investors. The event highlights that, despite growing adoption of secure storage methods, operational and personal security remain critical challenges for the global crypto market.

The 6M Euribor increased with 2 basis points to 2.66% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 2 basis points to 3.16% compared to previous business day.

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