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The three major U.S. stock indexes all fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.23%, the Nasdaq down 0.45%, and the Dow Jones down 0.26%.

Global Affairs Canada: Canada has announced additional sanctions against Iranian individuals who are obstructing navigation rights in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

The total number of oil rigs in the United States for the week ending August 14 will be released in ten minutes.

According to the Globe and Mail: Canada and the United States are in talks on key mineral and defense issues.

According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), SoftBank Group has increased its stake in Capital One Financial Corporation (COF.N) to 276,811 shares.

Federal Reserve's Goolsby: If productivity continues to decline, expectations regarding AI will need to be reassessed.

Federal Reserve's Goolsby: The last two productivity data points were very poor.

Federal Reserve's Goolsby: Continued weak consumption is a cause for concern.

Federal Reserve's Goolsby: Weak retail sales are only a one-month phenomenon.

According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), SoftBank Group reduced its stake in TSMC (TSM.N) by 71.5%, down to 565,000 depositary receipts.

U.S. Central Command: As of August 14, U.S. Central Command forces had forced 62 merchant ships to change course, rendered 3 ships immobile, and boarded and inspected 2 ships to ensure they complied with blockade regulations.

According to TASS: Russia says farmers have enough fuel for harvesting operations.

UK long-term gilt yields rose to a three-week high, with both 20-year and 30-year yields climbing 10 basis points on the day.

A U.S. judge has set December 18 as the sentencing date for Luigi Mangioni, the suspect in the murder of the UnitedHealth CEO.

US financial media Semafor: Merger talks between Phillips 66 and Marathon have broken down.

US financial media Semafor: Energy company Phillips 66 and Marathon held merger talks earlier this year.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Amazon has agreed to pay a $2.25 million settlement and accept an injunction to resolve allegations of violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Peruvian President: Due to rising fuel prices, a subsidy of 15% to 20% will be provided to transport drivers.

U.S. Trade Representative Greer: Canada's ban on U.S. alcohol must be addressed.

U.S. Trade Representative Greer: Canada hopes to take a more conciliatory approach.