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US President Trump: The US economy has never been stronger. If I run again, I will win by 25 percentage points.

According to the Yomiuri Shimbun, the Japanese Prime Minister plans to reshuffle his cabinet in mid-to-late September.

Market news: Anthropic plans to add Citigroup (C.N) as the lead underwriter in its large IPO.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter: We want to return the G20 to its core mission. That mission is to explore what countries can do, what economies can do, and how we can work together to achieve better global growth. Our message to allies and trading partners is that global growth is the way to get rid of this mountain of debt.

According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Sean Lie, an executive at artificial intelligence company Cerebras (CBRS.O), plans to sell $153.19 million worth of company stock.

The White House: US President Trump signed a memorandum to facilitate US space launches.

FTSE Russell: Confirms that the Bombay Stock Exchange in India has met the relevant requirements and its listed stocks will be included in the FTSE Russell index eligibility assessment starting from the March 2027 index review.

Foreign central banks held $10.671 billion in U.S. Treasury securities in the week ending August 14, compared with $34.257 billion in the previous week.

According to CNBC, Hyundai's CEO said the company will increase U.S. production capacity at its new Georgia plant.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 700.75 points, or 1.31%, at 52,762.30 on Thursday, August 20; the S&P 500 closed down 66.42 points, or 0.86%, at 7,641.56; and the Nasdaq Composite closed down 263.92 points, or 1.00%, at 26,067.17 on Thursday, August 20.

US drone manufacturer Powerus has won a $22.3 million contract to protect Middle Eastern oil infrastructure from drone threats.

According to the relevant ruling: The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected the Department of Transportation's request to terminate the joint venture between Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) and Aeromexico.

Canadian Trade Minister LeBlanc: We will stay here (in Washington) until the details of the deal are finalized.

Canadian Trade Minister LeBlanc: Canada and the United States are very close to reaching an agreement, and we are making continuous progress.

Canadian Trade Minister LeBlanc: Canada and the United States are continuing negotiations on a possible agreement.

The Investment Company Institute (ICI) reports that U.S. money market fund assets have increased to $7.93 trillion.

According to CNN: Sources revealed that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has begun its return voyage, but it remains within the Fifth Fleet's operational area.

United Airlines (UAL.O): Expected to transport more than 3.4 million passengers between September 3 and 8.

The Mexican Foreign Ministry stated that it is organizing the safe return of its citizens who were deported to Central America by the United States, and that Mexico has expressed its opposition to this practice to the US authorities.

Monitoring data shows that a floating oil production facility led by ExxonMobil (XOM.N) has arrived in Guyana waters.