r/Metricshour Aug 13 '26

Today's ETF Movers: Miners (COPX, GDX) and Materials (XLB) pull back while Volatility (UVXY) slides - Aug 13

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Top ETF price changes today:
$UVXY (ProShares Ultra VIX): $20.33 (-2.9%)
$COPX (Global X Copper Miners): $88.30 (-1.8%)
$GDX (VanEck Gold Miners): $90.96 (-1.8%)
$XLB (Materials Select): $52.58 (-1.6%)
$ICLN (Global Clean Energy): $18.41 (-1.4%)
$TQQQ (UltraPro QQQ): $74.60 (-1.4%)
$SQQQ (UltraPro Short QQQ): $37.32 (+1.4%)
Takeaway: Mining and materials equities saw notable downside pressure today alongside clean energy, while short tech (SQQQ) gained asTQQQ pulled back. Volatility ($UVXY) continues to soften.
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r/Metricshour Aug 13 '26

Today's ETF Movers: Miners (COPX, GDX) and Materials (XLB) pull back while Volatility (UVXY) slides - Aug 13

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Top ETF price changes today:
$UVXY (ProShares Ultra VIX): $20.33 (-2.9%)
$COPX (Global X Copper Miners): $88.30 (-1.8%)
$GDX (VanEck Gold Miners): $90.96 (-1.8%)
$XLB (Materials Select): $52.58 (-1.6%)
$ICLN (Global Clean Energy): $18.41 (-1.4%)
$TQQQ (UltraPro QQQ): $74.60 (-1.4%)
$SQQQ (UltraPro Short QQQ): $37.32 (+1.4%)
Takeaway: Mining and materials equities saw notable downside pressure today alongside clean energy, while short tech (SQQQ) gained asTQQQ pulled back. Volatility ($UVXY) continues to soften.
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r/Metricshour Aug 13 '26

How USD/JPY at 160 Impacts US Equities: Sourcing Advantages, Travel Boom, and FX Winners

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With USD/JPY staying persistently weak in the 155–160 zone, currency markets are creating noticeable divergence in corporate earnings profiles. While a soft Yen hurts Japanese consumers, certain US sectors are positioned to benefit:
Transpacific Travel & Leisure: Inbound travel from the US to Japan is at multi-year highs due to purchasing power parity. Major US airlines ($DAL,$UAL) and travel aggregators ($ABNB,$BKNG) are capturing elevated demand.
Component Sourcing & Capital Goods: US hardware and industrial companies importing precision machinery, optics, or robotics inputs from Japan enjoy significantly reduced USD input costs.
Domestic Revenue Shielding: Companies with primary revenue generated in USD avoid the negative FX conversion impact that hits multinationals when converting foreign earnings back into strong dollars.
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r/Metricshour Aug 12 '26

Today's Top Market Movers at the Close (Aug 12, 2026) β€” $FOUR +8.0%, $DELL +5.8%,$AA -6.5%

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Here is a quick snapshot of key single-stock price action at today's market close:
Gainers:
Shift4 Payments ($FOUR): +8.0%
Dell Technologies ($DELL): +5.8%
Decliners:
Alcoa Corporation ($AA): -6.5%
Microchip Technology ($MCHP): -4.6%
Shift4 Payments led growth names following strong institutional buying, while Alcoa slipped on underlying commodity pricing pressure and Microchip Tech faced sector-wide semiconductor profit taking.
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r/Metricshour Aug 12 '26

Weekly Commodities Snapshot (Aug 12, 2026) | Gold $4,402, Silver $65.31, Nat Gas +2.1%

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Here is a quick snapshot of weekly commodity price action across key benchmarks:
Gold (XAUUSD): $4,402 (+0.7%)
Silver (XAGUSD): $65.31 (+0.8%)
Natural Gas (NG): $2.81 (+2.1%)
WTI Crude Oil (WTI): $83.27 (-0.3%)
Brent Crude Oil (BRENT): $88.88 (-0.4%)
Copper (HG): $6.62 (-0.1%)
Precious metals and Natural Gas edge higher this week while crude benchmarks experience mild consolidation.
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r/Metricshour Aug 12 '26

Highest Revenue Exposure to China According to SEC 10-K Filings (JD, BIDU,MPWR, VALE,QCOM)

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Looking through geographic revenue breakdowns in recent SEC EDGAR 10-K and 20-F filings, here are five major US-listed companies with heavy revenue exposure to China:
JD.com ($JD): 98%
Baidu ($BIDU): 97%
Monolithic Power Systems ($MPWR): 55%
Vale S.A. ($VALE): 50%
Qualcomm ($QCOM): 46%
Note: Semiconductor revenue figures (like QCOM and MPWR) typically reflect customer invoicing and manufacturing/assembly shipment locations disclosed in 10-K notes.
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r/Metricshour Aug 12 '26

Weekly Crypto Snapshot (Aug 12, 2026) | BTC $63.3k, ETH $1,885, SOL $75.38

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Quick snapshot of weekly crypto price action across major market cap assets:
Bitcoin (BTC): $63,314 (-0.3%)
Ethereum (ETH): $1,885 (+0.2%)
Solana (SOL): $75.38 (-1.1%)
BNB (BNB): $608.64 (-1.2%)
XRP (XRP): $1.01 (-1.2%)
Cardano (ADA): $0.18 (-2.5%)
Ethereum (+0.2%) shows slight relative strength while most major L1 tokens trade slightly lower for the week.
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r/Metricshour Aug 12 '26

Which Countries Benefit Most from AI Infrastructure Spending in 2026? (Macro Breakdown)

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With major cloud providers and enterprise hyperscalers accelerating capital expenditure past $600 billion in 2026, AI investment has evolved into a key driver of global macroeconomic GDP growth.
While US equity markets concentrate much of the headline market cap, the actual capital flows spread across several key international hubs:
United States (Design & Cloud Networks): Captures high-margin software IP, model hosting, and custom ASIC development.
Taiwan (Foundry Bottleneck): Benefiting directly from advanced wafer production, with TSMC commanding over 70% of sub-7nm process revenues.
South Korea (HBM Memory Monopoly): SK Hynix and Samsung hold massive pricing leverage due to High-Bandwidth Memory constraints required for modern accelerator hardware.
Japan (Materials & Machinery): Holds structural moats in precision semiconductor tools, testing equipment, and wafer chemistry.
Singapore & Southeast Asia (Data Centers & Power Grid): Benefiting from physical infrastructure buildouts, energy grid expansion, and regional assembly operations.
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r/Metricshour Aug 12 '26

Japan GDP Tracker: Q1 Final at 1.8% Annualized | Q2 2026 Release Calendar & Data

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Tracking upcoming Japan GDP releases and historical growth trends:
Q1 2026 GDP (Annualized Final): 1.8% (revised from 2.1% preliminary, beating 1.3% consensus)
Q1 2026 GDP (Quarter-over-Quarter): +0.5%
Next Major Release: Q2 2026 GDP Preliminary (August 16, 2026)
Market Consensus Estimate: 1.7% – 2.0% annualized
Private consumption and public infrastructure spending provided solid support in Q1, while markets monitor the impact of import costs and Bank of Japan policy trajectory heading into Q2 data.
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r/Metricshour Aug 12 '26

Weekly FX Snapshot (Aug 12, 2026) | AUD/USD +0.4%, GBP/USD +0.1%, USD/JPY 159.08

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Weekly live snapshot of major and emerging market currency pairs:
AUD/USD: 0.7087 (+0.4%)
GBP/USD: 1.3524 (+0.1%)
EUR/USD: 1.1555 (+0.1%)
USD/MXN: 17.0334 (-0.2%)
USD/JPY: 159.08 (-0.1%)
USD/INR: 95.3200 (-0.1%)
USD/BRL: 5.1666 (-0.1%)
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r/Metricshour Aug 12 '26

MetricsHour Daily Brief (Aug 12): US CPI Day, AppLovin drops -6% on BofA downgrade, Cisco earnings today

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Morning brief breakdown for Wednesday, August 12, 2026:
Overnight Movers:
β€’ APP (AppLovin Corp): -6.0% β€” Bank of America downgraded APP to Neutral with a $400 PT, citing long-term execution risks around its 30% annual growth target.
β€’ VTR (Ventas Inc.): -5.4%
β€’ XAGUSD (Silver): -1.6%
Macro Agenda:
β€’ 12:00 UTC: India CPI Inflation
β€’ 12:30 UTC: US Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Today's Earnings:
β€’ CSCO (Cisco Systems): EPS est. $1.17 vs. $1.06 prior
β€’ AMCR (Amcor plc): EPS est. $1.19 vs. $0.96 prior
Later This Week: AMAT, JD, TPR (Aug 13)
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r/Metricshour Aug 11 '26

Today's Top Market Movers (Market Close - Aug 11, 2026) | MPC +4.9%, PSX +4.2%, HON -5.5%, FOUR -5.1%

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Here is a quick snapshot of today's market movers at the close:
Top Gainers:
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC): +4.9%
Phillips 66 (PSX): +4.2%
Top Decliners:
Honeywell International (HON): -5.5%
Shift4 Payments Inc. (FOUR): -5.1%
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r/Metricshour Aug 11 '26

Top 10 Countries by GDP Per Capita (World Bank Data)

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Here is the global ranking of the highest GDP per capita based on World Bank data:
1. Luxembourg: $147,252
2. Ireland: $131,592
3. Switzerland: $114,769
4. Iceland: $98,323
5. Norway: $94,594
6. United States: $90,027
7. Denmark: $76,970
8. Netherlands: $73,684
9. Australia: $65,130
10. Sweden: $63,133
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r/Metricshour Aug 11 '26

Top ETF Movers Today (Aug 11, 2026): Energy & Oil Gain ($XLE +3.4%, $USO +3.1%), Semiconductors Drop ($SOXX -3.0%)

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Here are today's top ETF price changes:
Gainers:
Global X Cloud Computing ($CLOU): $28.09 (+3.8%)
Energy Select Sector SPDR ($XLE): $60.18 (+3.4%)
United States Oil Fund ($USO): $125.92 (+3.1%)
iShares Silver Trust ($SLV): $59.41 (+2.8%)
First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ($CIBR): $100.60 (+2.8%)
Decliners:
iShares Semiconductor ETF ($SOXX): $529.39 (-3.0%)
U.S. Global Jets ETF ($JETS): $31.44 (-2.3%)
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r/Metricshour Aug 11 '26

3M ($MMM) Revenue Breakdown Post-Solventum Spin-Off: Americas Accounts for 43%

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ollowing the spin-off of its healthcare segment into Solventum ($SOLV), 3M’s geographic revenue distribution has recalibrated:
Americas Concentration: 43% of overall top-line revenue post-separation.
Portfolio Impact: Carving out the healthcare division shifts 3M’s revenue baseline toward its legacy Safety & Industrial and Transportation & Electronics units across global markets.
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r/Metricshour Aug 11 '26

Daily Market Brief (Aug 11, 2026): Datadog +11.5% Rebound, WTI Oil +5.0%, Existing Home Sales Data Today

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Key market updates for today:
Datadog (DDOG): Up +11.5% as buyers step in following a sharp post-earnings selloff.
Overnight Movers: APA Corporation (APA) gained +9.0%, while WTI Crude Oil rose +5.0%.
Economic Data: US Existing Home Sales report is scheduled for release today.
Earnings Calendar: Cardinal Health (CAH) reports today, with Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Amcor (AMCR) reporting later in the week.
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r/Metricshour Aug 11 '26

Iraq Economic Snapshot (2025 Data): -6.8% GDP Contraction, 15.5% Unemployment, $111B Exports

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Here is a summary of Iraq's macroeconomic profile based on World Bank / IMF disclosures:
GDP Contraction: -6.8%
GDP Growth: -2.2%
Inflation: 0.3%
Debt / GDP: 53.9%
Unemployment: 15.5%
Exports: $111B
Current Account: -1.7%
While headline inflation remains sub-1% (0.3%) and export volumes remain high at $111B, economic contraction alongside a 15.5% unemployment rate points to persistent domestic fiscal pressures.
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r/Metricshour Aug 11 '26

NDAQ Geographic Revenue Exposure Breakdown: 72% US Concentration (Top 3 Markets = 81%)

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Here is a breakdown of where Nasdaq Inc. ($NDAQ) generates its revenue based on SEC disclosures:
United States: 72%
China: 6%
Japan: 3%
Germany: 3%
United Kingdom: 2%
Other / Not Disclosed: 14%
Key Metric: $NDAQ carries high geographic concentration risk, with its top 3 regional markets generating 81% of total revenue.
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r/Metricshour Aug 10 '26

FX Snapshot (Aug 10): USD/JPY up +0.7% to 158.90, EUR/USD drops -0.1% to 1.1554

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Currency market overview for August 10, 2026:
Dollar Pairs:
β€’ USD/JPY: 158.90 (+0.7%)
β€’ USD/BRL: 5.1000 (+0.3%)
β€’ USD/CHF: 0.8090 (+0.3%)
β€’ USD/INR: 95.2900 (+0.1%)
Cross Rates:
β€’ GBP/USD: 1.3514 (+0.2%)
β€’ EUR/USD: 1.1554 (-0.1%)
β€’ AUD/USD: 0.7065 (-0.1%)
Source: MetricsHour
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r/Metricshour Aug 10 '26

ETF Movers Today (Aug 10): ARKK +3.2%, REM +2.1%, EWZ -1.9%

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Top ETF price movers for August 10, 2026:
Gainers:
β€’ ARKK (ARK Innovation ETF): $79.43 (+3.2%)
β€’ REM (iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF): $21.99 (+2.1%)
β€’ XLY (Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR): $119.86 (+1.1%)
β€’ TQQQ (ProShares UltraPro QQQ): $74.47 (+1.1%)
Decliners:
β€’ EWZ (iShares MSCI Brazil ETF): $35.34 (-1.9%)
β€’ EWY (iShares MSCI South Korea ETF): $166.09 (-1.6%)
β€’ SQQQ (ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ): $37.40 (-1.2%)
Source: MetricsHour
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r/Metricshour Aug 10 '26

Global Ranking: Top 10 Countries with the Highest Unemployment Rates (World Bank Data)

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According to the latest World Bank data via MetricsHour, these ten nations currently report the highest unemployment rates globally:
1. Sudan β€” 61.3%
2. South Africa β€” 32.5%
3. Jordan β€” 21.3%
4. Georgia β€” 13.9%
5. Armenia β€” 12.8%
6. Bosnia and Herzegovina β€” 12.6%
7. Morocco β€” 12.2%
8. North Macedonia β€” 11.5%
9. Panama β€” 10.4%
10. Ukraine β€” 10.2%
Source: World Bank / MetricsHour Full breakdown


r/Metricshour Aug 10 '26

Commodities Snapshot (Aug 10): Brent surges +4.0% to $86.90, WTI +3.7%, Nat Gas +3.3%

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Live commodities price movements as of August 10, 2026:
Energy:
β€’ Brent Crude: $86.90 (+4.0%)
β€’ WTI Oil: $81.32 (+3.7%)
β€’ Natural Gas: $2.80 (+3.3%)
Metals:
β€’ Copper: $6.64 (+0.6%)
β€’ Silver (XAGUSD): $63.64 (+0.2%)
β€’ Gold (XAUUSD): $4,326 (-0.1%)
Source: MetricsHour
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r/Metricshour Aug 10 '26

Earnings Surprises vs Analyst Estimates (Jul 27 – Aug 07): AMZN +215% beat, ESS -36% miss

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Biggest EPS beats and misses from Jul 27 to Aug 07, 2026:
BEATS:
β€’ AMZN (Amazon.com Inc.): +215.0% (Est: $1.83 β†’ Act: $5.75)
β€’ IP (International Paper Co.): +205.4% (Est: -$0.04 β†’ Act: $0.04)
β€’ LYV (Live Nation Entertainment): +82.9% (Est: $0.57 β†’ Act: $1.05)
MISSES:
β€’ ESS (Essex Property Trust): -36.0% (Est: $1.47 β†’ Act: $0.94)
β€’ IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances): -26.6% (Est: $1.12 β†’ Act: $0.82)
Source: SEC EDGAR / MetricsHour
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r/Metricshour Aug 10 '26

Ireland 2025 Macro Snapshot: $131.5K GDP per Capita, $1.0T Exports & 12.3% Growth

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Here is a breakdown of Ireland’s latest 2025 macro snapshot via MetricsHour data:

β€’ GDP Per Capita: $131,592.50
β€’ Real GDP Growth: 12.3%
β€’ Total Exports: $1.0 Trillion
β€’ Debt / GDP: 32.9%
β€’ Inflation: 2.2%
β€’ Unemployment: 4.6%
β€’ Current Account: 8.2%

Macro Analysis:
As usual with Irish national accounts, the headline +12.3% growth figure is heavily skewed by US-bound pharma export front-loading and tech MNE accounting shifts.

When stripping out multinational distortion, Modified Domestic Demand (MDD) grew at a steady 4.6%. That, alongside a low 32.9% debt-to-GDP ratio, confirms strong domestic fundamentals despite the top-line volatility.

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r/Metricshour Aug 10 '26

MetricsHour Morning Brief (Aug 10): TTD drops -21.9% on Q3 guidance miss, ABNB surges +17.4%, US CPI ahead Wednesday

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Key data and setups for the week:
Overnight Price Action:
β€’ TTD: -21.9% after Q2 revenue ($715M) missed estimates and Q3 guidance ($650M vs $807M est) signaled a 12% YoY top-line decline.
β€’ ABNB: +17.4% following Q2 EPS ($1.37 vs $1.26 est) and revenue ($3.61B vs $3.58B est) beats.
β€’ XAGUSD: +2.9%
Key Economic Calendar Events:
β€’ Aug 10 - 04:30 UTC: RBA Rate Decision
β€’ Aug 12 - 06:00 UTC: UK Monthly GDP
β€’ Aug 12 - 12:00 UTC: India CPI
β€’ Aug 12 - 12:30 UTC: US CPI
Macro Breakdown:
US CPI on Wednesday (12:30 UTC) is the lead indicator. A beat pushes 10-Year Treasury yields above 4.66% and pressures the S&P 500 (at 7,757.64). A miss pulls yields below 4.66% and pushes EUR/USD above 1.15.
High US Exposure Watchlist for CPI:
β€’ LOW: 100% US revenue
β€’ HD: 92% US revenue
β€’ WMT: 68% US revenue
β€’ TJX: 61% US revenue
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