美聯儲會議紀要：美聯儲工作人員經濟展望顯示，通脹預測與6月會議時編制的預測基本一致，但經濟前景“略顯疲弱”。

In an interview broadcast Aug. 18, Iran's foreign minister Araghchi said recent military clashes involving Iran, the U.S. and Israel demonstrate that reliance on external forces and bases cannot guarantee Gulf states' security. He said the presence of U.S. troops and bases not only fails to provide security but is a destabilising factor, and that countries without U.S. bases are safer. Araghchi added Iran is not seeking only a ceasefire but a complete end to the war, and does not want a cycle of short truces followed by renewed fighting.

US 4-month Treasury auction on Aug 19: stop-out yield 3.75%, prior 3.76%.