Iron ore trips towards radiant pit
China's manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.2 in July, below the 50-point line that separates contraction from growth, which means iron ore traders just lost their reason to believe the summer held.
- 02MLB trade deadline tracker: Following every move of the 2026 deadline
The 2026 MLB trade deadline lands Monday, Aug. 3, and the tape suggests deals will run through the final hour, a sign that sellers and buyers have stopped agreeing on what a contender looks like.
CBS Sports2026-08-03 - 03Ariana Grande
Taking a Step Back" After Public Concern" - Ariana Grande exited the Sondheim revival after public pressure mounted, a moment that documents the gap between celebrity and cultural permission.
Pitchfork2026-08-03 - 04With Tarik Skubal traded what else should the Tigers do at the deadline?
Detroit traded away Tarik Skubal at the deadline, signaling a rebuild that turns the Tigers into a prospect farm rather than a contender this year.
Yahoo Sports2026-08-03 - 05Kevin Gausman trade grades: Who won Cubs and Blue Jays deal?
Kevin Gausman moved from Toronto to the Cubs despite a down year, which tells you the Blue Jays are liquidating faster than the market expected and contenders are still willing to pay for a name.
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