The markets are entering the final stretch of August with heightened anticipation. From inflation data that could shape Fed policy, to a rare legal fight over central bank independence, and the sudden drop in Bitcoin, today’s financial headlines pack a punch.

Here’s what you need to know.

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Financial markets are in a holding pattern this week, with investors eyeing three headline stories: NVIDIA’s earnings, a $1 trillion merger wave, and political pressure on the Federal Reserve. Each has ripple effects across portfolios, and together, they paint a picture of both opportunity and un...