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U.S. President Donald Trump pauses while delivering remarks at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence.
Republicans say let them eat overpriced burgers, turning on Trump for ‘flooding the market with foreign beef’

“You don’t put America first by putting U.S. cattle producers last,” U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Justin Tupper said.

By Seung Min Kim, Jesse Bedayn and The Associated PressAugust 21, 2026
The AI boom is lifting economies across Asia. But for Southeast Asia, it might just be a ‘short-term blip’
The AI boom is lifting economies across Asia. But for Southeast Asia, it might just be a ‘short-term blip’
By Angelica AngAugust 21, 2026
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YouTube offers creators millions to not work with Netflix
By Lucas Shaw and BloombergAugust 21, 2026
Scott Bessent is ‘playing with fire’ as the Treasury’s debt buyback risks putting the dollar in a devaluation spiral like the yen, economist warns
Scott Bessent is ‘playing with fire’ as the Treasury’s debt buyback risks putting the dollar in a devaluation spiral like the yen, economist warns
By Jason MaAugust 21, 2026
A trader trading crypto on their phone.
Bitcoin soars to nearly $80,000—but crypto’s new favorite coin, Hyperliquid, is stealing its thunder
By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 21, 2026
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez at the Dior fashion show as part of Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026 held at the Musée Rodin.
Membership into Miami’s most exclusive club is something money can’t buy—and Jeff Bezos is among those standing outside, looking in
By Joshua HongAugust 21, 2026
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‘Damage from the chaotic tariff regime cannot be refunded’: The $100 billion in refunds have wiped out revenue the import taxes brought in since May

In June, the Trump administration saw a more than $25 billion loss in net customs revenue as a result of tariff refunds outpacing revenue.

By Sasha RogelbergAugust 21, 2026
Current price of oil as of August 21, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 21, 2026
Wall Street is bemused by Bessent’s bond plan and the unwinding punt on the Japanese yen—he’s hinting he knows something the markets don’t

“What do I know that the market doesn’t know?”

By Eleanor PringleAugust 21, 2026
America faces an affordability crisis like the one from 25 years ago, but needs a fresh solution

We are living in an era when companies must find solutions that are not just lower-cost, but rather higher value. Costco and Walmart are worth a look.

By Amos Winter and Vijay GovindarajanAugust 21, 2026
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The banking lobby’s bad faith campaign to kill the Clarity Act will backfire
The banking lobby’s bad faith campaign to kill the Clarity Act will backfire

The banks’ arguments against the Clarity Act are not rooted in reality, and serve to highlight their own anti-consumer position, says a Columbia professor.

By Omid MalekanAugust 21, 2026
CFO turnover at America’s largest companies is on pace to hit 18.3%—the highest since the pandemic

The next generation of CFOs stepping in may be younger and less experienced.

By Sheryl EstradaAugust 21, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Aug. 21, 2026

Check out the highest savings account rates available today. Some high-yield savings accounts are still offering rates around 5%.

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 21, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on August 21, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

A deposit account at a bank you already recognize can be a safe way to earn interest on your money.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 21, 2026
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Harry and Meghan’s homecoming comes with a multimillion-dollar tax catch—waiting four years could have shielded their $60 million fortune

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to the U.K. after living in the U.S. for six years—but they could have had a “much better tax result” sticking around longer.

By Emma BurleighAugust 21, 2026
China’s onetime richest man has lost everything but creditors are still owed $300 billion

A court accepted a liquidation against Evergrande’s property development unit a day after 67-year-old founder Hui Kan Yan was sentenced to life in prison.

By The Associated Press and Chan Ho-HimAugust 21, 2026
Gold, silver, or cash: Which has been the better crisis hedge over the last 50 years?

The respite between economic hardships seems to be getting shorter. Here’s how gold, silver, and cash have stood up against crises over the last 50 years.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 21, 2026
Current price of gold as of August 21, 2026

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here’s a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

By Danny BakstAugust 21, 2026
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Eric Schmidt, chief executive officer of Relativity Space and former chief executive officer of Google, during the America Business Forum in Miami, Florida.
Eric Schmidt is reportedly at odds with Google cofounder Sergey Brin over how a $100 million campaign against California’s billionaire tax is spent

The former Google CEO is disgruntled with the use of his funding for other measures that are not focused on California’s Proposition 40.

By Joshua HongAugust 21, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for August 21, 2026

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and remains the most popular crypto coin on the market.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 21, 2026
Our AI startup is growing 40% a month helping financial advisers do what they love: giving advice

Our growth has come at a time when the investment landscape is more complicated than ever. It’s no coincidence.

By Hardy Michel, Shakeel Lala and Ben RobertsonAugust 21, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for August 21, 2026

Ethereum isn’t just digital money; it’s a decentralized computing platform, meaning users can build and run apps on it without oversight of a company or bank.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 21, 2026
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Current ARM mortgage rates report for Aug. 21, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Aug. 21, 2026

Some homeowners might benefit from an adjustable-rate mortgage over the more common fixed-rate loans. Here’s what to know.

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 21, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 21, 2026

Looking to refinance your mortgage in hopes of getting a lower rate or tapping home equity? See our latest report on average refi rates.

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 21, 2026
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, August 21, 2026

By staying on top of home equity loan and HELOC interest rates, you’ll recognize when it’s a good time to apply for these comparatively cheap borrowing options.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 21, 2026
Mortgage rates today, Aug. 21, 2026: Rates tick up slightly

Compare average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 21, 2026
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Exclusive: A leader in Venezuela’s National Assembly engages ‘money doctor’ Steve Hanke for a dose of dollarization medicine in a nation sick from hyperinflation

The Johns Hopkins professor has spent five decades traveling the world, fighting for the cause of sound money. He’s taking on his biggest dragon yet.

By Shawn TullyAugust 20, 2026
The great climate change Champagne race, as grape ripening shrinks from 100 to 80 days: ‘We’ve never seen anything like it’

Extreme heat and drought have triggered Champagne’s earliest harvest on record, forcing growers to race to preserve the wine’s quality.

By Sylvie Corbet, Nicolas Garriga and The Associated PressAugust 20, 2026
AI is becoming a financial engineering business

As large language models become more interchangeable, balance sheets will matter as much as tech breakthroughs in the AI race. 

By Amit JoshiAugust 20, 2026
‘Capital alone no longer clears a site’: Morgan Stanley says data centers’ big money era is over

Political backlash must now be “underwritten like land, power or labor,” the investment bank said.

By Nick LichtenbergAugust 20, 2026
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Prediction market exec says gambling fight could reach Supreme Court by June

A possible circuit split could determine whether federal commodities law overrides state gambling rules.

By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 21, 2026
Bitcoin posts surprise rally as currency nears $70,000 for the first time since June

The U.S. Treasury’s bond-buyback announcement helped send Bitcoin up nearly 6% with one analyst saying a broader recovery may be afoot.

By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 19, 2026
Tether has the gold. Now, CEO Paolo Ardoino is making a bold push into AI

A KPMG audit appears to establish the legitimacy of Tether’s reserves. Meanwhile, the company’s ambitions are scaling far beyond crypto.

By Jeff John RobertsAugust 17, 2026
How the UAE has emerged as a ‘leading light’ for tokenization  

Coinbase’s decision to base its global tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi is the latest sign that the emirate’s bet on regulated digital assets is paying off—with $500 billion in GCC assets predicted to move onto blockchain by 2030.

By Melissa HancockAugust 19, 2026
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By Joshua HongAugust 21, 2026
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By Lily Mae LazarusJune 22, 2026
Crypto’s most controversial governance idea is making a comeback
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South Korean chipmakers are being paid such massive bonuses it’s becoming an inflation problem for the central bank
By Eleanor PringleJune 22, 2026
As public sentiment sours, Indonesia awaits MSCI verdict which risks $13 billion in capital outflows
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As public sentiment sours, Indonesia awaits MSCI verdict which risks $13 billion in capital outflows
By Angelica AngJune 22, 2026
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Wall Street is more focused on what Iranian officials are saying than Trump’s war-threat tweets
By Jim EdwardsJune 22, 2026
A pet emergency can cost $8,000. For millions of Americans, that bill is now a ‘life and death’ decision
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Dow futures drop as first day of U.S.-Iran talks sees Trump threaten Tehran on Hormuz: ‘You close it and you won’t have a country’
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By Jason MaJune 21, 2026
  • Who needs rate cuts? Even the Fed’s new chair admits companies are easily raising capital on financial markets amid epic stock and debt binge
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Why men keep dropping out of the labor force: It starts in childhood, when kids see how males around them struggle, economists say
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Why men keep dropping out of the labor force: It starts in childhood, when kids see how males around them struggle, economists say
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The union behind California’s billionaire tax is blinking, but Gavin Newsom wants to inflict total defeat
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressJune 21, 2026
Rural America’s farms are already being crushed by an economic crisis. They now face the risk of a ‘mini-Dust Bowl’ as a rare Super El Niño looms
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Rural America’s farms are already being crushed by an economic crisis. They now face the risk of a ‘mini-Dust Bowl’ as a rare Super El Niño looms
By Jason MaJune 21, 2026
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Oil keeps flowing through Hormuz despite Iran saying it’s shut
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Ground beef is up 20% since last year. A parasite, a drought and a July 1 trade deadline could push it higher
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Russia-occupied Crimea halts gas sales to civilians as Ukraine ramps up attacks on fuel supplies while speculators sell at double market prices
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