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Trump Threatens New 50% Tariffs on Cars, Trucks and Steel as U.S.-Canada Trade War Unfolds
The New York Times - 25 Aug 2026 03:57
President Trump vowed to increase tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50 percent starting Jan. 1, as the countries edged toward a full-blown trade war.
$40 Trillion US Debt Spiral Threatens Global Markets, CEO Warns
Bitcoin.com - 25 Aug 2026 03:05
U.S. debt has crossed $40 trillion, intensifying concerns about interest costs and long-term borrowing pressure. Devere Group CEO Nigel Green warns that the resulting feedback loop could affect bonds, equities, currencie...
How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump
BBC - 25 Aug 2026 02:49
What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its goods to the US, actually have in this spiraling trade dispute?
Bessent Warns Foreign Nations to Sever Iranian Digital Asset Ties
Bitcoin.com - 25 Aug 2026 01:30
As part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury defined digital assets as a critical sector that can be targeted by secondary sanctions in the future, alongside technology, gold, aviation, and ...
The Worlds Craziest Stock Market Has Turned Into a Fright Ride
Wall Street Journal - 25 Aug 2026 01:00Oura and Dunkin Get Ready to Join IPO Bonanza
Wall Street Journal - 25 Aug 2026 01:00Bitcoin hits $80,000 for the first time since May as crypto recovery accelerates
Coin Desk - 25 Aug 2026 00:55
BTC has now surged 38% following its June plunge as shifting U.S. Treasury policy helped bring buyers back to crypto, rejuvenating ETF demand.
Nvidia just sent a huge signal to investors ahead of earnings
The Street - 25 Aug 2026 00:33
Nvidia discusses investing in Perplexity AI at a $30 billion valuation. Here's what the deal means for NVDA stock and the AI circular financing debate in 2026.
Ambani weighs aluminium foray, setting up potential Adani showdown
livemint.com - 25 Aug 2026 09:00
The move comes as billionaire Gautam Adanis group marks its entry in the aluminium sector. In June, Adani Enterprises announced plans to invest about $11.5 billion to develop a 2 million tonnes per annum aluminium projec...
Rising Airbnb listings are squeezing homeowners rental returns
livemint.com - 25 Aug 2026 09:00
Airbnb once emerged as an alternative to traditional long-term leasing, where typical rental yields are stuck at a mere 2-4%. But as listings surged across the country, that premium is beginning to disappear.
8th Pay Commission salary hike: Why 2.1 fitment factor, lower than 7th CPCs 2.57, could still deliver a bigger hike
livemint.com - 25 Aug 2026 08:58
A 2.1 fitment factor under the 8th Pay Commission may look lower than the 7th CPCs 2.57, but the actual salary gain could still be higher. Employee body representative Manjeet Singh Patel explains how existing DA changes...
8th Pay Commission Bengaluru meetings on 7-8 October: Deadlines, eligibility and key details
livemint.com - 25 Aug 2026 08:28
8th Pay Commission: Stakeholder consultations will be held in Bengaluru on 7-8 October. Eligible employee organizations must apply by 18 September with their Unique Memo ID.
CLARITY Act 60-Vote Hurdle Puts Crypto Rules in Focus Days After White House Meeting
Crypto News - 25 Aug 2026 08:18
The CLARITY Act faces a 60-vote Senate hurdle as Trump presses lawmakers, with the outcome shaping crypto regulation and token markets. The post CLARITY Act 60-Vote Hurdle Puts Crypto Rules in Focus Days After White Hous...
Bitcoin Price Breaches $81,000 as Bull Market Momentum Builds
Bitcoin.com - 25 Aug 2026 08:05
Bitcoin surged past $81,000, lifting its market cap to $1.62 trillion. The move wiped out $282 million in short positions over 24 hours-representing 62% of all crypto short liquidations. Short Sellers Squeezed for $282 M...
After Burry ditched Alibaba for JD, Alibaba proved his point
The Street - 25 Aug 2026 08:03
Alibabas record $10.3B Hong Kong offering proved Michael Burry right on dilution risk, but narrowing AI payback periods tell a more complex story.
European TTF Gas Holds Above 68 Euros on Winter Supply Concerns
Wall Street Journal - 25 Aug 2026 07:55
European natural-gas prices traded at their highest in more than three years as supply constraints and low storage levels continue to worry investors.
Bitcoin ETFs add $338M as six-day inflow streak hits $2.26B
Coin Telegraph - 25 Aug 2026 07:38
Bitcoin ETFs have drawn $2.26 billion over six trading days, while year-to-date net outflows have narrowed to about $2.57 billion.
Bitcoin ETFs add $338M as six-day inflow streak hits $2.26B
Coin Telegraph - 25 Aug 2026 07:38
Bitcoin ETFs have drawn $2.26 billion over six trading days, while year-to-date net outflows have narrowed to about $2.57 billion.
Gold Stable After Hitting Three-Month High
Wall Street Journal - 25 Aug 2026 07:37
Gold futures in early European trading were broadly stable at $4,696.40 a troy ounce after hitting their highest level since mid-May on Monday.
European Indexes Higher as Defense, Industrials Gain
Wall Street Journal - 25 Aug 2026 07:31
European indexes rose at the open with defense and industrial stocks rallying and lifting the Europe-wide Stoxx 600.
Why Draper University Is Betting $70K on in-Person Acceleration
Bitcoin.com - 25 Aug 2026 07:30
Draper University, in partnership with the Cardano Foundation and Orion Fund, has launched a 10-week, fully in-person residency program in Silicon Valley. Prioritizing Infrastructure Over Consumer Apps Draper University ...