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US long-term borrowing costs rise to 25-year high, as inflation fears hit bond sale - business live
The Guardian - 14 Aug 2026 06:43
Rolling coverage of the latest and economic news, as US sells 30-year bonds at highest borrowing costs since 2001Concern abour rising US borrowing costs was one reason Washington worked with Tokyo to prop up the Japanese...
JPMorgan shuttered its banking relationship with predictions platform Polymarket: FT
Coin Desk - 14 Aug 2026 05:04
According to Financial Times, JPMorgan ended its banking relationship with Polymarket in late 2025 over regulatory concerns.
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
BBC - 14 Aug 2026 03:09
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
Gold Falls Despite Softer-Than-Expected U.S. Wholesale Price Data
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 01:06
Gold struggled to extend its rebound despite softer-than-expected U.S. PPI data, which suggests the next leg higher for gold prices might not be straightforward, said OCBC.
Lawsuit alleges Sony investigated WPP's media operation and said it ran a 'global crime scheme'
Business Insider - 14 Aug 2026 21:34Bond yields are at multiyear highs, yet stocks have hit fresh records. Heres how long the defiance can last.
Market Watch - 14 Aug 2026 13:31Retail sales slump. Cheaper gas and an Amazon Prime hangover are the chief culprits.
Market Watch - 14 Aug 2026 13:27The average car loan is now $785 a month - and lasts for almost 6 years
Market Watch - 14 Aug 2026 13:23The U.S. national debt is about to reach $40 trillion for the first time - and hit $50 trillion soon after
Market Watch - 14 Aug 2026 13:00US firms that kept DEI policies despite go woke, go broke threats thrived
The Guardian - 14 Aug 2026 11:00
Exclusive: Companies that kept policies did just as well financially, even after Trumps executive order, as those that didntConservative backlash was supposed to put an end to the diversity, inclusion and equity (DEI) mo...
Tougher crops and beaver dams: how UK farmers are tackling drought
The Guardian - 14 Aug 2026 06:00
Hit by heatwaves and low rainfall, food producers are finding novel solutions to help crops and cattle survivePonds and collection tanks, drought-resistant crops and a certain rodent. As the climate crisis brings more ex...
Trump Takes Major Step Toward Shutting Down Crypto Scammers
Bitcoin.com - 14 Aug 2026 04:05
The FBI received reports of $20.877 billion in internet-crime losses during 2025, while complaints involving cryptocurrency accounted for $11.37 billion. Trumps memorandum directs the creation of a federally supervised p...
Singapore Dollar Consolidates Amid Mixed Developments
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 02:31
The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart amid mixed developments.
Michael Saylor Maps Bitcoin Into 4-Part Digital Money Stack
Bitcoin.com - 14 Aug 2026 01:10
Michael Saylors framework assigns separate roles to bitcoin, Strategys STRC preferred stock, Solstice Finances yield-bearing SR-strcUSX token, and USDT. The model shows how financial companies could convert volatile bitc...
Tello Mobile plans, prices, and deals explained
Business Insider - 14 Aug 2026 00:01Trump expected to attend White House meeting with crypto CEOs, sources say
Coin Desk - 14 Aug 2026 23:41
Those involved in a meeting of CEOs from the worlds of crypto, prediction markets and AI anticipate President Donald Trump will take part in next week's gathering.
Waymo wins approval for drastic expansion in Los Angeles, Bay Area regions
L.A. Times - 14 Aug 2026 23:39
Waymo announced today it received approval from California regulators to expand its service area across 18 counties, including the cities of San Diego and Sacramento.
Walmart's $450 bestselling sofa is now 46% off
The Street - 14 Aug 2026 23:30
The Patbrela Corduroy Sofa is on sale for just $244, thanks to 46% off during a limited-time deal. According to shoppers, it's soft and easy to assemble.
Nvidia Downsizes Plans for $250 Billion Guarantee of OpenAI Data Center
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 23:29Nvidia Downsizes Plans for $250 Billion Guarantee of OpenAI Data Center
Wall Street Journal - 14 Aug 2026 23:29Sebi proposes major overhaul of settlement rules; fast-track route for cases up to ₹10 lakh
livemint.com - 14 Aug 2026 23:18
The proposals include removing an additional 20% settlement charge in certain cases involving multiple proceedings and introducing a fast-track mechanism for settlements of up to ₹10 lakh
SBI leads in deposits and customer base, HDFC Bank tops average deposits per customer
livemint.com - 14 Aug 2026 23:13
SBI has the largest deposit base among the banks included in the comparison, with total deposits of ₹60.4 lakh crore. It also has the highest customer base, with 53 crore customers