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Rushed CLARITY Act vote could set legislation back, Gallego warns
Coin Telegraph - 20 Aug 2026 04:27
Gallego said the White House has not provided point-by-point feedback on a bipartisan ethics proposal as a September vote approaches.
Home Depot faces uphill battle amid a growing customer problem
The Street - 20 Aug 2026 12:17
Home Depot is working to strengthen its business as a growing customer problem puts pressure on sales.
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
BBC - 20 Aug 2026 03:22
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
Gold Loses Some of Its Shine After Yesterdays Leap
Wall Street Journal - 20 Aug 2026 15:26
Gold prices are off their highs from Wednesday, when a steep drop in Treasury yields fueled a surge in bullion.
Walmart Posts Weakest Sales Growth in Over Six Years
Wall Street Journal - 20 Aug 2026 13:45Did Bessent Put the Fed in a Bind?
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2026 13:36
The Treasury Departments plan for bond interventions has calmed markets. But Wall Street is worried about the fallout for inflation and more.
Modernas Shift to Cancer Company Lifts Stock Up 177%
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2026 13:21
The companys fortunes cratered as demand for Covid-19 vaccines plummeted. But it was busy working on something else.
Founder of Chinas Evergrande jailed for life after pleading guilty to fraud
The Guardian - 20 Aug 2026 12:03
Hui Ka Yan also forfeits all his personal property and the company he set up is given hefty finesBusiness live - latest updatesThe founder of Evergrande, one of Chinas largest property developers, has been sentenced to l...
Singapore Dollar Edges Lower as Traders Weigh Treasury Depts Buyback Announcement
Wall Street Journal - 20 Aug 2026 04:21
The Singapore dollar weakened slightly against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session as traders weighed the Treasury Departments announcement Wednesday that it will buy back more of its longer-term debt.
Asias Businesses Struggle to Shake Off the Sway of Their Founding Families
Wall Street Journal - 20 Aug 2026 02:00US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade
BBC - 20 Aug 2026 01:24
It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.
Nikkei Rises 0.6%, Tracking Wall Streets Gains
Wall Street Journal - 20 Aug 2026 01:08
Japanese shares were higher in early trade, tracking Wall Streets gains overnight.
Oil Futures Fall on Likely Technical Correction
Wall Street Journal - 20 Aug 2026 23:51
Oil futures fell on a likely technical correction after the futures rose for a fifth consecutive session on Thursday.
Ross Stores Boosts Outlook on Growing Demand for Off-Price Retail
Wall Street Journal - 20 Aug 2026 23:36Walmart's $675 6-person wicker patio set is on sale for $299
The Street - 20 Aug 2026 23:30
The Elposun Patio Furniture Set, which includes two corner chairs, four armless chairs, and a table, is 56% off at Walmart.
Only two consumption funds gave over 10% SIP returns in 3 years, while one scheme posted less than 1%: Here's why
livemint.com - 20 Aug 2026 23:18
Consumption funds have delivered widely different returns over the past three years, despite focusing on the same broad theme. Find out what drove this divergence, the role of stock selection, key sectors, and the risks ...
How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
BBC - 20 Aug 2026 23:16
Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
BBC - 20 Aug 2026 23:15
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
How landscape gardening is being electrified
BBC - 20 Aug 2026 23:12
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?
BBC - 20 Aug 2026 23:10
Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.
The New York Times Loses Defamation Lawsuit in Alabama
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2026 23:09
A 2023 article incorrectly reported that a University of Alabama basketball player was at the scene of a deadly shooting. A jury awarded $9.25 million in damages.
Woman Charged in Alleged Plot to Bomb the New York State Capitol
Time - 20 Aug 2026 23:08
A criminal complaint outlines the sting operation that led the FBI to apprehend 35-year-old Jessica Bowie.