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Fed Proposes Stablecoin Reserve and Capital Rules Under the GENIUS Act
The Federal Reserve has proposed rules for bank-supervised stablecoin issuers, covering reserve assets, capital, risk management and applications.
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How Tariffs Move From the Border to Business Costs and Store Prices
Tariffs are collected at the border, but their effects move through importers, suppliers, retailers and consumers. Here is how the cost chain works.
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Fed's First Rate Hike in Three Years Raises the Cost of Borrowing
The Federal Reserve raised its target range to 3.75%–4.00%, a quarter-point move that could lift borrowing costs while rewarding savers.
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August 2026 Inflation: Gasoline Pushes U.S. Prices Higher
August 2026 inflation rose 0.4% month over month as gasoline prices climbed, while the annual rate held at 3.4%.
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Treasury Doubles Long-Term Bond Buybacks as Market Liquidity Comes Into Focus
The US Treasury is doubling the minimum size of long-term liquidity-support buybacks, a technical move aimed at improving trading in older government debt.
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Reopens the Rate-Hike Debate as Markets Reprice Risk
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has put the possibility of additional rate increases back into focus, forcing markets to reconsider the path for inflation and growth.
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HP Raises Its 2026 Outlook as AI PC Revenue Growth Meets Pressure From Memory Costs
HP posted $15.7 billion in quarterly revenue and raised its 2026 outlook, but lower PC shipments and memory costs pressured margins.
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Fed Minutes Put Higher Interest Rates Back in Focus
Federal Reserve minutes show growing concern that interest rates may need to rise if inflation does not continue moving toward the central bank’s target.
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Expanded Iran Sanctions Put Global Companies on Notice
Washington’s widened secondary-sanctions warning raises compliance risk for companies, banks and shipping groups with exposure to Iran-linked business.
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U.S. Dollar Falls as Traders Scale Back Federal Reserve Rate Hike Expectations
he U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level since early June as softer economic data prompted traders to reduce expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike, while the Japanese yen strengthened modestly.
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US Retail Sales Fall 0.6% as July Pullback Tests Consumer Momentum
The latest federal data shows a broad monthly decline in spending, giving businesses and investors a fresh signal about the strength of the American consumer.
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US Inflation Rises Modestly in July as Lower Gasoline Prices Ease Pressure on Consumers
12 August 2026 U.S. consumer prices rose only modestly in July, offering some relief to households as lower gasoline costs helped contain inflation despite persistent pressure from housing and other everyday expenses. The Consumer Price Index was expected to increase 0.1 percent in July after falling 0.4 percent in June, according to economists surveyed by Reuters. On an annual basis, inflation was forecast to ease slightly to 3.4 percent from 3.5 percent in June. The expecte
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US Small Business Confidence Reaches 11-Month High as Hiring Plans Surge
11 August 2026 Confidence among U.S. small business owners climbed to an 11-month high in July, offering an encouraging signal for the economy even as employers reported growing difficulty finding enough workers to fill open positions. The National Federation of Independent Business said its Small Business Optimism Index increased 2.4 points to 99.8 in July, its highest level since August 2025. The reading also moved above the index's 52-year average of 98, reflecting a notab
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US Job Growth Expected to Improve as Labor Market Shows Continued Resilience
07 August 2026 The U.S. labor market was expected to show renewed momentum in July, offering another sign that the economy remains resilient despite months of geopolitical uncertainty and changing conditions for American employers. Economists surveyed by Reuters forecast that nonfarm payrolls increased by 80,000 jobs in July, improving from the 57,000 positions added in June. The unemployment rate was expected to remain unchanged at 4.2 percent, suggesting that businesses are
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Dollar Gains Against Yen as Markets Await US Jobs Data and Iran Developments
06 August 2026 The U.S. dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of crucial American employment data while continuing to monitor negotiations surrounding the conflict with Iran. Currency markets remained relatively restrained, with traders weighing geopolitical uncertainty, oil prices and the possibility of another shift in U.S. interest rates. The dollar gained 0.44 percent against the yen to trade around 158.45, marking its t
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U.S. Gasoline Prices Climb Above $4 a Gallon as Middle East Conflict Fuels Energy Concerns
20 July 2026 American drivers are once again facing higher costs at the gas pump as the national average price of gasoline has climbed above $4 per gallon. The increase comes after renewed fighting in the Middle East reignited fears over global oil supplies, reversing a period of declining fuel prices that had briefly offered consumers some financial relief. According to market analysts, the latest surge has been driven by escalating tensions between the United States and Ira
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U.S. Services Sector Slows in June but Hiring Returns to Growth
06 July 2026 America's services sector remained on solid footing in June, though its pace of growth eased slightly as businesses adjusted to softer demand and lingering economic uncertainty. At the same time, the industry delivered an encouraging surprise by returning to job creation after three consecutive months of declining employment, offering another sign that the labor market continues to show resilience despite broader signs of a cooling economy. According to the lates
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Americans Hit the Road for the Fourth of July Despite Higher Gas Prices
03 July 2026 Millions of Americans packed their cars and set out on Independence Day road trips this year, proving that the tradition of Fourth of July travel remains stronger than concerns over rising fuel costs. Even with gasoline prices reaching their highest levels for the holiday since 2022, families across the country continued with vacation plans, weekend getaways, and visits with loved ones, making the holiday one of the busiest travel periods of the year. According t
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U.S. Job Growth Slows in June as Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling
02 July 2026 The American labor market lost momentum in June as employers added far fewer jobs than expected, signaling that hiring is beginning to cool after months of resilience. While the unemployment rate unexpectedly edged lower, economists say the improvement was largely driven by fewer people participating in the workforce rather than stronger employment growth. Together, the latest figures present a mixed picture of an economy that remains stable but is gradually slow
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U.S. Private Hiring Slows in June as Layoffs Continue to Decline
01 July 2026 America's manufacturing sector continued to expand in June, but the pace of growth cooled after reaching a four year high the previous month. While factories remained busy and production stayed on an upward path for a sixth consecutive month, businesses reported softer demand, declining export orders, and continued pressure from high input costs. The latest figures suggest that manufacturing remains resilient, although companies are becoming more cautious as glob
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