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Today: August 28, 2026
Today: August 28, 2026

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Trump says he’ll make it easier for ranchers to process their own food after blowback over his beef policies

Trump says he’ll make it easier for ranchers to process their own food after blowback over his beef policies

Trump says he’ll make it easier for ranchers to process their own food after blowback over his beef policies
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Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevated

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has sent before about his economic outlook

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevated
Economy|Environment|Health

In Puerto Rico, even when it doesn’t rain, it pours

In Puerto Rico, even when it doesn’t rain, it pours

In Puerto Rico, even when it doesn’t rain, it pours
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Aggressive Treasury yield cap could weigh on dollar, says Citi's asset allocation head

Aggressive efforts by the U.S.

Aggressive Treasury yield cap could weigh on dollar, says Citi's asset allocation head
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Bank of England's Bailey sees 'subdued' second-round inflation effects for now

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that he still saw little sign that the surge in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Iran conflict was creating serious longer-term

Bank of England's Bailey sees 'subdued' second-round inflation effects for now
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ECB should embrace blockchain to safeguard its role, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank should embrace blockchain technology to safeguard its role at the heart of the financial system, ECB board member Isabel Schnabel

ECB should embrace blockchain to safeguard its role, Schnabel says
Economy|Finance|Interview|Opinion|Stock Markets

Rate-hike expectations rise on Warsh speech at Jackson Hole

The Federal Reserve will "have work to do" if policymakers are not confident that underlying inflation is returning to its 2% target, Chair Kevin Warsh said on Friday in

Rate-hike expectations rise on Warsh speech at Jackson Hole
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Israel kills Hamas operative in rare West Bank air strike, military says

An Israeli strike killed a Hamas operative and two of his accomplices in the West Bank on Friday, the military said, in a rare use of deadly air power in the

Israel kills Hamas operative in rare West Bank air strike, military says
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Canada's budget deficit over first three months of 2026/27 shrinks to C$370 million

Canada recorded a sharply lower C$370 million ($266.57 million) budget deficit for the first three months of the 2026/27 fiscal year as government expenditures grew

Canada's budget deficit over first three months of 2026/27 shrinks to C$370 million
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Private credit roundup-Institutional investors step up allocations to Asia

Institutional investors are increasing allocations to private credit in Asia.

Private credit roundup-Institutional investors step up allocations to Asia
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Canadian economy recovers sharply in second quarter as domestic demand revives, exports grow

Canada's economy rebounded sharply in the second quarter after six months of virtually no growth, aided by a strong jump in exports and solid domestic

Canadian economy recovers sharply in second quarter as domestic demand revives, exports grow
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US employment growth only modestly lower than thought in BLS revision

U.S. employment grew slightly less than previously estimated in the 12 months through March, the government said on Friday, suggesting the modest pace of job creation that has

US employment growth only modestly lower than thought in BLS revision
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Even Cuba's stray cats are feeling the heat as crisis deepens

Cuban Gabriela Lopez runs a rescue center called Aldameros that would melt the heart of any cat lover.

Even Cuba's stray cats are feeling the heat as crisis deepens
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

HR software firm Workday reports revenue rise, flags strong AI uptake

(This Aug 27 story has been republished, with no changes to text.)

HR software firm Workday reports revenue rise, flags strong AI uptake
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

PayPal shares sink on reports Advent-Stripe consortium walks away from bid

PayPal shares fell 12% in morning trading on Friday, after reports that a consortium of buyout firm Advent International and

PayPal shares sink on reports Advent-Stripe consortium walks away from bid
Arts|Economy|Europe

Dollar jumps after Warsh comments, set for weekly gain

The U.S. dollar saw strong gains on Friday, putting it on track for its biggest daily climb in 2-1/2 months after U.S.

Dollar jumps after Warsh comments, set for weekly gain
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Stocks fall while dollar, bond yields rise as Warsh prompts rate hike bets

MSCI's global equities gauge fell in a choppy session on Friday, while short-dated U.S.

Stocks fall while dollar, bond yields rise as Warsh prompts rate hike bets
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Chile's Codelco posts stronger profit on copper rally as mine disruptions drag on output

By Natalia A.

Chile's Codelco posts stronger profit on copper rally as mine disruptions drag on output
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Cambodia says no online scam compounds remain, experts skeptical

The Cambodian government has claimed a milestone in its fight against the scam industry accused of stealing billions of dollars from victims around the world, with officials saying

Cambodia says no online scam compounds remain, experts skeptical
Economy

Trump to meet refiners, fuel retailers as Iran war boosts gas prices ahead of midterms, sources say

(This Aug 27 story has been republished, with no changes to text.)

Trump to meet refiners, fuel retailers as Iran war boosts gas prices ahead of midterms, sources say
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US judge questions but won't yet block Trump's new birthright citizenship order

A federal judge on Friday declined to immediately block U.S.

US judge questions but won't yet block Trump's new birthright citizenship order
Economy

Oil settles lower on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal

Oil prices settled lower on Friday, also down for the week as traders evaluated hints about the U.S.

Oil settles lower on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal
Economy|Health|Science

Black lung rates soar in Appalachia, residents say more needs to be done

Black lung rates soar in Appalachia, residents say more needs to be done

Black lung rates soar in Appalachia, residents say more needs to be done
Economy|Political|World

Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” his latest escalation as he engages in a tense trade war with Canada. During the signing, he said, “We have a gulf and we have a lake. Now, all we need is an ocean."

Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
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Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry

President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry
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Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected

Congo government figures show that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo

Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
Business|Economy

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’
Asia|Economy|Finance|World

Japan spent record $96.5 billion to support yen over past month, ministry data shows

Japanese authorities spent a record 15.4 trillion yen ($96.5 billion) intervening in foreign exchange markets over the past month to support the local

Japan spent record $96.5 billion to support yen over past month, ministry data shows
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UN refugee agency scales back posts and budget for 2027, documents show

The U.N. refugee agency has scaled back its budget by 16% and lowered its official headcount by around 3,500 as it adapts to new financial constraints at a

UN refugee agency scales back posts and budget for 2027, documents show
Arts|Business|Economy

India's July industrial output growth slows to 6.7% y/y as mining contracts

India's industrial output growth slowed to 6.7% year-on-year in July, data showed on Friday, as mining activity contracted, with growth in manufacturing

India's July industrial output growth slows to 6.7% y/y as mining contracts
Business|Economy|Finance

Global equity funds snap 13-week inflow streak

Global equity funds snapped a 13-week streak of inflows in the week ended August 26, as investors turned cautious ahead of an earnings report from AI heavyweight Nvidia and

Global equity funds snap 13-week inflow streak
Business|Economy

Bank of Canada to hold rates for another year, wait for more stability on trade: Reuters poll

The Bank of Canada will keep its overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday and leave it unchanged for at least another year, according to a Reuters poll of

Bank of Canada to hold rates for another year, wait for more stability on trade: Reuters poll
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Marvell selloff deepens as investors seek clarity on Google AI deal payoff

Chip designer Marvell Technology's shares fell more than 8% to $221.6 in early trading on Friday as investors looked beyond the company's solid results in search of

Marvell selloff deepens as investors seek clarity on Google AI deal payoff
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Immigration enforcement is supplying a long-standing economic market for prisoners

Rural places have long built and expanded prisons to tap federal funds during hard times.

Immigration enforcement is supplying a long-standing economic market for prisoners
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

China hands ex-Hubei party chief suspended death sentence for bribery

A Chinese court on Friday handed Jiang Chaoliang, former party boss of the central province of Hubei, a suspended death sentence over corruption and said he took in bribes

China hands ex-Hubei party chief suspended death sentence for bribery
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Iran war drives US transport fuel surcharges, but also industry profits 

U.S. retailers, manufacturers and small businesses are paying hefty fuel surcharges to ship their goods, not only as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran

Iran war drives US transport fuel surcharges, but also industry profits 
Arts|Economy|Environment|Sports

Judge blocks rule implementing Trump plan to restrict mail-in voting

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the U.S.

Judge blocks rule implementing Trump plan to restrict mail-in voting
Economy|Education

Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students

(This Aug 27 story has been republished, with no changes to text.)

Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame - a costly stalemate

The Iran war has reached its endgame: a costly stalemate.

After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame - a costly stalemate
Economy|Finance

Making the Fed more accountable to Congress and the public may be just what it needs to fend off Trump’s threats to its independence

The Federal Reserve is much more powerful than it was 20 years ago, which has prompted calls for a reset in how it answers to Congress and the public.

Making the Fed more accountable to Congress and the public may be just what it needs to fend off Trump’s threats to its independence
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Didi plans to invest over $200 million in Argentina, manager says

Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global expects to invest more than $200 million in Argentina this year to launch new services in smaller cities

Didi plans to invest over $200 million in Argentina, manager says
Business|Economy|Europe|Food

Dispute over cheese names causes stumbling block in US-Mexico trade negotiations

What's in a cheese name?

Dispute over cheese names causes stumbling block in US-Mexico trade negotiations
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What is Radiant World and why is it in the news?

Commodity trader Radiant World is under scrutiny as counterparties have stopped doing business with it following news that authorities are investigating a report it provided

What is Radiant World and why is it in the news?
Business|Economy

Russian drones batter Ukraine's Kyiv region, hitting apartments and warehouses for a second day

Russian forces have resumed drone attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region that hit numerous buildings and storage depots

Russian drones batter Ukraine's Kyiv region, hitting apartments and warehouses for a second day
Crime|Economy|Education|Europe|Political

After King Harald V’s death, what comes next for Norway’s scandal-prone royals?

After King Harald V’s death, what comes next for Norway’s scandal-prone royals?

After King Harald V’s death, what comes next for Norway’s scandal-prone royals?
Economy|Election

Democrats and Republicans draw battle lines for November's general election with primaries ending

A political transition is underway during the late days of summer

Democrats and Republicans draw battle lines for November's general election with primaries ending
Economy|Political|Sports|Technology

Young adults under 21 traded $5 billion on Kalshi this year, amid prediction market frenzy

Young adults under 21 traded $5 billion on Kalshi this year, amid prediction market frenzy

Young adults under 21 traded $5 billion on Kalshi this year, amid prediction market frenzy
Business|Economy|Europe

Italy business and consumer confidence rise in August

Italian business and consumer confidence rose in August, data showed on Friday, in a positive sign for the prospects of the euro zone's third largest economy.

Italy business and consumer confidence rise in August
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German chemical industry mood turns positive for first time in four years, Ifo says

Germany's chemical industry saw a sharp improvement in business sentiment in August, with companies turning positive on current conditions for

German chemical industry mood turns positive for first time in four years, Ifo says