Markets await clarity on Fed policy as Kevin Warsh heads to Jackson Hole amid pressure from Treasury Secretary Bessent's market interventions and uncertainty over inflation stance.
Tyson Foods is closing multiple beef processing facilities including Eagle Mountain, eliminating 723 jobs, as the company faces cattle supply shortages and market challenges.
Petrobras anunciou descoberta de petróleo ou gás natural em poço exploratório no litoral do Amapá. Empresa planeja 15 novos poços na região até 2030 com investimento de US$ 2,5 bilhões.
Stock markets retreated from record highs following disappointing U.S. economic indicators, signaling investor concern about growth momentum.
NPR's Planet Money explores the intersection of life insurance and speculative betting, examining how financial instruments tied to human mortality create complex market dynamics and ethical questions.
Five lawmakers and their families have engaged in millions of dollars worth of stock trading during the current congressional term, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
Berkshire Hathaway elevated Alphabet to its third-largest holding with an 83% stake increase during Q2, while also boosting positions in Delta Air and housing amid significant stock purchases.
Reddit stock surged following its addition to the S&P 500 index, replacing AvalonBay. The inclusion marks a major milestone for the social media platform's market legitimacy.
Reddit stock (RDDT) surged following its inclusion in the S&P 500 index, marking a major milestone for the social media platform. Analysts note technical resistance patterns may limit further gains.
The Justice family has closed a major financial partnership involving The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia, marking a significant ownership transition. The deal includes plans to shut down the casino and lay off workers as part of refinancing.
Researchers are discovering unanticipated therapeutic benefits of GLP-1 medications beyond their primary use for weight management, sparking broader clinical interest and economic implications.
JPMorgan elevou sua posição em Bitcoin para 355,7 milhões de dólares no IBIT e aumentou 338% sua exposição em Ethereum, enquanto retoma investimento em XRP após período de ausência.
A Washington Post column explores how older adults experience fewer regrets than younger people, suggesting psychological resilience improves with age despite physical decline.
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has announced six new investments including Netflix, Visa, and Mastercard, signaling a significant portfolio restructuring that's drawing market attention.
NPR highlights five key economic developments this week including inflation trends, rising credit card debt, and shifting consumer spending patterns across different demographics.
The U.S. government sold 30-year bonds at its highest borrowing costs since 2001, signaling rising investor concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability and inflation expectations.
Nintendo's Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 5 million copies on Switch 2, representing roughly 25% of the console's user base and driving a 7% jump in Nintendo stock.
Stock markets hit record highs following cooler-than-expected inflation data and falling oil prices, though analysts warn inflation risks remain for investors.
Botswana's diamond sector slowdown has exposed a $6.2 billion financing gap and rising public debt, prompting the African Development Bank to call for economic diversification through private investment, pension capital mobilization, and improved public spending efficiency.
EURES Latvia launches its 15th online consultation on August 20, offering free guidance on working in Belgium, covering labor market conditions, job opportunities, and employment procedures for prospective EU workers.
China's Unitree Robotics raised $900M in its IPO, becoming the first mainland humanoid robot maker to list, but investors question whether the technology can move beyond demonstrations to profitable commercial applications.
Goldman Sachs recommends investors move away from highest-rated corporate debt due to higher real rates and AI-driven supply, favoring lower-rated BBB and B-rated bonds for better returns.
The Strait of Hormuz closure tested global energy resilience, revealing how strategic reserves and diversified supply prevented catastrophic price spikes while exposing new geopolitical vulnerabilities and unequal burden-sharing.
Zanzibar's President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi launched the Aman Residency housing project worth $17 million in Kizimkazi, pledging continued support for private sector investment and economic development.
Japan's plan to cut food consumption tax to 1% will widen the fiscal deficit to 3% of GDP and push 10-year JGB yields to 3% by end-2026, as revenue losses prove difficult to offset without increased debt financing.
