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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that no sanctions relief or new agreements with Moscow were possible, as long as the war in Ukraine continues.
Venezuelan interim authorities have granted U.S.-backed North American Blue Energy Partners, or NABEP, 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, with proven reserves of about 65 billion barrels, the White House said on Mo…
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down by -0.33% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down by -0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.08%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Russia to end the Ukraine war and for a cessation of hostilities during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organi…
The wheat complex is facing some month end pressure to close out August. Chicago SRW contracts posted 3 ¾ to 10 ¼ cent losses, as contracts were 15 to 18 cents off the lows. There were just 9 deliveries first notice day…
Oil trading was once largely the preserve of commodity houses, institutional investors and professional traders able to make bets involving thousands of barrels at a time. That barrier has gotten much lower.
Stocks tumbled on Monday, extending a dayslong slide that presents a dilemma: Should investors buy in at bargain prices or unload in fear of worse to come?
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence urged U.S. spy agencies to better prepare for "Black Swan" artificial intelligence risks, warning in a new report the technology could be leveraged by terrorists or a…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday defended the Trump administration's recent intervention in the bond market, pushing back on an eyebrow-raising critique from his investing mentor, billionaire Stanley Druckenmi…
President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. economy could grow at rates as high as 20%, while arguing that even such rapid growth should not prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
Just a few carefully chosen words from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh convinced markets that he was serious about inflation and ready to recommend an interest rate hike in just a few weeks.
The Supreme Court, in a split decision Monday, allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his controversial White House ballroom as legal challenges to the project play out.
The wheat complex is facing some month end pressure to close out August. Chicago SRW contracts are falling back 25 to 26 cetns at midday. There were just 9 deliveries first notice day for Sep CBT wheat. KC HRW futures a…
Drivers in the U.S. won't see lower gas prices from President Donald Trump's massive oil deal with Venezuela because it will take years to significantly boost the country's production, experts say.
Live cattle futures are trading with Monday gains of 75 to 95 cents in the front months. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Feeder cattle futures are starting the week with contracts $1.…
Eligible Trump Account holders will begin receiving the $250 Dell gift this week, according to the Dell Foundation.
Lean hog futures are in rally mode to round out August trade, with gains of $1.45 to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.65 on Monday morning afternoon, down $1 from the day prior. The CM…
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down by -0.50% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.67%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.29%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.…
If you've been waiting for the housing market to get more affordable before buying a home, 2027 may not bring much relief.
Live cattle futures are down $1 to $1.20 across the front months. Cash trade has been near $220 to $345 this week. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed dressed sales of $342 on 40 head, with anot…
Lean hog futures were 90 cents to $1.27 higher to close Friday, with October up $1.02 on the week, led by the Friday strength. USDA’s national base hog price was at $89.57 in the Friday PM report, down 19 cents from the…
Guns and ammunition retailers have faced financial distress, leading to store closings and bankruptcy filings as sales have fallen significantly over the last two years.
My friend is charging everyone $80 to attend her 30th birthday party. She says it’s to cover the open bar. Is it rude to not go? “I think she would take it personally if I didn’t attend.” Read at source
Prediction market platform Kalshi is working with brokerage and financial infrastructure startup Alpaca to bring its event contracts to an international audience.
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