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U.S. Stocks Fade for a Second Straight Session, Oil Rises

As investors wait for Wednesday’s inflation data, many remain cautious; “sleep with one eye open, hold your pillow tight.”

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Iran Is Defying U.S. Pressure by Becoming a ‘Survival Economy’

President Trump’s strategy rests on an assumption that Tehran will crack before Washington, but mediators warn that Iran has been living under sanctions for years.

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Why Wall Street and Nvidia Are Building an Exotic Money Pipeline for the AI Boom

Executives involved are hailing it as a new asset class, but critics have concerns about using chips as collateral.

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U.S. Fires on Ship Breaking Its Blockade of Iran

A U.S. military helicopter fired Hellfire missiles at a Panama-flagged vessel after its crew ignored warnings to abide by the blockade of Iranian ports.

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The Debt Danger World Leaders Are Ignoring

A crisis is brewing in some of the world’s largest economies, Desmond Lachman writes.

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The SEC Isn’t Waiting for the Clarity Act. Why You Should Brace for New Crypto Rules.

If Congress can’t give crypto firms long-sought legal protections, a top Wall Street regulator might try to do it on its own.

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July Home Sales Fell After Higher Mortgage Rates Scared Off Buyers

Existing home sales were down 1.7% over the previous month, and the median home price rose to $434,100, a near record high.

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U.S. Small Business Confidence Rose Last Month

The National Federation of Independent Business said that its small-business optimism index rose to 99.8, its highest level since August 2025.

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Behind High Credit-Card Delinquencies: Stale, Charged-Off Loans

The share of loans transitioning into serious delinquency has been stabilizing even though the overall pile has been growing, the New York Fed said.

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Private-Credit Firms Clamp Down on Loan Sweeteners in Fear of ‘Shadow Defaults’

Borrowers have delayed interest payments on billions of dollars of loans, raising concerns that defaults are higher than reported.

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Anthropic Tries to Shore Up Investor Confidence Ahead of Blockbuster IPO

The AI giant is racing to public markets this fall and has fielded tough investor questions on Chinese rivals, Trump-era tensions, and the artificial-intelligence infrastructure boom.

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China’s Auto Market Weakens Further on Subdued Domestic Demand

China’s auto sales fell in July, as higher oil prices and a weak macro environment weighed on demand.

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Global Bond Yields Climb Due to Inflation Fears

Market focus is on the U.S. CPI data due to be released on Wednesday as investors assess the impact of the Middle East conflict on the economy.

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August 12, 2026 01:15 ET (05:15 GMT)

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