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US hosts G20 finance talks with growth, Iran pressure on agenda
The gathering of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors takes place Monday and Tuesday in the Blue Ridge Mountains city of Asheville, North Carolina.
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Gold hits three-month high as dollar weakness fuels rally
Gold climbs above $4,600 as dollar weakness, central bank buying and renewed investor demand outweigh pressure from interest rates.
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Stocks rise and oil slips as traders eye Iran threat, Nvidia results
Global stocks rise, and oil prices dip as investors weigh the US plan for the “economic asphyxiation” of Iran; Washington announces sweeping sanctions while signaling economic pressure over immediate military action.
August 25, 2026
Shein to seek US$1.7B from September listing in Hong Kong
Shein announces a September 1 Hong Kong debut, targeting up to US$1.7 billion in proceeds and a valuation near US$26.8 billion, despite regulatory, environmental and human-rights scrutiny.
August 24, 2026
Trump hits back at Carney as Canada announces new tariffs on US
Washington and Ottawa remain at odds as new tariffs threaten businesses and consumers, while unresolved USMCA negotiations and broader tensions deepen the longtime allies' economic rift.
August 23, 2026
US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time
The uptick in borrowing is a blow to Trump, who promised to cut public spending during his 2024 presidential campaign, and has sparked a backlash from US representatives across the political spectrum.
August 20, 2026
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
Announcement of a three-day reprieve from 50% duties on select goods comes mere hours before a midnight deadline.
August 19, 2026
Crude extends gains, stocks stagger as Mideast hopes dim
Oil prices rise and stocks falter as US-Iran tensions persists, keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, inflation concerns elevate;Treasury yields high, and investors increasingly worried about converging risks.
August 18, 2026
Stocks mixed as US data ease rate fears but fuel economic worries
Hopes that the Federal Reserve will not tighten policy next month boosted equities last week -- pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to records.
August 17, 2026