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U.S. to Buy Back More Longer-Term Bonds

"The current maximum size of $2 billion per operation will be at least $4 billion per operation," the U.S. Treasury said.

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U.S. Stocks Up as Treasury Buybacks Calm Bond Yields; Moderna Surges

U.S. stocks rose after the government said it would buy back more longer-dated bonds, easing pressure on a market that had pushed borrowing costs to their highest levels in nearly two decades.

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Trump's Plan to Squeeze Iran's Economy Will Live or Die in Dubai

The United Arab Emirates, long Tehran's gateway to global commerce and finance, has pledged to crack down. But it's complicated.

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U.S. Debt Just Topped $40 Trillion: How We Got Here

The U.S. has reached a new borrowing milestone in its struggle to get hold of its finances.

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Fed Minutes Reveal Broader Support for Rate Increases

Many officials thought higher rates would likely be needed if inflation doesn't come down.

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U.S. Eyes Lower Tariffs on Metals and Autos in Canada Trade Deal

The U.S. is considering a plan to lower tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum from 50% to 25%, while top-line automobile levies could fall from 25% to 15%.

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Trump calls for passage of a key cryptocurrency bill as it falters in the Senate: 'We need Congress to take the next step'

The Clarity Act is running into resistance because it doesn't limit the president's lucrative crypto ventures.

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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Weekly Increase

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories rose by 4.4 million barrels last week in a third consecutive build, according to the Energy Information Administration.

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U.K. Inflation Surges as Iran War Threatens Further Price Pressures

Inflation was driven by a surge in household energy costs and reached the highest annual rate since March, when prices spiked following the outbreak of the war in Iran.

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Bank Indonesia Holds Rates Steady as Rupiah Pressure Eases

The Indonesian central bank kept its benchmark seven-day reverse repo rate unchanged at 5.75%, as the rupiah stabilizes and it gauges the impact of prior interest-rate hikes.

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Cantor Lets Hedge Funds Place Big Bets on Kalshi's Prediction Markets

The investment bank will serve as a broker, arranging block trades on everything from weather forecasts to iPhone sales.

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The Stock Market Is Shrugging Off Geopolitical Risks. Why Wall Street Remains Bullish.

Strong earnings reports have helped the S&P 500 reach record levels this quarter. Analysts see more gains ahead, with one saying the index can reach 8100.

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August 19, 2026 19:15 ET (23:15 GMT)