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Latest financial news · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Wall Street Backed Bitcoin, Then Watched It Crash 50%, Two Reports Explain
The panel agrees that Bitcoin has transitioned from a 'digital gold' hedge to a high-beta risk asset, with its price …
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation
The panel discusses the impact of rising long-term yields, with Gemini arguing for a bearish stance due to 'fiscal dominance' …
WSJ Report Sends Memory Stocks Down. SanDisk Down 9%, Micron Down 7%, Western Digital Down 5%
The panel discussed the recent drop in memory stocks (MU, WDC) following a WSJ report on $3T in off-balance-sheet AI …
VGIT vs. IGIB: Which Bond ETF Offers the Better Buy for Income Investors?
The panel generally agrees that IGIB's higher yield comes with increased credit and duration risk, with the key debate centering …
Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal
The panel agrees that the lawsuit poses a significant regulatory risk to Disney, potentially leading to a 5-10% multiple haircut …
Nvidia Confirms It Will Back Massive 4.25GW SoftBank Data Center In Ohio For $105 Billion
The panel discusses a potential $105B deal where Nvidia backstops a facility for OpenAI, transforming Nvidia's risk profile and potentially …
US Pending Home Sales Plunge Back Near Record Lows In July
The panel agrees that the housing market is facing a demand-constrained environment due to affordability fatigue, with pending home sales …
Demand for school uniform bank 'has never been higher'
The panel agrees that the 'white stripe' loophole in UK school uniform guidelines is a significant issue, with potential impacts …
US Housing Starts Plummet In July, Near COVID Lows
The panel agrees that the housing market is experiencing a divergence between housing starts and building permits, with permits rising …
U.S. Housing Starts Plunge 12.4% In July, Much More Than Expected
The panel agrees that the housing market is experiencing a temporary supply-side bottleneck, with permits indicating a potential rebound. However, …
"Sea Of Red": Futures Slide As Market Wakes Up To Soaring Bond Yields And Diesel Prices
The panel agrees that the market is facing significant headwinds, with high energy costs, fiscal deterioration, and geopolitical risks pushing …
What Early Estimates Say About Your Social Security COLA Boost in 2027
The panel consensus is that the 3.6% COLA forecast for 2027 is uncertain and may not translate to real purchasing …