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Latest financial news · Updated Aug 20, 2026

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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 …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 18, 2026
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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' …

BBC Business · Aug 18, 2026
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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 …

Yahoo Finance · Aug 18, 2026
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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 …

Nasdaq · Aug 18, 2026
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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 …

BBC Business · Aug 18, 2026
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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 …

ZeroHedge · Aug 18, 2026
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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 …

ZeroHedge · Aug 18, 2026
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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 …

BBC Business · Aug 18, 2026
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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 …

ZeroHedge · Aug 18, 2026
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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, …

Nasdaq · Aug 18, 2026
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"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 …

ZeroHedge · Aug 18, 2026
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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 …

Nasdaq · Aug 18, 2026