Bessent tapping Treasury’s rainy-day fund for buybacks isn’t a ‘bazooka’ to get markets to move his way
Bessent’s move “does not change anything. It just reduces the cash that Treasury has on deposit,” one analyst says. Source:MarketWatch
Make these 7 money moves before taking out a private student loan
After the federal government put new limits on certain types of studentloan borrowing this summer, lending experts expect more students to turn to private…
U.S. automakers and home builders are among the big losers as Trump launches a trade war against Canada
While certain U.S. sectors are facing headwinds from the new tariffs on Canadian goods, analysts have said the broad economic effects of the new 50% U.S.…
It’s time to bet big on Nvidia’s stock, says this analyst who thinks the market has it all wrong
Nvidia’s controversial financial plays could actually keep the company on top, according to this analysis. Source:MarketWatch
Oil trades lower even as Bessent promises ‘economic D-Day’ announcement on Iran
One key is how any new U.S. sanctions might affect China, the No. 1 buyer of Iranian crude oil. Source:MarketWatch
Bitget CEO isn’t buying the Bitcoin rally — She’s waiting for $50K
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen doesn’t believe the current Bitcoin rally is sustainable, and she aims to buy more BTC around the $50K mark later in 2026 or early next…
Strategy raises $2 billion through MSTR sales and creates new USD Cash pool
The company sold 18.26 million MSTR shares, increased its USD Reserve to $5.1 billion and repurchased another $136.4 million of STRC. Source:CoinDesk
Temu owner’s shares rise as results beat estimates despite tumbling profits
PDD Holdings reported a 12% decline in net profits in the three months ended June 30, surpassing Wall Street consensus. Source:MarketWatch
Yields are the highest they’ve been in years — but are bonds cheap enough to buy? Two strategists disagree.
Bond yields are driven by the market’s estimate of the average federal funds rate over the next 10 years, plus some compensation for the risks associated with…
First bear-market trend line reclaim since 2025: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin closed a weekly candle above its 50week EMA for the first time since late 2025 as markets prepared for the Jackson Hole symposium. Source:Cointelegraph
Think Medicare Advantage provides better care for chronic conditions? A new study suggests otherwise.
Medicare Advantage enrollees with diabetes aren’t healthier than Americans on traditional Medicare — despite the grocery and gym perks. Source:MarketWatch
Gemini strikes Apex deal to widen prediction markets reach
The planned tieup would make Gemini the exclusive CFTCregulated venue for crypto event contracts offered through Apex’s futures commission merchant.…