Economy & Markets
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Trump Asks Congress to Pass Crypto Bill Alongside Executives
By Courtney Subramanian and Tyler KendallThe proposal has stalled in the Senate amid a fight over ethics provisions spurred in part by Trump's own involvement in the digital assets sector.
August 19, 2026
Bessent Deploys Debt Buybacks in Sign of Concern Over Yield RiseOn Tuesday, the Treasury offered $2 billion for securities set to mature in the 2046-56 range. The operation was 10 times oversubscribed.
August 19, 2026
Ken Fisher's Firm Seen Behind $4B Contrarian Bond TradeThe billionaire's firm appears to be betting that the longest-dated U.S. bonds will rally.
August 19, 2026
Pimco's President Says Wealth Firms Running Shy of Private CreditWealth managers are beating a retreat from private credit and ramping up a search for alternatives, says Christian Stracke.
August 19, 2026
How to Protect Portfolios From InflationInflation tops investors' worry list as the memory of stocks and bonds falling in tandem in 2022 looms large.
August 18, 2026
12 Fastest-Growing States by PopulationA growing population can support economic growth, SmartAsset notes.
August 17, 2026
Billionaire Mark Cuban Calls Wealth Tax Loan Proposal 'Insane'Rep. Ro Khanna of California suggested that the government could lend money to help billionaires pay the tax.
August 14, 2026
12 Most Expensive States to Live ComfortablyA six-figure salary no longer guarantees financial ease in much of the United States, SmartAsset reports.