August 2026
Iran trade falls as Supreme Leader Khamenei urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar
Iran’s president says sanctions are hitting imports and exports, as its supreme leader urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar.
National Park Service backs Trump’s 250-foot arch despite ‘adverse effects’ on historic sites
The park service is backing the arch, despite finding that it would adversely affect historic sightlines and other visual relationships among nearby landmarks.
Goodyear burning rubber and cash as turnaround plan continues
The tire maker has an ongoing turnaround plan as the company tries to restructure its business, refinance and pay down years of debt.
Trump administration weighs Yosemite land swap for private developer’s access road
The Trump administration is considering a Yosemite land exchange that could give a developer more direct park access.
Mark Walter’s insurer Delaware Life sees two banks pause sale of its products amid probes
Walter’s holding company earlier in the week said “there has been no fraud” at Delaware Life and its affiliated company, Clear Spring Life and Annuity.
Bessent attacks Warren over yen intervention query, offers ‘Foreign Exchange for Dummies’ lesson
Treasury has not disclosed how much yen it bought, the execution rate or the current value of the position, despite Warren’s requests for details.
Trump loses bid to transfer New York hush money case to federal court
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Treasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties
Banque Misr UAE processed about $1.8 billion over two years for some 100 companies that are potentially part of Iran’s shadow banking network, Treasury said.
How Taylor Farms became integral to America’s food supply system
Taylor Farms and other suppliers have become larger and more integral to the U.S. food system, complicating foodborne illnesses such as cyclosporiasis.
Analysis: Kevin Warsh sharpens inflation warning at Jackson Hole, signaling possible rate hike
After confusing markets at his July press conference, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh used Jackson Hole to give a clearer view of the case for higher interest rates.