September 2026
Bessent’s political turn in GOP speech tests his bond-market credibility
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s planned Republican convention speech in Dallas is raising questions about how politics could affect market confidence in him.
LA Rams President Kevin Demoff touts Australia push ahead of historic NFL game
The Rams spent five years building their brand in Australia. This week, Los Angeles will face San Francisco in the NFL’s first regular-season game Down Under.
Republicans to tout congressional stock-trading ban at midterm convention as Trump trades
Trump disclosed more than 21,000 trades in 2025, while the House-passed restrictions Republicans are promoting apply only to Congress.
What a historic summer box office reveals about massive shifts in the theatrical industry
The domestic box office posted a record-breaking summer movie season which was bolstered by an extra week of ticket sales and higher priced premium screenings.
Trump says oil and gas prices won’t fall until ‘right after’ midterm election
President Donald Trump said energy prices that have been elevated due to the Iran war will not come down until after the midterm elections.
U.K. defends sanctions on Israeli settlements after 30-day consulate closure order
Britain’s foreign minister Ed Miliband said the U.K. “could not simply stand by because we feared Israeli reaction.”
Trump’s oil investments have gained millions during Iran war as his accounts keep trading
Donald Trump retained major oil and gas investments as the Iran war has moved energy markets. CNBC analyzed his holdings, trades and estimated gains.
How much does it cost to move a midterm prediction market? Not much
Interested parties could seek to move prediction markets to give a perceived boost to a candidate who is struggling to gain momentum or attention.
How one hedge-fund manager built his firm to be powered entirely by AI agents
It’s a stark example of a growing reality on Wall Street as firms test the benefits and limits of AI in finance and on their employees.
Trump told Putin U.S.-Russia ties could be ‘fully restored’ with swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says
The leaders were said to have discussed recent U.S. envoy visits to Moscow and Kyiv as peace talks remain stalled.