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An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here's what to expect

An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here's what to expect

The consumer price index is expected to show only a modest increase for July.

Paramount CEO may remove operations from California over stalled merger

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Paramount CEO may remove operations from California over stalled merger

Paramount's CEO David Ellison warns of a California exit if the US state does not agree to talks, according to reports.

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Four Countries Sign a South American Open-Skies Pact

Rio Times

Four Countries Sign a South American Open-Skies Pact

South America · Aviation Key Facts Pact signed Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay signed the ALAS agreement on July 14, 2026. Later joiners Bolivia and Uruguay subsequently acceded to the accord. Cabotage included The pact grants all…

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Don't See Evidence That US is on 'Back Heels' Against Iran, Says Megan Ortagus

Morgan Ortagus, a former deputy presidential special envoy, said she doesn't see proof of the narrative that the US is on its 'back heels' in negotiations with Iran and that strategic patience is on the side of the United States. Ortagus…

Colombia Coffee Exports Largely Halted After Deadly Earthquake

Colombian coffee exports are largely paused after a devastating earthquake disrupted operations at the nation’s main port and triggered roadblocks along key highways, according to the head of a coffee exporters’ group.

Robinhood Sees More Flows Into Bitcoin ETFs

Robinhood Senior Vice President and General Manager of Crypto Johann Kerbrat talks about investor sentiment around crypto, a hack of Coldcard wallets and how the business is expanding in the United Kingdom. He speaks on "Bloomberg Crypto."…

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs1.70, raises high-speed diesel by Rs1.39

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs1.70, raises high-speed diesel by Rs1.39

The government on Tuesday reduced the price of petrol by Rs1.70 and increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.39 per litre. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs325.92 per litre while HSD will cost Rs382.25 per…

Trump says NYC pied-à-terre tax 'must be stopped,' eyes federal block

Trump says NYC pied-à-terre tax 'must be stopped,' eyes federal block

Trump in a Truth Social post called Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax a "dangerous political 'experiment' in New York will destroy" the city and state.

AI computing power is becoming a tradable asset class as CME launches futures contracts

AI computing power is becoming a tradable asset class as CME launches futures contracts

The exchange is partnering with Silicon Data to introduce two compute futures contracts on Oct. 5, pending regulatory review.

Intel’s Big Raise, Apple’s iPhone Roadmap | Bloomberg Tech 8/11/2026

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Intel's upsized $20 billion share sale, raising a third more than it was targeting when it announced the deal on Monday. Plus, sources tell Bloomberg that Apple's glass-centric iPhone overhaul is still on…

Why the Middle East war still convulses the oil market

Why the Middle East war still convulses the oil market

After more than five months of conflict, oil markets continue to surge and tumble over the latest developments in the US-Iran clash, including United States President Donald Trump’s shifting pronouncements. What is behind the market’s…

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BofA: BSP may end rate-hike cycle in Aug