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Stock market volatility: How investors are diversifying
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on July 23, 2026. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty ImagesIt has been a volatile year for global markets, rewarding some trades while punishing others.CNBC asked six…
‘Very good chance’ U.S. budget deficit has peaked under Trump
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday there's a "very good chance" that the U.S. budget deficit under President Donald Trump has likely peaked."We are going to be laser focused," Bessent told CNBC's Sara Eisen in an exclusive…
Gold prices rise as U.S. debt worries hit markets
Gold prices climbed Friday, putting bullion on course for a gain of nearly 5% this week, as bond market jitters, a softer dollar and renewed concerns over U.S. debt helped revive demand for the precious metal.Gold futures rose 1.67% to…
Anthropic IPO filing will show AI backlash as risk, sources say
Dario Amodei, co-founder and chief executive officer of Anthropic, during an interview at Anthropic's headquarters in San Francisco, California, US, on Thursday, April 30, 2026.Jason Henry | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAnthropic is poised to…
Kalshi traders say bitcoin rally won’t go much higher by end of 2026
A view of a Bitcoin ATM at Northgate Mall on Feb. 5, 2026, in San Rafael, California.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesBitcoin's more than 20% rally this week has sent the cryptocurrency to heights it hasn't seen since May, but traders on…
Tesla recalls cars in China over doorhandle safety, driver monitoring
Exterior view of the Tesla Gigafactory during a government-organised media trip in Shanghai, China, April 14, 2026. Go Nakamura | ReutersTesla is voluntarily recalling about 3 million vehicles in China to address two separate safety…
Husted defends energy policy as GOP warns data centers put Ohio seat at
Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, speaks during a Senate Appropriations committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, July 21, 2026.Finn Gomez | Getty ImagesSen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, defended President Donald Trump's…
Supreme Court allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction for now
Construction of a new ballroom continues at the White House on August 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty ImagesThe Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump, for now, to continue construction on his…
Oil prices set for weekly rise as U.S. ups economic pressure on Iran
Oil prices were little changed Friday after Iran's president indicated that Tehran wants the war with the U.S. to end sooner rather than later. Brent crude futures were 54 cents higher at $94.32 per barrel by 1:01 p.m. ET. U.S. West…
Broadcom debt deal expected to reach upwards of $70 billion: sources
Broadcom is in talks to raise upwards of $70 billion to $80 billion in debt for a chip financing deal aimed at supporting artificial intelligence companies including Anthropic, CNBC's David Faber confirmed Thursday morning. The senior…