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Why are US stocks falling this week? Rising Treasury yields, Iran tensions weigh on markets

India, Aug. 21 -- US stock futures moved higher on Friday after US markets fell sharply on Thursday. However, the main stock indexes were still expected to end the week lower. Investors are worried ab... Read More


Why is crypto suddenly rallying? Bitcoin jumps 20% as $2.7 billion short squeeze hits

India, Aug. 21 -- Bitcoin was on track to gain around 20% this week as of early Friday. The world's largest cryptocurrency has jumped sharply after several positive developments around the crypto mark... Read More


How did US debt go from a projected $0 by 2009 to more than $40 trillion in 2026?

India, Aug. 21 -- The US once appeared to be on track to eliminate its debt. In 2001, the US government had recorded a budget surplus for four straight years. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) had... Read More


Mortgage rates drop despite bond market turmoil: Why rates may rise again in coming weeks

India, Aug. 21 -- Mortgage rates fell slightly last week despite a big jump in bond market volatility. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.65% this week through Wednesday, down from 6.67% a ... Read More


Costco dividend rises: Why a $10,000 investment pays only $61 yearly

India, Aug. 20 -- Costco has raised its dividend, but the payout remains relatively modest for income-focused investors. The retailer increased its quarterly dividend by about 13.1%, from $1.30 to $1.... Read More


Walmart gets $2.9 billion tariff refund: How it plans to use the money

India, Aug. 20 -- Walmart has reported a massive $2.9 billion tariff refund, making it the largest tariff refund reported by a major US company so far. The money is being returned to Walmart for tarif... Read More


S&P 500 jumps 10.2% in first half of 2026: What history says could happen next

India, Aug. 20 -- The S&P 500 had a strong start to 2026. The index gained 10.2% on a total-return basis during the first half of 2026, putting it among a group of years when strong first-half gains w... Read More


Bitcoin breaks $70,000: Why Treasury move could push BTC toward $75,000 next now

India, Aug. 20 -- Bitcoin moved above $70,000 for the first time in more than two months, showing that more investors are buying the cryptocurrency again. Bitcoin rose more than 3% to above $71,500, i... Read More


Can Treasury control US bond yields? Why Bessent's buyback move may only offer temporary relief

India, Aug. 20 -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has taken a new step to bring down long-term US government bond yields. The Treasury said it will at least double the amount of long-term Treasury... Read More


Moderna stock drops 12% after 177% surge: Here's what Wall Street says about MRNA

India, Aug. 20 -- Moderna shares fell about 12% in pre-market trading on Thursday, one day after the stock jumped 177%. The drop came even after Moderna and Merck announced a major success in their ca... Read More