Elections, trade, tariffs and policy: the political decisions with a market price tag.
Illustrative · UnsplashThe Justice Department brought a third set of charges against former FBI Director James Comey over 2016 leaks. A federal appeals court rejected a Trump DOJ bid to set aside roughly 20,000 California mail-in ballots. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured a fourth term in Brazil while President Trump stated the election looked rigged.
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President Trump called Abdul El-Sayed a jihadist Muslim Brotherhood member at a Port Huron rally and accused him of wanting to impose Sharia law. Nine Republican-redrawn districts now lean Democratic or are too close to call despite aggressive redistricting. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's pre-emptive lawsuit to block certification of Alaska's Senate results if Republican Dan Sullivan loses.
US-Canada trade talks collapsed on August 21 with both sides accusing the other of unfair changes. The US imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods effective August 22. Canada pledged dollar-for-dollar retaliatory measures. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner to discuss potential common ground ahead of expected Democratic House gains. Republican politicians have increased negative statements about data centers amid voter concerns over utility bills.
A progressive candidate scored a shock victory in one Florida race while Republicans selected nominees for governor and other offices with mixed results for Trump-backed candidates. The Democratic National Committee shortlisted Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as potential host cities for the 2028 convention. President Trump signed a proclamation targeting imports of drones and their parts and components to strengthen America's drone industry and defense industrial base.
Where each beat stood in the latest edition.
HSBC Q3 pre-tax profit surges 32% to $9.6 billion
Open CryptoPositive↑CryptoRipple receives final OCC approval for national trust bank
Open TechPositive↑Technology & AIAnthropic files S-1 for Nasdaq IPO revealing $16.3B first-half revenue
Open ConflictsNegativeConflictsMelania Trump-brokered ceasefire takes effect in occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky
Open DisastersNeutralDisasters & ClimateFlash floods inundate Phuket island in Thailand after heavy rain
Open HealthNeutralHealth & ScienceAfrica CDC sends Ebola experts to investigate Nigeria's first case in over a decade
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