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Imagine buying a home for $200,000, then finding out it's virtually a wreck with a six-figure price tag to fix it.
That was the enormous problem Caitlyn from Indianapolis was stuck with. She called into The Ramsey Show to detail what happened after her family bought the home in May 2025. Caitlin said the family "discovered" about $100,000 in structural damages that were never included in the seller's disclosure, the legal document that typically includes known defects, completed repair work and other factors affecting property value. She argued this was an instance of "fraud."
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That was the enormous problem Caitlyn from Indianapolis was stuck with. She called into The Ramsey Show to detail what happened after her family bought the home in May 2025. Caitlin said the family "discovered" about $100,000 in structural damages that were never included in the seller's disclosure, the legal document that typically includes known defects, completed repair work and other factors affecting property value. She argued this was an instance of "fraud."
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#caitlyn #show #bezos
1 hr. ago
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If you died unexpectedly, the money in your bank accounts could be tied up in a probate court for quite a while. That can leave your loved ones in a tough spot, as they may need access to that money to cover funeral expenses and other costs.
That's why it's important to name a beneficiary (or multiple beneficiaries) for your bank accounts. It can make it faster and easier for your money to reach the right person after you die.
Depending on your situation, however, it may not be obvious who you should choose as your bank account beneficiaries. Here's what to consider, and how to set up your accounts properly.
Designating bank account beneficiaries has quite a few benefits and no significant drawbacks. Here are some of the main advantages.
#money #quite
If you died unexpectedly, the money in your bank accounts could be tied up in a probate court for quite a while. That can leave your loved ones in a tough spot, as they may need access to that money to cover funeral expenses and other costs.
That's why it's important to name a beneficiary (or multiple beneficiaries) for your bank accounts. It can make it faster and easier for your money to reach the right person after you die.
Depending on your situation, however, it may not be obvious who you should choose as your bank account beneficiaries. Here's what to consider, and how to set up your accounts properly.
Designating bank account beneficiaries has quite a few benefits and no significant drawbacks. Here are some of the main advantages.
#money #quite
3 hours ago
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be planning to sell their Montecito home after reports surfaced about their plans to relocate to the UK. Following their reportedly successful reunion with King Charles, Harry has made it clear that he wants to spend more time in the UK. He wants to rebuild his relationship with his family. Amid this, reports suggest that the Sussexes are planning to return to Britain this month with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. They are also reportedly set to establish a new private residence in the UK and sell their home based in Montecito.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may have decided to sell their house in Montecito. The Duke and **** ss of Sussex moved to California in 2020 after stepping down from their senior working royal duties. They later bought a 7.38-acre property in Montecito. Their mansion features nine bedrooms, a spa with a gym, sauna, game room, home theater, and a massive kitchen. The property also boasts a children's cottage, rose gardens, a swimming pool, and a separate guest house.
Amid their plans to relocate to the UK this month, Jason Streatfeild, a broker, told the New York Post that there have been "rumblings" that the Sussexes would sell the property. He added that every broker wants to get the listing for their house.
According to the outlet, holding onto the property costs them roughly $600,000 a year. This could be a motivating factor in putting it up for sale. The broker further revealed that such big property sales are not generally made public right away. He said, "Many times properties like this will trade off market with a nondisclosure agreement signed and all of the terms sealed until the property records at the county."
The broker added, "It's very possible that they would be listing it, but I have a strong feeling that it's already being discussed and shown." The news comes after Harry and Markle reportedly planned to relocate to the UK along with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
#harry #reportedly
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may have decided to sell their house in Montecito. The Duke and **** ss of Sussex moved to California in 2020 after stepping down from their senior working royal duties. They later bought a 7.38-acre property in Montecito. Their mansion features nine bedrooms, a spa with a gym, sauna, game room, home theater, and a massive kitchen. The property also boasts a children's cottage, rose gardens, a swimming pool, and a separate guest house.
Amid their plans to relocate to the UK this month, Jason Streatfeild, a broker, told the New York Post that there have been "rumblings" that the Sussexes would sell the property. He added that every broker wants to get the listing for their house.
According to the outlet, holding onto the property costs them roughly $600,000 a year. This could be a motivating factor in putting it up for sale. The broker further revealed that such big property sales are not generally made public right away. He said, "Many times properties like this will trade off market with a nondisclosure agreement signed and all of the terms sealed until the property records at the county."
The broker added, "It's very possible that they would be listing it, but I have a strong feeling that it's already being discussed and shown." The news comes after Harry and Markle reportedly planned to relocate to the UK along with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
#harry #reportedly
5 hours ago
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Depending on who you ask, indexed universal life (IUL) insurance is either a powerful wealth-building strategy or an overly complicated insurance product that promises more than it delivers. However, the truth could lie somewhere in the middle.
An IUL is first and foremost a life insurance policy. Like other permanent life insurance products, it can provide lifelong coverage and build cash value over time. But what makes it different is how that cash value grows. Instead of earning a fixed interest rate, it's tied to the performance of a stock market index, such as the S&P 500.
Here's how indexed universal life insurance works, who it may be a good fit for, and what to know before buying a policy.
Indexed universal life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance that combines a death benefit with a cash value account. As long as the policy stays in force, your beneficiaries receive a death benefit when you die, and part of the premiums you pay has the potential to grow inside the policy over time.
#value #permanent
Depending on who you ask, indexed universal life (IUL) insurance is either a powerful wealth-building strategy or an overly complicated insurance product that promises more than it delivers. However, the truth could lie somewhere in the middle.
An IUL is first and foremost a life insurance policy. Like other permanent life insurance products, it can provide lifelong coverage and build cash value over time. But what makes it different is how that cash value grows. Instead of earning a fixed interest rate, it's tied to the performance of a stock market index, such as the S&P 500.
Here's how indexed universal life insurance works, who it may be a good fit for, and what to know before buying a policy.
Indexed universal life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance that combines a death benefit with a cash value account. As long as the policy stays in force, your beneficiaries receive a death benefit when you die, and part of the premiums you pay has the potential to grow inside the policy over time.
#value #permanent
5 hours ago
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Around 42.6% of households have a dog, and around 32.6% have a cat, according to the American Veterinary Medical ***** ociation. Renters insurance usually won't cover those times when your cat shreds your sofa or your dog has vet bills from swallowing a sock. However, renters insurance can help when your pet creates a liability problem. Think dog bites, injuries to visitors, or damage to a neighbor's property.
Here's what renters insurance covers for pets, what it doesn't, and where coverage gaps can pop up.
The part of renters insurance that's most likely to help with pet-related incidents is liability coverage. It can apply if your pet injures someone or damages their property, whether that incident happens at home or in public.
For example, renters insurance may help if:
#renters
Around 42.6% of households have a dog, and around 32.6% have a cat, according to the American Veterinary Medical ***** ociation. Renters insurance usually won't cover those times when your cat shreds your sofa or your dog has vet bills from swallowing a sock. However, renters insurance can help when your pet creates a liability problem. Think dog bites, injuries to visitors, or damage to a neighbor's property.
Here's what renters insurance covers for pets, what it doesn't, and where coverage gaps can pop up.
The part of renters insurance that's most likely to help with pet-related incidents is liability coverage. It can apply if your pet injures someone or damages their property, whether that incident happens at home or in public.
For example, renters insurance may help if:
#renters
5 hours ago
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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $64,681.22 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 0.3% higher than Tuesday's opening price. As of 9:25 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $64,877.66.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,916.47 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, up 0.2% from Tuesday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved higher this morning to $1,936.31 as of 9:24 a.m. ET.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices opened higher and rose in early trading after the SEC announced new regulation for crypto ***** ets.
The proposed rules provide a framework for crypto companies to raise capital. They define two registration requirement exemptions for crypto-related investment contracts. Issuers would still be required to make certain disclosures. Larger offerings would have to provide financial statements and meet ongoing reporting requirements. The rules also allow certain crypto ***** ets to exit securities classification, and the related reporting requirements, after a project fulfills core managerial commitments. This would benefit mature crypto networks like bitcoin and ethereum.
#Crypto #ethereum #wednesday
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $64,681.22 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 0.3% higher than Tuesday's opening price. As of 9:25 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $64,877.66.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,916.47 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, up 0.2% from Tuesday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved higher this morning to $1,936.31 as of 9:24 a.m. ET.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices opened higher and rose in early trading after the SEC announced new regulation for crypto ***** ets.
The proposed rules provide a framework for crypto companies to raise capital. They define two registration requirement exemptions for crypto-related investment contracts. Issuers would still be required to make certain disclosures. Larger offerings would have to provide financial statements and meet ongoing reporting requirements. The rules also allow certain crypto ***** ets to exit securities classification, and the related reporting requirements, after a project fulfills core managerial commitments. This would benefit mature crypto networks like bitcoin and ethereum.
#Crypto #ethereum #wednesday
6 hours ago
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Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $63.43 per ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 1% from Tuesday's closing price. The silver price moved higher this morning, reaching $65 as of 8:55 a.m. ET.
Despite signs of strength Wednesday morning, the silver price is down about 9% for the year — after spiking in late January and then dipping into negative territory in March. Catalysts have included ongoing tensions in the Middle East and higher rate hike expectations. While the war in Iran is ongoing, the interest-rate outlook has improved. Silver has not meaningfully appreciated, however.
The metal's industrial applications add complexity to its price drivers relative to gold. As a result, silver tends to be far more volatile. The current gold-to-silver ratio near 68 is in line with the long-term average range of 50 and 80.
The opening price of silver futures on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, was 1% lower compared to Tuesday's closing price. Here's how today's opening silver price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
#silver #closing
Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $63.43 per ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 1% from Tuesday's closing price. The silver price moved higher this morning, reaching $65 as of 8:55 a.m. ET.
Despite signs of strength Wednesday morning, the silver price is down about 9% for the year — after spiking in late January and then dipping into negative territory in March. Catalysts have included ongoing tensions in the Middle East and higher rate hike expectations. While the war in Iran is ongoing, the interest-rate outlook has improved. Silver has not meaningfully appreciated, however.
The metal's industrial applications add complexity to its price drivers relative to gold. As a result, silver tends to be far more volatile. The current gold-to-silver ratio near 68 is in line with the long-term average range of 50 and 80.
The opening price of silver futures on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, was 1% lower compared to Tuesday's closing price. Here's how today's opening silver price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
#silver #closing
6 hours ago
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Gold (GC=F) December futures opened at $4,391.40 per troy ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 0.7% from Tuesday's closing price. The price of gold is up this morning at $4,479.90 per troy ounce as of 8:53 a.m. ET.
Gold opened lower Wednesday morning but rose in early trading as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields pulled back slightly. The U.S. Dollar Index (DX-Y.NYB) was down 0.2%, while the benchmark CBOE Interest Rate 10 Year T No (^TNX) declined 0.4%. The 10-year yield still remains near its 12-month high, achieved on July 31.
Weakness in the U.S. dollar precedes the release of the FOMC's minutes from the July meeting. Investors will evaluate the minutes for hints on the Fed's short-term outlook for interest rates. That outlook is complicated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East driving inflation risk, coupled with recent softness in retail sales.
CME FedWatch estimates a 67.4% probability that the Fed will not change interest rates at the September meeting. A rate increase pressures the gold price by making yield-bearing **** ets look more attractive in comparison. The opposite is also true. Gold has gained more than 10% over the last three weeks as rate-hike expectations have declined.
#price
Gold (GC=F) December futures opened at $4,391.40 per troy ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 0.7% from Tuesday's closing price. The price of gold is up this morning at $4,479.90 per troy ounce as of 8:53 a.m. ET.
Gold opened lower Wednesday morning but rose in early trading as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields pulled back slightly. The U.S. Dollar Index (DX-Y.NYB) was down 0.2%, while the benchmark CBOE Interest Rate 10 Year T No (^TNX) declined 0.4%. The 10-year yield still remains near its 12-month high, achieved on July 31.
Weakness in the U.S. dollar precedes the release of the FOMC's minutes from the July meeting. Investors will evaluate the minutes for hints on the Fed's short-term outlook for interest rates. That outlook is complicated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East driving inflation risk, coupled with recent softness in retail sales.
CME FedWatch estimates a 67.4% probability that the Fed will not change interest rates at the September meeting. A rate increase pressures the gold price by making yield-bearing **** ets look more attractive in comparison. The opposite is also true. Gold has gained more than 10% over the last three weeks as rate-hike expectations have declined.
#price
6 hours ago
Casino and resort operator Bally's issued a warning that it may struggle to keep up with its debt burden over the next year, and there is "substantial doubt" about its ability to remain a going concern.
The company made the disclosure in its second quarter earnings report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In the filing, Bally's said the company is "pursuing a number of financing alternatives to enhance its liquidity, including ******* et monetization, an equity sale, and debt financings."
"While the company is actively engaged in discussions on several financing alternatives, the conditions and events raise substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern," Bally's said in the filing.
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The company made the disclosure in its second quarter earnings report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In the filing, Bally's said the company is "pursuing a number of financing alternatives to enhance its liquidity, including ******* et monetization, an equity sale, and debt financings."
"While the company is actively engaged in discussions on several financing alternatives, the conditions and events raise substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern," Bally's said in the filing.
Fanatics Expands Further Into Sports And Beyond With Fanatics Markets Prediction Trading Platform
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6 hours ago
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The U.S. government's debt has surpassed $40 trillion, according to the latest data from the Treasury. It's a staggering, hard-to-process number, totaling over $359,000 in federal debt for every American taxpayer.
Bank of America's chief equity strategist, Michael Hartnett, projects the number will swell to $50 trillion in less than three years.
"The problem with $40 trillion is not the number," Stephen Innes, financial markets **** yst and former investment bank trader, wrote in an **** ysis. "Markets have been watching the US debt clock spin higher for years and, for most of that time, the response has been little more than a shrug. Washington spends, Treasury issues, investors absorb it, and the machine keeps moving."
The largest federal budget items are Medicare/Medicaid combined (nearly $2 trillion), Social Security (over $1.6 trillion), national defense ($946 billion) — and interest on the debt (over $1 trillion).
#markets #advertiser #disclosure
The U.S. government's debt has surpassed $40 trillion, according to the latest data from the Treasury. It's a staggering, hard-to-process number, totaling over $359,000 in federal debt for every American taxpayer.
Bank of America's chief equity strategist, Michael Hartnett, projects the number will swell to $50 trillion in less than three years.
"The problem with $40 trillion is not the number," Stephen Innes, financial markets **** yst and former investment bank trader, wrote in an **** ysis. "Markets have been watching the US debt clock spin higher for years and, for most of that time, the response has been little more than a shrug. Washington spends, Treasury issues, investors absorb it, and the machine keeps moving."
The largest federal budget items are Medicare/Medicaid combined (nearly $2 trillion), Social Security (over $1.6 trillion), national defense ($946 billion) — and interest on the debt (over $1 trillion).
#markets #advertiser #disclosure
7 hours ago
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If you're searching for a dining rewards credit card, there are a few things you'll want to consider:
Type of rewards: You can find competitive restaurant rewards rates from cards that earn cash-back rewards, points, or miles. Before you commit to a new card, look at the rewards redemption options. If you don't travel often and prefer simple redemptions, cash back is probably much more useful for you. But if you're looking for ways to save on travel purchases or you're already a member of a specific rewards program, a points or miles rewards card could bring you much more value.
Other rewards categories: Dining out is probably not your only regular expense — just like restaurant spending isn't the only way you can earn rewards with a credit card. Take your potential new card's other rewards categories into account, too. Some may offer comparable rewards on travel, while others might prioritize additional everyday categories like groceries or gas. You can also compare those added rewards categories to any cards you may already have in your wallet, so you don't lose any potential value with overlapping rewards.
Annual fee: The higher the annual fee your card charges, the more likely it is to offer higher rewards rates — including on dining purchases. Make sure you do the math to decide whether the improved rewards you'll earn on your spending are worth the annual fee, compared to a no-annual-fee card that may offer a slightly lower return at restaurants.
#card #earn #offer
If you're searching for a dining rewards credit card, there are a few things you'll want to consider:
Type of rewards: You can find competitive restaurant rewards rates from cards that earn cash-back rewards, points, or miles. Before you commit to a new card, look at the rewards redemption options. If you don't travel often and prefer simple redemptions, cash back is probably much more useful for you. But if you're looking for ways to save on travel purchases or you're already a member of a specific rewards program, a points or miles rewards card could bring you much more value.
Other rewards categories: Dining out is probably not your only regular expense — just like restaurant spending isn't the only way you can earn rewards with a credit card. Take your potential new card's other rewards categories into account, too. Some may offer comparable rewards on travel, while others might prioritize additional everyday categories like groceries or gas. You can also compare those added rewards categories to any cards you may already have in your wallet, so you don't lose any potential value with overlapping rewards.
Annual fee: The higher the annual fee your card charges, the more likely it is to offer higher rewards rates — including on dining purchases. Make sure you do the math to decide whether the improved rewards you'll earn on your spending are worth the annual fee, compared to a no-annual-fee card that may offer a slightly lower return at restaurants.
#card #earn #offer
9 hours ago
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If you have money sitting in a traditional savings account, you may not be getting a competitive return on your balance.
Today, the national average savings account rate is just 0.38%, according to the FDIC. However, a good savings account rate is much higher; today's best high-yield savings accounts pay closer to 4% APY — more than 10 times the average.
Here's a closer look at what a good savings account rate looks like in 2026, and where to find the best rates available.
A good savings account rate is one that not only beats the national average (which is currently 0.38%), but also helps your savings outpace inflation. Considering that the current inflation rate is 3.4%, a good savings account rate should be above this threshold — otherwise, your money will lose purchasing power over time.
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If you have money sitting in a traditional savings account, you may not be getting a competitive return on your balance.
Today, the national average savings account rate is just 0.38%, according to the FDIC. However, a good savings account rate is much higher; today's best high-yield savings accounts pay closer to 4% APY — more than 10 times the average.
Here's a closer look at what a good savings account rate looks like in 2026, and where to find the best rates available.
A good savings account rate is one that not only beats the national average (which is currently 0.38%), but also helps your savings outpace inflation. Considering that the current inflation rate is 3.4%, a good savings account rate should be above this threshold — otherwise, your money will lose purchasing power over time.
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9 hours ago
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Around 42.6% of households have a dog, and around 32.6% have a cat, according to the American Veterinary Medical **** ociation. Renters insurance usually won't cover those times when your cat shreds your sofa or your dog has vet bills from swallowing a sock. However, renters insurance can help when your pet creates a liability problem. Think dog bites, injuries to visitors, or damage to a neighbor's property.
Here's what renters insurance covers for pets, what it doesn't, and where coverage gaps can pop up.
The part of renters insurance that's most likely to help with pet-related incidents is liability coverage. It can apply if your pet injures someone or damages their property, whether that incident happens at home or in public.
For example, renters insurance may help if:
#Help #around #coverage #advertiser
Around 42.6% of households have a dog, and around 32.6% have a cat, according to the American Veterinary Medical **** ociation. Renters insurance usually won't cover those times when your cat shreds your sofa or your dog has vet bills from swallowing a sock. However, renters insurance can help when your pet creates a liability problem. Think dog bites, injuries to visitors, or damage to a neighbor's property.
Here's what renters insurance covers for pets, what it doesn't, and where coverage gaps can pop up.
The part of renters insurance that's most likely to help with pet-related incidents is liability coverage. It can apply if your pet injures someone or damages their property, whether that incident happens at home or in public.
For example, renters insurance may help if:
#Help #around #coverage #advertiser
11 hours ago
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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $64,681.22 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 0.3% higher than Tuesday's opening price. As of 9:25 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $64,877.66.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,916.47 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, up 0.2% from Tuesday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved higher this morning to $1,936.31 as of 9:24 a.m. ET.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices opened higher and rose in early trading after the SEC announced new regulation for crypto **** ets.
The proposed rules provide a framework for crypto companies to raise capital. They define two registration requirement exemptions for crypto-related investment contracts. Issuers would still be required to make certain disclosures. Larger offerings would have to provide financial statements and meet ongoing reporting requirements. The rules also allow certain crypto **** ets to exit securities classification, and the related reporting requirements, after a project fulfills core managerial commitments. This would benefit mature crypto networks like bitcoin and ethereum.
#Crypto #Bitcoin #wednesday #morning
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $64,681.22 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 0.3% higher than Tuesday's opening price. As of 9:25 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $64,877.66.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,916.47 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, up 0.2% from Tuesday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved higher this morning to $1,936.31 as of 9:24 a.m. ET.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices opened higher and rose in early trading after the SEC announced new regulation for crypto **** ets.
The proposed rules provide a framework for crypto companies to raise capital. They define two registration requirement exemptions for crypto-related investment contracts. Issuers would still be required to make certain disclosures. Larger offerings would have to provide financial statements and meet ongoing reporting requirements. The rules also allow certain crypto **** ets to exit securities classification, and the related reporting requirements, after a project fulfills core managerial commitments. This would benefit mature crypto networks like bitcoin and ethereum.
#Crypto #Bitcoin #wednesday #morning
11 hours ago
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Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $63.43 per ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 1% from Tuesday's closing price. The silver price moved higher this morning, reaching $65 as of 8:55 a.m. ET.
Despite signs of strength Wednesday morning, the silver price is down about 9% for the year — after spiking in late January and then dipping into negative territory in March. Catalysts have included ongoing tensions in the Middle East and higher rate hike expectations. While the war in Iran is ongoing, the interest-rate outlook has improved. Silver has not meaningfully appreciated, however.
The metal's industrial applications add complexity to its price drivers relative to gold. As a result, silver tends to be far more volatile. The current gold-to-silver ratio near 68 is in line with the long-term average range of 50 and 80.
The opening price of silver futures on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, was 1% lower compared to Tuesday's closing price. Here's how today's opening silver price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
#morning
Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $63.43 per ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 1% from Tuesday's closing price. The silver price moved higher this morning, reaching $65 as of 8:55 a.m. ET.
Despite signs of strength Wednesday morning, the silver price is down about 9% for the year — after spiking in late January and then dipping into negative territory in March. Catalysts have included ongoing tensions in the Middle East and higher rate hike expectations. While the war in Iran is ongoing, the interest-rate outlook has improved. Silver has not meaningfully appreciated, however.
The metal's industrial applications add complexity to its price drivers relative to gold. As a result, silver tends to be far more volatile. The current gold-to-silver ratio near 68 is in line with the long-term average range of 50 and 80.
The opening price of silver futures on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, was 1% lower compared to Tuesday's closing price. Here's how today's opening silver price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
#morning
11 hours ago
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Gold (GC=F) December futures opened at $4,391.40 per troy ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 0.7% from Tuesday's closing price. The price of gold is up this morning at $4,479.90 per troy ounce as of 8:53 a.m. ET.
Gold opened lower Wednesday morning but rose in early trading as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields pulled back slightly. The U.S. Dollar Index (DX-Y.NYB) was down 0.2%, while the benchmark CBOE Interest Rate 10 Year T No (^TNX) declined 0.4%. The 10-year yield still remains near its 12-month high, achieved on July 31.
Weakness in the U.S. dollar precedes the release of the FOMC's minutes from the July meeting. Investors will evaluate the minutes for hints on the Fed's short-term outlook for interest rates. That outlook is complicated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East driving inflation risk, coupled with recent softness in retail sales.
CME FedWatch estimates a 67.4% probability that the Fed will not change interest rates at the September meeting. A rate increase pressures the gold price by making yield-bearing ***** ets look more attractive in comparison. The opposite is also true. Gold has gained more than 10% over the last three weeks as rate-hike expectations have declined.
#rate #year
Gold (GC=F) December futures opened at $4,391.40 per troy ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 0.7% from Tuesday's closing price. The price of gold is up this morning at $4,479.90 per troy ounce as of 8:53 a.m. ET.
Gold opened lower Wednesday morning but rose in early trading as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields pulled back slightly. The U.S. Dollar Index (DX-Y.NYB) was down 0.2%, while the benchmark CBOE Interest Rate 10 Year T No (^TNX) declined 0.4%. The 10-year yield still remains near its 12-month high, achieved on July 31.
Weakness in the U.S. dollar precedes the release of the FOMC's minutes from the July meeting. Investors will evaluate the minutes for hints on the Fed's short-term outlook for interest rates. That outlook is complicated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East driving inflation risk, coupled with recent softness in retail sales.
CME FedWatch estimates a 67.4% probability that the Fed will not change interest rates at the September meeting. A rate increase pressures the gold price by making yield-bearing ***** ets look more attractive in comparison. The opposite is also true. Gold has gained more than 10% over the last three weeks as rate-hike expectations have declined.
#rate #year
11 hours ago
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Depending on who you ask, indexed universal life (IUL) insurance is either a powerful wealth-building strategy or an overly complicated insurance product that promises more than it delivers. However, the truth could lie somewhere in the middle.
An IUL is first and foremost a life insurance policy. Like other permanent life insurance products, it can provide lifelong coverage and build cash value over time. But what makes it different is how that cash value grows. Instead of earning a fixed interest rate, it's tied to the performance of a stock market index, such as the S&P 500.
Here's how indexed universal life insurance works, who it may be a good fit for, and what to know before buying a policy.
Indexed universal life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance that combines a death benefit with a cash value account. As long as the policy stays in force, your beneficiaries receive a death benefit when you die, and part of the premiums you pay has the potential to grow inside the policy over time.
#life #universal #products #permanent
Depending on who you ask, indexed universal life (IUL) insurance is either a powerful wealth-building strategy or an overly complicated insurance product that promises more than it delivers. However, the truth could lie somewhere in the middle.
An IUL is first and foremost a life insurance policy. Like other permanent life insurance products, it can provide lifelong coverage and build cash value over time. But what makes it different is how that cash value grows. Instead of earning a fixed interest rate, it's tied to the performance of a stock market index, such as the S&P 500.
Here's how indexed universal life insurance works, who it may be a good fit for, and what to know before buying a policy.
Indexed universal life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance that combines a death benefit with a cash value account. As long as the policy stays in force, your beneficiaries receive a death benefit when you die, and part of the premiums you pay has the potential to grow inside the policy over time.
#life #universal #products #permanent
13 hours ago
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Deposit account rates are on the decline. The good news: You can lock in a competitive return on a certificate of deposit (CD) today and preserve your earning power. In fact, the best CDs still pay rates of 4% or higher. Read on for a snapshot of CD rates today and where to find the best offers.
CDs today typically offer rates significantly higher than traditional savings accounts. Currently, the best short-term CDs (six to 12 months) generally offer rates around 4% to 4.5% APY.
Today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the highest CD rate is 4.35%. This rate is offered by Sallie Mae on its 3-year CD.
The following is a look at some of the best CD rates available today from our verified partners:
#today #deposit #offers #advertiser
Deposit account rates are on the decline. The good news: You can lock in a competitive return on a certificate of deposit (CD) today and preserve your earning power. In fact, the best CDs still pay rates of 4% or higher. Read on for a snapshot of CD rates today and where to find the best offers.
CDs today typically offer rates significantly higher than traditional savings accounts. Currently, the best short-term CDs (six to 12 months) generally offer rates around 4% to 4.5% APY.
Today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the highest CD rate is 4.35%. This rate is offered by Sallie Mae on its 3-year CD.
The following is a look at some of the best CD rates available today from our verified partners:
#today #deposit #offers #advertiser
13 hours ago
Layoffs and facility closures are mounting across U.S. freight, distribution and manufacturing networks, with more than 7,000 jobs affected by recently announced workforce reductions involving companies ranging from Tyson Foods and FedEx to Ryder, CJ Logistics America and Daimler Truck.
The largest reduction comes from Tyson Foods, which is reportedly eliminating more than 3,000 jobs as it closes facilities in Joslin, Illinois, and Eagle Mountain, Utah. The food giant said it is shifting beef operations toward Nebraska, Kansas and Texas amid what it described as a historic cattle shortage.
Wholesale distributor Essendant also warned of sweeping cuts affecting more than 1,200 employees across six states as the company attempts to secure additional capital or find a buyer.
WARN notices show approximately 644 jobs affected in Illinois, 192 in Georgia, 150 in Pennsylvania, 136 in Texas, 103 in California and 53 in Arizona. The reductions are scheduled to begin Oct. 3. The company has warned that it could cease operations and liquidate if financing or a sale cannot be secured.
The announcements are part of a broader wave of restructuring hitting transportation, warehousing, fulfillment and manufacturing operations.
#Jobs #operations
The largest reduction comes from Tyson Foods, which is reportedly eliminating more than 3,000 jobs as it closes facilities in Joslin, Illinois, and Eagle Mountain, Utah. The food giant said it is shifting beef operations toward Nebraska, Kansas and Texas amid what it described as a historic cattle shortage.
Wholesale distributor Essendant also warned of sweeping cuts affecting more than 1,200 employees across six states as the company attempts to secure additional capital or find a buyer.
WARN notices show approximately 644 jobs affected in Illinois, 192 in Georgia, 150 in Pennsylvania, 136 in Texas, 103 in California and 53 in Arizona. The reductions are scheduled to begin Oct. 3. The company has warned that it could cease operations and liquidate if financing or a sale cannot be secured.
The announcements are part of a broader wave of restructuring hitting transportation, warehousing, fulfillment and manufacturing operations.
#Jobs #operations
14 hours ago
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The 30-year fixed mortgage rate stepped slightly higher, while both the 15-year and 5/1 ARM rates eased lower today, according to the Zillow lender marketplace. Rates have been surprisingly calm so far this week, considering recent bond market volatility.
The average 30-year fixed rate is 6.55% today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, up two basis points since yesterday. The 15-year fixed loan is currently at 5.87%, seven basis points lower than yesterday. The 5/1 ARM is 6.31%, eight basis points lower than on Tuesday.
Read more: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Small moves in rates and fees
Here are the current mortgage rates, according to our latest Zillow data, for Wednesday, August 19, 2026:
#points #august
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate stepped slightly higher, while both the 15-year and 5/1 ARM rates eased lower today, according to the Zillow lender marketplace. Rates have been surprisingly calm so far this week, considering recent bond market volatility.
The average 30-year fixed rate is 6.55% today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, up two basis points since yesterday. The 15-year fixed loan is currently at 5.87%, seven basis points lower than yesterday. The 5/1 ARM is 6.31%, eight basis points lower than on Tuesday.
Read more: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Small moves in rates and fees
Here are the current mortgage rates, according to our latest Zillow data, for Wednesday, August 19, 2026:
#points #august
15 hours ago
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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $64,681.22 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 0.3% higher than Tuesday's opening price. As of 9:25 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $64,877.66.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,916.47 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, up 0.2% from Tuesday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved higher this morning to $1,936.31 as of 9:24 a.m. ET.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices opened higher and rose in early trading after the SEC announced new regulation for crypto ***** ets.
The proposed rules provide a framework for crypto companies to raise capital. They define two registration requirement exemptions for crypto-related investment contracts. Issuers would still be required to make certain disclosures. Larger offerings would have to provide financial statements and meet ongoing reporting requirements. The rules also allow certain crypto ***** ets to exit securities classification, and the related reporting requirements, after a project fulfills core managerial commitments. This would benefit mature crypto networks like bitcoin and ethereum.
#price #higher
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $64,681.22 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 0.3% higher than Tuesday's opening price. As of 9:25 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $64,877.66.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,916.47 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, up 0.2% from Tuesday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved higher this morning to $1,936.31 as of 9:24 a.m. ET.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices opened higher and rose in early trading after the SEC announced new regulation for crypto ***** ets.
The proposed rules provide a framework for crypto companies to raise capital. They define two registration requirement exemptions for crypto-related investment contracts. Issuers would still be required to make certain disclosures. Larger offerings would have to provide financial statements and meet ongoing reporting requirements. The rules also allow certain crypto ***** ets to exit securities classification, and the related reporting requirements, after a project fulfills core managerial commitments. This would benefit mature crypto networks like bitcoin and ethereum.
#price #higher
15 hours ago
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Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $63.43 per ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 1% from Tuesday's closing price. The silver price moved higher this morning, reaching $65 as of 8:55 a.m. ET.
Despite signs of strength Wednesday morning, the silver price is down about 9% for the year — after spiking in late January and then dipping into negative territory in March. Catalysts have included ongoing tensions in the Middle East and higher rate hike expectations. While the war in Iran is ongoing, the interest-rate outlook has improved. Silver has not meaningfully appreciated, however.
The metal's industrial applications add complexity to its price drivers relative to gold. As a result, silver tends to be far more volatile. The current gold-to-silver ratio near 68 is in line with the long-term average range of 50 and 80.
The opening price of silver futures on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, was 1% lower compared to Tuesday's closing price. Here's how today's opening silver price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
#silver #price #august
Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $63.43 per ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 1% from Tuesday's closing price. The silver price moved higher this morning, reaching $65 as of 8:55 a.m. ET.
Despite signs of strength Wednesday morning, the silver price is down about 9% for the year — after spiking in late January and then dipping into negative territory in March. Catalysts have included ongoing tensions in the Middle East and higher rate hike expectations. While the war in Iran is ongoing, the interest-rate outlook has improved. Silver has not meaningfully appreciated, however.
The metal's industrial applications add complexity to its price drivers relative to gold. As a result, silver tends to be far more volatile. The current gold-to-silver ratio near 68 is in line with the long-term average range of 50 and 80.
The opening price of silver futures on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, was 1% lower compared to Tuesday's closing price. Here's how today's opening silver price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
#silver #price #august
15 hours ago
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Gold (GC=F) December futures opened at $4,391.40 per troy ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 0.7% from Tuesday's closing price. The price of gold is up this morning at $4,479.90 per troy ounce as of 8:53 a.m. ET.
Gold opened lower Wednesday morning but rose in early trading as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields pulled back slightly. The U.S. Dollar Index (DX-Y.NYB) was down 0.2%, while the benchmark CBOE Interest Rate 10 Year T No (^TNX) declined 0.4%. The 10-year yield still remains near its 12-month high, achieved on July 31.
Weakness in the U.S. dollar precedes the release of the FOMC's minutes from the July meeting. Investors will evaluate the minutes for hints on the Fed's short-term outlook for interest rates. That outlook is complicated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East driving inflation risk, coupled with recent softness in retail sales.
CME FedWatch estimates a 67.4% probability that the Fed will not change interest rates at the September meeting. A rate increase pressures the gold price by making yield-bearing ****** ets look more attractive in comparison. The opposite is also true. Gold has gained more than 10% over the last three weeks as rate-hike expectations have declined.
#Gold #rate #july #opened
Gold (GC=F) December futures opened at $4,391.40 per troy ounce on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, down 0.7% from Tuesday's closing price. The price of gold is up this morning at $4,479.90 per troy ounce as of 8:53 a.m. ET.
Gold opened lower Wednesday morning but rose in early trading as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields pulled back slightly. The U.S. Dollar Index (DX-Y.NYB) was down 0.2%, while the benchmark CBOE Interest Rate 10 Year T No (^TNX) declined 0.4%. The 10-year yield still remains near its 12-month high, achieved on July 31.
Weakness in the U.S. dollar precedes the release of the FOMC's minutes from the July meeting. Investors will evaluate the minutes for hints on the Fed's short-term outlook for interest rates. That outlook is complicated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East driving inflation risk, coupled with recent softness in retail sales.
CME FedWatch estimates a 67.4% probability that the Fed will not change interest rates at the September meeting. A rate increase pressures the gold price by making yield-bearing ****** ets look more attractive in comparison. The opposite is also true. Gold has gained more than 10% over the last three weeks as rate-hike expectations have declined.
#Gold #rate #july #opened
15 hours ago
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Depending on who you ask, indexed universal life (IUL) insurance is either a powerful wealth-building strategy or an overly complicated insurance product that promises more than it delivers. However, the truth could lie somewhere in the middle.
An IUL is first and foremost a life insurance policy. Like other permanent life insurance products, it can provide lifelong coverage and build cash value over time. But what makes it different is how that cash value grows. Instead of earning a fixed interest rate, it's tied to the performance of a stock market index, such as the S&P 500.
Here's how indexed universal life insurance works, who it may be a good fit for, and what to know before buying a policy.
Indexed universal life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance that combines a death benefit with a cash value account. As long as the policy stays in force, your beneficiaries receive a death benefit when you die, and part of the premiums you pay has the potential to grow inside the policy over time.
#indexed
Depending on who you ask, indexed universal life (IUL) insurance is either a powerful wealth-building strategy or an overly complicated insurance product that promises more than it delivers. However, the truth could lie somewhere in the middle.
An IUL is first and foremost a life insurance policy. Like other permanent life insurance products, it can provide lifelong coverage and build cash value over time. But what makes it different is how that cash value grows. Instead of earning a fixed interest rate, it's tied to the performance of a stock market index, such as the S&P 500.
Here's how indexed universal life insurance works, who it may be a good fit for, and what to know before buying a policy.
Indexed universal life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance that combines a death benefit with a cash value account. As long as the policy stays in force, your beneficiaries receive a death benefit when you die, and part of the premiums you pay has the potential to grow inside the policy over time.
#indexed
17 hours ago
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Deposit account rates are on the decline. The good news: You can lock in a competitive return on a certificate of deposit (CD) today and preserve your earning power. In fact, the best CDs still pay rates of 4% or higher. Read on for a snapshot of CD rates today and where to find the best offers.
CDs today typically offer rates significantly higher than traditional savings accounts. Currently, the best short-term CDs (six to 12 months) generally offer rates around 4% to 4.5% APY.
Today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the highest CD rate is 4.35%. This rate is offered by Sallie Mae on its 3-year CD.
The following is a look at some of the best CD rates available today from our verified partners:
#today
Deposit account rates are on the decline. The good news: You can lock in a competitive return on a certificate of deposit (CD) today and preserve your earning power. In fact, the best CDs still pay rates of 4% or higher. Read on for a snapshot of CD rates today and where to find the best offers.
CDs today typically offer rates significantly higher than traditional savings accounts. Currently, the best short-term CDs (six to 12 months) generally offer rates around 4% to 4.5% APY.
Today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the highest CD rate is 4.35%. This rate is offered by Sallie Mae on its 3-year CD.
The following is a look at some of the best CD rates available today from our verified partners:
#today
17 hours ago
Layoffs and facility closures are mounting across U.S. freight, distribution and manufacturing networks, with more than 7,000 jobs affected by recently announced workforce reductions involving companies ranging from Tyson Foods and FedEx to Ryder, CJ Logistics America and Daimler Truck.
The largest reduction comes from Tyson Foods, which is reportedly eliminating more than 3,000 jobs as it closes facilities in Joslin, Illinois, and Eagle Mountain, Utah. The food giant said it is shifting beef operations toward Nebraska, Kansas and Texas amid what it described as a historic cattle shortage.
Wholesale distributor Essendant also warned of sweeping cuts affecting more than 1,200 employees across six states as the company attempts to secure additional capital or find a buyer.
WARN notices show approximately 644 jobs affected in Illinois, 192 in Georgia, 150 in Pennsylvania, 136 in Texas, 103 in California and 53 in Arizona. The reductions are scheduled to begin Oct. 3. The company has warned that it could cease operations and liquidate if financing or a sale cannot be secured.
The announcements are part of a broader wave of restructuring hitting transportation, warehousing, fulfillment and manufacturing operations.
#affected
The largest reduction comes from Tyson Foods, which is reportedly eliminating more than 3,000 jobs as it closes facilities in Joslin, Illinois, and Eagle Mountain, Utah. The food giant said it is shifting beef operations toward Nebraska, Kansas and Texas amid what it described as a historic cattle shortage.
Wholesale distributor Essendant also warned of sweeping cuts affecting more than 1,200 employees across six states as the company attempts to secure additional capital or find a buyer.
WARN notices show approximately 644 jobs affected in Illinois, 192 in Georgia, 150 in Pennsylvania, 136 in Texas, 103 in California and 53 in Arizona. The reductions are scheduled to begin Oct. 3. The company has warned that it could cease operations and liquidate if financing or a sale cannot be secured.
The announcements are part of a broader wave of restructuring hitting transportation, warehousing, fulfillment and manufacturing operations.
#affected
22 hours ago
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Mortgage rates fell slightly during a dramatic week for bond markets that saw the 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007, prompting the US Treasury to boost its buybacks of long-term debt.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.65% this week through Wednesday, from 6.67% a week earlier, according to Freddie Mac data.
Long-term government bond yields briefly topped 5.3%, the highest level in 19 years, on Tuesday as Wall Street fretted about inflation and the US's growing fiscal deficit. On Wednesday, the Treasury said it was doubling the size of its long-term bond buying program to support prices and bring interest rates down. Yields fell sharply in response, before jumping again on Thursday.
Because most homeowners end up refinancing or selling before their 30-year term is up, mortgage rates more closely track the 10-year Treasury yield. The 10-year yield saw smaller swings this week than longer-dated bonds, but the factors that led to this week's market shock mean that mortgage rates aren't likely to fall, and may even rise somewhat, in the weeks ahead.
#year #term #long #wednesday
Mortgage rates fell slightly during a dramatic week for bond markets that saw the 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007, prompting the US Treasury to boost its buybacks of long-term debt.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.65% this week through Wednesday, from 6.67% a week earlier, according to Freddie Mac data.
Long-term government bond yields briefly topped 5.3%, the highest level in 19 years, on Tuesday as Wall Street fretted about inflation and the US's growing fiscal deficit. On Wednesday, the Treasury said it was doubling the size of its long-term bond buying program to support prices and bring interest rates down. Yields fell sharply in response, before jumping again on Thursday.
Because most homeowners end up refinancing or selling before their 30-year term is up, mortgage rates more closely track the 10-year Treasury yield. The 10-year yield saw smaller swings this week than longer-dated bonds, but the factors that led to this week's market shock mean that mortgage rates aren't likely to fall, and may even rise somewhat, in the weeks ahead.
#year #term #long #wednesday
23 hours ago
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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $69,289.44 on Thursday, August 20, 2026, 7.1% higher than Wednesday's opening price. As of 9:15 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $71,980.32.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,251.93 on Thursday, August 20, 2026, up 17.5% from Wednesday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved higher this morning to $2,293.10 as of 9:16 a.m. ET.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices jumped higher after President Trump pushed Congress to pass the Clarity Act, legislation that defines whether cryptocurrencies are regulated as securities or commodities. The bill is currently stalled in the Senate and scheduled for a procedural vote in September.
A decline in long-term Treasury yields also supported the move up in crypto prices. The yield dip followed the U.S. Treasury's announcement that it would double long-term debt buybacks. Lower long-term borrowing rates tend to increase demand for riskier ******* ets, including digital currencies, as investors seek out higher yields.
#ethereum #thursday #opening
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $69,289.44 on Thursday, August 20, 2026, 7.1% higher than Wednesday's opening price. As of 9:15 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $71,980.32.
Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $2,251.93 on Thursday, August 20, 2026, up 17.5% from Wednesday's opening price. The price of ethereum moved higher this morning to $2,293.10 as of 9:16 a.m. ET.
Bitcoin and ethereum prices jumped higher after President Trump pushed Congress to pass the Clarity Act, legislation that defines whether cryptocurrencies are regulated as securities or commodities. The bill is currently stalled in the Senate and scheduled for a procedural vote in September.
A decline in long-term Treasury yields also supported the move up in crypto prices. The yield dip followed the U.S. Treasury's announcement that it would double long-term debt buybacks. Lower long-term borrowing rates tend to increase demand for riskier ******* ets, including digital currencies, as investors seek out higher yields.
#ethereum #thursday #opening
23 hours ago
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Gold (GC=F) December futures opened at $4,580 per troy ounce on Thursday, August 20, 2026, up 0.8% from Wednesday's closing price. The price of gold is down this morning at $4,535.80 per troy ounce as of 9:03 a.m. ET.
The gold price rose Thursday morning after two significant economic announcements on Wednesday. The U.S. Treasury said it would increase its purchase of long-term bonds as a maintenance measure. The benchmark 10-year Treasury rate (^TNX) subsequently declined by more than 5 basis points and the 30-year benchmark (^TYX) fell 9 basis points. The same day, the Fed released minutes from the July meeting indicating several committee members had argued for rate increases.
Traders responded primarily to the Treasury announcement, pushing gold above $4,500 for the first time since early June. Lower interest rates benefit the gold price by reducing its holding cost relative to yield-bearing ******* ets.
The opening price of gold futures on Thursday, August 20, 2026, was up 0.8% from Wednesday's closing price. Here's a look at how the opening gold price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
#treasury #futures #ounce #closing
Gold (GC=F) December futures opened at $4,580 per troy ounce on Thursday, August 20, 2026, up 0.8% from Wednesday's closing price. The price of gold is down this morning at $4,535.80 per troy ounce as of 9:03 a.m. ET.
The gold price rose Thursday morning after two significant economic announcements on Wednesday. The U.S. Treasury said it would increase its purchase of long-term bonds as a maintenance measure. The benchmark 10-year Treasury rate (^TNX) subsequently declined by more than 5 basis points and the 30-year benchmark (^TYX) fell 9 basis points. The same day, the Fed released minutes from the July meeting indicating several committee members had argued for rate increases.
Traders responded primarily to the Treasury announcement, pushing gold above $4,500 for the first time since early June. Lower interest rates benefit the gold price by reducing its holding cost relative to yield-bearing ******* ets.
The opening price of gold futures on Thursday, August 20, 2026, was up 0.8% from Wednesday's closing price. Here's a look at how the opening gold price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
#treasury #futures #ounce #closing
23 hours ago
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Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $67.08 per ounce on Thursday, August 20, 2026, up 1.9% from Wednesday's closing price. The silver price moved lower this morning, reaching $66.81 as of 9:04 a.m. ET.
The silver price opened higher Thursday morning after long-term Treasury yields declined on Wednesday. The decline followed a U.S. Treasury announcement that it would double buybacks of long-term bonds over the next few months. The doubling of repurchases, to $4 billion or more per operation, is not significant in a market worth $32 trillion according to ***** ysts. Its effect on the long-term borrowing costs will likely be short term.
The quick decline in yields did benefit silver, however. The metal briefly rose above $67 for the first time since June before moderating.
The opening price of silver futures on Thursday, August 20, 2026, was 1.9% higher compared to Wednesday's closing price. Here's how today's opening silver price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
#thursday #long
Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $67.08 per ounce on Thursday, August 20, 2026, up 1.9% from Wednesday's closing price. The silver price moved lower this morning, reaching $66.81 as of 9:04 a.m. ET.
The silver price opened higher Thursday morning after long-term Treasury yields declined on Wednesday. The decline followed a U.S. Treasury announcement that it would double buybacks of long-term bonds over the next few months. The doubling of repurchases, to $4 billion or more per operation, is not significant in a market worth $32 trillion according to ***** ysts. Its effect on the long-term borrowing costs will likely be short term.
The quick decline in yields did benefit silver, however. The metal briefly rose above $67 for the first time since June before moderating.
The opening price of silver futures on Thursday, August 20, 2026, was 1.9% higher compared to Wednesday's closing price. Here's how today's opening silver price has changed versus last week, month, and year:
#thursday #long
