USDA cyclospora research projects shelved amid funding cuts and relocations, Politico reports
USDA cyclospora research projects shelved amid funding cuts and relocations, Politico reports 2026-08-30 15:18:00 Reuters
Nepal steps up rescue effort to reach hundreds trapped in tunnels
Nepal steps up rescue effort to reach hundreds trapped in tunnels 2026-08-30 14:12:00 Reuters
Warsh Makes the Case for Higher Rates and Raises the Bar for Standing Pat
A speech that quieted concerns about the Fed’s direction left the decision resting on the coming data, including an inflation report days before officials’ next meeting. 2026-08-30 09:30:00 Nick Timiraos
Venezuela’s interim president says US energy deal will last 25 years
Venezuela’s interim president says US energy deal will last 25 years 2026-08-30 02:30:00 Reuters
Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency in Niger capital, sources say
Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency in Niger capital, sources say 2026-08-29 10:36:00 Reuters
Scientists monitoring data from satellites and ocean buoys declared the onset of El Niño in June. It is shaping up to be among the strongest in living memory.
The weather phenomenon, expected to be the strongest on record, is already roiling industries, from shipping to copper to fish feed. 2026-08-29 09:30:00 Costas Paris
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh spoke today and the odds of an interest-rate cut rose double digits. Plus, Hegseth summoned the military’s top brass for a meeting and Russians got a little taste of direct democracy. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter.
Plus, Hegseth considers another military all-hands and Russians get a small taste of direct democracy. 2026-08-28 21:19:00 Will Flannigan
US energy rig count holds steady at 588, Baker Hughes reports
US energy rig count holds steady at 588, Baker Hughes reports 2026-08-28 19:51:00 Investing.com
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Jobs Data in Focus; Bank of Canada Decision Due
Focus will turn to U.S. jobs data as investors assess the health of the economy and the likely timing of when the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates. 2026-08-28 19:31:00
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled the central bank may not be done fighting inflation
“We must be confident that underlying inflation is moving to our objective,” the Fed chair said in a heavily anticipated debut speech. 2026-08-28 18:39:00 Nick Timiraos