California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton criticizes Democratic opponent Xavier Becerra’s ‘power hour’ electricity proposal to lower energy costs on ‘The Bottom Line.’

A general view shows the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in New York. /Yuki Iwamura)

Amid trade embargoes, asset freezes and attacks on ships as part of a naval blockade, Washington has announced a plan to enact a new wave of restrictions on Iran, targeting its economy

A Wall Street that’s mostly bullish on Nike (NKE) continues to be proven dead wrong about the athletic-wear giant’s stock price

Against a backdrop of persisting inflationary pressures, yields on longer-term bonds have been climbing, which experts say is likely to keep borrowing costs elevated — particularly for long-term fixed-rate loans such as mortgages

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026. See all topics