Yields Rose and Tensions With Iran Remained High. Stocks Fell. The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury has climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades. International Business Times · Aug 18
In The Age Of AI Agents, E-Commerce Companies Are Doubling Down On Client Retention Companies are prioritizing customer retention, and platforms best positioned to own that side of the business are consolidating before the category gets overcrowded. International Business Times · Aug 18
Colombia Faced Its Strongest Earthquake In Recent History. Now Those Impacted Need To Rebuild. The quake destroyed or damaged scores of buildings in cities including Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and Quibdó. International Business Times · Aug 18
Anthropic Revenue Run Rate Hits $65 Billion. The Claude Maker Is Outpacing OpenAI Ahead of Its IPO. Anthropic filed its prospectus with the SEC in June and has since begun preliminary meetings with potential investors. International Business Times · Aug 18
Russians Are Pulling Billions From Banks As Fears Grow That Putin Could Seize Deposits to Fund The War A senior executive at Sberbank, Russia's largest retail bank, warned that withdrawals for all of 2026 could approach twice the amount withdrawn during that first year of the war. International Business Times · Aug 18
Bitcoin Could Be Headed For A 30% Move. The Big Question Is Which Way. Bitcoin volatility has fallen to historically low levels, but Fundstrat says similar periods in the past have been followed by moves of around 30% in either direction within 60 days. International Business Times · Aug 18
Damage To U.S. Bases In The Middle East Prompts Pentagon To Consider Pulling Back Troops: Report The Defense Department might not rebuild struck bases as they were before the war began. International Business Times · Aug 18
The Rise of Technology Diplomacy Technology is becoming a powerful tool of diplomacy as nations use AI, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and innovation partnerships to strengthen global alliances. International Business Times · Aug 18
Florida Congressional Candidate Condemned Over Antisemitic Ad Dan Bilzerian is challenging incumbent Republican Congressman Randy Fine in the 6th congressional district. International Business Times · Aug 18
30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High. Wall Street Warns It Could Surge Further. The Treasury yield rise is drawing attention not only because of its size, but because yields have continued to rise despite signs that parts of the U.S. economy are cooling. International Business Times · Aug 18
AI Jobs Are Growing Fast, But Women Account For Just Over a Quarter Of New Hires New LinkedIn data shows men accounted for nearly three-quarters of U.S. hires into AI roles last year, with the difference particularly large in higher-paying technical positions. International Business Times · Aug 18
Another Congressman Is Facing Sexual Misconduct Allegations. The House Is Considering a Relationship Ban. The House Ethics Committee announced that it was "reviewing allegations" involving California Democrat Jimmy Gomez. International Business Times · Aug 18
Google Is Giving Millions To Spirit Airlines To Use Its Data To Train AI Models The deal is part of Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy process following the halting of its operations in May. International Business Times · Aug 18
Ukraine Launches One Of Its Largest Attacks Against Moscow, Again Targets One Of Its Largest Companies Kyiv launched over 600 drones against the Russian capital, its mayor said. International Business Times · Aug 18
International Business Times · Aug 18 Iran And One Of Its Proxies Keep Their Chokehold On Key Waterways. Oil Keeps Climbing. Brent crude, the international benchmark, topped $91 a barrel.
International Business Times · Aug 18 CEO Of Defense Contractor L3Harris Technologies Leaves Post Over 'Conduct.' Its Stock Dropped. The statement did not specify what the conduct was but did say it had reached a separation agreement with Chris Kubasik.
International Business Times · Aug 18 Taiwan's Economy Is Soaring As a Result of The AI Boom. Its President Will Give Cash To Residents. Lai Ching-te announced plans to distribute NT$10,000 to eligible residents next year.
International Business Times · Aug 18 Some Treatments Are More Profitable Than Others Financial incentives in U.S. healthcare can influence treatment decisions. Explore how clinic revenue models may affect patient care, costs, and treatment choices.
International Business Times · Aug 18 A Top Russian Economist Warned Of an Impending Social Crisis. He Was Fired. Andrei Klepach said Russia can't win a prolonged war of attrition after more than four years of military conflict.
International Business Times · Aug 18 Iran Continues Threatening To Escalate The War With The U.S., But Officials Are Also Worried About The Economy Added to high inflation, a depreciating currency and energy shortages, Tehran is also facing heavily damaged infrastructure and lost production, among other woes.
International Business Times · Aug 18 Russia Reportedly Helping Iran's War Effort With Drone Parts, Ammunition and Explosives: Report Different reports have detailed ways in which Moscow has helped Tehran's war effort, including satellite imagery and intelligence.
International Business Times · Aug 18 Wall Street's 'Fear Gauge' Just Hit A 2026 Low. Analysts Warn Investors Not To Get Too Comfortable. The VIX has hit its lowest level of 2026 just as stocks continue near record highs.
International Business Times · Aug 18 SpaceX's Biggest Investors Revealed: 23 Firms Control More Than 80% of Its Reported Shares Nearly 1,340 investors disclosed positions of fewer than 100,000 shares each, collectively representing less than 1% of reported holdings.
International Business Times · Aug 18 Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Threat As Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Begins Meta will face attorneys general representing 29 states in a case accusing it of deliberately designing addictive features to keep young users engaged while misleading the public about potential mental health risks.
International Business Times · Aug 18 Cingulate CEO Dr. Shane J. Schaffer: Why a Child's ADHD Diagnosis Often Reveals ADHD in a Parent "As healthcare becomes more expensive, preventive healthcare can save insurers, providers and patients money by adopting a whole-istic approach, seeking to keep families healthy and educated," says Dr. Schaffer.