What the jobs report can’t tell us about the confounding economic moment
Scan the topline numbers of this month’s jobs report, and you’ll wind up with two wildly different impressions.
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The best CD rates for August 2026: Earn up to 4.25% APY
We identified the best CD rates and accounts available today based on interest rates, fees, and more. See our top picks across 6-month, 1-year, 18-month, and...
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
Matt Levine’s Money Stuff today is relevant to Verge interests.
A lot of staffers subscribe just because we enjoy his work (and when he gets his vacation ruined). But today’s newsletter is about the SpaceX lockup expiring — how it should work vs what we will find out tomorrow about how it will work — and how the noted AI hedge fund Situational Awareness may have tanked the bets of noted AI hedge fund Situational Awareness. [Link: SpaceX Unlocks Tomorrow | https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/newsletters/2026-08-05/spacex-unlocks-tomorrow | Bloomberg]
What is life insurance? How it works.
Learn what life insurance is, how it works, what it covers, and how to decide if you need a policy.
Amazon is now worth over three Elon Musks.
AMZN surpassed $3 trillion in market value for the first time on the strength of accelerating cloud-computing revenue. It joins only Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Apple in ever reaching the milestone. It first crossed the $1 trillion mark in 2018. [Link: Amazon Joins Elite List of Stocks to Top $3 Trillion in Value | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-03/amazon-joins-elite-list-of-stocks-to-top-3-trillion-in-value | Bloomberg]
10 best money market accounts and rates for August 2026: Rates up to 3.9% APY
A money market account can help you grow your savings balance. See which banks currently offer the best accounts and rates. Open an account today.
10 best free checking accounts for August 2026
We identified the 10 best checking accounts that are free to open and maintain. See our top picks based on interest rates, fees, ATM access, and more.
How to refinance a mortgage: A step-by-step guide for homeowners
A mortgage refinance involves replacing your original home loan with a new one. Learn how to refinance a mortgage loan and decide if it's the right choice fo...
Best mortgage lenders of August 2026
The best mortgage lenders offer low interest rates, a range of loan programs, and high customer satisfaction. Here are the best lenders for August 2026.
The best personal loans for August 2026
Considering a personal loan? We evaluated lender fees, loan terms, application process, customer support, and more to help you find the best option.
Cheapest car insurance companies of 2026
Learn where you can get the cheapest auto insurance rates. These average rates will help you decide if you already have a good deal or need to shop around.
Exxon made $160 million per day last quarter as oil prices surged
ExxonMobil and Chevron, the two biggest US oil companies, reported gangbusters profits driven by the spike in global oil prices unleashed by the US-Iran war.
AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how
AI is raising prices for Americans – and not just electricity bills.
Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.
Most common types of car insurance explained
Understanding the various types of car insurance coverage and when they pay out will help you decide what coverage is right for you.
How Burger King is preparing for the GLP-1 revolution
As weight loss drugs reshape how Americans eat, Burger King is gearing up for a future where customers still want fast food — just less of it.
I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means
A Reporter’s Notebook from four cities, 5,000 miles, three dozen interviews and the people I can’t stop thinking about.