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Saturday, August 22, 2026
S&P 500
7,674.37
Dow Jones
53,277.01
Gold
3,340.15
Silver
69.55
Bitcoin
78,127
WTI Crude
86.48
Brent Crude
95.29
US Housing
410,700
CA Housing
575,394
UK House Price
171.40
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| Asset | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,674.37 | +2.47% |
| Dow Jones | 53,277.01 | +1.51% |
| Gold | 3,340.15 | -0.37% |
| Silver | 69.55 | +23.01% |
| Bitcoin | 78,127 | +24.23% |
| Brent Crude | 95.29 | -1.71% |
| WTI Crude | 86.48 | +0.37% |
| US Housing | 410,700 | +0.54% |
| CA Housing | 575,394 | -1.32% |
| UK House Price | 171.40 | -0.67% |
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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after trade talks break down
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday announced his country would impose “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs on U.S. goods — a retaliatory measure after trade talks between the two nations broke down.
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NFL reviewing Ravens WR Bateman's June arrest
The Ravens have informed the NFL of wide receiver Rashod Bateman's arrest in June on family violence charges, and the league said the case is under review.
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King Charles May Have ‘Played a Part’ in Prince Harry’s U.K. Move: Expert
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