BBC World
Aug 20, 2026
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
Markets
NPR News
Aug 20, 2026
The bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attention
Many people don't pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is why they matter and why the drop in bond prices is signaling investor concerns about the U.S. economy.
Market Movers - NYSE/Nasdaq
Aug 20, 2026
NASDAQ Market Movers — Top 5 Winners & Losers
| Winners | Losers |
|---|---|
| MRNA $174.38 +176.97% | AEHR $107.96 -12.41% |
| TEM $61.25 +24.09% | FSLY $23.66 -11.02% |
| TWST $142.39 +22.64% | AXTI $73.43 -10.79% |
| BNTX $113.12 +21.96% | VICR $217.35 -10.34% |
| HYMC $27.90 +15.34% | NBIS $223.90 -9.87% |
Market Movers - NYSE/Nasdaq
Aug 20, 2026
NYSE Market Movers — Top 5 Winners & Losers
| Winners | Losers |
|---|---|
| AMR $194.42 +14.74% | VOYG $38.85 -8.03% |
| XXI $5.55 +14.67% | FG $23.56 -7.79% |
| HL $20.54 +14.43% | VIK $90.77 -7.65% |
| EXK $10.99 +13.77% | MTRN $245.22 -7.12% |
| HIMS $31.09 +13.51% | ZTO $21.51 -7.00% |
BBC World
Aug 20, 2026
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.