Business & Markets — August 23, 2026

Markets face a big week. Nvidia earnings top the calendar, alongside Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole appearance and a key inflation reading due later in the week.

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Amazon raises device prices. Amazon increased prices on Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and Eero devices by up to 60%, citing significant increases in memory and storage component costs.

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Treasury buyback plan lifts gold, bitcoin. Gold and bitcoin rose and the dollar weakened this week after the Treasury said it plans to double its bond buybacks as long-term yields come under pressure.

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U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse. President Trump's 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports took effect Saturday after negotiations fell apart late Friday; Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliation starting Sept. 8.

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