Sport
England’s Golden Captain Returns to London with Football’s Highest Honor
Harry Kane reached the pinnacle of individual success on Monday night, claiming the 2026 Ballon d’Or in a…
Friday, October 30, 2026
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Market rates
ECB daily reference rates and Coinbase prices. For context only.
EUR/USD
1.1130
▼ 0.03%
GBP/USD
1.3317
▲ 0.22%
USD/JPY
158.06
▲ 0.06%
USD/CHF
0.8286
▼ 0.24%
AUD/USD
0.7025
▼ 0.11%
USD/CAD
1.3996
▼ 0.36%
BTC
77,635
▼ 3.18%
ETH
2,245
▼ 3.49%
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What the rates say today
Currency panel
EUR/USD
1.1130
▼ 0.03%
GBP/USD
1.3317
▲ 0.22%
USD/JPY
158.06
▲ 0.06%
USD/CHF
0.8286
▼ 0.24%
AUD/USD
0.7025
▼ 0.11%
USD/CAD
1.3996
▼ 0.36%
BTC
77,635
▼ 3.18%
ETH
2,245
▼ 3.49%
Money on a longer clock
Markets
Politics
Watchdog accuses DSA candidate of blurring charity, business and campaign: ‘What happened to all that money?’
The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), a conservative government watchdog, filed a complaint on Monday against Angie…
Stocks
Money rules
Eight habits that compound
General guidance, not personal advice.
01
Pay yourself first
Move money to savings the day you are paid, before spending.
02
Build a buffer
Aim for three to six months of essentials in an easy-access account.
03
Kill costly debt
High-interest balances beat most investments as a guaranteed return.
04
Keep costs low
Fees compound too. Small percentages add up over decades.
05
Diversify
Spread money across assets so one bad bet cannot sink the plan.
06
Automate
Standing orders remove the daily temptation to time the market.
07
Start early
Time does more work than size. Begin with whatever you can.
08
Review yearly
Check goals and balances once a year, not every day.
Companies & deals
Business
Investings
Cramer Urges Caution as Artificial Intelligence Stocks Surge Again
Jim Cramer is urging investors to keep their guards up despite a recent surge in artificial intelligence stocks.…
Investings
Wall Street Shifts Focus Toward Practical Returns Amid Artificial Intelligence Frenzy
The gold rush surrounding artificial intelligence is entering a more disciplined phase as investors begin to scrutinize where…
Investings
The Hidden Retirement Powerhouse Hiding In Your Health Insurance Options
As open enrollment season arrives, many employees focus solely on premiums and co-pays, overlooking a financial tool that…
Economy
Sunflower State Divided Over Future Senate Seat
The battle for Kansas’s seat in the United States Senate has tightened into a statistical dead heat, leaving…
Growth planner
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A simple compound-growth calculator. Real returns vary and are not guaranteed.
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Politics
Politics
GOP Senate majority faces fresh uncertainty as 2 key races tighten days before midterms
Two of the country’s most watched Senate races, in Ohio and South Carolina, remain neck and neck with…
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New York
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Tokyo
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Sydney
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Partly cloudy · 17° / 25°
Dubai
33°
Clear · 25° / 35°
Singapore
29°
Fair · 23° / 31°
Kyiv
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São Paulo
17°
Overcast · 15° / 25°
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Crypto, minus the noise
Digital Assets
The money behind the game
Sport
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Tech
Economy
The Gap Between How Consumers Feel and How They Spend
American consumers are currently living a contradiction, claiming the economy is in shambles while continuing to swipe their…
Investings
Building a Shield Against the Storm: Hawaii’s Push for Localized Disaster Defense
The true price of nature’s fury is becoming clear as Hawaii grapples with an estimated billion dollars in…
Economy
Operation Economic Outcast Pushes Tehran Toward Financial Breaking Point
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes the Iranian government is entering a state of panic as the United States…
Investings
The Great AI Divide: Why Massive Capital Is Now the Only Safety Net
The gold rush of artificial intelligence is entering a colder season where simply calling oneself an AI company…
Economy
The Perception Gap Threatens Trump Ahead of Midterm Votes
The White House is currently wrestling with a ghost that previously haunted Joe Biden. On paper, the American…
Investings
Tech and Culture Titans Join Forces in Massive New Venture Fund
In a move that signals a deepening overlap between Silicon Valley and Hollywood, RedBird Capital Partners and Sound…
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