Crypto & macro news — 01 August 2026

We recorded 106 headlines on 01 August 2026 from 8 publishers: 1 market shock, 1 fed / monetary, 10 war and geopolitics, 46 trump policy, 48 crypto. Each one was classified into a market category and an impact level by a keyword classifier at the moment it was captured, then kept. Headlines link out to the publisher — we do not host the articles.

Sources on this day: AP News, BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, MarketWatch, Politico, Reuters, The Hill.

Market shock · 1 headline

OpenAI's Hugging Face hack confirmed months of AI cyber warnings: 'Pandora's box is open'

The wake-up call to the cyber industry comes as industry experts descend on Black Hat, a major cybersecurity conference.

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Fed / monetary · 1 headline

Is the government lying to us about inflation?

The concern is understandable, since the consumer-price index affects everything from Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment to the interest rate…

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War & geopolitics · 10 headlines

Embassies warn Americans of travel risk amid signs of possible U.S.-Iran military action in the coming days

The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran.

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U.S. Embassies warn Americans of travel risk amid signs of possible U.S.-Iran military action in the coming days

The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran.

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Exxon, Chevron Warn Fuel Prices to Endure as War Knocks Refining - Bloomberg.com

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Exxon, Chevron Warn Fuel Prices to Endure as War Knocks Refining - Bloomberg

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The Iran war sent investors into fertilizer stocks — but here’s the China risk everyone’s missing

The fertilizer trade as it relates to the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz is really three trades pointed in different directions.

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OPEC+ may keep lifting its oil output quotas as the Iran war broadens. Why that won’t help lower prices.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies may decide Sunday to lift their oil production quotas for a sixth straight month — but…

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Tankers near Oman come under fire as Iran threatens to choke off shipping routes

The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran.

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Iran's overlapping power centers make ending the war more complicated

Iran’s power structure complicates efforts to enforce any ceasefire with the U.S., from the Supreme Leader to the Revolutionary Guards.

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US planning renewed strikes on Iran: Reports - The Hill

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US planning renewed strikes on Iran: Reports - thehill.com

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Trump policy · 46 headlines

Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough - Reuters

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Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough - reuters.com

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Capital One says it closed Trump Organization's accounts after anti-money laundering probe - Reuters

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Capital One says it closed Trump Organization's accounts after anti-money laundering probe - reuters.com

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Trump lashes out at Pirro after she moves to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'flawed installation' to blame

President Donald Trump had touted the Reflecting Pool update, one of many renovations in D.C. he ordered ahead of America's 250th birthday celebrations.

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Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal - Reuters

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Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal - reuters.com

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Trump says US will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal - Reuters

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Trump says US will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal - reuters.com

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Sunday shows preview: Hamas deal, Iran tensions test Trump administration - The Hill

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Sunday shows preview: Hamas deal, Iran tensions test Trump administration - thehill.com

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Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals - apnews.com

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Trump's housing regulator Bill Pulte says he'll hand over intel reins to Jay Clayton on Monday - AP News

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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait and Gaza lead to more warnings - apnews.com

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Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks - apnews.com

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Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals - AP News

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Trump rips Pirro decision after DOJ drops Reflecting Pool case: ‘I don’t agree’ - The Hill

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Trump rips Pirro decision after DOJ drops Reflecting Pool case: ‘I don’t agree’ - thehill.com

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Trump rips Pirro decision as DOJ looks to drop Reflecting Pool case: ‘I don’t agree’ - The Hill

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Trump rips Pirro decision as DOJ looks to drop Reflecting Pool case: ‘I don’t agree’ - thehill.com

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Trump disputes his own Justice Department's findings on Reflecting Pool - Reuters

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Trump disputes his own Justice Department's findings on Reflecting Pool - reuters.com

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's 'very concerned' Trump will interfere in the midterm elections - apnews.com

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Zelensky seeks Trump’s help to persuade Musk to broaden Starlink access - The Hill

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Zelensky seeks Trump’s help to persuade Musk to broaden Starlink access - thehill.com

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Trump Media's new paid data service goes live, giving clients faster access to Trump’s posts

Trump Media and Technology Group's new paid data service launched Aug. 1, selling faster access to top Truth Social posts from President Donald Trump and more.

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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait and Gaza lead to more warnings - AP News

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Trump threatens to keep Blanche as acting attorney general, revive 'anti-weaponization' fund - Reuters

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Trump threatens to keep Blanche as acting attorney general, revive 'anti-weaponization' fund - reuters.com

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Trump ups pressure on Senate GOP in Blanche fight, vows ‘anti-weaponization’ fund revival - The Hill

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Trump ups pressure on Senate GOP in Blanche fight, vows ‘anti-weaponization’ fund revival - thehill.com

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Live updates: US could launch new strikes on Iran; Donald Trump pushes Senate GOP on Todd Blanche - The Hill

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Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks - AP News

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's 'very concerned' Trump will interfere in the midterm elections - AP News

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Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access to his social media posts - AP News

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Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access to his social media posts - apnews.com

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Trump’s ‘historic’ deal to disarm Hamas faces uphill climb - The Hill

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Trump’s ‘historic’ deal to disarm Hamas faces uphill climb - thehill.com

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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East - AP News

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Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy. He is losing that fight so far - AP News

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Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy. He is losing that fight so far - apnews.com

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Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is ‘dead’ even as he defends it - apnews.com

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Amazon received $600M in Trump tariff refunds, will return some to customers - The Hill

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Amazon received $600M in Trump tariff refunds, will return some to customers - thehill.com

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White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East - AP News

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White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East - apnews.com

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Crypto · 48 headlines

Israeli strikes kill nine in Gaza, Israeli minister says no deal to halt attacks - Reuters

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Israeli strikes kill nine in Gaza, Israeli minister says no deal to halt attacks - reuters.com

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Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza, minister says no deal to halt attacks - Reuters

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Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza, minister says no deal to halt attacks - reuters.com

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Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, minister says no deal to halt attacks - Reuters

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Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, minister says no deal to halt attacks - reuters.com

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CNN’s Jennings defends Olympian after DOJ tosses Reflecting Pool case: ‘He ought to sue’ - The Hill

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CNN’s Jennings defends Olympian after DOJ tosses Reflecting Pool case: ‘He ought to sue’ - thehill.com

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Elon Musk is right: Secure borders, safe cities and sensible spending aren’t ‘fringe’ - The Hill

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Elon Musk is right: Secure borders, safe cities and sensible spending aren’t ‘fringe’ - thehill.com

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Democrats, bullish on midterms, worry they’ll trip over their own feet - thehill.com

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Democrats, bullish on midterms, worry they’ll trip over their own feet - The Hill

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U.S. Treasury intervenes to support yen after Japan steps in, FT reports

It was Washington's first yen-buying intervention with Tokyo in more than a decade as it languishes near 40-year lows.

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Berkshire Hathaway shares hit eight-month high

The conglomerate that Warren Buffett built rallied to an eight-month high this week. There could be more gains ahead if they play catch up with the S&P 500.

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The sleeper referendum that could reshape the national judiciary - Politico

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The sleeper referendum that could reshape the national judiciary - politico.com

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Within Uber-Waymo split, a key labor battle over AVs is being waged in the nation's capital

Uber and Waymo are increasingly at odds about the autonomous future, including in a labor battle over mass AV deployment in Washington, D.C.

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They spent tens of thousands of dollars on home remodels — only to regret it

Some homeowners spend big bucks to upgrade their house, only to end up having second thoughts.

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Buy these stocks ahead of earnings. Bank of America says they offer plenty of upside

Bank of America says shareholders should snap up these stocks, as earnings reports near.

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These stocks reporting next week have a history of beating expectations

These companies reporting next week have a track record of beating analysts' expectations and seeing shares rise after posting results.

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Looking at just the odds isn’t enough. How traders gain an edge on prediction markets

Gaining an edge on prediction markets requires speed and skills beyond just reading the odds on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.

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Buying a condo with a mortgage may soon get more complicated. Here's why

New policies that apply to mortgages for condos take effect Aug. 3, and some experts are sounding the alarm that buyers may see delays or denials.

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Disappointed by your skimpy pay raise? Blame your healthcare benefits.

It’s been two decades since companies’ health-benefit costs have climbed this fast.

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An ex-U.S. Labor Secretary and a Gen Z historian talk politics, protest and capitalism

To recognize the country’s 250th year, CNBC Make It got notable voices in politics, finance and relationships across age ranges to sit down and spark…

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How to plan for the high cost of having your first kid in your 40s

Older parenthood is on the rise — but it comes with a tough new set of financial rules.

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Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up

The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.

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Spain installs floating barrier in North African enclave following border rush by tens of thousands

According to Spanish authorities, about 50,000 people crossed into Ceuta by land and sea from Thursday in an unprecedented surge.

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As Americans go direct with GLP-1 prescriptions, Walmart, Costco, Amazon will be big weight-loss winners

As Americans are encouraged to go direct with weight-loss drug prescriptions, retail pharmacy chains are poised to win big.

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How much should an AI agent cost? No one can agree — and it’s creating chaos.

Enterprise software providers are navigating uncharted waters as they experiment with different monetization methods.

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Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters continue battle in France and Spain

Production of nuclear power in Hungary and hydropower in Serbia has fallen because of record low water levels along the Danube.

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To keep growing, incoming Best Buy CEO says he first wants to go smaller

As incoming CEO Jason Bonfig prepares to take the reins, he told CNBC he's focused on expanding the company's reach and enhancing the customer experience.

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Loyalists may miss the old Southwest. Wall Street loves the new one.

The airline is ‘getting on with the times,’ one fund manager says

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Many boomers are desperate to move but can’t afford to

Older homeowners may have more space than they need or want.

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3 Wall Street strategists on the question every investor is asking: Is the worst over for the stock market?

Wall Street just limped through its roughest stretch in months, and every investor is asking the same nervous question: Is the worst over in the stock market…

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UEFA says it has lost confidence in Infantino as FIFA faces calls for transparency

UEFA declared FIFA's retreat a "victory for the whole game" while adding that the "task of rebuilding trust in FIFA" had only just begun.

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The equal-weighted S&P 500 just smoked the Nasdaq-100 in July — outperforming amid the violent chip-stock unwind

Tech stocks struggled in July. Will the volatility around the AI trade continue in August?

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‘We have always been civil’: My sister refuses to replace me as executor. Can I step down before she dies?

“I haven’t seen my sister since our mother’s funeral more than 20 years ago.”

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Dems are increasingly desperate to get their Senate candidates to drop out in these races - politico.com

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Dems are increasingly desperate to get their Senate candidates to drop out in these races - Politico

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UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA's Infantino after failed private equity plan for World Cup

FIFA said Friday it won't proceed with a plan to sell a stake in its business to outside investors after facing fierce resistance from some member associations.

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Stick to spending limits, PM and chancellor tell ministers in joint memo

The Chancellor said the Budget on 28 October would “meet our fiscal rules” and give families "stability" to plan for the future.

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Building for 131°F: Europe races to protect its infrastructure from a ‘quiet catastrophe’

A summer of weather extremes and severe infrastructure stress has prompted companies and policymakers across Europe to respond.

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Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders - AP News

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Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders - apnews.com

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US to make visa bond program permanent for people from dozens of countries - Reuters

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US to make visa bond program permanent for people from dozens of countries - reuters.com

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Justice Department moves to drop case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool - apnews.com

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Soccer-FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after resistance from members

FIFA said on Friday it will not proceed with its proposal to sell a piece of its business empire to outside investors after the project was met with fierce…

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