Bitcoin jumps above $71,000 as U.S. presidential election winds down

Bitcoin surges to $75,000, a new record, as traders bet Trump has election edge

Crypto assets rose as investors monitored the results of the U.S. presidential election.

Business - CNBC - 9 minutes ago

U.S. dollar climbs overnight as speculation grows Trump in election lead

The U.S. currency's gains extended as speculation grew that Donald Trump was leading Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election.

Business - CNBC - 34 minutes ago

Cryptocurrencies rise as investors brace for election results, bitcoin briefly tops $70,000

Cryptocurrencies were higher as investors looked forward to results from the U.S. presidential election.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

How Trump and Harris are approaching the economy as presidential race winds down

Gas and home prices are falling and inflation is down, but there still seems to be a disconnect between what economists are saying and how Americans are feeling about their money. CBS News ...

Trump Rallies Draw Fewer Crowds as Election Campaign Winds Down

The former president likes to talk about the attendance at his rallies, but empty seats and early exits have grown more common.

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As the election winds down, worries of 'bond vigilantes' and inflation hit markets

Investors are preparing for a conflicting scenario in the event that Donald Trump prevails in the presidential race.

Business - CNBC - 10 hours ago

How the U.S. presidential election is viewed in Ukraine amid war with Russia

While Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged continued support for Ukraine, former President Donald Trump has previously praised Vladimir Putin's decision to invade. Trump now says if elected, ...

Why cryptocurrency owners could impact the U.S. presidential election

Emerging cryptocurrency industry aims to put its stamp on the U.S. election by pouring money into key political races.

Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March

Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Tariffs. Taiwan. Trump. What China is thinking as it observes the U.S. presidential election from afar.

Confusion about who stands for what has muddied the views of China’s investors, consumers and intelligentsia.

Business - MarketWatch - 14 hours ago

What top financial advisors are telling investors about the market impact of the U.S. presidential election

Many investors worry the election may shake up their investments. Top financial advisors say it's best to take a long-term view on Election Day and beyond.

Business - CNBC - 10 hours ago

What's at stake? PGA Tour season winds down with a lot left to play for

From players trying to keep their tour cards (Joel Dahmen) to players trying to find their form (Max Homa), we look at the storylines to watch at the Zozo Championship.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Harris campaign trying to highlight negatives about Trump as campaign winds down

With less than two weeks until Election Day, the tone of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is shifting to focus on criticisms of former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia ...

With the clock winding down, here's why polls suggest Trump has the edge

With only days to go, it is clear that Donald Trump is in a much stronger position than he was just weeks ago.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

A new push to wind down the Middle East wars faces familiar challenges

The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Crypto bulls are doubling down on a second Trump presidency for this 1 big reason

The crypto industry has faced extreme pressure under the Biden administration.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago

Polls open after Harris and Trump finish their final push

Voting begins in one of the closest presidential contests in recent history

Business - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Bitcoin and Crypto, Promoted by Trump, Brace for Election Volatility

Many crypto investors hope that a victory for Donald Trump could propel the price of Bitcoin to new heights, though a loss could cause a fall.

Business - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

Worries about deficit spending after election bog down U.S. government debt

With about two weeks left before the Nov. 5 election, Treasury yields extending their climb from September’s lows on Monday — spurred in part by growing concern about the path of the U.S. deficit ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Trump’s ‘DJT’ reports narrowing quarterly loss on Election Day. Stock jumps after hours following regular-session slump.

Investors in the parent of Trump’s Truth Social appeared to suddenly turn pessimistic toward the former president’s odds of winning at the polls as Election Day progressed.

Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago

Uruguay’s Presidential Election Is Headed to a Runoff

Yamandú Orsi, a center-left former mayor, finished first on Sunday but fell short of the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid another round of voting.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Looking back at the 2020 presidential election

Americans went to the polls under very different circumstances in 2020. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look back ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.

U.S. crude oil prices rise more than 2%, extend gains to above $72 per barrel

Traders increasingly view a supply disruption in the Middle East due to Israel-Iran tensions as unlikely.

Business - CNBC - October 22

U.S. crude oil edges lower after worst day in two years

Goldman expects Brent prices to recover to $77 per barrel in the fourth quarter.