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Treasury hits Russia’s VTB Bank with new sanctions over Iran ties

TazaPulseSeptember 15, 2026

A photo shows an exterior view of a branch of Russia’s VTB Bank, on May 23, 2023 in Tehran, Iran. Fatemeh Bahrami | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The Treasury Department on Monday announced new sanctions on Russia’s state-controlled VTB Bank as part of its effort to economically isolate Iran by targeting its business partners...

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Warren to rip Clarity Act on Senate floor ahead of key preliminary vote

TazaPulseSeptember 15, 2026

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., questions U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during the Senate Finance Committee hearing titled “The President’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda,” in Dirksen building on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren will rip the cryptocurrency market structure bill known...

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Apple releases iOS 27, redesigned Siri AI

TazaPulseSeptember 15, 2026

Apple on Monday released a new version of the iPhone software called iOS 27, which includes the company’s redesigned Siri AI personal assistant, before the latest iPhones hit store shelves this week. The new Siri AI is in beta, Apple said, and users have to opt in through the settings app, though they may have...

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Warsh faces tough battle as Fed girds for expected rate hike

TazaPulseSeptember 15, 2026

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh faces a tricky head count this week when he and his fellow policymakers decide on both the immediate and future path of interest rates. While markets have honed in on a near-certain quarter percentage point hike in Wednesday’s vote, it’s not at all clear how broad will be the margin...

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The stock market could do something strange this week after the Fed decision

TazaPulseSeptember 14, 2026

This week, the stock market could do something unusual: rally on a rate hike. Wall Street is expecting that the Federal Reserve will raise rates this week after Chairman Kevin Warsh‘s tough speech against inflation at Jackson Hole last month was followed by a series of hot inflation reports, a spike in oil prices, and...

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The election could make Washington’s looming next fiscal crisis harder

TazaPulseSeptember 14, 2026

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks next to U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) on the day U.S. President Donald Trump meets with top congressional leaders from both parties, just ahead of a September 30 deadline to fund the government...

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Clarity Act faces crucial Senate vote Tuesday in big moment for crypto

TazaPulseSeptember 14, 2026

Long-awaited vote on crypto market structure legislation is set for the Senate on Tuesday, but it remains unclear whether the measure known as the Clarity Act has enough votes to pass as last-minute lobbying by banks and the cryptocurrency industry intensifies. The Clarity Act, which would establish a new regulatory structure for cryptocurrencies and other...

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Novo Nordisk rebrands to ‘Novo’ under CEO Mike Doustdar

TazaPulseSeptember 14, 2026

People walk past a sign for Novo Nordisk’s annual general meeting at the entrance to the venue in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 26, 2026. Tom Little | Reuters Novo Nordisk on Monday said it is rebranding its name to “Novo” and updating its corporate culture, as the company works to win back market share in the...

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Larry Ellison adopts plan to sell up to 50 million Oracle shares

TazaPulseSeptember 12, 2026

Larry Ellison, chairman and chief technology officer of Oracle, delivers a keynote address during the Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco on Sept. 16, 2019. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Oracle founder Larry Ellison has entered into a trading plan that would allow him to sell up to 50 million of...

Bitcoin is back, but can it defy Clarity Act fail, Dem midterms win?

TazaPulseSeptember 12, 2026

Bitcoin‘s price has shown recent strength, with the cryptocurrency rising roughly 20% over the past month and back near the $80,000 level. For the volatile digital asset class, sharp moves are nothing new and bitcoin’s performance in 2026 remains negative. It’s still down close to 10% this year. The reasons for the recent rebound are...