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Business news — August 23, 2026

Business publications published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

28 publications

  1. BusinessBudgetTradeCommodities

    Bank of Canada Warns of Risks from Rising Private Credit

    The Bank of Canada is monitoring the growth of private credit, where businesses borrow from non-bank lenders like asset managers and insurers. This model, which has Canadian investors and banks exposed to CAD 500 billion in loans, has been linked to high-profile bankruptcies globally. While the share of Canadian businesses using private credit remains limited, the Bank of Canada flags concerns about its lack of regulation and potential contagion effects in a market downturn.
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  3. BusinessBudgetFXHardware

    AliExpress Suspected of Secretly Tracking Users via Headphones and Audio Systems

    AliExpress has been accused of using WebAudio API to play inaudible sound waves, creating unique digital fingerprints of devices for tracking purposes. This was discovered when users' Bluetooth headphones refused to switch from their computers to their phones while browsing the site. The scripts also measure other device parameters like mouse clicks and send a general device identifier to Alibaba servers. The practice has raised privacy concerns among users.
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  5. BusinessBudgetTradeCommodities

    Watermelon and Cantaloupe Prices Surge by 26-31% in Russia

    Average retail prices for watermelons and cantaloupes in Russia have increased by 26% and 31% respectively over the past year. Experts attribute this to increased production costs, primarily due to higher logistics prices caused by fuel issues, and a late start to the harvest season. Additionally, a shift in consumer demand towards pre-cut and packaged products has contributed to the overall price increase.
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  8. BusinessBudget

    Gold Price Surges for Third Consecutive Week

    Gold prices have risen for three consecutive weeks, reaching $4,603 an ounce in August, a 13.83% increase. This surge is attributed to waning expectations of US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and US Treasury intervention in the bond market, which has put downward pressure on the dollar. Investors are optimistic about the continued rally, with some experts pointing to oil prices as an indicator of its sustainability.
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  11. BusinessTaxTrade

    Apple Stores Preparing for Major Smart Home Product Launches

    Apple is set to introduce significant changes to its retail stores in anticipation of upcoming Home product launches this fall. While a refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K are expected, reports suggest a third, more substantial product may also be on the way. Visitors to Apple's stores can anticipate seeing more smart home products on display, with rumors pointing towards a new HomePod mini and even the long-awaited Home Hub.
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  15. BusinessChinaBudgetTrade

    Argentina's Economic Recovery Stalls Despite June Growth

    Argentina's economy returned to growth in June, with a 0.8% increase in the Monthly Economic Activity Estimator (EMAE), but this rebound was not enough to reverse the previous decline. The second quarter of the year closed with an average contraction of 0.90%. The report by LCG consultancy highlights that there is currently no clear growth engine for economic activity, with investment falling for four consecutive quarters and consumption conditioned by salaries that can only match inflation at best. The main hope for traction lies in net external demand, but beyond sectors like agriculture, mining, and oil, the rest of the exports grow at a slower pace. The economy is expected to continue showing alternating months of growth and decline, with a pace of expansion barely above 2% annually.
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  22. BusinessTaxPublic Health

    FCTA Trains Health Workers in Basic Life Support

    The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is conducting a four-day Basic Life Support (BLS) training for health workers from seven FCT hospitals. The aim is to strengthen emergency care and reduce preventable deaths. Participants include staff from Asokoro, Maitama, Wuse, Gwarinpa, Kuje, Kubwa, and Nyanya hospitals. The training is part of plans to establish Code Blue teams in these hospitals.
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  23. BusinessBudgetTradeEarnings

    Merz Prioritizes Economic Growth and Employment Ahead of Cabinet Retreat

    Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has emphasized that economic growth and employment are the most important topics for the upcoming cabinet retreat. He called for the swift implementation of 'historic decisions' made before the summer break, including relief for the economy, especially for small businesses and crafts. The retreat will take place at Schloss Neuhardenberg in Brandenburg on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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  24. BusinessTradeCorp GovStock Market

    Harvard Business School Launches AI Professor 'Clones' for Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

    Harvard Business School has introduced AI versions of its professors for a $699 entrepreneurship bootcamp. Founders can practice investor pitches, sales calls, and boardroom scenarios with virtual professors available on demand. The AI platform could expand entrepreneurship education beyond the MBA program, with over 100 universities currently testing it.
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