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Budget news — August 14, 2026

Publications tagged with Budget published on August 14, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

7 publications

  1. PoliticsMiddle EastBudgetPublic Health

    Turkish Defense Industry's Remarkable Transformation Over 25 Years

    The Turkish defense industry has witnessed a significant transformation over the past 25 years. The number of companies has grown from 56 to 4,500, and the project volume has exceeded $100 billion from $5.5 million. Defense and aviation exports are expected to reach $10.05 billion by 2025 from $248 million. The local rate has increased from around 20% to over 80%, with Turkish defense products now exported to 185 countries. Notable achievements include the development of original systems, increased technological capability, and a shift from foreign procurement to domestic production.
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  2. BusinessBudgetEquitiesRatings

    Billionaire Portfolio Updates

    Several billionaire investors have recently updated their portfolios. Seth Klarman's Baupost Group revealed holdings worth $5.4 billion, including significant stakes in Amazon, Elevance Health, and Restaurant Brands. Terry Smith and Fundstrat updated their $13.6 billion portfolio with major positions in Marriott, Stryker, and Waters. Pat Dorsey's Dorsey Asset Management showed a $1.6 billion portfolio led by ASML, AppLovin, and Royalty Pharma. Chris Hohn's TCI Fund updated its $52.8 billion portfolio, with GE Aerospace, Visa, and Moody's as top holdings. Leon Cooperman's $3.5 billion portfolio includes Vertiv, Rocket Companies, and Energy Transfer. Brad Gerstner's Altimeter Capital disclosed holdings in NVIDIA, Cerebras, and Taiwan Semiconductor. Kryptker Capital's $1.4 billion portfolio includes Norfolk Southern, Chart Industries, and Kenvue.
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  3. WorldNorth AmericaBudget

    Canadians Spent More on Taxes Than Basic Necessities in 2025: Study

    A study by the Fraser Institute reveals that Canadian families spent more on taxes than basic necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing combined in 2025. The average Canadian family dedicates approximately 42% of its income to taxes, while around 36% goes towards essential needs. This finding highlights the significant financial burden taxes place on Canadian households.
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  6. SocietyNorth AmericaInequalityBudget

    Transforming WhatsApp into a Multifunctional Agenda

    WhatsApp, beyond messaging, can be used as a personal agenda, notepad, and pocket scanner. By utilizing the 'You' chat, users can store notes, lists, documents, and even scan papers. Text formats like bullet points, headers, and bold text help organize information. Voice transcription, dictation, and reminders enhance productivity. Thematic groups categorize data, and the document scanning feature digitizes documents. This turns WhatsApp into a versatile productivity platform.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastBudget

    EU's Pesticide Plan Could Triple Coffee Price

    The European Union's plan to tighten requirements for pesticides in imported agricultural products could significantly increase the price of coffee, citrus fruits, and berries, and reduce their availability. According to an analysis by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, the price of coffee could increase by 332% in the worst-case scenario, while that of citrus fruits could rise by 82%.
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