Century Communities leans on operations as strategy in Q2 2026

The cryptocurrency industry entered the second half of 2026 on a cautious note, according to CoinGecko’s quarterly analysis. Total crypto market capitalization fell 12.6% during April–June, dropping by roughly $305 billion to end the period at $2.1 trillion — its lowest level since September 2024. This marked the third consecutive quarter of losses for digital…

Dead people don’t spend much, but the federal government nearly sent them tens of millions of dollars anyway. The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday (July 21) that its government-wide verification process found more than 4,900 payments worth roughly $99 million associated with deceased payees. The payments surfaced as the department and the Bureau of the…

Vladimir Vladimirov | E+ | Getty Images For victims of fraud, a second financial blow sometimes comes their way — they owe taxes on the stolen money. Scam victims have faced restrictions on whether they can claim their losses as a deduction on their tax return since 2018, due to a temporary change under the…

One of the Chase Sapphire Reserve®‘s marquee benefits — and a key way to justify the card’s hefty $795 annual fee — is its annual dining statement credit. NerdWallet rating NerdWallet’s ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account the type of card being reviewed (such as cash back, travel…

Cheap crude and swelling stockpiles complicate the inflation picture even as geopolitical risk lingers

Key insight: For the Federal Reserve to shrink its balance sheet, it will need banks to hold fewer deposits at the central bank. Achieving that reduction starts with regulatory reform, analysts and academics say. Expert quote: “The way to get this accomplished is alongside a changing liquidity, regulatory and supervisory backdrop for the Fed.” —…