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Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns

Trump’s proposal would be “by far the largest year-over-year increase in defense spending in the post-WWII era,” the CRFB said.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 2, 2026

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Paul Krugman smacks down Trump speech with argument that $4 gas is ‘less than half’ of the Hormuz hit. Here’s what he’s talking about

By Jake AngeloApril 2, 2026

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Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift

By Carlos GarciaApril 2, 2026

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After renewable power’s record-smashing 2025, the Iran war could accelerate the shift as countries seek ‘structurally more resilient’ energy, UN says

By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026

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Markets rally hard on Iran’s promise to play nice in Hormuz as its leaders pocket billions from the disruption

By Eva RoytburgApril 2, 2026

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Commentary Apollo and FC Barcelona just proved legacy markets are losing their grip on business

By Mike SimasApril 2, 2026

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Cybersecurity Mercor, a $10 billion AI startup that works with companies including OpenAI and Anthropic, confirms major data breach

By Beatrice NolanApril 2, 2026

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Commentary Why American billionaires are abandoning Wall Street for English soccer clubs

By Andrés MartinezApril 2, 2026

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Politics Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general

By The Associated Press, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo and Michelle L. PriceApril 2, 2026

What to know about Gwynne Shotwell, the woman behind SpaceX’s monster IPO

Newsletters What to know about Gwynne Shotwell, the woman behind SpaceX’s monster IPO

By Emma HinchliffeApril 2, 2026

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Politics ‘There are no words’: Zohran Mamdani grapples with fatal shooting of 7-month-old in a stroller

By The Associated PressApril 2, 2026

Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete

AI Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete

By Jacqueline MunisApril 2, 2026

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Economy The Iran war is effectively ‘a tax’ on U.S. households that could accelerate the economy’s widening K shape, Moody’s says

By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026

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Banking Jamie Dimon says the American Dream is ‘slipping out of reach’—and JPMorgan is spending billions to fix it

By Nick LichtenbergMarch 31, 2026

America and Europe have taken different routes on trying to ‘control AI.’ The results are stark

Magazine America and Europe have taken different routes on trying to ‘control AI.’ The results are stark

By Francesca CassidyMarch 31, 2026

Is the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer thinks so

Future of Work Is the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer thinks so

By Nicholas GordonMarch 31, 2026

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Politics The federal government shed 385,000 employees last year. Now the Trump administration is on a blitz to hire Gen Z workers

By Sasha RogelbergMarch 31, 2026

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Economy Jerome Powell to Gen Z: Don’t fear AI—master it

By Nick LichtenbergMarch 30, 2026

Two people stand in front of a sign urging support for California’s billionaire tax

Economy Wealth taxes on billionaires and $30 minimum wages are part of the same plan, advocate says. ‘They should pay their fair share’

By Catherina GioinoMarch 30, 2026

Dollar doomsayers can relax: Iran’s ‘petroyuan’ gambit won’t topple the greenback

Commentary Dollar doomsayers can relax: Iran’s ‘petroyuan’ gambit won’t topple the greenback

By Paul BlusteinMarch 30, 2026

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Economy Jerome Powell says the $39 trillion national debt is ‘not unsustainable,’ but warns the trajectory ‘will not end well’

By Nick LichtenbergMarch 30, 2026

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Economy Jerome Powell lets loose: ‘it’s very hard to build great democratic institutions and much easier to bring them down’

By Michael Casey and The Associated PressMarch 30, 2026

Trump said the Iran war was ‘very complete’ three weeks ago. Oil has surged 50% since, and analysts are warning of stagflation

Economy Trump said the Iran war was ‘very complete’ three weeks ago. Oil has surged 50% since, and analysts are warning of stagflation

By Eva RoytburgMarch 30, 2026

Bond yields are falling even as oil tops $102, showing that Wall Street fears recession more than inflation

Energy Bond yields are falling even as oil tops $102, showing that Wall Street fears recession more than inflation

By Jason MaMarch 30, 2026

War against Iran to escalate as we approach six-week ‘TACO’ timetable, analysts say

Economy War against Iran to escalate as we approach six-week ‘TACO’ timetable, analysts say

By Jim EdwardsMarch 30, 2026

Dow futures fall 300 points as Wall Street braces for potential U.S. ground assault on Iran and Houthi attacks that could slash oil supplies further

Energy Dow futures fall 300 points as Wall Street braces for potential U.S. ground assault on Iran and Houthi attacks that could slash oil supplies further

By Jason MaMarch 29, 2026

Russia was expecting a windfall from soaring oil prices, but relentless Ukrainian drone attacks are devastating nearly half its export capacity

Energy Russia was expecting a windfall from soaring oil prices, but relentless Ukrainian drone attacks are devastating nearly half its export capacity

By Jason MaMarch 29, 2026

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Energy Global economy takes gut punch from war in Iran, with nobody untouched the longer it goes on

By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026

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Politics Sony raises PlayStation price another $100, second price hike in under a year

By Matt Ott and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026

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Commentary America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here — and it’s being wasted

By Gregory HaileMarch 29, 2026

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Real Estate The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America’s housing supply. It’s likely to shrink it instead

By Shawn TullyMarch 29, 2026

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Commentary Former Trump official: the U.S. can win the AI race — if it gets patent policy right

By Laura PeterMarch 29, 2026

Coal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future

Energy Coal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future

By Nicholas GordonMarch 29, 2026

Saudi pipeline to bypass Hormuz hits 7 million barrel goal

Energy Saudi pipeline to bypass Hormuz hits 7 million barrel goal

By Emma Ross-Thomas and BloombergMarch 28, 2026

There are now nearly 50% more home sellers than buyers as mismatch widens to a record 630,000. But it’s only a buyer’s market if you can afford it

Real Estate There are now nearly 50% more home sellers than buyers as mismatch widens to a record 630,000. But it’s only a buyer’s market if you can afford it

By Jason MaMarch 28, 2026

Dollar dominance is reinforced by the global oil trade, but the Iran war could give rise to the ‘petroyuan’ as the U.S. security shield weakens

Economy Dollar dominance is reinforced by the global oil trade, but the Iran war could give rise to the ‘petroyuan’ as the U.S. security shield weakens

By Jason MaMarch 28, 2026

U.S. debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. ‘The bond market remains undefeated’

Economy U.S. debt suddenly draws weaker demand as $10 trillion must be rolled over this year amid Iran war. ‘The bond market remains undefeated’

By Jason MaMarch 28, 2026

‘Airport Dad’ faces reckoning amid long lines as travelers told not to arrive too early: ’90 minutes before departure is all you need’

Economy ‘Airport Dad’ faces reckoning amid long lines as travelers told not to arrive too early: ’90 minutes before departure is all you need’

By John Seewer and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026

Biden’s Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump’s federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals

Real Estate Biden’s Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump’s federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals

By Charlotte Kramon and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026

As fuel prices soar on Iran war, some lawmakers push to suspend federal gas tax that pays for highway and public transit programs

Energy As fuel prices soar on Iran war, some lawmakers push to suspend federal gas tax that pays for highway and public transit programs

By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026

Iran-backed Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel, raising fears they will attack ships in the Red Sea and disrupt traffic through Suez Canal

Politics Iran-backed Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel, raising fears they will attack ships in the Red Sea and disrupt traffic through Suez Canal

By Samy Magdy, Aamer Madhani, Jon Gambrell and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026

The stay-at-home boyfriend is now an economic trend as more women than men go to work

Economy The stay-at-home boyfriend is now an economic trend as more women than men go to work

By Catherina GioinoMarch 28, 2026

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AI Meet a 29-year-old blue-collar founder who used AI to triple his revenue in 3 years

By Nick LichtenbergMarch 28, 2026

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Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech towns

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By Fortune EditorsApril 2, 2026

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By Fortune EditorsApril 2, 2026

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