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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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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
Workers on the production line of solar panels in China
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
Traders signal offers in the S&P options trading pit at the Cboe Global Markets exchange on March 31, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
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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What it takes to retire comfortably in America: Nearly $1.5 million, Northwestern Mutual says
Personal FinanceWhat it takes to retire comfortably in America: Nearly $1.5 million, Northwestern Mutual says
By Sydney LakeApril 3, 2026
Cyprus and Ireland top list of best places to retire—as boomers are forced to ‘unretire’, the only real solution is to move abroad
SuccessCyprus and Ireland top list of best places to retire—as boomers are forced to ‘unretire’, the only real solution is to move abroad
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 3, 2026
Mortgage rates today, April 3, 2026
Personal FinanceMortgage rates today, April 3, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for April 3, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent refi mortgage rates report for April 3, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 3, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for April 3, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
Ed Bastion, wearing a suit and glasses, speak and points with one finger to his left.
C-SuiteHow Delta CEO Ed Bastian built a massive partnership with American Express that now generates over 10% of the airline’s revenue
By Sasha RogelbergApril 3, 2026
The Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometown
MagazineThe Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometown
By Jessica MathewsApril 3, 2026
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CommentaryApollo and FC Barcelona just proved legacy markets are losing their grip on business
By Mike SimasApril 2, 2026
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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks during the Labour Party conference at ACC Liverpool on Monday.
EuropeUK treasury chief says ‘harsh global headwinds’ from wars and tariffs are harming the country’s economic outlook
By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressSeptember 29, 2025
  • Jerome Powell
    InvestingJerome Powell just rattled markets by calling stocks ‘highly valued.’ BofA finds 19 of 20 key metrics in the S&P 500 are ‘statistically expensive’
    By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 25, 2025
South Korea’s trade deal with Trump could sink its currency and trigger a financial crisis
EconomySouth Korea’s trade deal with Trump could sink its currency and trigger a financial crisis
By Jason MaSeptember 29, 2025
In this photo illustration an EA Sports logo seen displayed on a smartphone.
InvestingElectronic Arts to go private in record $55 billion buyout, the largest in private equity history
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressSeptember 29, 2025
Gold
InvestingU.S. gold reserves hit $1 trillion in value after record rally
By Jack Ryan and BloombergSeptember 29, 2025
Jerome Powell
EconomyMillions of workers are left out of the ‘low-hire, low-fire’ U.S. job market
By Michael Sasso, Augusta Saraiva, Mark Niquette and BloombergSeptember 29, 2025
Goldman Sachs says this ‘Goldilocks’ stock market could be in for a shock before the end of the year
InvestingGoldman Sachs says this ‘Goldilocks’ stock market could be in for a shock before the end of the year
By Jim EdwardsSeptember 29, 2025
  • Everyone agrees stocks are suspiciously high. And everyone agrees they’re going higher anyway
    EconomyEveryone agrees stocks are suspiciously high. And everyone agrees they’re going higher anyway
    By Jim EdwardsSeptember 25, 2025
A customer shops for furniture at an IKEA store on September 26, 2025 in Emeryville, California.
EconomyWall Street sees no ‘material drawback’ in stocks thanks to consumers, says Fed’s Hammack—problem is, shoppers are increasingly shaky
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 29, 2025
A government shutdown would delay the jobs report at a critical time as the Fed weighs more rate cuts amid mixed economic signals 
EconomyA government shutdown would delay the jobs report at a critical time as the Fed weighs more rate cuts amid mixed economic signals 
By Jason MaSeptember 28, 2025
South Korea unable to pay $350 billion in cash under trade pact
EconomySouth Korea unable to pay $350 billion in cash under trade pact
By Yoolim Lee and BloombergSeptember 28, 2025
Sam Altman looking concerned
AIEveryone’s wondering if, and when, the AI bubble will pop. Here’s what went down 25 years ago that ultimately burst the dot-com boom
By Dave SmithSeptember 28, 2025
Kenneth C. Griffin speaks at TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Shaping the Future of Philanthropy at ASPIRE at One World Observatory on May 22, 2025 in New York City.
EconomyKen Griffin has a warning for Trump and the GOP: ‘I would not underestimate how grating a 3% inflation rate could be’ on Americans
By Nino PaoliSeptember 27, 2025
  • China’s top car exporter Chery gains in Hong Kong debut
    EconomyChina’s top car exporter Chery gains in Hong Kong debut
    By Charlotte Yang and BloombergSeptember 25, 2025
The U.S. economy is running even hotter than previously thought, and GDP growth could reach 4% in Q3
EconomyThe U.S. economy is running even hotter than previously thought, and GDP growth could reach 4% in Q3
By Jason MaSeptember 27, 2025
Farmer warns ‘this is a five-alarm fire’ as time is running out ahead of harvest, and there’s still no China deal
EconomyFarmer warns ‘this is a five-alarm fire’ as time is running out ahead of harvest, and there’s still no China deal
By Didi Tang, Josh Funk and The Associated PressSeptember 27, 2025
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Real EstateYour boomer parents are probably living in a house too big for them. They’re frozen in place because of taxes, top economists say
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 27, 2025
President Donald Trump smirks just off the camera in a black suit with a red tie.
EconomyAll bark, no bite: Trump’s latest trade war turns into another TACO salad for Wall Street
By Eva RoytburgSeptember 26, 2025
Stocks
EconomyWall Street snaps 3-day losing streak on moderate inflation report
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressSeptember 26, 2025
Donald Trump looks to his left, frowning
North AmericaTrump’s tariffs are bringing in serious revenue—and it’d be even higher if not for tariff dodgers costing the government $40 billion a year, Goldman Sachs says
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 26, 2025
Costco CFO promises the hot dog and drink combo will never cost more than $1.50
North AmericaCostco CFO promises the hot dog and drink combo will never cost more than $1.50
By Irina IvanovaSeptember 26, 2025
Photo: WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on September 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump signed several executive orders, including approving a partial sale of TikTok's U.S. operations, following a 2024 law requiring parent company ByteDance to divest or face a ban. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
InvestingTrump’s overnight demand for 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals will be ‘a meaningful commercial hit for U.S. consumers,’ top analyst says
By Jim EdwardsSeptember 26, 2025
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce 2025 Economic Outlook luncheon in Warwick, Rhode Island, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.
EconomyThe Fed’s once oh-so-certain cuts for the rest of 2025 are already fading into oblivion
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 26, 2025
NYSE broker
InvestingS&P 500 has longest losing streak for over a month as Wall Street stumbles to third straight loss
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressSeptember 25, 2025
A farmer in a tractor looks down at his field.
PoliticsWith rural America starting to see huge financial losses from tariff policies, Trump offers vague aid package to farmers in the heartland
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 25, 2025
new home sales
Real EstateThe August home sales mystery: Top analyst says ‘implausible’ housing market data ‘defies credulity’
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 25, 2025
A Gen Zer sipping a soda, looking at their phone
EconomyGen Z is so frugal they’re doctoring ‘heavy sodas’ at gas station fountains throughout the country to make one drink last all day
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 25, 2025
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North America‘The frustration is overwhelming’: Soybean farmers feel betrayed as Argentina blows a hole in rural America’s $47 billion soybean bonanza
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 25, 2025
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EconomyScott Bessent tells NYC to ‘drop dead’ while he arranges a $20B swap line for Argentina’s chain-saw-wielding, dog-cloning president
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 25, 2025
Walmart is going head-to-head with Amazon and Target on fall sales. They could have the upper hand because no membership is required to shop
EconomyWalmart is going head-to-head with Amazon and Target on fall sales. They could have the upper hand because no membership is required to shop
By Alex Vuocolo and Retail BrewSeptember 25, 2025
NYSE broker
Economy‘The most distrusted’ bull market and economy of our lifetime: Another head-spinning revision rocks Wall Street
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 25, 2025
Shoppers wait to check out inside a Costco store in Napa, California, US, on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025.
EconomyIf you can’t work out why you’re struggling when the economy is doing OK, it’s because you’re on the losing side
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 25, 2025
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EconomyBessent halts Argentina crisis as U.S. lifeline upends short bets
By Vinícius Andrade, Nicolle Yapur and BloombergSeptember 25, 2025
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