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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
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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
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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With an IPO on the horizon, OpenAI needs to own the narrative. Solution? Buy a tech talk show
NewslettersWith an IPO on the horizon, OpenAI needs to own the narrative. Solution? Buy a tech talk show
By Alexei OreskovicApril 3, 2026
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NewslettersLeaders push for a ‘Manhattan Project’ and public-private solutions around AI and labor
By Diane BradyApril 3, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 3, 2026
Personal FinanceToday’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 3, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
Top CD rates today, April 3, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, April 3, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
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InnovationGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai says we’re just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers
By Sasha RogelbergApril 3, 2026
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SuccessThe world’s wealthiest families adopt these 7 key habits for success, according to JPMorgan
By Preston ForeApril 3, 2026
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
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China’s economy continues to stumble as industry output, retail sales disappoint
EconomyChina’s economy continues to stumble as industry output, retail sales disappoint
By AFPSeptember 15, 2025
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    EconomyThe U.S. economy actually grew by nearly a million fewer jobs than previously thought, and it shows ‘AI is automating away tech jobs,’ economist says
    By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 9, 2025
The Federal Reserve is about to have an extremely awkward meeting
EconomyThe Federal Reserve is about to have an extremely awkward meeting
By Jason MaSeptember 14, 2025
Just days before the Fed meeting, Trump continues push to oust Lisa Cook despite new evidence that undermines his claims
BankingJust days before the Fed meeting, Trump continues push to oust Lisa Cook despite new evidence that undermines his claims
By Alan Suderman and The Associated PressSeptember 14, 2025
This housing data is the ‘most critical economic variable’ for predicting recessions, and it’s now at the lowest level since pandemic shutdowns
EconomyThis housing data is the ‘most critical economic variable’ for predicting recessions, and it’s now at the lowest level since pandemic shutdowns
By Jason MaSeptember 14, 2025
New round of China trade talks to cover tariffs and TikTok’s fate after Beijing launches probes on U.S. chip sector
EconomyNew round of China trade talks to cover tariffs and TikTok’s fate after Beijing launches probes on U.S. chip sector
By AFPSeptember 14, 2025
‘The era of Fed independence would be over,’ Cook’s lawyers warn while asking court to reject Trump’s ouster bid
Economy‘The era of Fed independence would be over,’ Cook’s lawyers warn while asking court to reject Trump’s ouster bid
By Alex Veiga and The Associated PressSeptember 13, 2025
  • Jobs
    EconomyAmericans haven’t been this pessimistic about finding a new job since a bleak stretch of the Great Recession
    By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 9, 2025
Markets have been acting ‘super weird’ lately. Just look at gold prices vs. the dollar and bonds
EconomyMarkets have been acting ‘super weird’ lately. Just look at gold prices vs. the dollar and bonds
By Jason MaSeptember 13, 2025
The Fed ‘desperately’ wants to avoid a recession because it doesn’t want to get blamed and put its independence at risk, top economist says
EconomyThe Fed ‘desperately’ wants to avoid a recession because it doesn’t want to get blamed and put its independence at risk, top economist says
By Jason MaSeptember 13, 2025
Russia’s central bank reveals GDP is shrinking, in a sign Putin’s war economy has slipped into recession
EconomyRussia’s central bank reveals GDP is shrinking, in a sign Putin’s war economy has slipped into recession
By Jason MaSeptember 13, 2025
CBO slashes economic growth forecast for 2025 as Trump tariffs heat up inflation
EconomyCBO slashes economic growth forecast for 2025 as Trump tariffs heat up inflation
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressSeptember 13, 2025
Fed Governor Lisa Cook claimed 2nd residence as ‘vacation home,’ undercutting fraud claims used by Trump to fire her
EconomyFed Governor Lisa Cook claimed 2nd residence as ‘vacation home,’ undercutting fraud claims used by Trump to fire her
By Lindsay Whitehurst, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressSeptember 13, 2025
  • Trump, Powell
    EconomyTrump’s fury at Jerome Powell for being ‘too late’ to cut rates just got extra juice from another shocking jobs number
    By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 9, 2025
Ray Dalio
AIRay Dalio calls for wealth ‘redistribution policy’ when AI and humanoid robots start to benefit the 1% to 10% more than everyone else
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 12, 2025
Wall Street’s future hinges on a risky bet about what the American economy will do next
InvestingWall Street’s future hinges on a risky bet about what the American economy will do next
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressSeptember 12, 2025
Lloyd Blankfein speaks on stage, extending his right hand in front of him.
BankingFormer Goldman Sachs CEO during 2008 crash says markets are ‘due’ for a crisis: ‘It doesn’t matter that you can’t see where it’s coming from’
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 12, 2025
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve
Economy‘Dust off your rate-cutting playbook,’ JPMorgan tells clients—the evidence for a Fed cut just keeps piling up
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 12, 2025
Donald Trump sits and bangs a gavel as people around him applaud.
EconomyCongressional Budget Office says Trump’s immigration crackdown will shrink U.S. population faster than expected, a threat to inflation and GDP growth
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 11, 2025
America
EconomyChanging face of America revealed by Census Bureau: White population dips to 56.3%, numbers of non-married grow
By Mike Schneider and The Associated PressSeptember 11, 2025
Inflation
EconomyInflation shoots higher as Trump tariffs ripple through economy
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressSeptember 11, 2025
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
EconomyA ‘perfect alignment’ across markets has Wall Street 100% convinced of a rate cut
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 11, 2025
Donald Trump
EconomyInspector General to review ‘the challenges that Bureau of Labor Statistics encounters’ collecting economic data
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressSeptember 10, 2025
Traders on Wall Street
EconomyWall Street on record setting pace ahead of US inflation data
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressSeptember 10, 2025
The Welcome to Las Vegas sign
EconomyLas Vegas mayor says the city is suffering from a serious drop in Canadian tourists: ‘We need you, and we miss you’
By Dave SmithSeptember 10, 2025
Jamie Dimon
EconomyJamie Dimon says economy is ‘weakening’ but he can’t make sense of all the different data: ‘Maybe, one day, AI will fix that problem’
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 10, 2025
Equipment
EconomyWholesale inflation unexpectedly drops in August as PPI falls 0.1% month-over-month
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressSeptember 10, 2025
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EconomyS&P 500 will hit 7,000 by early 2026, JPMorgan argues, as stocks climb ‘wall of worry’
By Jim EdwardsSeptember 10, 2025
A man with his head in his hand leans over a desk with a box keeping his work posessions.
EconomyWealthier Americans are more worried about rising unemployment than any other income group, NY Fed finds, as fear of ‘white-collar recession’ grows
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 10, 2025
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase
EconomyJamie Dimon isn’t convinced by the market’s theory that huge job revisions aren’t a recession indicator
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 10, 2025
Donald Trump
BankingTrump fails in bid to fire Lisa Cook as Federal Reserve independence clings on
By The Associated PressSeptember 9, 2025
Why Walmart’s U.S. CEO says staffing levels will remain steady even as A.I. becomes a bigger part of work
AIWhy Walmart’s U.S. CEO says staffing levels will remain steady even as A.I. becomes a bigger part of work
By Phil WahbaSeptember 9, 2025
Ho hum
EconomyThe average American hasn’t gotten any richer over the last 5 years after a breakneck 21% boost from 2014-2019
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressSeptember 9, 2025
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