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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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What it takes to retire comfortably in America: Nearly $1.5 million, Northwestern Mutual says

Personal Finance What 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

Success Cyprus 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 Finance Mortgage rates today, April 3, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026

Current refi mortgage rates report for April 3, 2026

Personal Finance Current refi mortgage rates report for April 3, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026

Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 3, 2026

Personal Finance Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 3, 2026

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026

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C-Suite How 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

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

By Mike SimasApril 2, 2026

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Iran supertanker pushes through strait for China

Energy Iran supertanker pushes through strait for China

By Prejula Prem and BloombergMarch 15, 2026

AI Morgan Stanley sees AI jobs surge in 3 areas related to AI—even though there’s not enough revenue yet
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 13, 2026

U.S. energy chief signals Iran war may last several more weeks

Energy U.S. energy chief signals Iran war may last several more weeks

By Jen Judson and BloombergMarch 15, 2026

Bessent leads U.S. talks with China ahead of Trump-Xi summit as Iran and trade war loom over ‘big year’ for bilateral ties

Economy Bessent leads U.S. talks with China ahead of Trump-Xi summit as Iran and trade war loom over ‘big year’ for bilateral ties

By The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026

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Commentary 75% of resumes never reach a human: the new rules of job searching in the AI era

By Alex ChepovoiMarch 15, 2026

After 93 years and a 25-hour filibuster, Washington finally has an income tax, and billionaires are already packing their bags

Politics After 93 years and a 25-hour filibuster, Washington finally has an income tax, and billionaires are already packing their bags

By Catherina GioinoMarch 15, 2026

Women enjoying the view of the mountains at Zion

Economy Getting Americans outside added 5 million jobs and $1.3 trillion to the economy in 2024, before staffing and budget cuts came for national parks

By Tristan BoveMarch 15, 2026

Economy ‘The conflict in Iran demonstrates why we need to keep our national debt at a reasonable level’: think tank sees economic emergency around the corner
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 13, 2026

‘Peak war panic’ will likely hit financial markets in 1-3 weeks, strategist predicts, as Trump says he doesn’t want to make a deal with Iran yet

Energy ‘Peak war panic’ will likely hit financial markets in 1-3 weeks, strategist predicts, as Trump says he doesn’t want to make a deal with Iran yet

By Jason MaMarch 14, 2026

Trump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz

Energy Trump calls for countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz

By Arsalan Shahla and BloombergMarch 14, 2026

Trump seeks to close a $1.6 trillion revenue gap with new tariffs that will be easier for people to challenge

Economy Trump seeks to close a $1.6 trillion revenue gap with new tariffs that will be easier for people to challenge

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026

Jet fuel prices are rising as oil spikes on Iran war. Airlines are already announcing fare increases or fuel surcharges

Energy Jet fuel prices are rising as oil spikes on Iran war. Airlines are already announcing fare increases or fuel surcharges

By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026

U.S. lifts sanctions on Russian oil already loaded onto tankers, equal to 5-6 days’ worth of normal shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

Energy U.S. lifts sanctions on Russian oil already loaded onto tankers, equal to 5-6 days’ worth of normal shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

By David McHugh and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026

Economy Goldman just raised recession odds to 25%. Here’s what Trump’s war economy is doing to jobs
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 12, 2026

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Commentary The U.S. is winning the AI chatbot war — and losing the one that actually matters

By Vivek RanadiveMarch 14, 2026

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Commentary Ray Dalio: I’ve studied 500 years of history and fear we’re entering the most dangerous phase of the ‘Big Cycle’

By Ray DalioMarch 14, 2026

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Commentary Yes, companies can stay profitable without raising prices — here’s how

By Jerry HaarMarch 14, 2026

Handout photo taken on March 11, 2026 and released by the Royal Thai Navy shows smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack. A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked March 11, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said.

Energy Skyrocketing energy prices and inflation woes mount as the ‘absurd’ reality in Iran sinks in

By Jordan BlumMarch 14, 2026

U.S. officials have discussed trading oil futures, Burgum says

Energy U.S. officials have discussed trading oil futures, Burgum says

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Tyler Kendall and BloombergMarch 13, 2026

All 6 crew members on KC-135 refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, bringing U.S. death toll to at least 13 service members

Politics All 6 crew members on KC-135 refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, bringing U.S. death toll to at least 13 service members

By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Kim Tong-Hyung and The Associated PressMarch 13, 2026

U.S. debt is like a Hallmark movie boyfriend who eventually gets dumped for a small town firefighter, budget watchdog warns

Economy U.S. debt is like a Hallmark movie boyfriend who eventually gets dumped for a small town firefighter, budget watchdog warns

By Jason MaMarch 13, 2026

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AI Ex-presidential candidate Andrew Yang says it’s time to ‘stop taxing labor’ and make AI foot the bill instead

By Jake AngeloMarch 13, 2026

A man with a grocery cart peruses a dairy aisle in Costco.

Law Americans are demanding refunds from the $180 billion in tariffs they paid for, and they’re suing companies like Costco to make it happen

By Sasha RogelbergMarch 13, 2026

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Crypto Flagship Dubai crypto conference Token2049, in sudden reversal, cancels due to Iran war

By Carlos GarciaMarch 13, 2026

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Energy The war in Iran has caused the biggest oil supply disruption in history, energy watchdog says, and a swift end to the conflict might not change that

By Tristan BoveMarch 13, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is an Iranian ‘kill box,’ preventing the U.S. Navy from securing it right now and letting tankers pass through freely

Energy The Strait of Hormuz is an Iranian ‘kill box,’ preventing the U.S. Navy from securing it right now and letting tankers pass through freely

By Jason MaMarch 13, 2026

Current price of oil as of March 13, 2026

Personal Finance Current price of oil as of March 13, 2026

By Joseph HostetlerMarch 13, 2026

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Energy Trump bragged about gas $2.30 a gallon just a month ago. He’s changed his tune

By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMarch 13, 2026

Reserve Chair Jerome Powell arrives to speak during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on January 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Economy Trump again pushes Powell to drop interest rates ‘IMMEDIATELY’ — but a zero-cut year looks increasingly likely

By Eleanor PringleMarch 13, 2026

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Economy Wall Street buckles in for a long war as Hormuz remains closed and Trump says he has ‘plenty of time’

By Jim EdwardsMarch 13, 2026

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Energy Oil and fertilizer prices are climbing. Your grocery bill may follow

By Jake AngeloMarch 13, 2026

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AI Morgan Stanley warns an AI breakthrough Is coming in 2026 — and most of the world isn’t ready

By Nick LichtenbergMarch 13, 2026

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Personal Finance The national debt isn’t $39 trillion. One economist says it’s actually $100 trillion

By Nick LichtenbergMarch 13, 2026

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