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Oil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
Oil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near

Global crude benchmark Brent fell as much as 5.2% to $98.12 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near $92.

By Nicholas Lua and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs
40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs
By Jacqueline MunisMay 24, 2026
U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy
U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy
By Magdalena Del Valle and BloombergMay 23, 2026
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BofA says you’ll be 10x more productive with AI. Ignore the 0.1% result so far
By Nick LichtenbergMay 24, 2026
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AI hallucinations are infiltrating expert work—and entering the permanent body of knowledge
By Tristan BoveMay 24, 2026
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Alaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
EnergyAlaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Trump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
PoliticsTrump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
SpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
InvestingSpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
PoliticsThe more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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EnergyNonprofit fraud isn’t surging. Enforcement is
By Sarah Webber and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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HealthThe quiet $8 billion crisis: long COVID costs keep rising as Washington looks away
By Bruce Y. Lee, Hannah Dimmick and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Personal FinanceFrom Hobbes to the 14th amendment: the ancient and modern cases against Trump’s $1.8 billion fund
By Austin Sarat and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Health500,000 people were locked in state psychiatric hospitals. Their descendants can’t find out why
By Mike Stobbe, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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EconomyU.S. unemployment claims surge to nearly 2 million, the most in almost 4 years
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressAugust 21, 2025
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    EconomyTrump says tariffs are going to be enough to pay down national debt. They likely won’t even touch the sides
    By Eleanor PringleAugust 17, 2025
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C-SuiteCEOs at America’s 100 largest low-wage employers are paid 632 times as much as the average worker, study finds
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 21, 2025
Wall Street is scared that we’re looking at the end of the Fed’s independence
EconomyWall Street is scared that we’re looking at the end of the Fed’s independence
By Jim EdwardsAugust 21, 2025
A woman sits at a red table outside and looks at a man sitting across from her.
EconomyBeyond snubbing Tinder, Bumble, and casual flings, more than half of Gen Z is spending $0 monthly on dating, BofA finds
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 21, 2025
Southeast Asia’s ‘incredibly dynamic’ Islamic finance market is drawing in non-Islamic players
EconomySoutheast Asia’s ‘incredibly dynamic’ Islamic finance market is drawing in non-Islamic players
By Lionel LimAugust 20, 2025
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EconomyFed minutes reveal concern over ‘the effects of higher tariffs’ as central bank left rates unchanged
By The Associated Press and Christopher RugaberAugust 20, 2025
  • Government forces Air Canada and flight attendants back to work and into arbitration, after strike strands over 100,000 travelers
    EconomyGovernment forces Air Canada and flight attendants back to work and into arbitration, after strike strands over 100,000 travelers
    By Rob Gillies, Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressAugust 16, 2025
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EconomySony will pass on tariff costs to U.S. consumers by hiking PlayStation 5 prices
By Dave SmithAugust 20, 2025
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EconomyWashington DC leads America in unemployment rate for 3rd straight month
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressAugust 20, 2025
Cape Cod is considering taxing luxury home sales of $2+ million to raise funds for the housing market’s ‘missing middle’
Real EstateCape Cod is considering taxing luxury home sales of $2+ million to raise funds for the housing market’s ‘missing middle’
By Sydney LakeAugust 20, 2025
Target stock is down 64% over 4 years—and investors who were ‘hoping for an external CEO’ are disappointed by the choice of its next leader
C-SuiteTarget stock is down 64% over 4 years—and investors who were ‘hoping for an external CEO’ are disappointed by the choice of its next leader
By Phil WahbaAugust 20, 2025
The exact salary the ultra-wealthy say they’d need to feel ‘comfortable’ in the current climate has been revealed—and it starts at $500,000
SuccessThe exact salary the ultra-wealthy say they’d need to feel ‘comfortable’ in the current climate has been revealed—and it starts at $500,000
By Emma BurleighAugust 20, 2025
  • Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could be struck down as soon as this month—and the administration is warning of economic apocalypse
    EconomyTrump’s reciprocal tariffs could be struck down as soon as this month—and the administration is warning of economic apocalypse
    By Jason MaAugust 16, 2025
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BankingTrump may want lower interest rates for consumers, but it sure is convenient for the national debt he’s creating, too
By Eleanor PringleAugust 20, 2025
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Personal FinanceCurrent price of gold as of August 20, 2025
By Danny BakstAugust 20, 2025
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EconomyGoldman Sachs says we’re on the verge of a stablecoin gold rush worth trillions
By Jim EdwardsAugust 20, 2025
Pop Mart shares soar 11% as CEO announces new mini Labubu
EconomyPop Mart shares soar 11% as CEO announces new mini Labubu
By BloombergAugust 20, 2025
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InvestingThe last time the Fed cut rates against rising inflation was right before the Great Financial Crisis. BofA warns of the ‘Ghosts of 2007’
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 19, 2025
Target hasn’t gotten its mojo back after boycotts and backlash over retracted DEI efforts. Foot traffic and revenue are still down
GlobalTarget hasn’t gotten its mojo back after boycotts and backlash over retracted DEI efforts. Foot traffic and revenue are still down
By Andrew Adam Newman and Retail BrewAugust 19, 2025
Home Depot says customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as stubborn interest rates and worries about the economy fester
EconomyHome Depot says customers are putting off larger home-improvement projects as stubborn interest rates and worries about the economy fester
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 19, 2025
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BankingHome Depot leads Dow higher as Wall Street holds steady in summer lull
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressAugust 19, 2025
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EconomySam Altman might be right: He’s not the only one who thinks the stock market is in ‘bubble’ territory
By Jim EdwardsAugust 19, 2025
The best savings account is offering 5.00% APY. Check out our list of the top high-yield savings accounts on Aug. 19, 2025
Personal FinanceThe best savings account is offering 5.00% APY. Check out our list of the top high-yield savings accounts on Aug. 19, 2025
By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 19, 2025
How Chili’s and Cheesecake Factory are defying consumer gloom and beating McDonald’s and Chipotle at their own game
EconomyHow Chili’s and Cheesecake Factory are defying consumer gloom and beating McDonald’s and Chipotle at their own game
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 19, 2025
A woman sitting in an office looks to the side, disappointed.
SuccessWorkers are ‘job hugging’ in a stagnant labor market, but growing resentment means they could bail as soon as the next Great Resignation comes
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 18, 2025
Massive AI spending has a ‘crowding out’ effect that could slow other sectors, top economist says
EconomyMassive AI spending has a ‘crowding out’ effect that could slow other sectors, top economist says
By Jason MaAugust 18, 2025
Donald Trump holds up a chart alleging BLS data has been inaccurate
EconomyEven if you can’t trust the data, these 13 warning signs will tell you the economy is in trouble
By Dave SmithAugust 18, 2025
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, at the Jackson Hole economic symposium in Moran, Wyoming, US, on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
EconomyWall Street is banking that Powell will signal a rate cut at Jackson Hole—but the closer it gets, the less likely it looks
By Eleanor PringleAugust 18, 2025
Fed Chair Jerome Powell may seriously disappoint Wall Street at Jackson Hole
EconomyFed Chair Jerome Powell may seriously disappoint Wall Street at Jackson Hole
By Jason MaAugust 17, 2025
We still aren’t sure what’s going on with tariffs and inflation — or what will happen next
EconomyWe still aren’t sure what’s going on with tariffs and inflation — or what will happen next
By Jason MaAugust 17, 2025
Rolex Land-Dweller watches displayed in a window
RetailGen Z was growing obsessed with luxury watches. New tariffs on Switzerland could cool the expensive hobby
By Nino PaoliAugust 17, 2025
The Nitro Cart parked on the sidewalk
SuccessA millennial couple grew their side hustle into a business bringing in $4.5 million a year—here’s how the cofounder would start it again, with nothing
By Jessica CoacciAugust 17, 2025
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