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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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Can CEOs expect clarity soon on tariffs after recent whiplash? Trump says they could go up further — ‘It depends’

Finance Can CEOs expect clarity soon on tariffs after recent whiplash? Trump says they could go up further — ‘It depends’

By Jason MaMarch 9, 2025

Success German bosses are blaming the country’s economic woes on ‘work-shy’ Gen Z calling in sick nearly 20 times a year
By Ryan HoggFebruary 25, 2025

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Finance Billionaire investor Mark Cuban warns ‘this is how recessions start’ as federal cuts ripple through the economy

By Jason MaMarch 8, 2025

‘America First’ policies are threatening American exceptionalism as the economy and markets flash warning signs

Finance ‘America First’ policies are threatening American exceptionalism as the economy and markets flash warning signs

By Jason MaMarch 8, 2025

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Finance Jerome Powell says the ‘net effect’ of the Trump administration’s policies on trade, immigration, fiscal policy, and regulation will determine interest rates in the future

By Paolo ConfinoMarch 8, 2025

A slide in Tesla on Friday is capping off a round trip of epic proportions in the company’s shares.

Finance Tesla erases $700 billion ‘Trump bump’ as sales slide globally

By Bloomberg and Esha DeyMarch 7, 2025

EPA staffers must now get DOGE approval before spending anything on items greater than $50,000

Politics EPA staffers must now get DOGE approval before spending anything on items greater than $50,000

By The Associated Press and Matthew DalyMarch 7, 2025

Finance S&P 500 notches a comeback after Friday blowout marks its worst trading session of the year
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezFebruary 24, 2025

President Donald Trump delivers his address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 4.

Politics Trump’s team promised governments would ‘eat’ its tariffs. Execs say they’re passing on at least 50% to consumers

By Eleanor PringleMarch 6, 2025

Steven Mnuchin, founder and managing partner at Liberty Strategic Capital and former US treasury secretary, smiles on stage during the Bloomberg Invest event in New York, US, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Finance The architect of Trump’s first tax cuts says the plan to scoop out overtime pay and Social Security from taxes is ‘very expensive’ but tips are feasible

By Greg McKennaMarch 6, 2025

Warren Buffett acts like the U.S. stock market is in bubble territory. He might be onto something

Commentary Warren Buffett acts like the U.S. stock market is in bubble territory. He might be onto something

By Steve H. Hanke and Caleb HofmannMarch 5, 2025

Want a more hopeful America? Increase awareness of past progress

Commentary Want a more hopeful America? Increase awareness of past progress

By Clay RoutledgeMarch 5, 2025

Unpack your suitcase—Job insecurity from DOGE layoffs and tariffs are shattering Americans’ vacation plans

Finance Unpack your suitcase—Job insecurity from DOGE layoffs and tariffs are shattering Americans’ vacation plans

By Alena BotrosMarch 5, 2025

Commentary Why 1,000 global companies left Russia and won’t return—no matter what Trump and Putin say
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianFebruary 20, 2025

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the Capitol building's House chamber in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2025.

Politics Trump may roll back Mexico and Canada tariffs as soon as today, but conflicting messages are giving consumers and Wall Street whiplash

By Eleanor PringleMarch 5, 2025

Wall Street is distraught over Trump’s tariffs

Finance Wall Street is distraught over Trump’s tariffs

By Alena BotrosMarch 4, 2025

Stop trying to hit credit unions with new taxes—millions of Americans would suffer

Commentary Stop trying to hit credit unions with new taxes—millions of Americans would suffer

By Jim Nussle and Juan Fernández CeballosMarch 4, 2025

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Politics Global markets tumble as Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China spark trade war fears

By Eleanor PringleMarch 4, 2025

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Politics Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pouring cold water on the hot economic numbers of the Biden administration, claiming that growth was ‘brittle underneath’

By Irina IvanovaMarch 4, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees inflation plummeting to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target despite Trump’s tariffs

Finance Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees inflation plummeting to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target despite Trump’s tariffs

By Alena BotrosMarch 3, 2025

The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on February 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill,

Economy Elon Musk calls Social Security ‘the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time’ as calls mount to remove contribution caps for billionaires

By Christiaan HetznerMarch 3, 2025

Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Politics Warren Buffett says tariffs leave consumers footing the bill: ‘The tooth fairy doesn’t pay ’em’

By Eleanor PringleMarch 3, 2025

Car Prices Are Poised for $12,000 Surge on Trump’s New Tariffs

Tech Car Prices Are Poised for $12,000 Surge on Trump’s New Tariffs

By Bloomberg and Keith NaughtonMarch 3, 2025

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Finance Wall Street is holding its breath as investors wait to see if Trump will enforce new tariffs or pull back at the last minute

By Stan Choe and The Associated PressMarch 3, 2025

Even in deep-red Trump country, business conditions are quickly collapsing as tariff fears cross party lines

Finance Even in deep-red Trump country, business conditions are quickly collapsing as tariff fears cross party lines

By Jason MaMarch 2, 2025

The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts

Politics The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts

By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMarch 2, 2025

Russia’s old economy is gone, and its wartime transformation has the military primed for a resurgence, former State Dept. official warns

Politics Russia’s old economy is gone, and its wartime transformation has the military primed for a resurgence, former State Dept. official warns

By Jason MaMarch 2, 2025

Artistic rendering of Benjamin Franklin on a $100 bill behind a graph showing downward movement

Finance The U.S. economy has suddenly been thrown into reverse as key GDP indicator flashes stunning negative forecast

By Jason MaMarch 1, 2025

With millions of hens killed by bird flu, critics charge big egg producers with price-gouging

Retail With millions of hens killed by bird flu, critics charge big egg producers with price-gouging

By The Associated PressFebruary 28, 2025

Consumers are cutting back spending at the fastest clip in 4 years

Finance Consumers are cutting back spending at the fastest clip in 4 years

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 28, 2025

America’s consumer economy is hostage to its top earners—and that could mean trouble down the road

Finance America’s consumer economy is hostage to its top earners—and that could mean trouble down the road

By Sydney LakeFebruary 27, 2025

The U.S. economy is propped up by three pillars, top investor Peter Boockvar says—and America’s growth now hinges on the wealthiest 10%

Finance The U.S. economy is propped up by three pillars, top investor Peter Boockvar says—and America’s growth now hinges on the wealthiest 10%

By Irina IvanovaFebruary 27, 2025

Joachim Nagel, president of the Deutsche Bundesbank, during a Bloomberg Television interview following the presentation of the Bundesbank's 2024 Annual Report in Frankfurt, Germany, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. German parties should quickly form a new government after Sunday's election, to help prevent the economy failing to expand for a third straight year, according to Nagel.

Finance It’s 5 minutes to midnight for Germany’s economy, Bundesbank chief warns after central bank’s first loss in 45 years

By Ryan HoggFebruary 26, 2025

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