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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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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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CommentaryApollo and FC Barcelona just proved legacy markets are losing their grip on business
By Mike SimasApril 2, 2026
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CybersecurityMercor, a $10 billion AI startup that works with companies including OpenAI and Anthropic, confirms major data breach
By Beatrice NolanApril 2, 2026
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CommentaryWhy American billionaires are abandoning Wall Street for English soccer clubs
By Andrés MartinezApril 2, 2026
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PoliticsTrump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general
By The Associated Press, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo and Michelle L. PriceApril 2, 2026
What to know about Gwynne Shotwell, the woman behind SpaceX’s monster IPO
NewslettersWhat to know about Gwynne Shotwell, the woman behind SpaceX’s monster IPO
By Emma HinchliffeApril 2, 2026
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Politics‘There are no words’: Zohran Mamdani grapples with fatal shooting of 7-month-old in a stroller
By The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete 
AIJack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete 
By Jacqueline MunisApril 2, 2026
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EconomyThe 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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The Russian war economy is facing a ‘moment of truth’ as Putin’s dwindling cash reserves raise odds of a financial crash, expert says
FinanceThe Russian war economy is facing a ‘moment of truth’ as Putin’s dwindling cash reserves raise odds of a financial crash, expert says
By Jason MaJanuary 26, 2025
Javier Milei’s free-market shock therapy to transform Argentina’s economy gets huge endorsement as sudden growth rebound seen
FinanceJavier Milei’s free-market shock therapy to transform Argentina’s economy gets huge endorsement as sudden growth rebound seen
By Jason MaJanuary 25, 2025
President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
FinanceDonald Trump promised to tackle cost-of-living crisis—now he’s risking inflation by demanding interest rates drop ‘immediately’
By Christiaan HetznerJanuary 24, 2025
U.K. signs £9 billion nuclear submarine deal with Rolls Royce—in move to boost national security and create thousands of jobs
FinanceU.K. signs £9 billion nuclear submarine deal with Rolls Royce—in move to boost national security and create thousands of jobs
By AFPJanuary 24, 2025
Larry Summers, president emeritus and professor at Harvard University, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
FinanceLarry Summers warns bubbling asset prices are hitting levels of froth last seen prior to the financial crisis
By Christiaan HetznerJanuary 23, 2025
U.K. is set to face more frequent recessions, economists warn
FinanceU.K. is set to face more frequent recessions, economists warn
By Tom Rees and BloombergJanuary 23, 2025
World leaders at Davos need to tax millionaires like me. The fate of our planet and democracy depends on it
CommentaryWorld leaders at Davos need to tax millionaires like me. The fate of our planet and democracy depends on it
By Chuck CollinsJanuary 23, 2025
Ray Dalio, Founder and CIO Mentor, Bridgewater Associates speaks onstage during The Wall Street Journal's 2024 The Future Of Everything Festival at Spring Studios on May 22, 2024 in New York City.
FinanceBillionaire investor Ray Dalio warns U.K. is at risk of entering ‘debt death spiral’
By Ryan HoggJanuary 21, 2025
Vivek Ramaswamy, former Republican presidential nominee, speaks during Donald Trump's October campaign rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania
PoliticsVivek Ramaswamy’s departure as DOGE co-czar removes growing political liability for Elon Musk
By Christiaan HetznerJanuary 21, 2025
Top economies face ‘population collapse’ as fertility rates drop, and something’s got to give, study says
FinanceTop economies face ‘population collapse’ as fertility rates drop, and something’s got to give, study says
By Jason MaJanuary 19, 2025
President Donald Trump makes a statement on the census with Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross
PoliticsTrump’s former commerce secretary Wilbur Ross reveals how the president-elect could shape America First 2.0—and why Elon Musk won’t present a problem
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 19, 2025
King Philippe of Belgium inaugurates the Brussels Motor Show in the Palais du Heysel, on January 10, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
FinanceEU considers enlisting Belgian king and 81-year-old decree to block Hungary’s potential veto of Russian sanctions
By Ryan HoggJanuary 17, 2025
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PoliticsPoll shows few Americans are confident Trump will be able to lower the cost of groceries, housing, or healthcare, despite his campaign promises
By The Associated PressJanuary 16, 2025
U.K. economy ticks upward, but lethargic growth remains a challenge for PM Keir Starmer
FinanceU.K. economy ticks upward, but lethargic growth remains a challenge for PM Keir Starmer
By Ben Perry and AFPJanuary 16, 2025
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FinanceGerman corporate distress racing towards pandemic-level highs this year
By Ryan HoggJanuary 16, 2025
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FinanceBlackRock CEO Larry Fink: It’s time for investors to rethink long-held principles about stocks and bonds
By Ashley LutzJanuary 15, 2025
In Trump 2.0, growing, spending, or squandering an enviable macroeconomic inheritance are all on the table
CommentaryIn Trump 2.0, growing, spending, or squandering an enviable macroeconomic inheritance are all on the table
By Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul SwartzJanuary 15, 2025
U.K. bond sale to gauge investor appetite after market turmoil
FinanceU.K. bond sale to gauge investor appetite after market turmoil
By James Hirai and BloombergJanuary 14, 2025
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PoliticsJamie Dimon isn’t surprised Donald Trump won the election—he says people were tired of being lectured to by a ‘swamp’ of ineffective government
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 13, 2025
Fed rate cuts are already over after they barely started as blowout jobs report shifts focus to hikes, BofA says
FinanceFed rate cuts are already over after they barely started as blowout jobs report shifts focus to hikes, BofA says
By Jason MaJanuary 11, 2025
The path to net zero that doesn’t punish consumers, businesses, or politicians
CommentaryThe path to net zero that doesn’t punish consumers, businesses, or politicians
By Rich Lesser and Feike SijbesmaJanuary 6, 2025
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FinanceIt’s different now: Tariffs can boost U.S. jobs, wages, and the economy, finance professor says
By Jason MaJanuary 5, 2025
Fortune Archives: New Year’s resolutions for the corporate world
NewslettersFortune Archives: New Year’s resolutions for the corporate world
By Indrani SenJanuary 5, 2025
Investors are like ‘hyperactive first-graders’ playing this schoolhouse game as they try to anticipate the market, strategist says
FinanceInvestors are like ‘hyperactive first-graders’ playing this schoolhouse game as they try to anticipate the market, strategist says
By Jason MaJanuary 4, 2025
Trump tariffs would shrink the federal deficit, but also the economy, CBO says
PoliticsTrump tariffs would shrink the federal deficit, but also the economy, CBO says
By Jason MaJanuary 4, 2025
Recession bites as German jobs market faces slowdown ahead of early general election
FinanceRecession bites as German jobs market faces slowdown ahead of early general election
By AFPJanuary 3, 2025
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FinanceEconomists are already worried Trump’s ‘Maganomics’ will hurt growth in 2025
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 2, 2025
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FinanceWall Street’s predictions for the market and economy in 2025
By Paolo ConfinoDecember 31, 2024
Americans are increasingly falling behind on their credit card bills, flashing a warning sign for the economy
FinanceAmericans are increasingly falling behind on their credit card bills, flashing a warning sign for the economy
By Jason MaDecember 30, 2024
Jimmy Carter also faced high inflation and energy prices — ‘We have more oil in our shale alone than several Saudi Arabias’
PoliticsJimmy Carter also faced high inflation and energy prices — ‘We have more oil in our shale alone than several Saudi Arabias’
By Jason MaDecember 29, 2024
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