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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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Why American billionaires are abandoning Wall Street for English soccer clubs
By Andrés MartinezApril 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
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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

Anything sounds good to Wall Street, except more war. But Iran’s power brokers may have little reason to stop.

By Eva RoytburgApril 2, 2026
The Iran war is effectively ‘a tax’ on U.S. households that could accelerate the economy’s widening K shape, Moody’s says

Americans could be on the hook for an extra $8 billion in gas prices, and some families will feel it more than others.

By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026
Jobless claims fall 9,000 as overall layoffs remain low across the economy

It was fewer than the 212,000 new filings analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet were expecting and within the range of the past several years.

By Matt Ott and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
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Top CD rates from major banks April 2, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Top CD rates from major banks on April 2, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

A deposit account at a bank you already recognize can be a safe way to earn interest on your money.

By Joseph HostetlerApril 2, 2026
Here’s why King Charles is coming to America. And it is not the reason the president thinks 

As George Bernard Shaw said, Britain and America share a language but not a worldview—and the gap between the U.S. and Europe is only growing.

By Kamal AhmedApril 2, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 2, 2026

You can still find high-yield savings accounts offering rates around 5%… If you know where to look. Here’s our list of the highest savings account rates available today.

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 2, 2026
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Current price of Ethereum for April 2, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for April 2, 2026

Ethereum isn’t just digital money; it’s a decentralized computing platform, meaning users can build and run apps on it without oversight of a company or bank.

By Joseph HostetlerApril 2, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for April 2, 2026

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and remains the most popular crypto coin on the market.

By Joseph HostetlerApril 2, 2026
Current price of gold as of April 2, 2026

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here’s a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

By Danny BakstApril 2, 2026
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Gen Z millionaires are rushing into crypto—and they blame the risky bet on FOMO, or fear of missing out

As trillions shift to younger generations, high-net-worth Gen Z and millennials are betting on crypto at far higher rates than Gen X or boomers.

By Preston ForeApril 2, 2026
Elon Musk, world’s first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO

Exactly how much SpaceX plans to raise has not been disclosed but the figure is reportedly as much as $75 billion.

By Bernard Condon, Ken Sweet and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading—but the party may be coming to an end

Suspicious wagers on everything from U.S. military actions to MrBeast episodes have finally roused officials to take action.

By Jeff John RobertsApril 2, 2026
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Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech towns
Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech towns

The next wave of the migration story is already underway, and it’s moving the innovation economy into unexpected territory.

By Sydney LakeApril 2, 2026
The tax escape map: Billionaires are bolting for Florida from the West Coast and taking billions in tax revenue with them

Driven partly by proposed wealth taxes, some of America’s richest people have poured millions into waterfront Florida real estate.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 2, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 2, 2026

Some homeowners might benefit from an adjustable-rate mortgage over the more common fixed-rate loans. Here’s what to know.

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 2, 2026
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UK accuses Iran of Hormuz ‘hijack,’ holding global economy hostage

“We have seen Iran hijack an international shipping route to hold the global economy hostage,” Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said.

By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 2, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerApril 2, 2026
Have a strong brand in a world of noise—it’s like having the only red T-shirt in a stadium full of white ones

Electric is no longer a compromise: Inside Volvo’s big bet on the EX60—and the CCO, Erik Severinson, selling skeptics on EVs.

By Kamal AhmedApril 2, 2026
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Crypto
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Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete 
Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete 

The Silicon Valley execs want companies to function as a “mini artificial general intelligence,” and leave traditional corporate hierarchy behind.

By Jacqueline MunisApril 2, 2026
I knew about North Korean hackers—they still tricked me and got into my computer

A source reached out to me over Telegram. I didn’t realize his account was compromised until it was almost too late.

By Ben WeissApril 2, 2026
Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway

Blockchain-based platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are doing what Wall Street regulators never could—leaving a public, immutable trail of suspicious trades.

By Nic PuckrinApril 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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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
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LawColleges under pressure over building names with Epstein connections
By Julie Carr Smyth, Michael Casey and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
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AIMeet China’s AI-powered recycling robot that sorts 220 pounds of clothes in 2 to 3 minutes
By Tian MacLeod Ji and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
In the age of vibe coding, trust is the real bottleneck
AIIn the age of vibe coding, trust is the real bottleneck
By Sharon GoldmanApril 2, 2026
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CommentaryThe ‘average rent’ mirage: why we need better numbers to understand urban economics
By Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh and Wayne YuMarch 16, 2026
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman in conversation with David Rubenstein at an Economic Club of Washington, D.C., dinner on March 11, 2026.
NewslettersNasdaq CEO Adena Friedman is convinced AI isn’t a death knell for software
By Sheryl EstradaMarch 16, 2026
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BankingGoldman’s top international execs say the Iran war has parallels to the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but there are key differences
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 16, 2026
Nordstrom’s ‘glow-up’: How going private is helping the retailer thrive as Saks Global languishes
C-SuiteNordstrom’s ‘glow-up’: How going private is helping the retailer thrive as Saks Global languishes
By Phil WahbaMarch 16, 2026
The next big thing in crypto will be tokenized stocks: Here are the likely winners and losers
NewslettersThe next big thing in crypto will be tokenized stocks: Here are the likely winners and losers
By Jeff John RobertsMarch 16, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on January 28, 2026 in Washington, DC
EconomyThis week is Jerome Powell’s penultimate meeting as chairman of the Fed—don’t expect him to drop Wall Street many hints
By Eleanor PringleMarch 16, 2026
Inside the Gen Z Shark Tank where influencers are becoming venture investors
NewslettersInside the Gen Z Shark Tank where influencers are becoming venture investors
By Leo SchwartzMarch 16, 2026
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EnergyWith Iran still in control of Hormuz, Trump threatens NATO and oil hits $106
By Jim EdwardsMarch 16, 2026
Top CD rates on March 16, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.30%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates on March 16, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.30%
By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 16, 2026
The top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on March 16, 2026
Personal FinanceThe top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on March 16, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 16, 2026
Asia scrambles to respond to Trump’s sweeping Section 301 trade probes, which could pave the way for new tariffs
EconomyAsia scrambles to respond to Trump’s sweeping Section 301 trade probes, which could pave the way for new tariffs
By Angelica AngMarch 16, 2026
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CommentaryFrom foundations to fluency: why upskilling is the key to Europe’s AI future
By Debbie WeinsteinMarch 16, 2026
Mortgage rates, March 16, 2026
Personal FinanceMortgage rates, March 16, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 16, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for March 16, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for March 16, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 16, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for March 16, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent refi mortgage rates report for March 16, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 16, 2026
Despite Greenland crisis, Trump suggests NATO owes him help on Iran war after U.S. support for Ukraine. ‘We’ve been very sweet’
EnergyDespite Greenland crisis, Trump suggests NATO owes him help on Iran war after U.S. support for Ukraine. ‘We’ve been very sweet’
By Jason MaMarch 15, 2026
China’s power ‘supergrid’ gives Xi buffer against energy shocks
EnergyChina’s power ‘supergrid’ gives Xi buffer against energy shocks
By BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Trump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran
PoliticsTrump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran
By Peter Martin, Fiona MacDonald, Donato Paolo Mancini, Alberto Nardelli and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
The closed Strait of Hormuz is testing Asia’s energy security. The answer lies across the Pacific—in Canada
CommentaryThe closed Strait of Hormuz is testing Asia’s energy security. The answer lies across the Pacific—in Canada
By Barrett BingleyMarch 15, 2026
Pentagon sees Iran war lasting up to six weeks, Trump aide says
PoliticsPentagon sees Iran war lasting up to six weeks, Trump aide says
By Jen Judson and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Trump says he asked 7 countries for Hormuz help. None answered the call
EnergyTrump says he asked 7 countries for Hormuz help. None answered the call
By Sam Metz, Will Weissert, Julia Frankel, Cara Anna and The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
An OpenAI cofounder ‘vibe coded’ an analysis of the U.S. labor market’s exposure to AI, and the highest-paying jobs have the worst scores
AIAn OpenAI cofounder ‘vibe coded’ an analysis of the U.S. labor market’s exposure to AI, and the highest-paying jobs have the worst scores
By Jason MaMarch 15, 2026
Iran supertanker pushes through strait for China
EnergyIran supertanker pushes through strait for China
By Prejula Prem and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Japan says dispatching ships to Middle East faces high hurdles
PoliticsJapan says dispatching ships to Middle East faces high hurdles
By Isabel Reynolds, Nicholas Takahashi and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Bahrain starts output cuts at world’s top aluminum smelter
PoliticsBahrain starts output cuts at world’s top aluminum smelter
By Mark Burton and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
U.S. energy chief signals Iran war may last several more weeks
EnergyU.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
EconomyBessent 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
As Iran war knocks Trump back on his political heels, he lashes out at news coverage while taking flak from top MAGA figures
PoliticsAs Iran war knocks Trump back on his political heels, he lashes out at news coverage while taking flak from top MAGA figures
By Will Weissert and The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
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Commentary75% of resumes never reach a human: the new rules of job searching in the AI era
By Alex ChepovoiMarch 15, 2026
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SuccessThis 18-year-old college student accidentally emailed thousands of classmates—it turned his pet-sitting business into a valuable side hustle
By Preston ForeMarch 15, 2026
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