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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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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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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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By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 9, 2026
Oil worries and Iran war hammer Asian stocks, with Korea’s KOSPI taking the biggest hit
EconomyOil worries and Iran war hammer Asian stocks, with Korea’s KOSPI taking the biggest hit
By Angelica AngMarch 9, 2026
Oil prices soar past $110 while Dow futures sink 1,000 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes Special Forces mission
EconomyOil prices soar past $110 while Dow futures sink 1,000 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes Special Forces mission
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
Pentagon says 7th U.S. service member has died in Mideast war after being injured in Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia
PoliticsPentagon says 7th U.S. service member has died in Mideast war after being injured in Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia
By The Associated PressMarch 8, 2026
Despite rising prices, Trump downplays need to tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve. ‘There’s a lot of oil out there. That’ll get healed very quickly’
EnergyDespite rising prices, Trump downplays need to tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve. ‘There’s a lot of oil out there. That’ll get healed very quickly’
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressMarch 8, 2026
Asia’s family offices and corporations must step up to replace a cash-strapped UN and fill the SDG funding gap
CommentaryAsia’s family offices and corporations must step up to replace a cash-strapped UN and fill the SDG funding gap
By Naina Subberwal BatraMarch 8, 2026
Here’s why childcare is getting more unaffordable, forcing families to make ‘heartbreaking choices’
EconomyHere’s why childcare is getting more unaffordable, forcing families to make ‘heartbreaking choices’
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
U.S. considers idea of special operation to seize Iran’s uranium
PoliticsU.S. considers idea of special operation to seize Iran’s uranium
By Jonathan Tirone, Donato Paolo Mancini, Josh Wingrove and BloombergMarch 8, 2026
Tehran engulfed in fire, smoke and acid rain following strikes
PoliticsTehran engulfed in fire, smoke and acid rain following strikes
By Golnar Motevalli, Arsalan Shahla and BloombergMarch 8, 2026
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Energy‘Nightmare scenario’ looms as global markets head for the biggest oil output disruption in history, top energy guru warns
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
Oil market chaos to deepen as more Gulf giants cut output
EnergyOil market chaos to deepen as more Gulf giants cut output
By Yongchang Chin and BloombergMarch 8, 2026
To justify a $1.5 trillion market cap after its IPO, SpaceX would need to earn more than Berkshire Hathaway. Here’s why that’s unlikely
InvestingTo justify a $1.5 trillion market cap after its IPO, SpaceX would need to earn more than Berkshire Hathaway. Here’s why that’s unlikely
By Shawn TullyMarch 8, 2026
Trump said the ‘economy is roaring’ but the job market has evaporated, soaring gas prices could boost inflation, and stocks have plunged
EconomyTrump said the ‘economy is roaring’ but the job market has evaporated, soaring gas prices could boost inflation, and stocks have plunged
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMarch 8, 2026
The Persian Gulf’s ‘saltwater kingdoms’ rely so much on desalination that damage to the infrastructure could force evacuations
EnergyThe Persian Gulf’s ‘saltwater kingdoms’ rely so much on desalination that damage to the infrastructure could force evacuations
By Annika Hammerschlag and The Associated PressMarch 8, 2026
Mideast’s water supply at risk as Bahrain and Iran say their desalination plants were attacked amid expanding war
PoliticsMideast’s water supply at risk as Bahrain and Iran say their desalination plants were attacked amid expanding war
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Kareem Chehayeb and The Associated PressMarch 8, 2026
Joseph Stiglitz says buckle up before the great AI ‘reallocation’ era arrives
AIJoseph Stiglitz says buckle up before the great AI ‘reallocation’ era arrives
By Catherina GioinoMarch 8, 2026
Asana’s new CEO says getting a job in Silicon Valley isn’t harder for Gen Z than it was for him—he shares his alternative ‘donut box’ hack for getting hired
SuccessAsana’s new CEO says getting a job in Silicon Valley isn’t harder for Gen Z than it was for him—he shares his alternative ‘donut box’ hack for getting hired
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMarch 8, 2026
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BankingThe hidden economy deciding who gets into your favorite concert, restaurant, and theme park
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 8, 2026
Iran sends conflicting signals on war, highlighting split between leaders looking to de-escalate vs. hard-liners bent on fighting the U.S. and Israel
PoliticsIran sends conflicting signals on war, highlighting split between leaders looking to de-escalate vs. hard-liners bent on fighting the U.S. and Israel
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
UAE and Kuwait start oil output cuts after Hormuz blockage
EnergyUAE and Kuwait start oil output cuts after Hormuz blockage
By Fiona MacDonald, Anthony Di Paola and BloombergMarch 7, 2026
Forget the U.S. Navy. The best protection for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz may be claiming to be a ‘Chinese’ or ‘Muslim’ vessel
EnergyForget the U.S. Navy. The best protection for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz may be claiming to be a ‘Chinese’ or ‘Muslim’ vessel
By Jason MaMarch 7, 2026
The U.S. is sending an AI-powered anti-drone system to the Mideast as response to countering Iran’s Shahed has been ‘disappointing’
PoliticsThe U.S. is sending an AI-powered anti-drone system to the Mideast as response to countering Iran’s Shahed has been ‘disappointing’
By Emma Burrows and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
Peter Thiel warned AI is coming for ‘math people before word people.’ Banks have already said smaller headcounts are possible
BankingPeter Thiel warned AI is coming for ‘math people before word people.’ Banks have already said smaller headcounts are possible
By Jason MaMarch 7, 2026
Saudi Arabia intensifies engagement with Iran to defuse war
PoliticsSaudi Arabia intensifies engagement with Iran to defuse war
By Donato Paolo Mancini, Fiona MacDonald, Samy Adghirni, Sam Dagher and BloombergMarch 7, 2026
Trump says U.S. may target new parts of Iran in escalating war
PoliticsTrump says U.S. may target new parts of Iran in escalating war
By Arsalan Shahla, Kateryna Kadabashy and BloombergMarch 7, 2026
Regular gasoline is now $3.41 a gallon, up 43 cents since Trump launched his war on Iran, as oil prices soar 36% from a week ago
EnergyRegular gasoline is now $3.41 a gallon, up 43 cents since Trump launched his war on Iran, as oil prices soar 36% from a week ago
By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
As Trump says military has plenty of munitions for Iran war, Democrats point out U.S. didn’t give Ukraine more interceptors because of low supply
PoliticsAs Trump says military has plenty of munitions for Iran war, Democrats point out U.S. didn’t give Ukraine more interceptors because of low supply
By Ben Finley and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
With little or no help from the U.S. government, Americans stranded in the Mideast used WhatsApp and social media to figure out how to get home
PoliticsWith little or no help from the U.S. government, Americans stranded in the Mideast used WhatsApp and social media to figure out how to get home
By Hallie Golden, Rio Yamat, Michael Casey and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
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Startups & VentureBillionaire OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla predicts how awesome life could be in 2040—even if AI wipes out colleges and jobs
By Fortune EditorsMarch 7, 2026
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RetailGen Alpha’s economic influence is ‘enormous’—From side hustles and bankrolling from their parents, they’ve surpassed $100 billion in spending power
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 7, 2026
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