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Phillip Swagel, director of the Congressional Budget Office, during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The committee is holding a budget hearing for the Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office.
The director of the Congressional Budget Office—known for its gloomy national debt data—is very optimistic that a crisis will be avoided entirely

“Making progress to address the fiscal trajectory would be a positive for the U.S. economy,” Swagel said. “We can’t go on [with] the scolding narrative.”

By Eleanor PringleApril 20, 2026
Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’
Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’
By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
UAE in talks with U.S. for possible financial lifeline, WSJ says
UAE in talks with U.S. for possible financial lifeline, WSJ says
By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergApril 19, 2026
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Thousands of CEOs admit AI had no impact on employment or productivity—and it has economists resurrecting a paradox from 40 years ago
By Sasha RogelbergApril 19, 2026
Canada’s PM says strong U.S. economic ties were a strength but are now a weakness that must be fixed. ‘We have to take care of ourselves’
Canada’s PM says strong U.S. economic ties were a strength but are now a weakness that must be fixed. ‘We have to take care of ourselves’
By Jim Morris and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
The explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the ‘safety premium’ of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns
The explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the ‘safety premium’ of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns
By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
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By Catherina GioinoApril 20, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for April 20, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent refi mortgage rates report for April 20, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 20, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 20, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for April 20, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 20, 2026
Kalshi’s fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court—and the future of gambling is at stake
LawKalshi’s fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court—and the future of gambling is at stake
By Jeff John RobertsApril 20, 2026
Starting Monday, businesses can claim refunds for Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs. But it will take 60-90 days to get paid
LawStarting Monday, businesses can claim refunds for Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs. But it will take 60-90 days to get paid
By Mae Anderson and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Feds arrest a Los Angeles woman at LAX on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan
LawFeds arrest a Los Angeles woman at LAX on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan
By The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a Louisiana shooting that was ‘unlike anything most of us have ever seen,’ police say
Politics8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a Louisiana shooting that was ‘unlike anything most of us have ever seen,’ police say
By Gerald Herbert, John Seewer and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Trump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’
PoliticsTrump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’
By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
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CommentaryWe need more capitalists, not necessarily more capitalism
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    RetailStarbucks battles the ‘polyamorous’ era of coffee as customers experiment: ‘they’re seeing what’s out there’
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InvestingPalantir’s blockbuster earnings fired a starting gun on a global rally in stocks
By Jim EdwardsFebruary 3, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters and members of the media at Mar-a-Lago on February 1, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida.
EconomyPresident Trump just missed a key legal deadline for his spending plans—stoking economists’ fears over the $38.5 trillion national debt
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 3, 2026
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CommentaryWhat happened at Davos was a warning to CEOs: Their companies are designed for a world that no longer exists
By Ram CharanFebruary 3, 2026
Indonesia’s Danantara bets a new $6 billion SOE can save a textile industry from Trump tariffs and foreign competition
EconomyIndonesia’s Danantara bets a new $6 billion SOE can save a textile industry from Trump tariffs and foreign competition
By Angelica AngFebruary 2, 2026
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AIElon Musk’s SpaceX buys xAI in stunning deal valued at $1.25 trillion ahead of looming IPO
By Amanda GerutFebruary 2, 2026
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    Banking‘That’s exactly what a sock puppet does’: Elizabeth Warren accuses Kevin Warsh of softening his rate stance for Trump
    By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressJanuary 31, 2026
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AIIf AI is roiling the job market, the data isn’t showing it, Yale Budget Lab report says, raising questions of ‘AI-washing’ to justify mass layoffs
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 2, 2026
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EconomyTrump hails Modi breakthrough, cutting tariffs with India cutting back on Russian oil
By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Rajesh Roy and The Associated PressFebruary 2, 2026
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CryptoWhy Bitcoin is in a bear market: Analyst points to 3 factors after currency swoons below $75,000
By Carlos GarciaFebruary 2, 2026
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CybersecurityTop AI leaders are begging people not to use Moltbook, a social media platform for AI agents: It’s a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
By Eva RoytburgFebruary 2, 2026
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InnovationIt took the U.S. decades to respond to the 1970s energy shock with a strategic oil reserve, now it’s rerunning that playbook with rare earths
By Tristan BoveFebruary 2, 2026
  • Meet the first CEO of the IRS: A Jamie Dimon protégé facing a $5 trillion test this tax season
    EconomyMeet the first CEO of the IRS: A Jamie Dimon protégé facing a $5 trillion test this tax season
    By Shawn TullyJanuary 31, 2026
US President Donald Trump speaks before signing executive orders in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, on January 30, 2026.
EconomyTrump ‘woke the rest of the world up’ to leveraging economic firepower against trade partners, says Morgan Stanley CIO
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 2, 2026
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SuccessIn 2026, many employers are ditching merit-based pay bumps in favor of ‘peanut butter raises’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 2, 2026
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InvestingStocks fall as plunging metals fan global selloff
By Andre Janse van Vuuren, Anand Krishnamoorthy and BloombergFebruary 2, 2026
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Economy‘The Chinese have invaded us in terms of merchandise’: Mexico and Argentina lead Latin America’s struggles with flood of imports
By Chan Ho-Him, Isabel Debre, Nayara Batschke, Fabiola Sánchez and The Associated PressFebruary 2, 2026
Kevin Warsh, former governor of the U.S. Federal Reserve board, speaks during a news conference following the results of his review into the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee meetings, at the Bank of England in London, U.K., on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014.
Economy‘FOMO’ trade finally loses steam as gold and silver sink on Warsh nomination
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 2, 2026
Singapore launches first space agency, joining a Southeast Asian race to tap a fast-growing space sector
EconomySingapore launches first space agency, joining a Southeast Asian race to tap a fast-growing space sector
By Angelica AngFebruary 2, 2026
Trump’s plan to make housing affordable is faltering
Real EstateTrump’s plan to make housing affordable is faltering
By Katy O'Donnell and BloombergFebruary 1, 2026
This ‘mutually assured destruction’ threat in the $7.3 trillion JGB market helps prevent Japan from triggering a debt crisis — for now
EconomyThis ‘mutually assured destruction’ threat in the $7.3 trillion JGB market helps prevent Japan from triggering a debt crisis — for now
By Jason MaFebruary 1, 2026
Top energy expert says probability the U.S. will attack Iran soon is 75% as risk of major disruption to oil supply is priced in—‘this one is real’
EnergyTop energy expert says probability the U.S. will attack Iran soon is 75% as risk of major disruption to oil supply is priced in—‘this one is real’
By Jason MaFebruary 1, 2026
China’s export-led growth is looking more and more unsustainable while a real estate crash and reeling consumers fuel deflationary spiral
EconomyChina’s export-led growth is looking more and more unsustainable while a real estate crash and reeling consumers fuel deflationary spiral
By Jason MaFebruary 1, 2026
Trump says the U.S. is ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ as he moves to cut its oil supplies
PoliticsTrump says the U.S. is ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ as he moves to cut its oil supplies
By Michelle L. Price, Will Weissert and The Associated PressFebruary 1, 2026
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Investing‘We’re not in a bubble yet’ because only 3 out of 4 conditions are met, top economist says. Cue the OpenAI IPO
By Nick LichtenbergFebruary 1, 2026
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EconomyMusk’s fantasy for a future where work is optional just got more real: U.K. minister calls for universal basic income to cushion AI-related job losses
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 1, 2026
BRICS could become a new pillar of global governance—if its rapid growth doesn’t erode its newfound clout
EconomyBRICS could become a new pillar of global governance—if its rapid growth doesn’t erode its newfound clout
By Brian WongJanuary 31, 2026
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh could crush Trump’s rate-cut hopes and risk suffering the same level of abuse that Powell got, analysts say
EconomyFed chair nominee Kevin Warsh could crush Trump’s rate-cut hopes and risk suffering the same level of abuse that Powell got, analysts say
By Jason MaJanuary 31, 2026
Trump thinks a weaker dollar is great, but the U.S. needs a stable currency as national debt heads toward $40 trillion, former Fed president says
EconomyTrump thinks a weaker dollar is great, but the U.S. needs a stable currency as national debt heads toward $40 trillion, former Fed president says
By Jason MaJanuary 31, 2026
Mexico’s ban on vapes could give drug cartels more revenue — ‘those selling cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana are selling you vapes’
North AmericaMexico’s ban on vapes could give drug cartels more revenue — ‘those selling cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana are selling you vapes’
By María Verza and The Associated PressJanuary 31, 2026
Ford CEO has 5,000 open mechanic jobs with up to 6-figure salaries from the shortage of manually skilled workers: ‘We are in trouble in our country’
Future of WorkFord CEO has 5,000 open mechanic jobs with up to 6-figure salaries from the shortage of manually skilled workers: ‘We are in trouble in our country’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJanuary 31, 2026
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BankingKevin Warsh’s Fed nod sends gold plunging and chops 31.4% off silver as dollar strengthens in Friday trading
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressJanuary 31, 2026
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