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A group of young people stand together, each with the flag of Nepal draped around their shoulders.
Elon Musk’s DOGE swiped $329 million in humanitarian funding from Nepal, leaving a Gen Z tech revolution to transform the budding country’s economy

After the Trump administration gutted USAID, Nepal’s private sector has stepped up to energize its young workforce and strengthen its financial independence.

By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 20, 2026
Treasury yields are already blowing up the CBO’s long-term forecasts, and experts who previously downplayed U.S. debt fears are now starting to worry
Treasury yields are already blowing up the CBO’s long-term forecasts, and experts who previously downplayed U.S. debt fears are now starting to worry
By Jason MaSeptember 19, 2026
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I fled communism. Are Gen Z drawn to it?
By Luba KassovaSeptember 19, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump walks on stage to speak on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center.
‘It’s a dumb idea’: Republicans split from proposed ‘Trump dividend’ $5,000 plan if GOP wins midterms
By The Associated Press and Mike CataliniSeptember 18, 2026
An oil tanker on the water in front of a setting sun.
The Iran war is minting new one-day millionaires: oil tankers brave enough to sail across the Strait of Hormuz
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 18, 2026
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Kevin Warsh just revealed a huge change for the Fed. The press missed it
By Steve H. Hanke and John GreenwoodSeptember 18, 2026
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A group of young people walk past a sign that says We’re hiring!
Future of Work
It turns out that Gen Z didn’t quit on careers. The workforce quit on them
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 1, 2026
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    ‘I don’t have to announce everything, do I?’ Trump bristles at questions over blocked Hormuz, sanction-free China
    By Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressAugust 28, 2026
Young Kalshi users have traded an estimated $3.9B on sports and parlay-type contracts this year, exposing a loophole that lets them bet before age 21
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Young Kalshi users have traded an estimated $3.9B on sports and parlay-type contracts this year, exposing a loophole that lets them bet before age 21
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 31, 2026
America’s high school graduating class is projected to shrink 13%. Colleges are already feeling the squeeze
Economy
America’s high school graduating class is projected to shrink 13%. Colleges are already feeling the squeeze
By Tatiana SatauaAugust 31, 2026
A small boat sails past cargo ships and other commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.
Economy
UAE intercepts Iranian drone over its waters in ‘dangerous escalation’ from Iran war—and threatens responding ‘decisively to aggressors’
By The Associated Press and David RisingAugust 31, 2026
Gas topped $4 daily in August for the first time. New U.S. strikes on Iran are sending oil prices even higher again
Economy
Gas topped $4 daily in August for the first time. New U.S. strikes on Iran are sending oil prices even higher again
By Damian J. Troise and The Associated PressAugust 31, 2026
The Honda and Nissan dealerships are shown in Carmel, Ind.
Innovation
Nissan and Honda ink deal to boost competitiveness with ‘faster development cycles’ in vehicle software
By The Associated Press and Yuri KageyamaAugust 31, 2026
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    Current price of oil as of August 28, 2026
    By Joseph HostetlerAugust 28, 2026
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Economy
We’re living in the ‘G-shaped economy’—where boomers control $90 trillion, and everyone else waits
By Jason MaAugust 31, 2026
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Economy
Cash-strapped colleges are draining their endowments to survive
By Bloomberg, Amanda Albright and Elizabeth RembertAugust 31, 2026
The Fed is watching AI token prices. Here’s why CFOs should, too
AI
The Fed is watching AI token prices. Here’s why CFOs should, too
By Sheryl EstradaAugust 31, 2026
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Commentary
ADP CEO: the real conversation on jobs and AI is how do we prepare for what comes next?
By Maria BlackAugust 31, 2026
Iran’s president admits ‘we have many problems’ and missiles ‘are of no use’ as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran’s grip on Hormuz
Middle East
Iran’s president admits ‘we have many problems’ and missiles ‘are of no use’ as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran’s grip on Hormuz
By Jason MaAugust 30, 2026
  • Gen Z’s bedazzling era is the latest Lipstick Index as youths put gems on everything from coffee cups to skincare
    Retail
    Gen Z’s bedazzling era is the latest Lipstick Index as youths put gems on everything from coffee cups to skincare
    By Sarah GlodekAugust 28, 2026
The official jobless rate is so low the Fed thinks the economy is at full employment. But a gauge of the ‘functionally unemployed’ keeps climbing
Economy
The official jobless rate is so low the Fed thinks the economy is at full employment. But a gauge of the ‘functionally unemployed’ keeps climbing
By Jason MaAugust 30, 2026
Six months into the Iran war, the global economy has pulled off a ‘Mission Impossible’ scene, and the Trump family is among the winners
Economy
Six months into the Iran war, the global economy has pulled off a ‘Mission Impossible’ scene, and the Trump family is among the winners
By Matt Sedensky and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2026
South Korea may be getting too old to take advantage of its AI boom
Economy
South Korea may be getting too old to take advantage of its AI boom
By Mia OsmonbekovAugust 30, 2026
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Commentary
Why Gen X should stop planning around an inheritance that may never arrive
By Jon SabesAugust 30, 2026
Singapore has overhauled its baby bonus scheme. Will it work to boost birth rates this time?
Asia
Singapore has overhauled its baby bonus scheme. Will it work to boost birth rates this time?
By Angelica AngAugust 29, 2026
With ‘virtual speed bumps,’ these cities have reduced crashes by rewarding slower drivers with fewer red lights
North America
With ‘virtual speed bumps,’ these cities have reduced crashes by rewarding slower drivers with fewer red lights
By Jeff McMurray and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
New U.S. sanctions will hit ordinary Iranians hard. That may be the whole point as the crashing economy stirs fresh protests
Middle East
New U.S. sanctions will hit ordinary Iranians hard. That may be the whole point as the crashing economy stirs fresh protests
By Jason MaAugust 29, 2026
Key takeaways from the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole conference
Economy
Key takeaways from the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole conference
By Maria Eloisa Capurro, Jason Ma, Enda Curran, Alexander Weber and BloombergAugust 29, 2026
Wall Street used to worry that too much U.S. debt would crowd out the private sector. But AI hyperscalers are ‘reverse crowding’ the Treasury
Economy
Wall Street used to worry that too much U.S. debt would crowd out the private sector. But AI hyperscalers are ‘reverse crowding’ the Treasury
By Jason MaAugust 29, 2026
Former White House teleprompter operator must turn over more than $100,000 in profits and pay a $65,000 fine in insider trading settlement
Law
Former White House teleprompter operator must turn over more than $100,000 in profits and pay a $65,000 fine in insider trading settlement
By Collin Binkley and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2026
A man with a headset sits at a desk in a call center.
Economy
The AI boom hasn’t stopped U.S. companies from hiring cheap offshore labor, and overseas call center employment is still skyrocketing
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 29, 2026
Dae'quan Wright #8 of the Ole Miss Rebels celebrates against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half of CFP Semifinal Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.
Arts & Entertainment
College sports and ‘amateurism’ become the new ‘professional’ as an NFL player fights to return to school
By Joshua HongAugust 29, 2026
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Commentary
Why the Fed is often slow, late … and wrong in reading inflation
By George CalhounAugust 29, 2026
Amid high gas prices and shrinking crude stockpile, Trump says U.S. to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
Energy
Amid high gas prices and shrinking crude stockpile, Trump says U.S. to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
By Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressAugust 28, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at Federal Reserve Headquarters.
Economy
‘We have work to do’: Fed Reserve Chair Warsh suggests rate hike in coming months amid high inflation
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressAugust 28, 2026
Trump officially signs executive order directing government to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’
Banking
Trump officially signs executive order directing government to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’
By Michelle L. Price, Will Weissert and The Associated PressAugust 28, 2026
Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, arrives for dinner during the Kansas City Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium in Moran, Wyoming, US, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.
Economy
Kevin Warsh finally threw Wall Street some crumbs on what he’s thinking: ‘There is one signal nobody can miss: 65 months of elevated inflation’
By Eleanor PringleAugust 28, 2026
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Success
Despite working long 12-hour days, billionaire Panda Express co-CEO says he never got burned out: ‘That’s life’
By Preston ForeAugust 28, 2026
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Economy
Trump looks at Republican midterm hopes and has a message for voters: ‘Pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot’
By Steve Peoples, Jill Colvin and The Associated PressAugust 28, 2026
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