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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’

Tensions in the Gulf escalated Sunday, when the Navy seized a ship for the first time as part of its blockade, with a destroyer firing at a vessel attempting to evade the dragnet.

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
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
Trump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed
Trump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed
By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz 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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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
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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
Federal government launches broad probe into mysterious disappearances and deaths of top scientists. ‘We haven’t found anything alarming yet’
PoliticsFederal government launches broad probe into mysterious disappearances and deaths of top scientists. ‘We haven’t found anything alarming yet’
By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
Blue Origin launches New Glenn, suffers issue deploying craft
InnovationBlue Origin launches New Glenn, suffers issue deploying craft
By Sana Pashankar, Edward Ludlow and BloombergApril 19, 2026
The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations
LawThe FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations
By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
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Future of WorkElon Musk bans résumés and cover letters in hiring for his chip team. These are the 3 bullet points he’s looking for instead
By Jake AngeloApril 19, 2026
About 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to storm a beagle research facility protected by a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence
LawAbout 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to storm a beagle research facility protected by a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence
By The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Trump can continue building his $400 million White House ballroom, appeals court says after judge tried to block above-ground construction
LawTrump can continue building his $400 million White House ballroom, appeals court says after judge tried to block above-ground construction
By Darlene Superville and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
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By many measures, Trump has dug himself into a hole on the economy as its performance has yet to come anywhere close to his hype
EconomyBy many measures, Trump has dug himself into a hole on the economy as its performance has yet to come anywhere close to his hype
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressSeptember 6, 2025
  • Peter Thiel speaks at Cambridge
    TechPeter Thiel is delivering 4 private sold-out lectures at a club in San Francisco—about the Antichrist
    By Dave SmithSeptember 2, 2025
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says U.S. labor workers won’t lose their jobs to AI—‘it’s not true’
TechPalantir CEO Alex Karp says U.S. labor workers won’t lose their jobs to AI—‘it’s not true’
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 5, 2025
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is seen walking in Grand Teton National Park and squinting in direct sunlight on August 22, 2025 near Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
EconomyIs the Fed ready to go big? Analysts debate jumbo rate cut after soft jobs data
By Eva RoytburgSeptember 5, 2025
S President Donald Trump shakes hands with with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC.
EconomyThe Trump administration flubbed a detail on its Japan trade deal so it apologized and agreed to refund overcharged tariffs
By Mari Yamaguchi and The Associated PressSeptember 5, 2025
A small child is shown on his mother's lap, with her arms around him, as they wait at a clinic.
PoliticsCalifornia overbilled Medicaid $500 million to provide care for undocumented immigrants — and now Trump is cracking down
By Angela Hart, Devi Shastri and The Associated PressSeptember 5, 2025
Rent
EconomyAmerica’s homeownership rate falls for the first time since 2016 amid economic and demographic shifts, Redfin says
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 5, 2025
  • Man waiting for the doctor in an examination room
    EconomyUBS gives America a recession checkup and sees a 93% probability from the hard data, with a ‘soggy’ economy ahead
    By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 2, 2025
A large "Now Hiring" advertisement posted on the windows of the Advance Auto Parts store in Bay Shore, New York on March 24, 2022.
EconomyAmerica’s job growth has flatlined—and Mark Zandi believes June may have been the start of a recession
By Eva RoytburgSeptember 5, 2025
Donald Trump
EconomyFirst jobs report since Trump fired data chief reveals slump to 22,000 new hires in August, unemployment highest since 2021
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressSeptember 5, 2025
Jerome Powell's job is going to get even more complicated thanks to labor market data.
EconomyThe labor market is on a knife edge, and the factors weakening it aren’t going anywhere
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 5, 2025
Jensen Huang CEO of Nvidia
EconomyWhen AI’s ‘inevitable slowdown’ comes it could tank S&P 500’s valuation multiple by up to 20%, Goldman Sachs says
By Jim EdwardsSeptember 5, 2025
Bernd Lange
Economy‘I guess there will be some amendments’: EU trade negotiator is having second thoughts about deal with Trump
By David McHugh and The Associated PressSeptember 5, 2025
  • Ray Dalio speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025 in New York City.
    EconomyRay Dalio says America’s ‘debt-induced heart attack’ will happen under Trump 2.0—and no one’s brave enough to stop it
    By Eleanor PringleSeptember 2, 2025
Bessent
EconomyPodcasters, influencers make Trump White House’s list of jobs covered under no-tax tips list
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressSeptember 4, 2025
JOLTS
EconomyHiring managers are paralyzed by Trump’s tariffs and Powell’s rate hikes, JOLTS report reveals
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressSeptember 4, 2025
Norm Eisen
EconomyDOJ opens mortgage-fraud probe into Lisa Cook, source says
By Eric Tucker, Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressSeptember 4, 2025
Middle aged male frustrated while looking banana and receipt from grocery store.
EconomyLose-lose: Even if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs, consumers likely wouldn’t see a dime from refunds
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressSeptember 4, 2025
Tariff instability and a break with China is hitting American companies hard, and homegrown manufacturer John Deere is no exception
EconomyTariff instability and a break with China is hitting American companies hard, and homegrown manufacturer John Deere is no exception
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 4, 2025
Stephen Miran, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, walks at the White House, June 17, 2025, in Washington.
PoliticsTrump’s Fed nominee says he’d take an ‘unpaid leave of absence’ from his White House job if confirmed by the Senate
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressSeptember 4, 2025
Photo of Donald Trump
PoliticsAs Trump pushes Supreme Court to uphold his tariffs, he signals trade deals will be defunct if he loses the case: ‘I guess we’d have to unwind them’
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 4, 2025
Trump not looking so thrilled
LawTrump demands immediate Supreme Court showdown over tariffs, warning of ‘economic catastrophe’ if they don’t remain in place
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 4, 2025
A man walks by a window display of actress Sydney Sweeney on a window of an American Eagle store on August 01, 2025 in New York City.
RetailAs investors brace for weak jobs data and Fed cuts, Sydney Sweeney powers a retail stock rally
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressSeptember 4, 2025
Close up stock photograph of a mature man studying a see-through computer monitor that’s displaying text provided by an AI (artificial intelligence) chatbot.
EconomyADP says job growth was ‘whipsawed’ in August, with rare warning on AI and consumer jitters
By Eva RoytburgSeptember 4, 2025
Photo: TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 28: Trump branded gold coloured bullion fridge magnets are seen for sale at the recently opened Trump merchandise store at Trump Turnberry golf course on July 28, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland. U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting his Trump Turnberry golf course, as well as Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, during a brief visit to Scotland from July 25 to 29. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
EconomyThe price of gold could hit $5,000 if Trump keeps meddling with the Fed, Goldman Sachs says
By Jim EdwardsSeptember 4, 2025
Photo of Ray Dalio
EconomyRay Dalio says ‘most people are silent’ because they’re afraid to talk about what’s really happening with the U.S. economy
By Dave SmithSeptember 4, 2025
A Trump loss in his tariff court case could mean a $150 billion refund for American businesses. Here’s how they could get their money back
EconomyA Trump loss in his tariff court case could mean a $150 billion refund for American businesses. Here’s how they could get their money back
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 3, 2025
Unemployed man
EconomyWith Wall Street on edge about Friday’s jobs report, new data confirms the economy has the fewest job openings in nearly a year
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 3, 2025
Warren Buffet, in glasses and a red tie, looks to the side of the camera.
InvestingWarren Buffett’s $57 billion face-plant: Kraft Heinz breaks up a decade after his megamerger soured
By Eva RoytburgSeptember 3, 2025
Photo: Young woman spending day outside in residential area in city.
EconomyThere is a ‘bubble risk’ in the S&P 500, Deutsche Bank says: ‘We appear to be in uncharted territory’
By Jim EdwardsSeptember 3, 2025
The US Treasury Department in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, May 31, 2024.
EconomyThe canary in the coal mine is singing as global bond selloff raises national debt concerns
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 3, 2025
Studies are examining how AI is—and will continue to—shape the labor market, though whether it will ultimately be a benefit or hindrance remains to be seen.
EconomyThe professions trying to get ahead with AI are those most likely to lose their jobs to it, St. Louis Fed says
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 3, 2025
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EconomyTop economist Torsten Slok warns of an ‘inflation mountain’ in a potential repeat of the ’70s
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 2, 2025
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