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Over 98% of stablecoins are dollar backed. That’s good for the U.S.—until it’s not
Over 98% of stablecoins are dollar backed. That’s good for the U.S.—until it’s not

Crypto billionaire says growing global demand for U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins will tempt the government to print more money.

By Jeff John RobertsMay 5, 2026
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Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong replacing ‘pure managers’ with ‘player-coaches’ is another sign the org chart is changing in a big way
By Nick LichtenbergMay 5, 2026
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Dario Amodei spent last year warning of an AI white-collar bloodbath. Now he’s changing the narrative
By Nick LichtenbergMay 5, 2026
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You had a miserable 2025 because of tariff inflation. The Iran war will be even worse, top economist says
By Jake AngeloMay 5, 2026
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White House estimates Trump’s Big Pharma dealmaking will save Americans $529 billion over the next 10 years
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMay 5, 2026
One American loses their job for every 6 immigrants removed from the workforce as researchers see ‘no evidence’ that ICE is helping the economy
One American loses their job for every 6 immigrants removed from the workforce as researchers see ‘no evidence’ that ICE is helping the economy
By Tristan BoveMay 5, 2026
Latest Stories
The 10 Best Mother’s Day Gifts in 2026: Must Haves for Your Mom
HealthThe 10 Best Mother’s Day Gifts in 2026: Must Haves for Your Mom
By Christina SnyderMay 5, 2026
Wage garnishment: How it works, limits, and what you can do
Personal FinanceWage garnishment: How it works, limits, and what you can do
By Joseph HostetlerMay 5, 2026
Gen Alpha is using makeup to pass age verification tech online. One mom caught her son using an eyebrow pencil
CybersecurityGen Alpha is using makeup to pass age verification tech online. One mom caught her son using an eyebrow pencil
By Catherina GioinoMay 5, 2026
OpenAI cofounder and president Greg Brockman (left) and cofounder and CEO Sam Altman (right) dressed in suits and walking through the lobby of a court house.
NewslettersMusk’s court fight against OpenAI produces more heat than light on the control of advanced AI
By Jeremy KahnMay 5, 2026
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CybersecurityJamie Dimon and Dario Amodei sidestep question about whether the AI cyber ‘freakout’ is warranted
By Nick LichtenbergMay 5, 2026
How the next CDC director could reshape America’s $5.3 trillion health care industry
HealthHow the next CDC director could reshape America’s $5.3 trillion health care industry
By Cassie McGrath and Healthcare BrewMay 5, 2026
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SuccessAmerica 250 Chair: Americans are giving less. July 4th can be a day to change that
By Rosie RiosMay 5, 2026
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LawJames Patterson, Biden publishers say Mark Zuckerberg ‘personally authorized’ copyright infringement in new lawsuit against Meta
By Hillel Italie and The Associated PressMay 5, 2026
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Aerial view of a neighborhood in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Economy‘Doubt and hesitation’ are ripping through the housing market: ‘People are starting their home search, then backing out’
By Stuart DyosMay 16, 2025
  • new graduate with head down sitting on stairs
    EconomyU.S. student loan rate set to be 6.39%, extending borrower squeeze
    By Claire Ballentine and BloombergMay 6, 2025
President Donald Trump holds up a chart of "reciprocal tariffs" while speaking during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC.
FinanceBond vigilantes killed Trump’s reciprocal tariffs—and they’re weighing in on GOP’s push for tax cuts
By Greg McKennaMay 16, 2025
UN says Trump tariffs and trade tensions will cut global economic growth by 0.4% in both 2025 and 2026
EconomyUN says Trump tariffs and trade tensions will cut global economic growth by 0.4% in both 2025 and 2026
By Edith M. Lederer and The Associated PressMay 16, 2025
Two stock traders
FinanceStocks close mixed Thursday as tariffs continue to weigh on sentiment
By Irina IvanovaMay 15, 2025
Chart compares change in stock price for oil refining companies
InvestingPhillips 66 sells Euro businesses valued at $2.8 billion ahead of Elliott proxy fight vote
By Jordan BlumMay 15, 2025
A pumpjack slowly nods up and down in New Mexico's desert Permian Basin landscape.
FeaturesEnergy private equity patiently waits to pounce and lead the next wave of oil and gas M&A amid crude oil, tariff chaos
By Jordan BlumMay 15, 2025
  • A cargo ship carrying foreign trade containers in China
    EconomyTrump’s tariffs have reportedly caused an up to 50% plummet in exports at some ports, and goods expected to arrive in the next month ‘simply won’t’
    By Paolo ConfinoMay 6, 2025
Students hold up signs that say "Cancel Student Debt" and similar messages during a protest in then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office.
FinanceConsumer debt delinquency surges to five-year high as student loan payments pause expires
By Greg McKennaMay 15, 2025
Trump greets Qatari businessmen during his Middle East trip
PoliticsEthics issues arise as Trump deepens his Middle East ties: ‘When he leaves the White House, the company is worth more, his personal wealth goes up’
By Will Weissert and The Associated PressMay 14, 2025
Potential customers inspect a new BYD vehicle on a showroom floor.
FeaturesBP’s chief U.S. economist worries China is winning the global energy war. Here’s why
By Jordan BlumMay 14, 2025
U.S. egg prices just fell for the first time in 7 months—but are still hovering at near-record highs
EconomyU.S. egg prices just fell for the first time in 7 months—but are still hovering at near-record highs
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressMay 13, 2025
JPMorgan lowers its recession odds as Trump strikes a temporary deal to drop tariffs on China
EconomyJPMorgan lowers its recession odds as Trump strikes a temporary deal to drop tariffs on China
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 13, 2025
  • U.K., India seal trade deal amid fallout of Trump tariff wars
    EconomyU.K., India seal trade deal amid fallout of Trump tariff wars
    By Shruti Srivastava, Joe Mayes and BloombergMay 6, 2025
McDonald’s president and U.S. labor secretary: What workforce development programs get right about employment and opportunity
CommentaryMcDonald’s president and U.S. labor secretary: What workforce development programs get right about employment and opportunity
By Joe Erlinger and Lori Chavez-DeRemerMay 13, 2025
US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell
EconomyJerome Powell may finally grant Trump his interest rate wish thanks to China deal
By Eleanor PringleMay 13, 2025
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks with legislators on the House floor at the state Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, on Jan. 7, 2025.
EconomyDemocratic state treasurers rip GOP over budget bill — ‘taxing Barbies and G.I. Joes if you can even find them on store shelves’
By Amanda GerutMay 13, 2025
Crane loading a container of rare earth minerals at a Chinese port
EconomyAfter the U.S. and China pause tariffs, rare mineral exports are now in the spotlight for future trade deals
By Paolo ConfinoMay 12, 2025
NRG chairman Larry Coben speaks while seated, extending his arm for effect, at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston.
TechNRG acquiring LS Power portfolio for nearly $10 billion to compete in “power-demand supercycle” of data centers
By Jordan BlumMay 12, 2025
Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González
EconomyPuerto Rico is trying to lure manufacturing to the island to avoid Trump’s tariff war
By Danica Coto and The Associated PressMay 12, 2025
A "For Sale" sign in front of a Washington, D.C., home.
EconomyHome listings in Washington, D.C., see biggest jump ever as sellers accept lower, all-cash offers amid DOGE layoffs
By Stuart DyosMay 11, 2025
Most baby boomers can’t afford assisted living and are weighing on the housing market by staying in their homes, ‘Oracle of Wall Street’ says
EconomyMost baby boomers can’t afford assisted living and are weighing on the housing market by staying in their homes, ‘Oracle of Wall Street’ says
By Jason MaMay 10, 2025
Photo of Scott Bessent
EconomyStock markets stagnate as investors wait for Bessent’s trade talks with China
By Ben WeissMay 9, 2025
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin
EconomyRichmond Fed president says it’s not yet clear when the central bank should cut rates. ‘It’s really hard to drive when it’s foggy’
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMay 9, 2025
Donald Trump sits at his desk in the Oval Office.
EconomyTrump calls emptying U.S. ports a ‘good thing’ despite supply-chain panic because ‘that means we lose less money’
By Sasha RogelbergMay 9, 2025
mom giving boy hug after getting flowers from him
EconomyTariffs are forcing more than a third of Americans to pull back on spending for Mother’s Day gifts
By Alex Vuocolo and Retail BrewMay 9, 2025
Happy trader
Finance‘You better go out and buy stock now,’ Trump said. Markets listened
By Irina IvanovaMay 8, 2025
ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance speaks while seated on stage at an energy conference in Houston.
FeaturesAs the oil industry freezes up, ConocoPhillips CEO warns against cutting production too fast: ‘Don’t whipsaw this thing too hard right now’
By Jordan BlumMay 8, 2025
Trump calls Fed Chairman Powell a ‘fool’ but despite relentless attacks, he may be keeping him around for one key reason
EconomyTrump calls Fed Chairman Powell a ‘fool’ but despite relentless attacks, he may be keeping him around for one key reason
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 8, 2025
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EconomyGold holds drop as Powell says Fed in no hurry to adjust rates
By Yvonne Yue Li and BloombergMay 7, 2025
Alexander Lacik stands over a display case and has a group of people around him, listening to him speak.
RetailPandora CEO says producing jewelry in America ‘simply won’t work’: ‘I can’t find that amount of talent that actually has this craft experience in the U.S.’
By Sasha RogelbergMay 7, 2025
Scott Bessent in a crowd
PoliticsU.S. and China officials agree on first high-level trade talks since Trump announced tariffs
By Zeke Miller, Fatima Hussein, Didi Tang and The Associated PressMay 7, 2025
A car dealer shows prospective buyers a Toyota truck in a dealership lot.
RetailAmericans rushing to buy cars might get stuck with high interest rates and bad loan terms
By Sasha RogelbergMay 7, 2025
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