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China’s power ‘supergrid’ gives Xi buffer against energy shocks

“China’s infrastructure build out is far more efficient than that of most countries, and the power grid is no exception.”

By BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Trump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran
By Peter Martin, Fiona MacDonald, Donato Paolo Mancini, Alberto Nardelli and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Oil climbs as Iran seizes Hormuz gatekeeper role while Trump eyes risky naval option to reopen strait that may require boots on the ground
By Jason MaMarch 15, 2026
The closed Strait of Hormuz is testing Asia’s energy security. The answer lies across the Pacific—in Canada
By Barrett BingleyMarch 15, 2026
Pentagon sees Iran war lasting up to six weeks, Trump aide says
By Jen Judson and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
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An OpenAI cofounder ‘vibe coded’ an analysis of the U.S. labor market’s exposure to AI, and the highest-paying jobs have the worst scores

Professions earning more than $100,000 a year had the worst average score (6.7), while the those earning less than $35,000 had the lowest exposure (3.4).

By Jason MaMarch 15, 2026
Iran supertanker pushes through strait for China

A VLCC, an LPG ship and a couple of bulk carriers, all linked to Iran, were among the vessels seen exiting the Gulf early Sunday.

By Prejula Prem and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
U.S. energy chief signals Iran war may last several more weeks

“So this is short-term pain to get through to a much better place.”

By Jen Judson and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
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How Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman found her ideal job: ‘I realized I liked risk-taking more than risk management’

Friedman shares the mindset that shaped her career.

By Sheryl EstradaMarch 15, 2026
Meta’s new AI team has 50 engineers per boss. What could go wrong?

The management structure is an extreme test of the “flat” organizational model that more U.S. companies are embracing.

By Claire ZillmanMarch 14, 2026
Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi on why the crypto exchange’s new Fed master account access and NASDAQ partnership isn’t designed to ‘disrupt the banking system’

How the crypto exchange Kraken plans to make the plumbing of the financial system more efficient.

By Leo SchwartzMarch 13, 2026
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This 18-year-old college student accidentally emailed thousands of classmates—it turned his pet-sitting business into a valuable side hustle

University of Alabama student Hector Gutierrez joins a growing number of Gen Zers building their own businesses before even finishing college.

By Preston ForeMarch 15, 2026
Banning institutional investors from buying homes will backfire for many Americans, experts say

“Banning a small piece of the market does nothing to solve for the actual affordability challenges facing people who want to buy a house,” rental economist Jay Parsons said.

By Jacqueline MunisMarch 15, 2026
Trump seeks to close a $1.6 trillion revenue gap with new tariffs that will be easier for people to challenge

“I wouldn’t bet against this administration being able to get back on paper the same effective tariff rate they had before.”

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressMarch 14, 2026
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Kraft Heinz and the cost of narrow capitalism

Kraft Heinz’s fate is not an unfortunate misstep in brand management. It is a warning about where narrow capitalism leads.

By Paul PolmanMarch 14, 2026
Inside Lululemon’s founder’s war with the board he says is killing his brand

Chip Wilson says the brand that ushered in the era of $100 yoga pants has lost its soul, and he’s using a very public proxy campaign to make his point.

By Phil WahbaMarch 14, 2026
Ray Dalio: I’ve studied 500 years of history and fear we’re entering the most dangerous phase of the ‘Big Cycle’

I believe the times ahead will be radically different from what most people have gotten used to—more like the era before 1945 than since.

By Ray DalioMarch 14, 2026
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The ultrawealthy don’t house hunt anymore. They subscribe

The most coveted luxury homes never reach the market—they’re claimed by private waitlists months before construction begins. Welcome to the subscription economy for billionaires.

By Sydney LakeMarch 14, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for March 13, 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 FlanaganMarch 13, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for March 13, 2026

Looking to refinance your mortgage in hopes of getting a lower rate or tapping home equity? See our latest report on average refi rates.

By Glen Luke FlanaganMarch 13, 2026
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Iran says it’s giving some countries access to the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump’s call for others to send warships is met with no promises

Trump called on China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe.”

By Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Julia Frankel and The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
Japan says dispatching ships to Middle East faces high hurdles

“While it is not legally ruled out, given the ongoing conflict, it is something that should be judged carefully.”

By Isabel Reynolds, Nicholas Takahashi and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
Bahrain starts output cuts at world’s top aluminum smelter

The company, known as Alba, said it has initiated a shutdown of three production lines, which together represent 19% of its total output capacity of 1.6 million tons a year.

By Mark Burton and BloombergMarch 15, 2026
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Why oil traders are rushing to trade on crypto platform Hyperliquid

: Hyperliquid is one of the most popular exchanges to trade cryptocurrencies—and increasingly bet on real-world assets like oil.

By Ben WeissMarch 14, 2026
Flagship Dubai crypto conference Token2049, in sudden reversal, cancels due to Iran war

Token2049, the biggest crypto conference series, announced that it would not be taking place this year in Dubai.

By Carlos GarciaMarch 13, 2026
Ripple valued at $50 billion after $750 million share buyback

The fintech company’s valuation has grown despite a downturn in the digital assets industry.

By Carlos GarciaMarch 12, 2026
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PoliticsTop airline CEOs plead with Congress to restore DHS funding and pay airport workers. ‘Once again, air travel is the political football’
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
AIAn Australian tech entrepreneur used AI to help create the first-ever bespoke cancer vaccine for a dog to treat his beloved pet Rosie
By Jason MaMarch 15, 2026
EconomyBessent leads U.S. talks with China ahead of Trump-Xi summit as Iran and trade war loom over ‘big year’ for bilateral ties
By The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
Middle EastAs Iran war knocks Trump back on his political heels, he lashes out at news coverage while taking flak from top MAGA figures
By Will Weissert and The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
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By Alex ChepovoiMarch 15, 2026
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By Sasha RogelbergMarch 15, 2026
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By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 15, 2026
PoliticsAfter 93 years and a 25-hour filibuster, Washington finally has an income tax, and billionaires are already packing their bags
By Catherina GioinoMarch 15, 2026
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CryptoBitcoin dives again after disappointing jobs report, ending midweek rally
By Carlos GarciaMarch 6, 2026
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EconomySubscription burnout has made Gen Z fall in love with all things physical. ‘Amazon’s not going to come into your house and take your DVD’
By Tristan BoveMarch 6, 2026
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By Jake AngeloMarch 6, 2026
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By Siddharth MisraMarch 6, 2026
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SuccessGen Z graduates who majored in ‘AI-proof’ careers like pharmacy, biology, and education are making less than $50,000 after graduation
By Emma BurleighMarch 6, 2026
AIShark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary says if he were 25 today, he’d chase these two booming opportunities in the world of AI
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 6, 2026
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Middle EastCritical minerals demand snowballed to $2.5 trillion last year and could triple by 2030, UN projects
By Edith M. Lederer and The Associated PressMarch 6, 2026
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By Ope Adetayo and The Associated PressMarch 6, 2026
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 17: A job seeker looks at job listings posted at the East Bay Works One-Stop Career Center April 17, 2009 in Oakland, California. The California state unemployment rate surged to 11.2 percent in March, the highest level since 1941 when unemployment was 11.7 percent. An estimated 2.1 million Californians are out of work. . (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
EconomyThe abysmal February jobs report shatters hopes of a labor market recovery for 2026 and leaves the Fed ‘between a rock and a hard place’
By Eva RoytburgMarch 6, 2026
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PoliticsIRS chief reveals nobody was fired for illegally sharing data with ICE ‘approximately 42,695 times’
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMarch 6, 2026
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EconomyThe Postal Service will run out of cash within a year, Postmaster General warns: ‘We have to have a conversation with the American public’
By Susan Haigh and The Associated PressMarch 6, 2026
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BankingMr Beast fires video editor who Kalshi said had ‘near-perfect’ trading record, citing insider trading concerns
By James Pollard and The Associated PressMarch 6, 2026
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By Nick LichtenbergMarch 6, 2026
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BankingWhy the math says AI won’t steal your job: this exec found $49k savings per person from reskilling. It’s saved $55 million and counting
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 6, 2026
Photo: US President Donald Trump during an event with Inter Miami CF in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Inter Miami CF is visiting the White House to celebrate their 2025 championship win.
PoliticsIran is turning out to be a more effective enemy than many thought, and U.S. allies are losing their patience with the war
By Jim EdwardsMarch 6, 2026
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EconomyThe Treasury may need to borrow an extra $1.6 trillion to cover the hole left by tariff ruling and pay a further $400 billion in debt interest
By Eleanor PringleMarch 6, 2026
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By Allie GarfinkleMarch 6, 2026
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EnvironmentThe last 3 years were the hottest ever recorded. Here’s why we may look back at them as some of the coolest we remember
By Michael Wysession and The ConversationMarch 6, 2026
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By Kamal AhmedMarch 6, 2026
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AIWe’re economists who designed a chatbot to help our students reason instead of cheat. Meet ‘Macro Buddy’
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