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US President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC. (
Markets cheer as Trump says he’s in ‘heated negotiations’ over a new Pakistani two-week ceasefire plan 

Markets soared on the news, betting that he’ll accept.

By Eva RoytburgApril 7, 2026
Donald Trump speaks and puts one hand in the air while standing in the Press Briefing Room.
2 years ago, Saudi Arabia quietly canceled the ‘petrodollar’ deal with America that wired the world economy for 50 years. Then war broke out in Iran
By Sasha RogelbergApril 7, 2026
Doritos prices jumped 50% in four years and PepsiCo waited until it lost billions to do anything about it
Doritos prices jumped 50% in four years and PepsiCo waited until it lost billions to do anything about it
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 7, 2026
The AI trade is over. Top Wall Street analysts say the AI opportunity might be just starting
The AI trade is over. Top Wall Street analysts say the AI opportunity might be just starting
By Nick LichtenbergApril 7, 2026
Aspire built a financial stack used by 50,000 firms. Now it’s coming to the U.S. to take on Ramp and Mercury
Aspire built a financial stack used by 50,000 firms. Now it’s coming to the U.S. to take on Ramp and Mercury
By Jeff John RobertsApril 7, 2026
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Bill Ackman’s $64 billion Universal Music play is part of his strategy to become the next Warren Buffett
By Jacqueline MunisApril 7, 2026
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The megamanager era: AI is doubling bosses’ workloads—and the costs are just beginning to show
The megamanager era: AI is doubling bosses’ workloads—and the costs are just beginning to show

As AI reshapes how workplaces are organized, the gap in human talent could widen faster than anyone expects.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 7, 2026
Trump, the $39 trillion national debt, rosy growth assumptions, and the question of ‘a sustainable path’

The White House is betting 3% GDP growth will shrink the deficit—but faster growth would likely drive up interest costs on the $39 trillion national debt.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 7, 2026
Top economist Mark Zandi says the indicator that has called every recession since WWII just signaled we’re already in one

The Vicious Cycle Index is a recession indicator that takes labor force participation changes into consideration. The top economist at Moody’s Analytics said it’s flashing red.

By Jake AngeloApril 7, 2026
Sam Altman and Vinod Khosla agree: AI will break the economy. Their fix is no income tax for most Americans

The venture capitalist’s proposal to eliminate income taxes for earners under $100,000 now has a powerful institutional ally—the most valuable AI company on the planet.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 7, 2026
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Bitcoin slides with risk assets as Trump’s Iran ultimatum looms
Bitcoin slides with risk assets as Trump’s Iran ultimatum looms

The decline erased gains from the previous day, when Bitcoin briefly topped $70,000 for the first time since March.

By Suvashree Ghosh, Melos Ambaye and BloombergApril 7, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on April 7, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

A deposit account at a bank you already recognize can be a safe way to earn interest on your money.

By Joseph HostetlerApril 7, 2026
Anthropic economics chief talks about the jobs that could be killed by AI

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

By Jim EdwardsApril 7, 2026
Exclusive: Crypto hedge fund Split Capital winds down as its founder nabs new gig as an exec at stablecoin startup Plasma

Zaheer Ebtikar believes that crypto hedge funds are things of the past.

By Ben WeissApril 7, 2026
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Chase CD rates April 2026

Chase offers solid CD rates with a catch. Customers have to have a Chase checking account to earn relationship rates on the bank’s CDs.

By Joseph HostetlerApril 7, 2026
Artemis II’s astronauts are on their way home—a six-figure salary but no overtime or hazard pay awaits them back on Earth

Despite making history for the entire human race, Artemis II astronauts are paid a humble salary of about $152,000—on par with mid-career desk jobs and skilled trades careers.

By Preston ForeApril 7, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for April 7, 2026

Ethereum isn’t just digital money; it’s a decentralized computing platform, meaning users can build and run apps on it without oversight of a company or bank.

By Joseph HostetlerApril 7, 2026
Current price of gold as of April 7, 2026

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here’s a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

By Danny BakstApril 7, 2026
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TE Connectivity CEO: the real promise of AI is long-term transformation, not short-term efficiency gains

Over 80% of industrial engineering firms have adopted AI. But as exec fixate on ROI, they risk missing the infrastructure overhaul required.

By Terrence CurtinApril 7, 2026
A J.P. Morgan analyst sees 60% downside to Tesla stock—and he may be too optimistic

Elon Musk’s pivot from electric-vehicle sales to self-driving taxis and robotics will clobber Tesla’s earnings and could crush its shares.

By Shawn TullyApril 7, 2026
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could reopen the IPO market—or drain it

Startups are now split between legacy unicorns struggling to prove AI growth and new AI leaders that may be too early for public markets.

By Lily Mae LazarusApril 7, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for April 7, 2026

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and remains the most popular crypto coin on the market.

By Joseph HostetlerApril 7, 2026
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Mortgage rates today, April 7, 2026
Mortgage rates today, April 7, 2026

Compare average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 7, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for April 7, 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 FlanaganApril 7, 2026
Gen Z is rewriting the American Dream, and their parents are funding it—using tuition money for down payments, instead

With tuition costs doubling over the past 30 years, student debt mounting, and Gen Z increasingly struggling to land jobs, some parents now believe a down payment beats a diploma.

By Preston ForeApril 6, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 7, 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 FlanaganApril 7, 2026
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Members of security forces watch over the crowd during a funeral procession held for IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri, alongside other senior naval commanders and their families who were killed in US-Israeli strikes in late March, on April 1, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
Iranians begin forming human chains around power plants ahead of Trump’s deadline, social media videos show

Tehran called for citizens to physically shield critical infrastructure after Trump said “a whole civilization will die.”

By Eva RoytburgApril 7, 2026
Trump’s dire warning to Iran: ‘A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again’

Iran and the U.S. have less than 12 hours to make a deal.

By Eva RoytburgApril 7, 2026
Iran’s president says 14 million have offered to risk their lives just to stand up to Trump

“Every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o’clock tomorrow night,” Trump said. Power plants will be “burning, exploding and never to be used again.”

By Bassem Mroue, David Rising, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressApril 7, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 7, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerApril 7, 2026
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Crypto
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‘No one’s raising their hand’: Japan’s labor crisis is making the case for robots taking the jobs you don’t want

Japan is looking to become the dominant source of robotics by 2040, expedited by an aging population and a growing need for labor.

By Catherina GioinoApril 6, 2026
Polymarket apologizes after letting users bet on downed U.S. pilots in Iran: ‘It should not have been posted’

Prediction market bets on outcomes of the war in Iran have sparked ethical concerns. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan said similar markets create “more money, more problems.”

By Sasha RogelbergApril 6, 2026
The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won’t rule out conflict of interest risks

“We got to balance potential risks with potential upside,” Kupor said of potential conflicts of interest in government. “I think you can manage that quite clearly.”

By Sasha RogelbergApril 4, 2026
A quantum threat to Bitcoin has some asking the unthinkable: Is it time to freeze old wallets belonging to Satoshi Nakamoto?

A hacker with quantum tools could crack open old Bitcoin wallets and flood the market as soon as 2029.

By Jeff John RobertsApril 6, 2026
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As billionaires debate California’s wealth tax, a tech investor suggests other ways to raise revenue that target a huge loophole the rich exploit
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By Eleanor PringleJanuary 13, 2026
Two Southeast Asia 500 companies may merge—forming Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate
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By Amanda GerutJanuary 13, 2026
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