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Economic policy, federal spending, Wall Street, trade wars, and the financial forces driving political decisions.
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Geopolitical Tensions Drive Mortgage Rates to Seven-Month High
Mortgage rates have reached their highest level since September, with the 30-year fixed rate hitting 6.38%, driven by ec
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Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Currency, Breaking Historic Precedent
The Treasury Department announced it will place President Trump's signature on U.S. currency to mark the nation's 250th
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Bipartisan Fiscal Forum Proposes 3% Deficit Cap to Stabilize National Debt
The Bipartisan Fiscal Forum is calling on Congress to establish a 3% deficit-to-GDP target to stabilize the national deb
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OECD Projects 4.2% U.S. Inflation as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Energy Markets
A new OECD report projects U.S. inflation at 4.2% for 2026, attributing economic pressure to the ongoing conflict with I
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Global Conflict Tests U.S. Economic Primacy as Trade Tensions with China Persist
A century after Calvin Coolidge's declaration, American commerce remains central to global prosperity, yet faces severe
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BlackRock CEO Warns $150 Oil Could Trigger Global Economic Contraction
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that oil prices reaching $150 per barrel due to the Iran conflict could cause a 'stark an
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NBA Board Authorizes Formal Expansion Exploration for Seattle, Las Vegas Franchises
The NBA's governing board has voted to authorize a formal exploration of expansion into Seattle and Las Vegas, initiatin
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United Airlines Bets on Premium Economy with New 'Relax Row' Convertible Seating
United Airlines has unveiled a new premium economy seating product called 'United Relax Row,' featuring convertible seat
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Ocasio-Cortez Dismisses Prediction Market Reforms as 'Fig Leaf' Against Insider Trading
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called new insider trading restrictions by prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket 'absol
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Murphy Alleges $1.5 Billion Oil Futures Trade Preceded Trump's Iran Announcement
Senator Chris Murphy highlighted a $1.5 billion oil futures trade that occurred minutes before President Trump announced
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Prediction Markets Kalshi, Polymarket Impose New Insider Trading Restrictions Amid Scrutiny
Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket have unveiled new policies to prohibit insider trading, specifically t
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Fink Warns AI Could Worsen Wealth Gap, Advocates Long-Term Investment Strategy
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink contends that the AI revolution risks concentrating wealth further and that a shift to long-ter