Finance

Young Voters Squeezed by Economy, Distrust in Political System: Poll

A new Harvard Youth Poll paints a sobering picture of the economic and political landscape facing young Americans. Roughly half of respondents said they are dir

World shares are mixed and oil prices jump more than 3% after the UAE says it will exit OPEC

World shares are mixed following a retreat on Wall Street, and oil prices gained on Iran war uncertainties. U.S. futures edged higher. Markets in Japan were clo

World Bank warns the 2020s are becoming a 'lost decade' for the global economy - 'barring a miracle'

Global growth is now projected to slow to just\u00a02.5% in 2026, the weakest pace outside of outright recession in nearly 20 years.

Will the Economy Cost Republicans the Midterms? New Poll Shows Troubling Signs

A new Fox News poll released this week delivers a sobering message for Republicans heading into the 2026 midterm elections: 52% of voters said they would back t

Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday.

The Federal Reserve will meet this week ahead of a looming leadership transition that remains fuzzy, and Wednesday\u2019s news conference will be closely watched for

Will Jerome Powell stick around at the Fed? Here's what insiders told us

By Matt Egan, CNN Washington (CNN) \u2014 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is no stranger to tough decisions, but now he faces one of his toughest and most person

Why Visiting a Tiny Home Village Made Me Rethink Homeownership

For a generation burdened by housing costs, the tiny home movement is offering more than just a lifestyle choice — it

Why SpaceX is rocketing toward largest IPO in stock market history

SpaceX, the rocket company founded by Elon Musk, will be going public and is expected to become the largest IPO in stock market history. Musk and the company ar

Why investors are flocking to BlackRock's bitcoin options to hedge against a wild global economy

BlackRock

Why Bitcoin remains the benchmark asset of the crypto market

In traditional finance, a benchmark is the asset people watch first to judge the direction of a market. In crypto, that role still belongs to Bitcoin.

Why anti-CBDC Trump refuses to sign bill banning a digital dollar through 2030

Trump turned legislation codifying his opposition to a Federal Reserve CBDC into leverage for the SAVE America Act.

Who Will Blink First as the Iran War Hits the World Economy?

As the war between the United States and Iran drags on with no clear end in sight, the question dominating global economic discussions is increasingly blunt: wh

What to Watch at the Federal Reserve's April Meeting

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell\u2019s final meeting as chair.

What the Fed's Rate Pause Actually Costs You — And How to Fight Back

The Federal Reserve held rates steady again. Here

What Should Workers Do Before A Layoff Wave Hits Their Sector?

The labor market

OpenAI's Revenue Miss Raises Questions About California's AI Economic Bet

A revenue miss at OpenAI suggests the AI boom may be maturing, with potential ripple effects across California\u2019s tech economy.

What Mamdani's fight with Ken Griffin means for NYC's economy

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said Zohran Mamdani\u2019s luxury-tax video may push the company to leave NYC for Miami, a move which other businessmen may follow.

What Experts Won't Say: The 2026 Economy May Trigger an Irreversible Collapse by 2030

Discover why global economic instability 2026 is more than just numbers, revealing critical trends in the current climate.

Wells Fargo Is Betting on 3D-Printed Homes — and That's a Bigger Deal Than You Think

Wells Fargo will provide a 50 basis point lender credit to buyers of Icon homes using its mortgages.

week high as Iran rally hits seller wall at $79,400

Leader in cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, blockchain, DeFi, digital finance and Web 3.0 news with analysis, video and live price updates.

Warsh’s gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates

Warsh, like many economists, thinks the financial markets have become too dependent on Fed guidance, and that such direction is more effective in financial cris

New Fed Chair Warsh Faces His First Press Conference — What It Means for Your Money

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has talked at length in recent years about the U.S. central bank

Warsh Set to Inherit a Fed That Looks Ready to Fight Rate Cuts

As Kevin Warsh moves closer to becoming chair of the Federal Reserve, his future colleagues are moving further from supporting the resumption of interest rate c

Warsh hints at a new reading of the Fed's power over swap lines

Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh responded to Senate Banking about swap lines by saying the Fed isn

Warsh confirmation on the move

The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump

Iran's Economy Crumbles Under US-Israeli Military Pressure, Millions Face Joblessness

While sanctions and inflation already battered the Iranian economy before the war with the United States and Israel, the conflict has pushed millions of Iranian

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war:- US mulls Iran proposal -The White House said Monday it was examining Iran

Wall Street's quantum dream meets reality as banks diverge

Goldman vs JPMorgan on quantum computing: why GS pulled back, why JPM keeps investing, and what it means for finance.

Venture Capital & Startup Funding Roundup, May 27, 2026

US stocks slip ahead of Fed announcement on interest rates

The stock market is slipping ahead of the Federal Reserve announcement on interest rates, and oil prices are rising again.

US stocks hover near their records as oil prices rise

The U.S. stock market\u2019s record-breaking rally is stalling after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war

US stocks hover just below records as oil slips on hopes of an Iran deal

The U.S. stock market is hanging just below its records as oil prices keep dropping on hopes that a deal may be nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude once a

US Stocks Hang Around Their Record Highs as Oil Prices Swing

U.S. stock markets are hovering near all-time highs as investors digest a mixed batch of corporate earnings and volatile oil prices driven by geopolitical uncer

US stocks edge higher, while oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

The U.S. stock market\u2019s record-breaking rally is slowing after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war

U.S. Senate passes housing bill that carries four-year ban on a Fed CBDC

The idea of a U.S. central bank digital currency \u2014 though little more than a research topic at the Federal Reserve \u2014 may be getting formally blocked.

US says it's clearing Iranian mines in effort to open the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz. The vital sea route for Persian Gulf oil is closed to most ships,

Oil Shocks No Longer Trigger Recessions Like the 1970s, Federal Reserve Study Finds — But Inflation Is Still Coming for Your Wallet

A Boston Fed study finds that rising domestic oil production has fundamentally changed how price shocks affect the US economy \u2014 less job destruction, but inflat

U.S. mortgage rates are staying high - and the Federal Reserve can do little about it

Investors\u2019 inflation expectations, much more than the central bank, are among the factors that affect the cost of home loans.

U.S. home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices

Sales are still far below the historic norm. However, price growth is now lagging income growth in many areas, helping to improve affordability.

U.S. equity funds record first weekly outflow in three weeks

Investors pulled money out of U.S. equity funds in the week to June 10 on caution over \u200ba market selloff and expectatons that the Federal \u200cReserve would stay ha

US Economy Grew 2% in Early 2026, But Stagflation Clouds Loom as Iran War Pushes Inflation Higher

<h2>The Number Looks Fine. The Picture Doesn't.</h2>

US debt exceeds GDP for first time since WW II as Fitch warns credit rating could fall further

America

UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the urgent need to get shipping moving again in the S

Trump’s Economy Polling Slides as Iran War Saps His Superpower

President Donald Trump is barreling toward the midterm elections with a vulnerability that\u2019s something new in his political life: Voters are losing faith in the

Trump's Economic Approval Hits Record Low as Iran War and Inflation Erode Public Confidence

A new YouGov/Economist poll shows President Trump

Trump Approval Rating Drops to Lowest Point of Current Term in New Poll

President Donald Trump

Trump Will Swear in Warsh on Friday to Lead U.S. Federal Reserve

US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find n

Trump Vows to 'Get to the Bottom' of Fed's Multibillion-Dollar Building Renovation

President Trump is renewing his push to investigate the Federal Reserve

Trump Touts ‘Best Economy Ever.’ What the Data Shows

While Trump

Trump, the Pope and the Gospel of 'Pulp Fiction'

With the midterm elections on the horizon and the economy showing signs of strain, a diplomatic spat between the United States and the first American pope might seem like a subplot from a Quentin Tara

Trump says he still wants answers on Fed building costs after DOJ probe

President Donald Trump says he wants to get to the bottom of the Federal Reserve building renovation costs after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro shifted the probe t

Trump Seeks New Import Tax Framework After Supreme Court Rejects Tariffs

The administration is scrambling to put more durable tariffs in place to keep revenue flowing into the U.S. Treasury and to shore up the president\u2019s protectioni

Trump Likes a Naval Blockade, But Iran Presents Big Differences From Venezuela and Cuba

The Trump administration

Trump cancels Iran strikes, touts imminent deal

US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes against Iran on Thursday and said a deal with Tehran to end the war could be signed in coming d

Trump approval drops amid economy, Iran war concerns

Trump

Top Startup and Tech Funding News - April 29, 2025

It\u2019s Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and we\u2019re back with today\u2019s top startup and tech funding news. Today\u2019s rounds highlight a sharp shift toward securing, scaling,

Todd Monken on Drafting OT Spencer Fano, What Led to Decision, Fano Playing LT, and More: Transcript

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken addressed the media from CrossCountry Mortgage Campus to discuss the team

To Solve Homelessness, Fix the Economy

As homelessness continues to climb in cities across the United States, a debate is intensifying over the right approach to the crisis. Some policymakers have proposed measures that effectively crimina

Tillis clears path for Warsh confirmation as new Federal Reserve chief

Sen. Thom Tillis (R., N.C.) said Sunday he was satisfied that the Justice Department ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powel

These Haitian immigrants contribute nearly $6 billion to the economy. Their fate is in the Supreme Court's hands

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) \u2014 Jan Gautam may soon have to let go of hundreds of workers at dozens of hotels in Florida. That\u2019s why the CEO of IHRMC Hotels & Resort

These couples wanted to have children. Rising costs are stopping them

High mortgage payments, higher child care costs and economic uncertainty are making some people rethink their plans on starting a family.

The 'VOO and Chill' Economy Is Now Worth A Historic $1 Trillion

VOO is the first ETF to surpass $1T in assets, cementing its lead over SPY and highlighting the dominance of low-cost passive investing.

The US Economy Is Vulnerable to a Stock Correction, KPGM Economist Warns

A reversal of the stock market

The Trump administration is ending its investigation into Jerome Powell.

The criminal inquiry into Federal Reserve Chair Powell is widely perceived as retaliatory. The DOJ\\u2019s decision to end the investigation is also potentially

The Supreme Court upholds Fed independence-and also saves U.S. debt from a crisis

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The Stock Market's V-Shaped Recovery Feels Like 2025 Rally: What It Means

How last year played out in stocks offers hints as to what could happen in 2026 \u2014 with one key difference.

The Most Important Question In Investing: Who Has To Sell?

Forced selling in investing creates stock market mispricing through index deletions, spinoffs, fund redemptions and institutional constraints.

The Major Differences Between This Bull Stock Market And The Late 1990s

The biggest issue with the late 90s rally vs today\u2019s large-cap tech and growth market is accounting quality. Another difference is the lack of real euphoria aro

May Jobs Report Preview: Labor Market Shows Signs of Reset as Hiring Broadens Beyond Healthcare

Economists expect Friday

The Hidden Costs of the Fed's Rate Pause

The Federal Reserve didn

AI-Powered Scams Cost Victims Billion Last Year — And It is Getting Worse

Interpol estimates fraud cost victims $442B in 2025 as AI tools, deepfakes, and fraud-as-a-service kits industrialise scams from Lagos to Southeast Asia.

The Federal Reserve Is Running Out of Reasons to Cut Interest Rates

The Fed

The Chip Exec Who Powered the AI Boom Says America's $39 Trillion Debt Is the Real Threat

The executive behind one of the most important companies in the artificial intelligence revolution is sounding the alarm \u2014 not about China, not about chip short

The Airlines With The World's Most Superior Economy Class Seats In 2026

The AI economy could crash on mounting chip costs - and those token costs won't help

Soaring GPU prices, debt-funded chip deals and an agentic token explosion \u2014 the cost of the hardware and compute powering AI could be what breaks it.

Terry Savage: Can You Beat the Market?

The recent volatility in the stock market has reignited a debate as old as investing itself: can you beat the market, and should you even try?

Tariffs, War, and Inflation: Why Moody's Says the US Economy Is Under Siege From Both Sides

Moody

Surge in Intel Stock Leads Market to More Records

A blockbuster earnings report from Intel sent the chipmaker

Suns face must-win game after loss. Devin Booker scoreless in 4th

The Phoenix Suns are on the brink of elimination after falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-109 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. The loss puts Phoenix in an 0-3 hole — a deficit no N

Yorkville Approves 2027 Budget with 'Strong' Five-Year Financial Outlook

The city of Yorkville has officially passed its fiscal year 2027 budget, with the city

Why the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Should Terrify Every Business Owner

The Strait of Hormuz disruption isn

Stocks Fall as Iran Conflict and AI Revenue Worries Compound Fed Uncertainty

Markets got off to an uneven start in Asian trading on Wednesday as worries about the Iran conflict and health of the AI sector \u200bdominated ahead of the Federal

Stocks Are at Record Highs and Shrugging Off the War With Iran

The U.S. stock market continues to defy gravity. Despite an active military conflict with Iran that has pushed Brent crude back above $100 per barrel and closed

Stock Market Today: Tech Stocks Tank on Report OpenAI Missed Targets

A report that OpenAI missed key 2025 targets is hitting tech stocks at a critical time for the AI trade, with investors gearing up for tech earnings.

Stock Market Opens June at Record Highs as NVIDIA Powers the AI Trade Forward

Stock futures gained Monday to kick off a new month of trading after major indexes ended May at record highs, with news that Nvidia was entering the PC business

Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Lower as Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Extended

U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday morning as investors weighed the extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire against ongoing concerns in the technology se

Stock Market Outlook: Unusual Pattern Shows How Bubble Could Burst, Market Bear Says

John Hussman raised concerns about the rise in corporate profits alongside deepening public and private debts in the US economy.

Stock market news for April 27, 2026

Heightened geopolitical tensions are front and center heading into a pivotal week for stocks.

Stock Market Falls From Record Highs, But These 3 AI Leaders Hit Buy Points

U.S. stock markets pulled back from record highs on Thursday, giving investors a reminder that even strong rallies need to catch their breath. Despite the broad

SpaceX Stock: Market Valuation Set to Surpass Amazon After 3 Days

SpaceX

SpaceX Plans Largest IPO in History: What the $2 Trillion Listing Means for Investors

Elon Musk

SpaceX debut sparks trading frenzy, but threatens to suck oxygen out of stock market

Elon Musk\u2019s historic SpaceX debut caused a trading frenzy Friday, shooting the company to a $2.15 trillion valuation \u2013 but its sheer size is threatening to suck

S&P Futures Gain Ahead of First Fed Decision Under Warsh

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.11% this morning as investors await the first Federal Reserve rate decision under Kevin Warsh.

South Korea's Kospi Stock Market Swings Wildly on AI Sell-Off

South Korea

South Korea economic growth surpassed estimates in Q1, thanks to chips

South Korea

Soaring stock market doesn't mean economy has recovered | Expert Opinion

The stock market may be hitting record highs, but economist Mark Zandi wants you to know that the numbers on Wall Street don

Should you buy a home now or wait for lower rates?

Mortgage expert Mitch Wilkins explains why you should marry the house and date the rate in today

Senate vote to confirm Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair scheduled for next week

The Senate banking committee is expected to vote on Kevin Warsh

Senate Banking Committee set to vote on Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair

Senate panel expected on Wednesday to approve Kevin Warsh

Saudi Arabia Is Tokenizing Its Trillion-Dollar Economy: What Sovereign Blockchain Means for Global Finance

Uncover the impact of Saudi Arabia tokenization on global finance as it takes steps to create a sovereign-grade digital economy.

Santa Rosa finance staffers propose restructuring pension debt to curb increases

Annual payments are expected to peak in 2031, placing greater strain on the city\u2019s shaky budget.

Sales up, buyers cautious

Colorado

Sage Expands AI Agents Across Finance, HR, and Operations

Sage announced a new generation of AI agents designed to automate financial, workforce and operational workflows....

Russia's economy is much worse than it seems, and 'elites are increasingly alarmed' as GDP contracts

While Russia has claimed its GDP expanded by about 13% between 2020 and 2024, Sweden

Russian spies are aggressively trying to steal Western technology as sanctions hit Putin's economy

Russia also needs sanctioned computer technology and software updates for machine tools.

Russia economy minister says 'reserves have largely been used up' while lawmaker warns of revolution

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Ross Gerber Warns Private Market Assets Are Overvalued And Risky For Investors

Ross Gerber has accused large private-market players of keeping troubled private credit and private equity marked at inflated levels, then said wirehouses are s

Rising Costs Are Causing Couples to Delay or Forgo Having Children

A growing number of American couples are delaying or entirely abandoning plans to have children, citing the mounting financial pressures of modern life. High mortgage payments, soaring child care cost

Rick Scott says he opposes using taxpayer funds for White House ballroom

Sen. Rick Scott\u2019s comments came after Sen. Lindsey Graham announced legislation that would help finance the ballroom project with federal dollars.

Richest 1% of Americans now hold nearly a third of the country’s total wealth

It is the largest percentage the Federal Reserve Board has recorded since it started monitoring the numbers in 1989.

Removing This Common Car Accessory Could Save You Money at the Pump

Discover the roof rack fuel economy impact. We explain how removing a roof box affects your MPG and why Car and Driver saw a 12% efficiency boost.

Ray Dalio Warns of Stagflation Risk as Political Pressure on Fed Intensifies

Affordability is crushing consumer confidence. The Fed\u2019s next move could make or break the economy

Race To Refill U.S. Weapons Stockpiles Will Supercharge War Economy

The U.S. military has burned through staggering amounts of precision munitions during the 55-day conflict with Iran, drawing down stockpiles that took decades t

Queensborough mortgage welcomes John Mark Capers

Queensborough Mortgage welcomes John Mark Capers, a client-focused loan officer with a diverse background, to its team.

PM Carney Projects Canadian Economic Growth Despite Deficit Concerns

Prime Minister Mark Carney\u2019s budget update keeps to his path of diversifying away from the United States.

Fed Decision Day: Powell's Future Matters More Than the Rate Call

Uncertainty around the economic outlook and a leadership transition at the US central bank loom large over this week\u2019s meeting of Federal Reserve officials, who

Powell plans to stay on at Fed after his term as chair ends, citing legal actions by administration

Jerome Powell says he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month \u201cfor an undetermined period of time.\u201d He cited

Powell plans to remain on Fed board when chair term ends, citing legal actions by Trump administration

Jerome Powell, whose term as Federal Reserve chair ends in May, said the \u201cunprecedented\u201d legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of

Powell Out, Warsh Likely In: What a New Fed Chair Means

Experts provide their thoughts on how Jerome Powell

Poland Says Oil Firms Windfall Tax to Help Balance Spending Path

Planned Polish windfall tax on oil companies is set to level out cuts in VAT and excise tax on fuels introduced last month, Finance Ministry said in mid-term bu

Pirro Drops Appeal After Justice Department Closes Federal Probe Into Her Conduct

Jeanine Pirro, the former Westchester County District Attorney and current media personality, has dropped her legal appeal following the Justice Department's decision to formally close its federal inv

PIF to no longer financially back LIV Golf

Saudi Arabia

Panama Canal Traffic Surges as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Suez Route

PANAMA CITY, April 28 (Reuters) - The Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous agency that runs the major freight channel through Central America, on Tuesday said

Over Half of Republicans Blame Trump for Spike in Gas Prices: Poll

A striking new poll reveals that more than half of Republicans now blame President Donald Trump for the recent spike in gas prices \u2014 a finding that signals a si

Blue Owl Technology Finance Drawn Into Investor Class Action

OTF Investors Have Opportunity to Join Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm...

Organon To Be Acquired By Sun Pharma In $11.75B Deal, OGN Stock Spikes Nearly 17% On Robinhood 24-Hour Ma

Organon & Co. has agreed to be acquired by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries in an all-cash deal valued at $11.75 billion, offering shareholders a 103% premium and

Oracle Shares Drop Sharply as Investors React to Large Capital Raise and AI Spending Plans

Oracle

OPINION: Diversity in leadership is critical for New Mexico's economy

At the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce our mission is to promote economic development, enhan ...

OpenAI Previews Personal Finance Features in ChatGPT Pro: What It Means for Your Money

OpenAI has added personal finance features to ChatGPT Pro, connecting to bank accounts via Plaid and using GPT-5.5 Thinking to analyze spending, investments, an

OpenAI Files for IPO as AI Giants Race to Wall Street

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market.

Only Half Of Economists Believe Kevin Warsh Would Be An Independent Fed Chair: Poll

Only half of Americans believe Kevin Warsh would maintain the Federal Reserve

Ondo Finance adds proxy voting for holders of its $700 million tokenized equities

The move aims to bring Ondo

Oil Shock, Rate Holds, and the Stagflation Trap: Why Global Central Banks Are Stuck

<p>Three of the world's most important central banks — the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan — all held interest rates steady this week. The Fed kept its benchmark at 4.25-4.

Oil Shock Resilience: Why the Global Economy Is Holding Up Better Than Expected

By the crudest historical measure, the global economy should be in free fall right now. Oil prices have surged more than 15% since the Iran war escalated. The Strait of Hormuz — through which roughly

Oil prices above $110 are starting to matter to the stock market again

The correlation between stocks and oil, which is the most inverted it

Oil Above $110, Stocks at Records: The Market Disconnect That Can't Last

There's a strange contradiction sitting at the heart of global markets right now. Oil is above $110 per barrel, driven higher by the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and the ever-present risk t

NYC Mayor Mamdani Knocked Ken Griffin in Pied-a-Terre Tax Promo. His Firm Calls the Move 'Shameful'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pushback from Citadel after personally calling out billionaire Ken Griffin while promoting the city

No, tariffs are not strengthening the economy

A senior Tax Foundation economist examines the manufacturing job losses, GDP slowdown, and consumer price hikes that paint a very clear picture.

NEW YORK PRESS SERVICE, INC. BROADVIEW

NEW YORK PRESS SERVICE, INC. BROADVIEW: Car Sale April 19-30 If you\\u2019re planning to buy, now is the time Finance with ...

New Last-Row Design Reimagines the Worst Airplane Seat as a Semi-Private Retreat

The last row of an economy cabin has long been considered the least desirable spot on any flight. No recline, constant bathroom traffic, and proximity to the ga

New Fed chair, same reality: Imminent rate cuts are unlikely, even if Warsh takes the helm

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump\u2019s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, is now firmly on track to assume one of the most powerful positions in the global econom

New exchange of fire with Iran tests the fragile ceasefire

The latest exchange of fire came as the Trump administration pressed Iran to make a deal to end the war that has strained the global economy and threatened a hu

Nevada among top 10 best states to start a business

WalletHub, a website focused on personal finance topics, ranked the best states to start a business. Nevada placed in the top 10.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 At Highs As Big Tech Earnings, Fed Meeting Loom| Investor's Business Daily

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notch record closes in Monday

Nasdaq Notches Another New All-Time High: Stock Market Today

Two of the three main U.S. equity indexes hit new all-time highs at the start of a big week for earnings and interest rates.

Nasdaq Plunges as OpenAI Revenue Miss Sends Tech Stocks Lower

With the Magnificent 7 all over the earnings calendar this week, a privately held company has a lot of publicly traded stocks under the microscope.

Ohio Considers Making the Loveland Frogman Its Official State Cryptid

Representatives Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) and Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood) introduced bipartisan legislation in April to name \

Musk's SpaceX IPO could break the record for most money raised

Prior mega-IPOs have come at market peaks, only for the stocks to decline. But trillion-dollar valuations will continue to remake the tech economy.

Musk testifies for a second day in a suit that could change artificial intelligence

By Samantha Delouya, Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) \u2014 Elon Musk took the stand for a second day of testimony against OpenAI and its leaders in a lawsuit that could resha

Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, April 28: A Little Higher

TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up today, but not enough to bust your homebuying budget.

Mortgage rates today, April 29, 2026

See Wednesday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s report on average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

Mortgage rates today, April 27, 2026

See Monday\u2019s report on average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

Mortgage rates today, April 23, 2026

Homebuyers and refinancers are keeping a close eye on mortgage rates this Thursday, as the housing market continues to navigate a period of uncertainty driven b

Mortgage rates surge to nearly four-week high as Iran headlines impact markets

Negative headlines on the Iran war pushed bond yields higher, and mortgage rates followed.

Mortgage rates surge to highest level since July

Mortgage rates continued to move higher Tuesday on uncertainty over the war with Iran. They are at the highest level since last July.

Mortgage Rates, Now 6.5%, Hit Highest Level Since August

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States rose amid growing concerns over inflation.

Mortgage Rates Near 7%: Homebuilder ETFs May Do Better Than REIT Funds

Rising mortgage rates and bond yields are pressuring housing ETFs, with REIT funds facing greater risks than homebuilder ETFs.

Mortgage Rates Drop for Third Week in a Row. See Where They Stand

Mortgage rates have declined for the third consecutive week, offering a glimmer of relief for homebuyers navigating a housing market that has been defined by hi

Mortgage Rates Dip to 6.36%: Why the Relief May Be Temporary and What Homebuyers Should Do Now

The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.36% this week, the first drop in three weeks. But with the Strait of Hormuz conflict pushing oil prices and Treasury

Mortgage rates are rising again, but homebuyers are trickling back

Mortgage rates rose last week after several weeks of declines. That took a toll on refinance demand, but homebuyers seem more resilient.

Mortgage rates are now falling but demand is still weaker

A mixed week for mortgage rates resulted in less demand from both current homeowners and potential homebuyers.

Mortgage demand falls 2.5%, refinancing continues to deteriorate

Track MBA mortgage applications: composite, purchase & refinance indexes plus the latest 30-year fixed rate move to 6.57%.

Mood in Russia turns bleak as war in Ukraine drags on, economy suffers

President Vladimir Putin is facing rising discontent across Russian society.

Missouri's health is vital for economic growth

Missouri

Mississippi Richer Than the UK: Europe’s No. 2 Economy Trails America’s Poorest State

Recently, a British conservative commentator was exasperated by how poorly the liberal British government has managed the country.

Mexico Opens Probe Into Economy Minister Over Son's Stay in Diplomatic Residence

Mexican authorities have opened a formal investigation into the country

Markets Face Triple Threat: Iran War Reigniting, AI Bubble Fears, and Rising Fed Rates

Three major risks are converging on markets simultaneously \u2014 Iran escalation, AI valuation concerns, and a potential Fed rate hike. Here

Markets Hit All-Time Highs as Iran Peace Hopes Sink Oil 7% and AI Earnings Surge

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 set fresh records as oil prices crater on US-Iran peace prospects and AMD

Leavitt: Powell Case 'Not Necessarily Dropped'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is not over.

KT McFarland to Newsmax: Iran's Economy Near Collapse

Former Deputy National Security Advisor KT McFarland told Newsmax that Iran

Korea Passes UK to Become World's Eighth-Largest Stock Market

South Korea has leapfrogged the UK to become the world\u2019s eighth-biggest stock market, fueled by a high-octane rally in its artificial intelligence-linked techno

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high

The Federal Reserve\u2019s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for

Key Inflation Gauge Hits Three-Year High As Prices Increase Across Different Sectors Of The Economy

The Commerce Department said Thursday that the personal consumption expenditures price index rose 3.8% in April from a year earlier, up from 3.5% in March and t

Kevin Warsh wanted a family fight at the Fed. It has already started.

Kevin Warsh wanted a family fight at the Federal Reserve. It broke out before he arrived.

Kevin Warsh to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday

Trump will swear in Kevin Warsh, his hand-picked choice to lead the Federal Reserve, during a White House ceremony.

Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Fed Chair

Kevin Warsh was sworn in Friday as chairman of the Federal Reserve, with President Donald Trump praising the former Fed governor during a White House ceremony a

Kevin Warsh Is Now Fed Chair: What His Leadership Means for Your Money

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the 17th Federal Reserve chair in a 54-45 vote. Here

Kevin Warsh Confirmed to Fed Board as Markets Brace for Bitcoin-Friendly Central Bank Leadership

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board in a 51-45 vote, putting a Bitcoin-friendly inflation hawk one step away from leading the world

Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair May Not Lead to Big Policy Changes

President Trump has made no secret of his desire to see lower interest rates, but if Kevin Warsh takes the helm of the Federal Reserve, Americans banking on a swift pivot toward cheaper borrowing cost

Kehoe says pause in gas tax would hurt roads, economy

Kalshi's Madison Square Garden Deal: Prediction Markets Just Went Mainstream

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Justice Dept. drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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The Department of Justice has officially ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing the last major obstacle to Kevin Wa

Justice Department drops criminal probe into Federal Reserve chair

The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as hi

Justice Department drops criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

The Department of Justice is ending its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeannine Pirro announcing Friday that her offic

Justice Department drops criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

The U.S. Justice Department has officially dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a significant source of uncerta

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JPMorgan Doubles Down on Tokenization With Second Ethereum-Based Money Market Fund

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Israel's economy and financial markets are booming despite Iran war

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Islamic finance aligns naturally with ESG, says Maybank's first-ever chief sustainability officer

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Is This The End Of DeFi? TVL Drops 57%, And Crypto Hacks Hit $16.5 Billion

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Iran's economy has been battered. Its leaders still think Trump will blink first

U.S. and Israeli airstrikes crippled thousands of factories in Iran, and the damage is reverberating across the country

Iran war energy shock could slam global economy into recession, OECD warns

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Iran seizing ships, setting demands: Tensions in Strait of Hormuz threaten world economy

Iran\u2019s grip on the vital waterway has spiked fuel prices far beyond the Middle East.

Iran has suffered a major strategic defeat despite surviving

Iran

Iran's Economic Collapse Deepens: What 70% Inflation and 2 Million Job Losses Mean for the Global Economy

After months of military strikes and a fragile ceasefire, Iran

Interest in Service Industry Jobs Soars as AI Threatens Many White-Collar Careers

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Intel's Historic Rally Powers Wall Street to New Records

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Inside Iran's Economic Collapse: 70% Inflation, 2 Million Jobless, and a Race Against Time

Iran

Inflation mounts as war drags on

The fallout from the war in Iran continued to ripple across the global economy, complicating the outlook and fueling inflation angst.

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The U.S.-Iran ceasefire was supposed to ease economic pressure. Instead, central banks on both sides of the Atlantic are warning that inflationary damage is alr

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Ignoring the War Has Been Working for Long-Term Investors

The U.S. stock market

Ignoring history, lawmakers look to boost pensions as economy teeters

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Isaac Chotiner interviews Peter Harrell about the economic effects of the war in Iran if a deal is not reached, about rising gas prices and stunted energy flows

The DOJ Dropped Its Fed Probe. What the Supreme Court Should Do Next.

The Department of Justice

How Personal Finance Advice Is Getting Political

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America\u2019s economy feels like it\u2019s in trouble.

How Gulf Funds Are Buying The Backbone Of AI

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How Backstreet Boys' Sphere Residency Helps Boost Las Vegas Economy

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Hilton's CEO says the economy has gone from K to C-shaped. His competitors aren't buying it

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Here’s Why The Crypto Market Is Crashing This Year

The crypto market is crashing this year amid the ongoing rotation from cryptocurrencies to the stock market and woes in digital asset treasuries.

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Earnings from CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks and Broadcom. Plus, jobs data, Computex and progress on spin-offs.

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

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Iran 'Broken' as Pressure Mounts, Says Retired Vice Adm. Harward

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Greenspan Playbook to Get a Replay under Warsh

Some of the late former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan

Goldman Sachs Says K-Shaped Economy Has Been Exaggerated, Will Bite in 2026

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Gold, silver and bitcoin fall as traders up Fed rate hike bets

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Global Economy Teeters on Edge as Oil Reserves Run Dry and Price Shock Looms

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GameStop Bids $55.5 Billion for eBay: The Most Audacious M&A Play in Retail History

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GameStop Bids $55.5 Billion for eBay in Most Audacious M&A Play of the Year

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Fossil Fuel Phaseout Talks Begin With Half The Global Economy

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Forget Neuralink: The Real Brain Tech Trade Has 10 Names You've Never Heard

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Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA

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Fix the system: Immigrants a net benefit to U.S. economy, society

The United States

Five of the Magnificent Seven Report Earnings This Week in the Busiest Week of the Season

Meta, Apple, Amazon, and two more of the world

Finance expert shares FSG Liverpool revenue as ticket protest grows

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DOJ Drops Fed Chair Powell Investigation, Opening The Door For Warsh

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Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Hits 3-Year High as Iran War Drives Gas Prices Higher

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting

The Fed

Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh likely to keep economic independence

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Fed Warning: America's Financial System Is Strong But Risks Are Rising

The Federal Reserve

Fed transition: What to expect from this week's news conference

The Federal Reserve will meet this week ahead of a looming leadership transition that remains fuzzy, and Wednesday\u2019s news conference will be closely watched for

The Fed Just Put Rate Hikes Back on the Table — Here's What Changed

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered the most hawkish message in months, with an 80% probability of a rate hike this fall. What it means for your money.

Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady at Powell's Potentially Last Meeting as Chair

Wednesday will likely be a momentous day for the future of the Federal Reserve as Chair Jerome Powell could signal he will stay with the Fed even as a Senate pa

Fed Investigation Uncertainty Weighs on Markets

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Fed Holds Line on Rates as Inflation Pressures Build | Newsmax.com

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Fed Confirms What Tech Developers Have Feared for Two Years

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to allow credit scores based on rent and utilities payments

Prospective homebuyers with a history of on-time payments for rent and utilities may soon find it easier to qualify for a mortgage, thanks to changes at Fannie

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Former Atlanta Hawks finance executive Lester T. Jones Jr. has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison for embezzling approximately $3.7 million

The Strait of Hormuz Deal Is Good News for Oil Prices — But Don’t Expect Relief at the Pump Soon

The tentative agreement to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be good news for the global economy. But oil won

Europol task force makes 280 arrests in a year linked to criminal gig economy

European Union police agency Europol says that an international task force formed to crack down on violence as a criminal service has led to 280 arrests in its

EU Leaders Seek More Energy Help After Measures Fall Short

European Union leaders have directed the bloc

Elizabeth Warren slams Trump's Fed pick Kevin Warsh as he clears committee hurdle

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El Niño events have led to trillions in economic losses, and the 2026 cycle won't be any different

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Economy to See Negative Growth Shock, Sticky Inflation, JPMorgan Warns

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Voters Now Blame Trump for the Economy — And Republican Midterm Prospects Are Feeling the Heat

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Earnings Scoreboard: 82% of S&P 500 early reporters top EPS estimates

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Don't Count on Rate Cuts Yet: Warsh May Keep Fed Policy Steady

President Donald Trump has made his expectations clear: he wants his pick for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, to move aggressively on interest rate cuts. But if you

Don't Count on Rate Cuts Just Yet: Warsh as Fed Chair May Not Lead to Big Policy Changes

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DOJ Ends Fed Chair Investigation

The Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a significant obstacle in the path toward confirming Kevin Warsh as his successor at the he

Do Michelin Energy Saver A/S Tires Improve Fuel Economy?

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Why Diversity in Leadership Is Critical for New Mexico's Economy

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Democrats Could Actually Retake the Senate: Races to Watch

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DeKalb County to Replace Retiring Admin Clerk in New Role

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When Love and Money Collide: Navigating Financial Imbalance in Relationships

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Current refi mortgage rates report for April 29, 2026

See Wednesday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.

Current refi mortgage rates report for April 28, 2026

See Tuesday\u2019s report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.

Current refi mortgage rates report for April 27, 2026

See Monday\u2019s report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.

Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 27, 2026

See Monday\u2019s report on average mortgage rates adjustable-rate mortgages so you can pick the best home loan for your needs as you house shop.

Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 23, 2026

Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, are drawing renewed attention from borrowers looking for flexibility in a high-rate environment. Thursday

Cuban Diplomat Denies That Releasing Political Prisoners Is Part of US Negotiations

Cuba

Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution

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Crypto's Win on Landmark Legislation Reshapes Rivalry With Banks

For years, big banks worked to keep crypto out of mainstream finance, citing everything from money laundering and fraud to stability risks, and arguing the indu

Crypto Becomes Front Line In US-Iran Sanctions Battle As Wallet Freezes Tighten Digital Finance Channels

Iran

CNN Panel Highlights Uncomfortable Economic Reality Behind Trump Gold Card Discussion

A CNN panel discussion took an unexpected turn this week when conversation about President Trump

Cloud Titans Battle 2026: Microsoft Azure vs AWS vs Google Cloud - Which Stock to Buy?

As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, the battle among cloud computing giants Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet

China industrial profits jump 15.8% in March despite Iran war oil disruption

Rising global oil prices have begun seeping into the domestic economy, squeezing margins for manufacturers dependent on imported raw materials.

China Repeats Reunification Push as Taiwan Firmly Rejects Overture

Taiwan

Change to Allow Rent Payments Factor Into Credit Score Could Help 7.7M Americans

A government change could tip the scale for millions of credit invisible Americans and spur hundreds of billions in new mortgage originations.

Central Banks Worldwide Hold Steady on Interest Rates as Iran War Disrupts Global Economy

<h2>Three Central Banks, One Message: Wait and See</h2>

Californians Are Benefiting Financially for Fleeing the Golden State

When Californians move, they save an average of $672 per month on housing through rent or mortgage, utilities, property taxes, and insurance.

California sacrificing economic future on 'climate change'

California has long been America\u2019s trendsetter.\u00a0 But even as the nation becomes energy self-sufficient, California is now leading the way in sacrificing its eco

Buying a condo just got harder for many, thanks to Fannie Mae policies

The mortgage enterprise recently increased the required due diligence for condo loans.

'Buy now, pay later' has gone mainstream, but personal finance expert warns of risks

Around half of Americans have used \

Broadcom Sparks AI Stock Sell-Off Despite Strong Jobs Data

Broadcom

Britain marks Brexit's 10th anniversary with an economy 4%-8% smaller than if it never voted to leave

Ten years after 52% voted to leave the EU, economists say trade, investment and productivity losses are too large to blame on COVID or the Iran war.

Brazil Bans Prediction Markets in Sweeping New Order

Brazil

Brazil Aims to Regulate Critical Minerals Without Tax Breaks, Finance Minister Says

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Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation

The president returned from his state visit to China to face a challenging U.S. economy and unhappy voters.

Bond Traders Bet Big on CPI Surge: What a Fed Rate Hike Would Mean for Your Money

Bond markets are pricing in the biggest CPI surge in years, and traders now see a Fed rate hike by December. Here

Bitcoin's bear market struggle is killing crypto jobs but fueling a $10 billion Wall Street-backed M&A boom

Traditional finance is buying crypto infrastructure firms during this bear market as they reduce headcount and embrace AI.

Financial Leaders: Bitcoin Will Reshape Traditional Finance Whether Banks Like It or Not

At Bitcoin 2026, a Nakamoto Stage panel made a simple but striking point: Bitcoin\u2019s institutional growth is being driven by competitors who are actually working

Bitcoin Drops Below $76,000 as Traders Brace for Federal Reserve Decision

Cryptocurrency markets moved lower on Tuesday as traders reduced exposure ahead of the Federal Reserve

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Stagnate, But Dogecoin Rallies After Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged: Analyst Flags 'In

Leading cryptocurrencies stagnated, while stocks fell on Wednesday due to the Federal Reserve\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s interest rate decision and uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran p

Bitcoin ETFs Just Had The Worst Month Of The Year: Are Investors Rotating to Stocks?

American investors are dumping their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as the coin continues to underperform the stock market amid the artifici

Big Tech earnings test record stock market rally as AI spending takes center stage

Market watchers looking for clarity on the direction of Big Tech and the AI investment boom didn\u2019t get much Wednesday afternoon amid a barrage of key earning re

Bessent Walked Into Warren's Hearing Not Knowing He Was About to Help Her Build the Case That Trump Should Be Investigated

During a Senate Finance Committee hearing on June 3, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren walked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent straight into a trap of his

Bessent Takes Running for Office 'Off the Table' but Stays Open to Fed Chairman

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has taken running for elected office off the table, but left the door open to potentially serving as Federal Reserve chairman — a statement that immediately reverberat

Revised Basel III Rules Keep Banks Cautious on Mortgage Lending

Revised Basel III Rules Are Unlikely to Push Banks Back Into Mortgage Lending

Critics Say Banks Are Becoming Casinos, Argue Bitcoin Offers a Better Alternative

Bitcoin 2026 speaker Alex Leishman warned in his Bitcoin 2026 talk that modern finance is shifting toward a gambling-like system, arguing that rising costs and

Banking panel schedules vote on whether to advance Warsh

The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a vote for Wednesday on whether to advance Kevin Warsh

Balerion Space Ventures touches down in Old Parkland

The four-year-old investment firm chose to move to the historic site in part because of its emergence as a new local finance hub.

Asian shares are mixed and oil gains more than $1 as Iran talks remain in flux

Shares are mixed in Asia and Tokyo has hit a fresh record after U.S. stocks ended last week with new highs. The price of oil gained more than $1 as talks on end

Are You ’Mass Affluent’ Not ‘Truly Rich’? Sorry, Your Wealth Manager Might Be AI Now

The world of finance is automating, but if you

Are wineries, local officials ready for changes needed in tough economy? Conference April 29 to tackle tough issues

Do wineries already have a lot of insights on what consumers want but aren\u2019t exploring that data? What are consumers actually looking for at the store? And how

Another Wave of Public Outcry Tests Putin's Rule in Wartime Russia

Some Russian influencers recently released public appeals to President Vladimir Putin, criticizing his government and policies, and a number of his loyalists ev

Analysis: Global Financial Shock Arrives – Stocks, Commodities Make No Sense

The world is facing critical energy and food shortages that will soon be impacting the global economy, and we have continued to warn our subscribers.

Americans feel bad about the economy. Here are 4 reasons why.

As the Iran war spills over into everyday life, Americans say they are worse off than at most any point in the last 25 years. Here are 4 reasons why.

Americans are unhappy about the economy and reeling from high prices, polls say

A new round of polling paints a grim picture of American economic sentiment: nearly three-quarters of respondents say the economy is getting worse, and high prices continue to be the primary source of

Americans are under intense financial stress as household debt reaches $18.8T

Americans remain under intense financial pressure, a recently released forecast found \u2014 even as some official banking data suggests the economy is stabilizing.

Americans Are Running Out of Savings: Why the Consumer Resilience Story Is Ending

The drawdown threatens to slow the economy\u2019s growth if it continues.

American Airlines' New Basic Economy Rules Even Punish Its Top-Tier Frequent Flyers

What does this mean for the oneworld carrier

America In Focus: March retail sales rise, Trump's approval rating on economy falls

A spike in gas prices due to the Iran war, now in its eighth week, resulted in a hefty 1.7% gain in retail sales in March after a revised 0.7% increase in Febru

America In Focus: Inflation jumps and gas soars but American consumers seemed to take it in stride

A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate

All 32 Major U.S. Banks Pass Fed Stress Test, Clearing the Way for Dividend Increases and Buybacks

The Federal Reserve

Alaska Senate Advances Public Pension Overhaul With Broad Fiscal Implications

Alaska

AI Inflation Is Screwing With the Rest of the Economy

Rising prices for computers, phones, game consoles, appliances, and cars are just the beginning, writes tech columnist John Herrman.

AI Drove Two-Thirds Of Q1 2026 GDP Growth, Smashing '1999 Record' For Largest Tech Contribution 'In History'

AI fueled a historic 67% of Q1 2026 GDP growth, smashing the 1999 record. Read how tech investments drove the economy amid bubble warnings.

AI Data Center Bonds Are Getting a Reality Check — And It's About Time

The $4.6 billion QTS-Microsoft bond deal was supposed to prove that AI infrastructure is as safe as the tech giants behind it. It

Agility Robotics Targets $2.5 Billion IPO as Humanoid Robots Enter the Workforce

The maker of the Digit humanoid robot, already deployed at Amazon and Toyota facilities, is going public through a SPAC merger \u2014 a move that could redefine how

According to Warren Buffett's math the stock market is officially in 'playing with fire' territory

According to Warren Buffett

A way out of super PAC madness?

If they act quickly on a Maine case, federal judges could tee up a Supreme Court decision next year that restores some sanity to campaign finance laws.

A Strong U.S. Economy May No Longer Be Enough to Lift Stocks as AI Spending Reshapes Wall Street

The U.S. economy continues to show surprising resilience, but investors are increasingly discovering that strong economic fundamentals are no longer translating

A Populist Consumer Movement Is Rising to End the 'Captive' Repair Economy

A growing populist movement is taking aim at what advocates call the captive repair economy — the system that makes it difficult or expensive for consumers to fix their own devices, vehicles, and appl

Longer Iran Conflict Could Boost Risk for Ukraine Securing Missile Defences, Zelenskiy Says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned Wednesday that an extended conflict between the United States and Iran could jeopardize Ukraine

5 economic signals suggest U.S. consumers are feeling the strain

Consumers have kept the economy chugging along despite financial pressures. But some signs suggest they could be losing steam, experts say.

3 Potential Economic Landmines Investors Are Choosing To Ignore

US equities remain at all-time highs despite mounting economic risks across student loans, shadow banking, and multi-family real estate. Read more on US economy

Two in Three Americans Are Cutting Back on Spending — While Wall Street Hits Record Highs

Consumer sentiment is mostly gloomy even as the economy is still growing and the unemployment rate has stayed low.

18 Indicators Suggesting the U.S. Economy May Be Weaker Than Widely Perceived

A widely circulated analysis from ZeroHedge has compiled 18 data points suggesting the U.S. economy may be in significantly worse shape than headline numbers indicate, raising questions about whether

"120 Quadrillion Tokens Monthly By 2030": Goldman's Deep Dive Into The Coming Agentic Economy

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero