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The Federal Reserve faces a critical decision on interest rates
The Federal Reserve faces mounting scrutiny following a recent benchmark interest rate hike to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00% un
topicBig Ag and Big Oil go head-to-head over diesel export ban
President Donald Trump and several Republican candidates now support a temporary embargo on diesel exports to combat soaring fuel
topicStock Market Today: Treasury Yields Steady, Yen Jumps
Wall Street capped a winning week as major indices advanced, driven by artificial intelligence sentiment and a reprieve in oil pri
topicAs Iran war hits 6-month mark, U.S. gas prices set to break August record
As the war in Iran enters its sixth month, United States fuel costs continue to climb. Gasoline prices have surpassed $4 per gallo
topicGold Price Forecast
Gold maintains the $4,300 support level as its trading range contracts, hinting at a potential larger market move. While the metal
topicAnthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development
Anthropic faces mounting scrutiny over the safety of its technology ahead of its scheduled November IPO. Former Anthropic research
topicNC Attorney General Jeff Jackson announces historic settlement with Chemours
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson led a $590 million settlement involving the state and 1
topicCarney Pitches Canada as a Haven for Investors Amid a U.S. Trade War
Mark Carney recently addressed the risk of a U.S. invasion during an interview with the New York Times, sparking widespread discus
Bessent and the Bonds
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces mounting bond market pressure as high yields and a record $40 trillion federal debt challen
topicHome sales fall in August despite the highest supply in over a decade
Home price growth in the Philippines slowed to a seven-year low during the second quarter, rising 0.4% year-over-year. Metro Manil
topicWhy are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
European nations continue shifting their gold reserves out of North America to gain direct sovereign control over assets during pe
topicTreasury yields move higher as volatile week wraps up
Canadian equities finished the week in the red despite a late push on Friday, dropping 5.76 points or 0.02% to close the week at 3
topicLowe's partners with DoorDash, Alphabet's Wing Aviation on drone delivery service
Home improvement retailer Lowe's has officially entered the drone delivery space by launching a new test program. The company part
topicThe ‘Monster’ Behind Russia’s Global Effort to Evade Western Sanctions
A Kremlin-backed network moved $6.9 billion through global banks using forged documents to evade Western sanctions. This money lau
topicFired ‘We Buy Ugly Houses' franchisee sentenced to federal prison for fraud scheme, DOJ says
A former Dallas franchisee for the We Buy Ugly Houses brand was sentenced to federal prison for operating a multi-million dollar i
topicThe AI agent revolution has moved a big step closer
The technological race to deliver personal artificial intelligence assistants has advanced significantly, accompanied by mounting
topicGlobal bond selloff rolls on, US 30-year yield at highest since 2004
The global bond market selloff is intensifying as the United States 30-year Treasury yield climbs to 5.48 percent, marking its hig
topicMortgage Rates Now Close to 7.5%
US mortgage rates have climbed above 7 percent for the first time in over two years, dealing a severe blow to the frozen housing m
topicTrump praises US-China friendship, talks up White House ballroom during state dinner for China's Xi
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner at the White House following a landmark meeting betw
topicGM, Ford to see US market-share slide, forecaster predicts
General Motors and Ford are projected to experience a US market-share slide during the third quarter. Forecasters and analysts exp
topicEx-Disney CEO Bob Chapek Says Bob Iger Ran ‘Relentless Three-Year Campaign’ to Fire Him: ‘Made It Seem as If I Had Committed Some Terrible Offense’
Former Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek released a new memoir targeting his predecessor, Bob Iger. Chapek accused Iger of
topicThe Best Tech Deals From Amazon's 2026 Labor Day Sale
Amazon continues its promotional discount cycle following the recent Labor Day sale, offering early price cuts on hardware ahead o
topicNvidia is looking more like the central bank of AI
Nvidia and Microsoft command massive market capitalizations despite diverging profit levels, drawing comparisons to central banks
topicWhat's Upsetting the Bond Market?
Consumer sentiment sits near record lows due to gas prices, mortgage rates, and ongoing inflation. Economist Heather Long warns th