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Social Security is very important for older Americans Read More
For the safe part of your portfolio, err on the side of caution and get out of the timing business. Read More
After finding antitrust violations, federal courts have been reluctant to impose harsh sanctions. They fear meddling in markets where... Read More
Rising yields are turning sovereign debt from an abstract fiscal problem into an immediate budget constraint. Read More
Direct government intervention in specific companies may be on the way to becoming a bipartisan feature. Read More
Democratic Socialists and MAGA nationalists both want sweeping government control of the economy. History says that is a very bad idea. Read More
President Donald Trump’s removal of socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro in January offered a generational opportunity to... Read More
Critics call it colonialism, but the U.S.-Venezuela oil partnership aims to block Cuba, China and Russia from recapturing the failed state. Read More
American households are feeling real economic pain. Mortgage rates remain elevated, filling a gas tank can easily cost $100, and grocery... Read More
Scott Bessent and Kevin Warsh may need a Treasury-Fed accord of their own. Read More
Billions over budget, years behind schedule and with an uncertain future Read More
There are 7,700 McDonald’s stores in China, with plans for 10,000 by 2028. McDonald’s is one of many potent symbols of Americana... Read More
Young Americans are already skeptical that they’ll actually receive full benefits from Social Security when it comes time for them to... Read More
The best age to claim Social Security benefits depends on personal circumstances. That said, studies have consistently shown that most... Read More
Have the Democrats ever been able to do math? Read More
President Ronald Reagan famously described Washington politicians’ solutions to every problem as “if it moves, tax... Read More
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, but deep ethical concerns must be addressed. Read More
The $16.7 billion multi-year agreement reached by Meta this month to settle youth social media addiction lawsuits may be a minor blow to the... Read More
Steve Hilton, a MAGA-aligned Republican, wants to be the next governor of California. The main obstacle in his path may be President Trump. Read More
Two competing crypto-blockbusters are showing through mid-September. The political drama Clarity Act, a single-screen showing at the... Read More
A worrying feature of the next big financial crisis is that we may lack a dominant power able and willing to stabilise the international... Read More
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are sporting some of the highest yields ever, but there are a few caveats for investors to consider... Read More
Why are the populists so pessimistic? Read More
Will AI be complementary or competitive with labor? Read More
In 2025, Global GDP hit an all-time high of $118.4 trillion — about $14,406 per person worldwide. Read More
The simplest explanation is also the most benign: traders are becoming increasingly confident that the lost decades are over. Read More
Hope is more fragile than fear. Read More
ISM was less positive and construction was recessionary for the second month in a row. Read More
As the United States under President Donald Trump endeavors to coerce international trading partners through the employment of economic... Read More
The Big Mac index measures currency valuation by comparing the price of an identical burger across countries but compare prices of iPhones... Read More
The majority of the major asset classes rose in August, led by commodities for a second straight month, based on a set of ETF proxies. Read More
Discover the best dividend stocks with solid yields, strong fundamentals, and room to grow—even in uncertain markets. Read More
The risks are rising that long rates six months from now could be a lot lower than where they are today. Subscribe for daily updates. Read More
The worst month for stocks is here but the trend is your friend. Read More
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Young Americans are already skeptical that they’ll actually receive full benefits from Social Security when it comes time for them to retire, even after decades of paying into the system. One widely touted proposal to shore up the program’s finances could make that fear a reality — or at least change how and when they can claim their benefits.... Read More
President Ronald Reagan famously described Washington politicians’ solutions to every problem as “if it moves, tax it.” That is exactly what many in Washington today want to do with artificial intelligence. As Wall Street Journal chief economic commentator Greg IP wrote recently, a growing number of experts believe there is “a simple answer to AI job losses.&rdqu... Read More
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