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Margaret Thatcher was the most consequential female politician of the last century. Yet her rise to power was an unpredictable and unlikely... Read More

The European Central Bank has presented the digital euro as a symbol of financial autonomy and modernization. But, much like the Chinese... Read More

Once the arbiter of an aspirational high flying lifestyle, Condé Nast magazines are increasingly fawning over radical lefties, progressive... Read More

Nearly nine months into President Trump’s second term, immigration enforcement has become the administration’s primary political... Read More

Over the past nine months, the Trump administration has imposed sweeping new tariffs on imports from most of the world. This includes key... Read More

Financial anxiety can feel overwhelming, but taking the right steps can help ease the burden. Read More

America needs tax incentives for skilled tradesmen like electricians and welders to address critical labor shortages. Read More

TiVo and ReplayTV revolutionized the TV-viewing experience, but they were undone by network opposition and the rise of streaming video, as... Read More

After two weeks in Western and Central Europe, it’s clear to me that many people around the world are misreading the endless obsession with... Read More

Gold prices are behaving like we’re on the brink of a financial crisis. The safe haven asset hit $4,000 an ounce for the... Read More

Wealth idled, to our near and long-term detriment. Read More

The mainstream press is finally admitting that I&I readers have known for months. Read More

On September 3rd, 2025, Daniel Donovan, counsel for Alphabet (parent company of Google and YouTube) sent a letter to House... Read More

“I love tariffs,” President Trump has said. “My favorite word is ‘tariff.’” Thanks to the... Read More

“We have the best economy we’ve ever had,” the president declared, despite what Americans believe, and despite what the evidence shows. Read More

Big labor unions have been running the same playbook for years. They muscle their way into a workplace, misrepresent the facts and... Read More

As bank impersonation scams surge, you can protect yourself by understanding the key signs that you're talking to a fraudster. Read More

The European Commission, the governing body of the European Union, on October 7 announced strategies to boost AI usage and investment through... Read More

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent must demand that it scrap its pointless climate targets — and redirect its attention to its true... Read More

President Trump can accelerate the U.S.'s economic trajectory by fixing a broken system that prevents American manufacturers and businesses... Read More

Financial innovation in digital assets is rapidly transforming the American economy, promising a new era of financial opportunity and global... Read More

The price of gold often rises during periods of economic turmoil. This time around, bond markets are stable and stocks are at record highs.... Read More

Wisdom of crowds? Read More

Expecting a pullback in a bull market isn't being bearish. It's being realistic. Read More

Winning the loser's game. Read More

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What do the WEF's troubles signify? Read More

ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that... Read More

A look at the exorbitant privilege held by the Dutch guilder in the eighteenth century and its effects on the Dutch financial system. Read More

Explore the risks and opportunities in the rapidly expanding private credit market.  Read More

The excesses of the 2000s subprime housing bubble financial crisis forced a fundamental reset in US homebuilding. Read More

There are three reasons why job growth is slow... Read More

Looking for the best stocks to buy before the end of 2025? These undervalued stock picks from Morningstar's analysts look attractive today. Read More