A new group of industries is reshaping political spending in the US as cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and online betting companies pour money into the 2026 midterm elections. Corporate spending on …
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Canada has secured a three-day reprieve from a new round of steep US tariffs after President Donald Trump said Washington and Ottawa were close to reaching a trade agreement. Trump …
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Iran conflict is going to be difficult to end, says Dr Anita Kellogg on Zero Sum
by adminby adminOil prices have swung violently as the Iran conflict threatens one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints, while Washington faces a separate strategic challenge in its relationship with China. …
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Wholesale inflation in the United States remained subdued in July, coming in below economists’ expectations and adding to evidence that price pressures may be easing after a surge earlier this …
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The popular iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) has slumped into a correction as its outflows rose and as long-term US bond yields rose. It is also under pressure …
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US jobs report: Payrolls fall unexpectedly in July by 23,000; Fed rate hike bets ease
by adminby adminThe US labor market unexpectedly contracted in July, with nonfarm payrolls posting their first monthly decline in years as hiring weakened across several sectors, reinforcing concerns that employment momentum is …
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Trump’s $100 billon tariff refund may leave consumers paying the final bill
by adminby adminThe US government has returned about $100 billion to businesses that paid Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. The amount includes duties and interest and covers more than half of the …
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ADP report: US private employers added 44,000 in July, well below forecasts
by adminby adminHiring at US private companies slowed sharply in July, with healthcare accounting for the bulk of new jobs as employers adopted a more cautious approach to recruitment amid shifting economic …
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US job openings fall in June as healthcare vacancies decline, but hiring picks up
by adminby adminUS job openings declined in June, largely reflecting weaker demand in the healthcare and social assistance sector, although stronger hiring and subdued layoffs suggested the labor market remained on stable …
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New York’s attorney general sued prediction market operator Kalshi on Friday, claiming that its platform violates state laws against illegal gambling. In a petition filed in a state court in …