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Today so far 2026-09-18 · 06:01 UTC

The United States is navigating multiple international tensions, including security experts calling for US-China agreements to prevent AI control of nuclear weapons, allowing Iran's UN delegation to attend meetings in New York, and facing UN accusations of potential war crimes in Iran strikes. Domestically, the Trump administration is facing immediate legal challenges over EPA climate rule repeals, while RFK Jr. expands his influence by appointing new members to a preventive medicine task force. Beyond the US, Canada is exploring closer ties with Europe through potential EU associate membership, Japan marks a demographic milestone with over 100,000 centenarians, and Brazil is considering banning online casino games.

American Debt Trajectory Raises Long Term Risks

The United States has just crossed a historic threshold. Indeed, their debt now exceeds the size of their economy.

2026-05-04 · 18:05 UTC
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GameStop Makes $56B eBay Bid in Push to Build Amazon Rival

2026-05-04 · 14:43

Video game retail company GameStop has made an unsolicited $55.5 billion offer for eBay, placing the meme-stock retailer…

WTI and Brent Surge Following False Reports of US Warship Attack in Hormuz

2026-05-04 · 13:01

The prices of the two most relevant oil benchmark futures shot up after reports indicated that a U.S.

US Gas Prices Hit $4.46, Marking Sharpest Surge in Decades

2026-05-04 · 12:49

Gas prices in the United States have resumed their upward trend after a brief period of decline, with the national…

Conflicting US-Iran Claims Over Strait of Hormuz Incident Shake Markets

2026-05-04 · 12:31

Unfolding developments in the US-Iran war appear to be triggering instability in markets and other issues worldwide. …

 North Korea Refutes Crypto Hack Claims, Warns of Counter Measures

2026-05-04 · 09:31

North Korea rejected accusations from the United States that it is behind the global cybercrime and cryptocurrency theft.

CFTC Chair Mike Selig Rejects Insider Trading Claims in Prediction Markets

2026-05-04 · 06:41

CFTC Chair Mike Selig pushed back against claims that insider trading is widespread in prediction markets.

Americans Distrust Crypto and AI Despite Millions Spent in Politics

2026-05-04 · 06:30

Crypto and AI flood Washington with cash, yet voters keep their distance.

China Defies US Sanctions on Oil Refiners With Sweeping Non-Compliance Order

2026-05-04 · 04:30

The blocking statute invoked by MOFCOM requires other companies conducting commercial activities in the country to…

Despite Warsh Replacing Powell at the Fed, Traders See No Rate Cut Coming in June

2026-05-04 · 03:30

Kevin Warsh cleared a Senate Banking Committee vote on April 29 and is expected to chair his first Federal Open Market…

New Politico Poll Reveals US Voter Skepticism Over AI and Crypto Campaign Cash

2026-05-03 · 22:22

Deep-pocketed political groups tied to artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency are rapidly reshaping the midterm…

Worker Wins Landmark AI Substitution Case in China

2026-05-03 · 08:30

Experts stated that the decision, which sets a precedent for future AI substitution cases, establishes that AI…

Starlink Usage Turns Fatal in Iran Internet Blackout

2026-05-03 · 03:30

As the digital blockade imposed by the Iranian regime reaches its tenth week, reports indicate that an individual has…

Berkshire Hathaway Q1 Profit Rises 18% as Cash Nears $400B

2026-05-02 · 16:13

Berkshire Hathaway reported higher first-quarter operating profit as its cash pile moved closer to $400 billion.

OPEC+ to Raise June Oil Output Quotas by 188,000 BPD After UAE Exit

2026-05-02 · 15:02

Seven OPEC+ countries have agreed to raise June oil output quotas by approximately 188,000 barrels per day (bpd).

CIO Ritholtz Says Real FOMC Regime Change Is Fiscal, Not Fed Leadership

2026-05-02 · 13:00

Co-Founder, Chairman, and CIO of Ritholz Wealth Management LLC, Barry L.

U.S. Manufacturing PMI Remains Stable Despite Global Uncertainty

2026-05-02 · 06:35

U.S. manufacturing activity stayed in expansion territory in April as the ISM Manufacturing PMI held at 52.7.

Stocks Climb Higher Following One of the Strongest Aprils in Years

2026-05-02 · 04:39

U.S. stocks opened May with renewed strength after an extraordinary April rally that reshaped market momentum.

Schiff Warns of Dollar Weakness, Says “The Glory Days Are Over” as Oil, Yields Climb

2026-05-02 · 04:22

Economist Peter Schiff said on X that the U.S. dollar weakened as oil prices and bond yields moved higher.

Trump Says Iran Conflict Over, Nasdaq Sets Record High, Bitcoin Climbs 2.5%

2026-05-01 · 22:02

President Donald Trump told Congress on Thursday that U.S.

The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC and lifting all its oil production quotas

2026-05-01 · 17:13

The United Arab Emirates officially left OPEC on May 1, 2026, after 59 years of membership.

Iran’s Latest Peace Deal Response Boosts Bullish Market Momentum

2026-05-01 · 16:45

The negotiation stalemate between the US and Iran over the ongoing war in the Middle East has extended into yet another…

BRICS Aim To Boost Local Currencies In Global Trade

2026-05-01 · 13:10

The dollar dominates international trade, but its monopoly is weakening.

Iran Rial Crashes to 1.8M Per US Dollar as US Pressure Reaches Peak

2026-05-01 · 11:23

Iran’s currency has fallen to its weakest level on record, extending a prolonged depreciation trend that has developed…

Peter Schiff Says Trump’s Gas Price Promise Has a Serious Problem

2026-05-01 · 08:33

Bitcoin critic and gold advocate Peter Schiff did not hold back Thursday.

U.S. Senate Members Unanimously Adopt an Amendment Banning Them From Betting on Polymarket and Kalshi

2026-05-01 · 07:05

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US Senate Bans Its Members From Prediction Market Trading

2026-05-01 · 06:01

The United States Senate passed a unanimous resolution Thursday banning its members and staff from trading on prediction…

US Senate bans itself from betting on prediction markets

2026-05-01 · 02:51

The US Senate unanimously passed a rule banning members and staff from prediction markets, with a similar resolution set…

Robert Kiyosaki Escalates Giant Crash Warning, Says It Could Turn Into Depression

2026-05-01 · 00:30

Robert Kiyosaki says a 2026-27 market crash could reward prepared investors willing to buy discounted assets.

Senate Democrats Urge CFTC to Ban Sports and Election Contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket

2026-04-30 · 22:50

A group of congressional Democrats sent the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) a letter on Thursday demanding…

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