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Phillip Swagel, director of the Congressional Budget Office, during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The committee is holding a budget hearing for the Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office.
The director of the Congressional Budget Office—known for its gloomy national debt data—is very optimistic that a crisis will be avoided entirely

“Making progress to address the fiscal trajectory would be a positive for the U.S. economy,” Swagel said. “We can’t go on [with] the scolding narrative.”

By Eleanor PringleApril 20, 2026
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Current refi mortgage rates report for April 20, 2026
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Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 20, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for April 20, 2026
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UAE in talks with U.S. for possible financial lifeline, WSJ says
UAE in talks with U.S. for possible financial lifeline, WSJ says
By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergApril 19, 2026
Kalshi’s fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court—and the future of gambling is at stake
Kalshi’s fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court—and the future of gambling is at stake
By Jeff John RobertsApril 20, 2026
Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’
Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’
By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
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Canada’s PM says strong U.S. economic ties were a strength but are now a weakness that must be fixed. ‘We have to take care of ourselves’
Canada’s PM says strong U.S. economic ties were a strength but are now a weakness that must be fixed. ‘We have to take care of ourselves’

“The U.S. has changed and we must respond,” he said. “It’s about taking back control of our security, our borders and our future.”

By Jim Morris and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
The explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the ‘safety premium’ of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns

“In other words, Treasuries now offer a higher yield than the synthetic-dollar equivalents for hedged G10 sovereign bonds.”

By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
Trump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed

Parliament speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf, said in an interview aired on state television late Saturday that “there will be no retreat in the field of diplomacy.”

By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Thousands of CEOs admit AI had no impact on employment or productivity—and it has economists resurrecting a paradox from 40 years ago

In the 1980s, economist Robert Solow made an observation that reminded economists of today’s AI boom: “You can see the computer age everywhere but in the productivity statistics.”

By Sasha RogelbergApril 19, 2026
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Putin finally admits Russia’s economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up
Putin finally admits Russia’s economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up

Putin revealed that GDP shrank by combined 1.8% in January and February, adding that manufacturing, industrial production and construction were negative.

By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
The $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and ties to the Mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it

The Vatican Bank has been plagued for years by financial scandals.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 18, 2026
From drought to demand: Biotech IPOs roar back with Kailera and Alamar

Strong demand for GLP-1 drugs and next-gen diagnostic testing is pulling investors back into life sciences, even as AI soaks up most venture dollars.

By Lily Mae LazarusApril 18, 2026
Former Alabama football player wore wigs and makeup to impersonate NFL players in $20 million fraud, prosecutors say

The complaint does not say exactly how the wigs and do-rag helped Luther Davis assume three different identities and get, at one point, a $4 million loan.

By Sudhin Thanawala and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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The ultra-wealthy have a new favorite status symbol: From a $14.5 million guitar to an $812,500 bottle of wine, rare collectibles are on a tear
The ultra-wealthy have a new favorite status symbol: From a $14.5 million guitar to an $812,500 bottle of wine, rare collectibles are on a tear

Traditional luxury is losing its luster; unique and rare items offer a new way to flex.

By Phil WahbaApril 18, 2026
Current price of gold as of April 17, 2026

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here’s a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

By Danny BakstApril 17, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for April 17, 2026

Ethereum isn’t just digital money; it’s a decentralized computing platform, meaning users can build and run apps on it without oversight of a company or bank.

By Joseph HostetlerApril 17, 2026
Top CD rates from major banks on April 17, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

A deposit account at a bank you already recognize can be a safe way to earn interest on your money.

By Joseph HostetlerApril 17, 2026
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The one metric Warren Buffett says can crash the stock market just hit a dizzying new high
The one metric Warren Buffett says can crash the stock market just hit a dizzying new high

The “Buffett Indicator” has been a closely watched stock market valuation gauge ever since the legendary investor explained his reasoning in a 2001 article in Fortune.

By Shawn TullyApril 19, 2026
AI’s next act: how Salesforce is turning efficiency gains into revenue

Salesforce used AI agents to cut $100 million in support costs and handle 3 million customer conversations. Now it’s deploying that tech for other things.

By Keith Ferrazzi and Wendy SmithApril 18, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for April 17, 2026

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and remains the most popular crypto coin on the market.

By Joseph HostetlerApril 17, 2026
Oil is back to early war days, S&P 500 jumps to all-time high

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged as many as 1,100 points before paring its gain to 868, or 1.8%. The Nasdaq composite climbed 1.5%.

By Stan Choe and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026
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Real Estate
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For wealthy buyers, Mar-a-Lago’s security perimeter is Palm Beach’s hottest amenity
For wealthy buyers, Mar-a-Lago’s security perimeter is Palm Beach’s hottest amenity

An indefinite road closure on Billionaires’ Row was supposed to be a hassle. Agents say it’s become a sales pitch.

By Sydney LakeApril 19, 2026
Zillow’s CEO says his friends were shocked when he quit a cushy Microsoft job—but Steve Jobs led to his success at the $10.5 billion real estate firm

Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman left his cushy Microsoft job in 2009 to join the struggling real estate startup during the housing crisis. His friends had concerns—but he turned it around, thanks in part to Steve Jobs.

By Emma BurleighApril 18, 2026
Older millennials are starting to act like boomers in the housing market—and pulling away from the pack

The generation once shut out of homeownership is now using equity to trade up, leaving younger buyers further behind.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 17, 2026
Trump’s big housing market solution is dead on arrival, UBS says—its model is Texas from 25 years ago

“There isn’t a magic wand that will all of a sudden return housing affordability to its historic average tomorrow,” ResiClub’s Lance Lambert told Fortune.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 18, 2026
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Energy
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Trump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’
Trump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’

Trump on social media said the ship was warned by a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer in the Gulf of Oman to stop, but it did not.

By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
The jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear

The International Energy Agency says Europe has “maybe six weeks” of supplies left.

By Danny Lee, Kate Duffy, Sri Taylor and BloombergApril 18, 2026
The U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids

“During training evolutions like these, embarked Marines hone their skills for missions such as maritime interception operations.”

By Jason MaApril 18, 2026
U.S. extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages, just days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled it out

The so-called general license means U.S. sanctions will not apply for 30 days on deliveries of Russian oil that has been loaded on tankers as of Friday.

By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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Crypto
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Tether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds

The move brought Tether goodwill among users of the Solana blockchain.

By Jack KubinecApril 17, 2026
Exclusive: Senator presses DOJ and Treasury over status of Binance monitors after $1.7 billion in Iran-linked crypto flows

As part of its 2023 plea deal, the world’s largest crypto exchange agreed to have two separate firms oversee its operations for three years.

By Ben WeissApril 17, 2026
From wool sneakers to GPUs: Allbirds’ desperate AI pivot and 600% stock surge, explained

Allbirds is now NewBird AI. Wall Street doesn’t care that it knows nothing about AI.

By Phil WahbaApril 15, 2026
Meet Joe McCann: the high-flying crypto trader held in Tanzania after sudden death of his influencer fiancée Ashly Robinson

Robinson’s family has labeled the death suspicious, and comes after a series of troubles at McCann’s crypto fund.

By Jack KubinecApril 16, 2026
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Starting Monday, businesses can claim refunds for Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs. But it will take 60-90 days to get paid
LawStarting Monday, businesses can claim refunds for Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs. But it will take 60-90 days to get paid
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Feds arrest a Los Angeles woman at LAX on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan
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8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a Louisiana shooting that was ‘unlike anything most of us have ever seen,’ police say
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Federal government launches broad probe into mysterious disappearances and deaths of top scientists. ‘We haven’t found anything alarming yet’
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Blue Origin launches New Glenn, suffers issue deploying craft
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The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations
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