James Thornton
James Thornton
Finance & Economy Editor

James covers Wall Street, the Federal Reserve, trade policy, and the intersection of politics and financial markets.

19 articles published

New Study Reveals Six-Figure Salaries Required for Comfortable Living in Major U.S. Cities
Finance
New Study Reveals Six-Figure Salaries Required for Comfortable Living in Major U.S. Cities
A SmartAsset study finds single adults require six-figure salaries for comfortable living in major U.S. cities, with New
Dow Enters Correction Territory as Iran Conflict Rattles Financial Markets
Finance
Dow Enters Correction Territory as Iran Conflict Rattles Financial Markets
Major U.S. stock indices fell sharply Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average entering correction territory as the
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Iran Conflict Reshapes Inflation Battle, Bond Yields Spike
Finance
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Iran Conflict Reshapes Inflation Battle, Bond Yields Spike
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but rising bond yields and historic oil supply disruptions from the Iran
Geopolitical Tensions Drive Mortgage Rates to Seven-Month High
Finance
Geopolitical Tensions Drive Mortgage Rates to Seven-Month High
Mortgage rates have reached their highest level since September, with the 30-year fixed rate hitting 6.38%, driven by ec
Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Currency, Breaking Historic Precedent
Finance
Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Currency, Breaking Historic Precedent
The Treasury Department announced it will place President Trump's signature on U.S. currency to mark the nation's 250th
Bipartisan Fiscal Forum Proposes 3% Deficit Cap to Stabilize National Debt
Finance
Bipartisan Fiscal Forum Proposes 3% Deficit Cap to Stabilize National Debt
The Bipartisan Fiscal Forum is calling on Congress to establish a 3% deficit-to-GDP target to stabilize the national deb
OECD Projects 4.2% U.S. Inflation as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Energy Markets
Finance
OECD Projects 4.2% U.S. Inflation as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Energy Markets
A new OECD report projects U.S. inflation at 4.2% for 2026, attributing economic pressure to the ongoing conflict with I
Global Conflict Tests U.S. Economic Primacy as Trade Tensions with China Persist
Finance
Global Conflict Tests U.S. Economic Primacy as Trade Tensions with China Persist
A century after Calvin Coolidge's declaration, American commerce remains central to global prosperity, yet faces severe
BlackRock CEO Warns $150 Oil Could Trigger Global Economic Contraction
Finance
BlackRock CEO Warns $150 Oil Could Trigger Global Economic Contraction
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that oil prices reaching $150 per barrel due to the Iran conflict could cause a 'stark an
NBA Board Authorizes Formal Expansion Exploration for Seattle, Las Vegas Franchises
Finance
NBA Board Authorizes Formal Expansion Exploration for Seattle, Las Vegas Franchises
The NBA's governing board has voted to authorize a formal exploration of expansion into Seattle and Las Vegas, initiatin
United Airlines Bets on Premium Economy with New 'Relax Row' Convertible Seating
Finance
United Airlines Bets on Premium Economy with New 'Relax Row' Convertible Seating
United Airlines has unveiled a new premium economy seating product called 'United Relax Row,' featuring convertible seat
Ocasio-Cortez Dismisses Prediction Market Reforms as 'Fig Leaf' Against Insider Trading
Finance
Ocasio-Cortez Dismisses Prediction Market Reforms as 'Fig Leaf' Against Insider Trading
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called new insider trading restrictions by prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket 'absol
Murphy Alleges $1.5 Billion Oil Futures Trade Preceded Trump's Iran Announcement
Finance
Murphy Alleges $1.5 Billion Oil Futures Trade Preceded Trump's Iran Announcement
Senator Chris Murphy highlighted a $1.5 billion oil futures trade that occurred minutes before President Trump announced
Prediction Markets Kalshi, Polymarket Impose New Insider Trading Restrictions Amid Scrutiny
Finance
Prediction Markets Kalshi, Polymarket Impose New Insider Trading Restrictions Amid Scrutiny
Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket have unveiled new policies to prohibit insider trading, specifically t
Fink Warns AI Could Worsen Wealth Gap, Advocates Long-Term Investment Strategy
Finance
Fink Warns AI Could Worsen Wealth Gap, Advocates Long-Term Investment Strategy
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink contends that the AI revolution risks concentrating wealth further and that a shift to long-ter
Markets Surge as Trump Announces Five-Day Halt to Iran Strikes, Claims Diplomatic Progress
Finance
Markets Surge as Trump Announces Five-Day Halt to Iran Strikes, Claims Diplomatic Progress
Financial markets rebounded sharply Monday following President Trump's announcement of a five-day pause in U.S. airstrik
Regulators Issue Crypto Jurisdiction Framework as Senate Legislation Stalls
Finance
Regulators Issue Crypto Jurisdiction Framework as Senate Legislation Stalls
Financial regulators have issued new guidance defining which crypto assets are securities, proceeding without waiting fo
Jury Finds Elon Musk Liable for Defrauding Twitter Investors in 2022 Acquisition
Finance
Jury Finds Elon Musk Liable for Defrauding Twitter Investors in 2022 Acquisition
A federal jury found Elon Musk defrauded Twitter investors through misleading statements about spam bots ahead of his 20