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U.S. Economy Stalls in Late 2025, GDP Growth Slashed to 0.5% Amid Shutdown, Iran Conflict
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U.S. Economy Stalls in Late 2025, GDP Growth Slashed to 0.5% Amid Shutdown, Iran Conflict
New Commerce Department data shows U.S. economic growth slowed sharply to 0.5% in Q4 2025, a significant downgrade drive
Trump Appeals to New York's Highest Court to Vacate Remaining Fraud Case Penalties
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Trump Appeals to New York's Highest Court to Vacate Remaining Fraud Case Penalties
Donald Trump has filed an appeal with New York's highest court seeking to eliminate the remaining penalties from the sta
Crypto Industry Seeks Federal Bank Charters, Testing Regulatory Boundaries
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Crypto Industry Seeks Federal Bank Charters, Testing Regulatory Boundaries
Cryptocurrency companies, founded on libertarian ideals, are now pursuing government-regulated bank charters in a strate
Used Vehicle Prices Reach Highest Level Since 2023 as Supply Crunch Meets Tax Season Demand
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Used Vehicle Prices Reach Highest Level Since 2023 as Supply Crunch Meets Tax Season Demand
A key wholesale index for used vehicles reached its highest point since summer 2023 in March, as constrained supply coll
SpaceX Files for IPO, Targets Historic $1.75 Trillion Valuation in June Listing
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SpaceX Files for IPO, Targets Historic $1.75 Trillion Valuation in June Listing
SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the SEC, targeting a June listing and a historic $1.
North American Job Market Confidence Plummets in 2025 Amid Slowing Employment Growth
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North American Job Market Confidence Plummets in 2025 Amid Slowing Employment Growth
Public confidence in the North American job market has fallen sharply, with fewer than half of U.S. and Canadian respond
Deloitte Survey: 40% of Americans Cancel Streaming Subscriptions Amid Economic Pressure
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Deloitte Survey: 40% of Americans Cancel Streaming Subscriptions Amid Economic Pressure
A Deloitte survey finds more than 40% of Americans have reduced entertainment subscriptions for financial reasons, with
Legal Showdown Intensifies as Kalshi Battles States Over Prediction Market Regulation
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Legal Showdown Intensifies as Kalshi Battles States Over Prediction Market Regulation
Prediction market platform Kalshi is engaged in a high-stakes legal battle with multiple states over whether its contrac
Treasury Taps BNY Mellon as Financial Agent for Trump Accounts Launch
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Treasury Taps BNY Mellon as Financial Agent for Trump Accounts Launch
The Treasury Department has designated Bank of New York Mellon as the financial agent to implement the Trump Accounts pr
Dimon Warns Iran Conflict Could Trigger Recession Through Inflation, Rate Hikes
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Dimon Warns Iran Conflict Could Trigger Recession Through Inflation, Rate Hikes
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns that the ongoing conflict with Iran risks creating stubborn inflation and elevated
Survey: One-Third of Americans Turn to High-Risk Crypto, Meme Stocks for Financial Planning
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Survey: One-Third of Americans Turn to High-Risk Crypto, Meme Stocks for Financial Planning
A new study reveals a significant portion of Americans are planning to invest in high-risk, speculative assets such as c
CFTC Files Preemption Lawsuits Against Three States Over Prediction Market Crackdowns
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CFTC Files Preemption Lawsuits Against Three States Over Prediction Market Crackdowns
The federal commodities regulator has launched lawsuits against three states, arguing their attempts to restrict predict