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Trump just raised the $39 trillion national debt with the largest budget hike since World War II—and nobody can figure out how to pay for it

“MAGA was told an untruth by Trump — no foreign wars, no adventurism,” Steve Hanke told Fortune. “This is a massive militarization.”

By Nick LichtenbergApril 3, 2026
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MIT created duplicate AI workers to tackle thousands of different tasks. The verdict? Most of the time AI is still just ‘minimally sufficient’
By Tristan BoveApril 3, 2026
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Jamie Dimon says the U.S. was right to go to war with Iran: ‘Why the Western world put up with all these proxy wars for 45 years is kind of beyond me’
By Tristan BoveApril 3, 2026
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Only one U.S. university ranks in the world’s top 10 in STEM. Pfizer’s CEO is calling for change
By Preston ForeApril 3, 2026
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Bernie Sanders calls out Bezos, Musk, Bloomberg, and Buffett in billionaire tax push: ‘The richest people in America have never ever had it so good’
By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026
Depressed worker feel tried after overwork and disappointed for his job or being fired.
The jobs report looks good ‘for the wrong reasons,’ top economist warns: It’s hiding how many Americans are giving up
By Eva RoytburgApril 3, 2026
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C-SuiteFortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives are gaining and losing power
By Fortune EditorsApril 3, 2026
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AIThe AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds
By Sasha RogelbergApril 3, 2026
Energy markets are having a Wile E. Coyote moment as oil supplies go off a cliff, expert says
EnergyEnergy markets are having a Wile E. Coyote moment as oil supplies go off a cliff, expert says
By Jason MaApril 3, 2026
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EnergyTrump says Iran war is ‘very complete, pretty much’, sparking global stock rally
By Jim EdwardsMarch 10, 2026
  • UAE and Kuwait start oil output cuts after Hormuz blockage
    EnergyUAE and Kuwait start oil output cuts after Hormuz blockage
    By Fiona MacDonald, Anthony Di Paola and BloombergMarch 7, 2026
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Personal FinanceAmerica’s never had such high national debt heading into an economic shock. We need a ‘break glass’ plan, think tank warns
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 10, 2026
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AICEOs are using one number in the AI age to decide how many people they still need
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 10, 2026
Stocks stage massive upside reversal as oil plunges after Trump says Iran war could be over soon
EnergyStocks stage massive upside reversal as oil plunges after Trump says Iran war could be over soon
By Eva RoytburgMarch 9, 2026
Trump says war to end ‘very soon,’ floats removing oil sanctions
EnergyTrump says war to end ‘very soon,’ floats removing oil sanctions
By Kate Sullivan, Josh Wingrove and BloombergMarch 9, 2026
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CommentarySomething will cause inflation to go up this year, but it’s not oil
By Steve H. Hanke and John GreenwoodMarch 9, 2026
  • The U.S. is sending an AI-powered anti-drone system to the Mideast as response to countering Iran’s Shahed has been ‘disappointing’
    PoliticsThe U.S. is sending an AI-powered anti-drone system to the Mideast as response to countering Iran’s Shahed has been ‘disappointing’
    By Emma Burrows and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
A woman in a red coat holds up a sign that says, “Shouldn’t hurt to be a nurse.”
EconomyHealth care has been propping up a shaky labor market. For the first time in over four years, the sector shed thousands of jobs
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 9, 2026
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Arts & EntertainmentThe 2026 World Cup will bring a uniquely American sports tradition to the beautiful game: Mid-match ad breaks
By Tristan BoveMarch 9, 2026
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AIAI layoffs are coming. The problem may be compounded because nearly 75% of people don’t apply for unemployment benefits
By Jacqueline MunisMarch 9, 2026
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CryptoDubai’s signature Token2049 crypto event set to go forward even as other conferences hit pause amid growing conflict
By Carlos GarciaMarch 9, 2026
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EnergyTrump promised to fill America’s oil reserves ‘right to the top.’ A year later, oil has exceeded $100 and they’re still less than 60% full
By Tristan BoveMarch 9, 2026
  • Saudi Arabia intensifies engagement with Iran to defuse war
    PoliticsSaudi Arabia intensifies engagement with Iran to defuse war
    By Donato Paolo Mancini, Fiona MacDonald, Samy Adghirni, Sam Dagher and BloombergMarch 7, 2026
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AIPeople really hate AI but not as much as Iran—or Democrats
By Jake AngeloMarch 9, 2026
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Middle EastInvestors priced in a 6-week Iraq War, but it lasted 8 years and cost $3 trillion. They’re doing it again
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 9, 2026
The ‘Singapore-washing’ strategy starts to unwind as both China and the U.S. closely scrutinize corporate roots
RetailThe ‘Singapore-washing’ strategy starts to unwind as both China and the U.S. closely scrutinize corporate roots
By Angelica AngMarch 9, 2026
Odds of a stock market meltdown with 1970s-style stagflation jump to 35% this year, veteran strategist warns
EconomyOdds of a stock market meltdown with 1970s-style stagflation jump to 35% this year, veteran strategist warns
By Jason MaMarch 9, 2026
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PoliticsTravelers wait as long as 3 hours in Houston airport on partial government shutdown
By Becky Bohrer and The Associated PressMarch 9, 2026
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EnergyThe Iran oil shock is really bad for countries in a region where cars and roads transport almost all food: Africa
By The Associated PressMarch 9, 2026
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EnergyDow, Nasdaq, S&P all falling as oil spikes briefly over $120 per barrel
By Elaine Kurtenbach, Matt Ott and The Associated PressMarch 9, 2026
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EconomyMeet the African cocoa farmers who are letting their crops rot because the commodity price has fallen so much
By Edward Acquah, Ope Adetayo and The Associated PressMarch 9, 2026
Oil over $100, markets in free fall, and Iran’s new supreme leader is Trump’s ‘worst case’ scenario
EnergyOil over $100, markets in free fall, and Iran’s new supreme leader is Trump’s ‘worst case’ scenario
By Jim EdwardsMarch 9, 2026
US President Donald Trump salutes during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, US, on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
EconomyWhen it comes to the war in Iran don’t go betting on the TACO trade, says top J.P. Morgan investment strategist
By Eleanor PringleMarch 9, 2026
Oil worries and Iran war hammer Asian stocks, with Korea’s KOSPI taking the biggest hit
EconomyOil worries and Iran war hammer Asian stocks, with Korea’s KOSPI taking the biggest hit
By Angelica AngMarch 9, 2026
Oil prices soar past $110 while Dow futures sink 1,000 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes Special Forces mission
EconomyOil prices soar past $110 while Dow futures sink 1,000 points as Iran war spirals into worst-case fears and U.S. eyes Special Forces mission
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
Asia’s family offices and corporations must step up to replace a cash-strapped UN and fill the SDG funding gap
CommentaryAsia’s family offices and corporations must step up to replace a cash-strapped UN and fill the SDG funding gap
By Naina Subberwal BatraMarch 8, 2026
Here’s why childcare is getting more unaffordable, forcing families to make ‘heartbreaking choices’
EconomyHere’s why childcare is getting more unaffordable, forcing families to make ‘heartbreaking choices’
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
U.S. considers idea of special operation to seize Iran’s uranium
PoliticsU.S. considers idea of special operation to seize Iran’s uranium
By Jonathan Tirone, Donato Paolo Mancini, Josh Wingrove and BloombergMarch 8, 2026
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Energy‘Nightmare scenario’ looms as global markets head for the biggest oil output disruption in history, top energy guru warns
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
Oil market chaos to deepen as more Gulf giants cut output
EnergyOil market chaos to deepen as more Gulf giants cut output
By Yongchang Chin and BloombergMarch 8, 2026
Trump said the ‘economy is roaring’ but the job market has evaporated, soaring gas prices could boost inflation, and stocks have plunged
EconomyTrump said the ‘economy is roaring’ but the job market has evaporated, soaring gas prices could boost inflation, and stocks have plunged
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMarch 8, 2026
Joseph Stiglitz says buckle up before the great AI ‘reallocation’ era arrives
AIJoseph Stiglitz says buckle up before the great AI ‘reallocation’ era arrives
By Catherina GioinoMarch 8, 2026
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