Economy

IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack addressing the press regarding the impact of rising oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz closure on global inflation.

The IMF warns that a prolonged rise in energy prices could fuel inflation and slow global growth, and the world economy may be far less prepared than it seems

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March 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A financial analyst reviewing a digital chart showing the 0.7% increase in the U.S. Producer Price Index for February 2026.

U.S. producer prices surged in February as services heated up again, and the rebound is raising fresh fears that inflation is far from under control

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March 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller during a press briefing discussing interest rates and the impact of rising energy costs on inflation.

A top Fed official was ready to call for an interest rate cut, but an oil shock changed everything and now the outlook for inflation looks very different

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March 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A veteran reviewing official Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits paperwork and medical documentation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was set to reopen a million old disability claims in a massive anti-fraud campaign, but has now backtracked and changed course at the last minute

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March 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
A kayaker paddling on a calm Oregon river, representing the type of small craft now required to carry a Waterway Access Permit.

A peaceful day kayaking in Oregon can now end with a $115 fine because a little-known rule no longer exempts even the smallest rowing boats

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March 22, 2026 at 7:45 AM
A bar chart comparing average monthly Social Security benefits from age 62 to age 70, showing a significant increase for those who delay.

Say goodbye to applying for Social Security too early: the difference between age 62 and 70 is now so significant that waiting could mean hundreds of dollars more per month for the rest of your life

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March 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM
A massive 288-ton steel containment dome being hoisted by cranes at the Lufeng nuclear power plant in China.

China breaks a spectacular record by assembling a 288-ton dome in just 94 minutes

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March 21, 2026 at 7:45 AM
A gleaming, unrefined gold nugget resting on dark rock, representing the newly discovered underground resource in Hunan, China.

A massive gold deposit valued at over $160 billion has been discovered in China

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March 19, 2026 at 6:45 PM
A sleek, ultra-thin concept smartphone without a charging port, utilizing a magnetic wireless power bank attached to its back.

Europe is already looking toward the post-USB-C era, and Apple and Samsung could take advantage of an unexpected opportunity

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March 19, 2026 at 10:35 AM
A dense forest of wilding conifer pine trees spreading uncontrollably across a natural New Zealand landscape.

New Zealand planted millions of pine trees to reforest and ended up creating a problem that is now costing it a fortune

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March 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A map of Europe highlighting Romania, Czechia, Poland, and Spain as the only countries where state pensions cover average retiree living costs.

Only four countries in Europe allow people to live exclusively on their pensions, and the map paints a picture that’s hard to ignore

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March 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
A digital display showing the real-time U.S. National Debt Clock nearing $39 trillion in a dark financial setting.

U.S. debt is entering an increasingly precarious phase, and the warning is no longer going unnoticed

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March 18, 2026 at 10:35 AM
A high-tech laboratory technician inspecting a rare earth magnet used in advanced military radar and missile guidance systems.

The U.S. has only two months left of a key resource, and Africa is already taking center stage

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March 18, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Interior view of the Fukuoka osmotic power plant showing the semipermeable membrane units and turbines used to generate energy from salinity gradients.

Japan opens a plant in Fukuoka and turns seawater into a new source of electricity

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March 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
A digital illustration of the American and Indian flags flanking a shipping container and oil barrels, symbolizing the 2026 trade and energy agreement.

The agreement between India and the United States is moving forward, but leaves open questions that are already causing tension

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March 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
An official IRS seal next to a group of U.S. military service members, representing the tax-free "Warrior Dividend" payment.

The IRS confirms a tax-free payment of $1,776 for 1.5 million Americans

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March 16, 2026 at 6:45 PM
A person at a bank counter presenting a U.S. passport to a teller, illustrating a potential citizenship verification process.

A new measure by Trump could forever change the way bank accounts are opened and maintained in the United States

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March 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The exterior storefront of the Max Brenner chocolate restaurant in Union Square, New York City.

The beloved and popular candy chain that seemed untouchable has just filed for bankruptcy

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March 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A close-up of a marble Roman funerary tablet with Latin inscriptions found in a New Orleans backyard.

They found a strange stone in their garden, which ended up revealing the lost trail of a Roman archaeological treasure dating back almost 2000 years

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March 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM
An official Social Security card resting on a keyboard, symbolizing the risk of digital identity exposure.

They warn of a Social Security disaster that could affect millions of people in the coming years

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March 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM