Trump Leaves Taiwan Arms Sale Decision Uncertain Following Xi’s Warning on Conflict
After talks with China’s Xi Jinping, President Trump declined to confirm approval of Taiwan arms sales, citing the potential for conflict if the issue is mishandled.
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Key Lessons from Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve Leadership as He Steps Down
Jerome Powell’s eight-year leadership at the Federal Reserve was marked by crises including a pandemic and high inflation, shaping economic policy and institutional independence.
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Trump Family Trust Disclosed Major Crypto-Linked Stock Purchases in Early 2026
The Trump family trust completed hundreds of millions in stock trades in Q1 2026, including significant acquisitions of crypto and fintech companies amid regulatory shifts.
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Global Stocks Retreat as Rising Oil and Bond Yields Stir Market Concerns Amid Iran Conflict
Global equity markets fell from recent highs, led by technology shares, as surging oil prices and rising bond yields sparked fears of worsening inflation tied to the ongoing Iran conflict.
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Strive Launches Daily Dividends for SATA Bitcoin Stock to Rival Strategy’s STRC
Strive transforms its SATA preferred stock into a daily-dividend Bitcoin treasury product, offering faster payouts and a higher yield compared to Strategy’s STRC preferred stock.
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Illicit Crypto Funds Reach Record $75 Billion as On-Chain Crime Grows
Despite rising illicit activity pushing on-chain crypto crime to an all-time high, improved security measures are restricting criminals’ ability to launder funds into fiat currencies.
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The Emerging Inflation Wave Challenges Federal Reserve’s Policy Options
Rising producer prices signal a new inflation surge, but soaring national debt restricts the Federal Reserve’s ability to raise interest rates.
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Alberta and Ottawa to Announce New Industrial Carbon Pricing Agreement
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set to unveil a plan raising Alberta’s industrial carbon price, aiming to reshape climate policy and pipeline development.
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Purdue Startup Novin AgriTech Secures Federal Grant to Enhance Wheat Crop Efficiency
Novin AgriTech, a Purdue University–backed startup, received federal funding to advance gene-editing technology aimed at improving nitrogen use and resilience in wheat crops.
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World of Hyatt Offers 20% Bonus on Purchased Points Through Late July
Between mid-May and late July, World of Hyatt is running a promotion granting a 20% bonus on purchased points, potentially lowering the cost per point to 2.17 cents.