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Americans still prefer banks over crypto for financial access, CoinDesk's survey shows
A CoinDesk‑commissioned poll of 1,000 U.S. voters finds 65% trust banks over crypto for financial inclusion, while only 5% favor crypto and 60% view it as a negative economic force. Even though 27% ha
Sam Peltzman Finds 2020 Happiness Crash Unrepaired
A new analysis of half‑century‑long survey data shows the pandemic triggered a historic plunge in U.S. happiness, with the biggest drop among the most educated, suggesting a lasting shift in how Ameri
Motilal Oswal VP outlines investing principles for retail
A Motilal Oswal Financial Services VP of Research outlines core investing principles for retail investors, emphasizing a 70:30 core-tactical portfolio split, moat-focused stock selection, sector diver
Police arrest suspect rat poison in HiPP baby food
Austrian police have arrested a suspect after rat poison was discovered in HiPP baby food jars on supermarket shelves, prompting a nationwide recall and heightened scrutiny of food safety. Multiple ou
Brent Surges Past $109, Inflation Fears Return
Brent crude oil surged past $109 per barrel, reigniting inflation fears and forcing policymakers and markets to grapple with renewed supply-chain cost pressures.
U.S. Debt Surpasses 100% of GDP, Interest Costs Loom
U.S. debt topped 100% of GDP as of March 31, and analysts warn that soaring interest payments will become the primary driver of future deficits, limiting the Federal Reserve's policy options and resha
Brazil Bans Stablecoin Use for Cross‑Border Payments
Brazil’s central bank has outlawed the use of stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies for settling international remittances, forcing fintechs and payment firms to revert to traditional foreign‑exchang
Home Prices Hit $408,800 as Ramsey's 25% Rule Proves Elusive
Fears of a 2008-style housing crash are resurging as mortgage rates climb and median home prices hit $408,800—but financial experts argue the fundamentals driving that collapse simply aren't present i
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq kept their record rallies going. Here are 3 key takeaways
Even as Iran tightens maritime pressure and Trump wrestles with a $20 billion legal battle, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq surged to fresh record highs, driven by strong tech earnings and an oil rally that fa
Mortgage rates erased 9 months of gains, but buyers haven’t blinked - thestreet.com
Mortgage rates have surged, wiping out nine months of price gains, yet buyer activity remains robust. A modest 11‑basis‑point dip in the 30‑year refinance rate on May 2, 2026 offers a brief reprieve a
Prediction markets are ditching the 'casino' label to become a regular part of how people track the news
A Bitget Wallet report with Polymarket shows prediction markets have morphed into a $240 billion‑size, retail‑driven ecosystem, with daily micro‑trades eclipsing occasional big bets. Monthly volume on
DICGC Insures Up to ₹5 Lakh Per Depositor Per Bank
DICGC, operating under the RBI framework, insures Indian bank depositors up to ₹5 lakh per depositor per bank, covering principal and interest across savings, fixed, current, and recurring accounts.
Indian banks offer up to 7% FD rates, 5‑year tax‑saving lock‑in
India’s major banks are currently offering some of the highest fixed‑deposit rates in years, with up to 7% for regular savers and up to 7.5% for seniors, while tax‑saving deposits lock in five‑year re
Top economist Gary Shilling says a recession and a deep stock-market plunge are likely by year-end - Business Insider
Top economist Gary Shilling warns that a recession and a sharp stock‑market plunge are likely by year‑end, a stark macro outlook that aligns with Business Insider’s broader coverage of widening wealth
NY Fed: K-Shaped Economy in a 'Freeze' Since 2023
Federal Reserve Bank of New York researchers have confirmed the K-shaped economy has persisted since 2023, with inflation disproportionately squeezing lower-income households while stock market gains
Bitcoin mining stocks climb in 2026 as BTC lags behind
Bitcoin’s price is down about 20% YTD, yet its mining giants are rallying—TeraWulf jumped 85% and Riot Platforms logged $167 M in Q1 revenue—driven by a rapid shift into AI and high‑performance comput
Bitcoin above $78,000 as Senate clears Clarity Act yield hurdle, S&P 500 sets new record
Bitcoin rebounded above $78,000 after Iran‑driven jitters, while the S&P 500 notched a fresh all‑time high, and the Senate cleared a key stable‑coin yield hurdle with the Clarity Act compromise. The p
Bitcoin rally extends, yet BTC options price only 25% chance of $84K in May
Bitcoin reclaimed the $78,000 level as the S&P 500 hit a fresh all‑time high, driven by strong institutional buying. Yet options traders remain cautious, pricing only a 25% chance of the price breachi
Tillis, Alsobrooks Ban Interest‑Like Stablecoin Rewards
Sen. Thom Tillis and Maryland Gov. Angela Alsobrooks forged a bipartisan deal that bans interest‑like rewards on stablecoins and orders regulators to draft new disclosure rules ahead of a May crypto m
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, S&P Make History; Buffett's Berkshire Reports Earnings Saturday (Live Coverage) - Investor's Business Daily
Nasdaq extends its longest winning streak since 1992 while the S&P 500 posts its best month since 2020, climbing above 7,100 points. Meanwhile, Berkshire Hathaway’s earnings report on Saturday adds a
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