Author: Alex
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The Free Market’s Greatest Challenge: Trump and the Changing Economic Order
David Dimbleby recalls the turmoil of 1974: inflation surging, the government battling trade unions over pay, and an economy thrown into chaos by a sudden global oil crisis. Power cuts were common – we would be plunged into darkness without warning. And seemingly, the government just expected us to deal with it.” It was in…
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Texas Man Arrested For Murdering His Fiancé After Googling ‘Can I Kill An Illegal Human?’
A Texas man has been arrested and charged with murdering his fiancé after police uncovered a disturbing Google search he made before the killing. Ty Dalton Vaughn, 31, of Baytown allegedly searched, “Can I kill an illegal human?” before shooting his fiancé, Luis Banos, 27, inside their apartment on January 14. Although Vaughn initially told…
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The Economics Behind Health Insurance Denials: What Drives the System?
United and other insurers make a profit by restricting the claims they pay, so their profit motive goes directly against people’s need to get healthcare.” Many claims are exceptionally high due to inflated prices for drugs, medical equipment, and services from specialists and hospital administrators. Private equity firms have further driven up costs, viewing the…
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Wall Street Pulls Back as Trump’s Economic Policies Stoke Uncertainty
On-again, off-again tariffs, mass government layoffs, funding cuts, and immigration crackdowns have spooked Wall Street, which is emphatically rejecting President Donald Trump’s chaotic economic agenda. The market that embraced Trump for most of his first term and in the lead-up to his second has turned on the president. The S&P 500 closed in correction territory…
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Danny Moses Warns of Market Turmoil as Government Cuts Threaten Economy
Markets have yet to fully account for the economic consequences of mass government spending cuts, according to Danny Moses, the investor best known for his early bet against mortgage-backed securities before the 2008 financial crisis. Moses told Fortune that the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) aggressive reductions have placed private contractors, small businesses, and the…
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A Major Economic Warning Sign Flashes Again—Here’s What It Means for Investors
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) briefly fell into correction territory in March before recovering slightly, but it remains more than 8% below its February record high. However, an economic warning signal that has appeared only twice in the last two decades could indicate further market struggles ahead. As of March 18, data from the Federal…
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China Fears the U.S. Will Steal Its EV Secrets—The Irony Is Real
China’s dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) market has reached a new level of irony: the country is now concerned that the United States might steal its trade secrets. According to a report from the Financial Times, China is delaying approval of BYD’s planned manufacturing plant in Mexico due to fears that its technology could…
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Economic Jitters: Markets and Consumers Brace for Uncertainty
A year ago, America was in a vibecession. The economy was in great shape (with some caveats), but the mood was disproportionately lousy. Today, the vibes and the economic data appear to be aligning. Just not in a good way. The State of the Economy in 2025 Consumers who powered the country through the worst…
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The Stock Market Is Doing Something Observed Just 3 Times Since 1871 — and History Is Crystal Clear What Happens Next
Wall Street celebrated a significant milestone in October—the two-year anniversary of the current bull Stock market. It’s been an extraordinary year, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surging 19%, the S&P 500 climbing 28%, and the Nasdaq Composite leaping 31% as of December 4. These indices have hit record highs repeatedly, painting a picture…
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France Eyes Wealth Tax to Fund Military While UK Faces Similar Questions
Europe is urgently seeking ways to finance increased defense spending as the era of US military dominance on the continent comes to an end. France is considering one of the most radical proposals yet: a tax targeting the country’s wealthiest citizens. France’s Wealth Tax Proposal Gains Momentum France’s Finance Minister, Eric Lombard, has proposed taxing…