Economy & Markets
Economist Proposes Controversial ‘Managed Poverty’ Blueprint
Answer: An economist has unveiled a blueprint for “managed poverty,” a policy framework that proposes limiting income growth for low‑wage…
Minot School Board Ratifies New Union Contracts
The Minot School Board voted Thursday to ratify new union contracts, sealing a three‑year agreement that includes a 2% annual…
Roy Warner Jr. Warns of Hidden Job Losses in Midwest
Roy Warner Jr. sounded the alarm Tuesday, noting that the Midwest’s unemployment rate silently jumped from 4.2% in February to…
Inflation Hits Record Highs: Which Nations Top the 2026 List?
Answer: In 2026, Zimbabwe, Lebanon, and Venezuela report the highest inflation rates, each soaring above 300% year‑over‑year, according to the…
ECB Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023 as War and Inflation Spike
The European Central Bank announced a 25 basis‑point increase on Tuesday, ending a three‑year streak of steady rates. At 2.75%…
Gold Price Slides Again as Rate‑Hike Fears Mount
At 0900 GMT on Tuesday, spot gold was quoted at $2,014 per ounce, down 0.6% from the previous day and…
Wall Street Rockets Higher on SpaceX Debut
At 9:45 a.m. ET, the Nasdaq ticked up 1.2% after SpaceX’s shares surged 13% on its market debut, propelling Wall Street…
Dow climbs 350 points as Verizon and Goldman Sachs lift market
U.S. equities surged on Friday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 350 points, or about 1.1%, bolstered by solid…
Dow Jones and S&P 500 Futures Rise as Investors Brush Off Trump’s Iran Threats
Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures edged higher on Thursday, gaining roughly 0.4% and 0.3% respectively, as traders shrugged off…
Zimbabwe Moves Crypto Sector Into Formal Economy Amid Push for Fiscal Growth
Harare — Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that the country’s burgeoning cryptocurrency industry will be brought under formal…