US Government

Economics

A Government Shutdown May Be Looming. What Does That Actually Mean?

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Will a shutdown happen? Maybe not. But what if it does? What would a holiday season shutdown actually mean?

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Power Corridor

The Bounds of Trump’s Friendship with Elon Musk

Donald Trump has forged an alliance with Elon Musk, but history shows the two have trouble working together. And then there’s China…

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Markets

Coffee and Chocolate Are the Reigning Commodity Kings

The tight supply of both beans meant trading prices were extremely volatile, and the result was that cocoa almost tripled in price last year.

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Alternatives

Collectibles are Fun but Risky Investments

A portfolio doesn’t have to be just stocks and bonds. You can add something a little more fun, say your favorite vintage baseball cards.

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Artificial Intelligence

Biden Administration Eyes Data Center Regulations

Which way Trump will lean on the issue is difficult to say, though tech companies have worked hard to curry the incoming president’s favor.

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