Soaring rates have dominated markets in recent months. Maybe we can relax for a while.

Plus, the Guilfoyle shakedown, Trump’s record-setting naps, and lettuce gets political

We rate the importance of Strait of Hormuz developments and Democratic election odds--and call Tom Cotton’s personal phone

We can make our economic system better, instead of doing something crazy—like veering toward socialism.

The infuriating Cornell rape case, plus, dumb-senator memes, the dismal Supreme Court, and more.

We rate the importance of alarming new terrorist plots, Democrats’ midterm prospects, panda diplomacy, political candidates getting skinny, and more.

Plus, socialism gains on capitalism, a dogfight in Dollyland, and how iced coffee can cost you a job

We rate the importance of Trump’s plan to militarize his “triumphal arch,” plus the latest Iran war sadness, odds of a blue-wave election, soaring interest rates, and more!

Rising rates are a burden for borrowers, but they can also raise returns for investors.

Plus, fabulous Mitch memes, biohazards on the track field, and Sydney Sweeney’s latest boob job

We rate the importance of Trump kissing a fake Natalie Harp, record-high diesel prices, space weapons, a Pete Hegseth impeachment effort, and more.

Yes, gas prices are spiking all over again, but there might finally be a way out of Trump’s Middle East quagmire.

The current Trump economy ranks 5th out of the last 7 presidential terms. Our Trumponomics Dashboard shows why.

There are four basic doomsday scenarios--and ways to fight back.

Plus Trump’s election desperation, Vance’s mommy wars, and Kimmel’s clever trick

State and local leaders should be making deals with Big Tech that lower costs for residents and make their regions technology hubs.

President Trump seems to think that if he yells loud enough or threatens sufficient mayhem, interest rates will do what he wants.

Plus, inflated Trump coin, inept ICE, corrupt America, and signals from the Bartirometer

Canada’s retaliation targets three northern states with key Senate races this year. Does Trump know the midterm elections are just two months away?

Plus, a cure for Trump’s territorial claims, youngsters sour on old grouch, and the dumbest golf ad ever.

We rate the importance of Trump’s economic war on Iran, a welcome cancer breakthrough, the CIA director’s visit to Moscow, culture wars in the WNBA, and more.

But the book “1929” highlights new mistakes we’re making nearly a century after the notorious stock-market crash.

Should the central bank telegraph every move it makes? One prominent Fed watcher says no.

Why Trump is back at it, raising prices all over again for American businesses and consumers.

Plus, Trump is really going to show Iran this time, and trying to tame the bond market.

Subaru owners are doers. Don’t lampoon us as freeloaders.

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Plus three market trends to know about this week.

Plus, Trump is breaking the military, Melania's body double surfaces, and gamblers bet on flight cancellations.

The national debt is about to hit $40 trillion. Here's what could happen.

The July jobs report landed with a thud. Maybe it wasn't that bad.