Washington is suing Kalshi as states step up legal pressures against futures markets

Washington is suing Kalshi as states step up legal pressures against futures markets

Washington state has become the latest to sue a prediction markets provider, after alleging Friday that Kalshi violated state gambling laws with its products. According to the complaint, Washington has a strictly regulated gambling market, including a ban on online gambling, but Kalshi’s products bypass these laws. “Kalshi’s website and app show customers a number … Read more

Economists Warn Iran War Increases Risk of Recession in Next 12 Months

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Source: Anton Petrus/Getty The Iran war is already having a significant impact on the wallets of US citizens. Gas prices have risen over the past month, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. As the war in Iran continues to disrupt oil supplies and shipping lanes, several economists have warned that prolonged conflict in … Read more

Worried about the upcoming Strait of Hormuz inflation? The global economy has one word for you: Plastic

What the war in Iran means for the possibility

Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The price of naphtha may not keep you up at night considering the inflation that is yet to hit the economy from the US-Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but perhaps it should. As gas prices go up together crude oilthe cost … Read more

BlackRock’s Larry Fink says oil could drop to $40 if the Iran war ends well – or stay close to $150 for years.

BlackRock's Larry Fink says oil could drop to $40 if the Iran war ends well - or stay close to $150 for years.

The war in Iran has continued for almost four weeks without a clear end and with the price of oil above $100 a barrel, many Americans feel the impact when they fill up their car or get their heating bill. This week, Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, shared his views on the Iran … Read more

A guy who stays at home is now an economic trend as more women than men go to work | Good luck

A guy who stays at home is now an economic trend as more women than men go to work | Good luck

Maybe you know a woman who supports an unemployed man. Maybe you have been that woman. What was once a shamefully quiet secret has become a point of macroeconomic data, and now teh Federal Reserve has receipts. As of the beginning of 2026, women held more paid jobs than men in the United States. This … Read more

Markets Watchdog Passes Amid Iran Insider Trading Allegations

Markets Watchdog Passes Amid Iran Insider Trading Allegations

Last Saturday, while the world markets were closed, President Donald Trump issued a serious threat to the leaders of Iran: Open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or the United States will “destroy” the country’s energy plants. Then, shortly before American traders returned to work on Monday, Trump backed away from that weakness, announcing … Read more

On the Canadian tariff front, trade tensions over US trade agreements

A Time of Loneliness

Windsor businesses face uncertainty ahead of USMCA review Trump’s tariff threats are hurting Windsor’s manufacturing industry Skills training courses have been reduced due to low demand Housing prices, prices fell faster than the national average WINDSOR, Ontario, March 28 (Reuters) – Windsor-based FASTSIGNS, a Canadian company that designs and installs commercial signs and graphics, last … Read more

People Share What Finally Made Their MAGA Family Members Change Their Minds – From Business Cards To Payments To ICE – and some of it is wild.

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In recent months, a growing number of former Trump supporters have begun to publicly — or privately — distance themselves from the president. Their reasons vary greatly. For some, it was an ICE operation that hit too close to home. For others, it was bills, business cards, or a single sentence they wouldn’t look at. … Read more

Berkshire shares have their longest losing streak in more than 7 years

Berkshire shares have their longest losing streak in more than 7 years

(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis of all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can subscribe Here to get it every Friday evening in your inbox.) Berkshire shares have their longest losing streak in more than 7 years Shares of Berkshire Hathaway have lost ground for eight consecutive days. It’s … Read more

Analysis: A new oil crisis is underway. The next few weeks of the war will be important for the economy.

Why the next few weeks of the Iran war are important for the US economy

Time is ticking for the US-Israel war in Iran. Opinions emerging from oil industry executives and analysts are that the economic and market fallout from the conflict could increase significantly if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within the next week to three. However, enough damage may have already been done to keep energy … Read more