, August 06, 2026

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  Jul 16, 2026

Fed Chairman Promises To Care About Inflation This Time

The new Fed chairman avoided major stumbles in two days of testimony before the House and Senate, but faces a rapid test of his commitment to price stability....

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  Jul 16, 2026

Brazil Discovers Economics Is Just a Vibe Check With Weapons

A separate U.S. probe into forced-labor enforcement could see an additional 12.5% duty on Brazilian goods on top of the 25%, with the decision due next week....

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  Jul 16, 2026

Brian Sullivan Knows a Guy Who Knows About Oil

What Brian Sullivan is hearing from energy insiders....

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  Jul 16, 2026

Americans Discover Groceries Optional After All

New data show the U.S. grocery slowdown is deepening as shoppers buy fewer items, forcing grocers and brands to compete harder on price and value....

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  Jul 16, 2026

James Patten Asks Judge to Skip Prison After $100M Deli Scam

James Patten is the person to be sentenced for a scheme that sent the market capitalization of a company that owned just a small New Jersey deli soaring....

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  Jul 16, 2026

Bank of Korea Discovers Interest Rates Still Work

The 25 basis point hike by the Bank of Korea was in line with a survey of economists polled by Reuters....

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