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May 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Voters expect a prosperity our politicians cannot deliver

The markets will not allow the UK to borrow to maintain a standard of living that we have not earned

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May 15, 2026 · 4 min read

How China and U.S. eased the Middle East oil shock and kept prices from spiking even higher

China and the U.S., the world's two largest economies, wield great influence over the oil market and are using it to help plug the supply gap.

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May 15, 2026 · 3 min read

Inflation rate projected to hit 6% in the second quarter, top economic forecasters say

The recent surge in inflation is likely to get worse over the next several months, according to a survey Friday.

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May 15, 2026 · 3 min read

China will buy more U.S. oil because it is a natural trade partner, says Energy Secretary Wright

China relies heavily on crude oil imports from the Middle East but those supplies are mostly cut off due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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May 15, 2026 · 4 min read

'Survivor’s penalty’ can follow the death of a spouse — but its impact may be smaller than expected

The ‘survivor’s penalty’ can hit retirees after a spouse dies. But the impact could be smaller than expected, experts say.

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May 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Stocks and bonds fall as traders fret over inflation shock from Iran war

Markets price in greater chance of US interest rate rises after worse than expected data releases this week

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May 15, 2026 · 3 min read

Starbucks to lay off 300 U.S. employees, shutter some regional support offices

Starbucks said the moves will help the coffee chain return to profitable growth.

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May 15, 2026 · 4 min read

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

Oil prices and bond yields are jumping. Stock futures are falling.

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May 15, 2026 · 3 min read

30-year Treasury yield tops 5.1%, highest in nearly a year

Treasurys spiked on Friday as inflation signals continue to muddy interest rate expectations under the new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh.

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May 15, 2026 · 3 min read

Nvidia's trillion-dollar run puts pressure on the bulls

Nvidia's market cap is now just shy of $5.7 trillion, up from $4.7 trillion as of market close last Tuesday.

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May 15, 2026 · 7 min read

Helping an aging parent with finances can put you 'in conflict,' CFP says — how to approach it

It's not uncommon for adult children to realize they may need to help manage their aging parents' finances. Here's how to approach the transition.

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May 15, 2026 · 7 min read

Detroit automakers have cut more than 20,000 U.S. salaried jobs as AI threat looms

Reasons for the job declines vary by automaker, but are generally tied to evolving technological changes in the industry — including the rise of AI.

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