A reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed to oil tankers, won't immediately restore the world to its pre-conflict state.

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Mar 25, 2026 • 4 min

Single women see homeownership as 'a wealth-building tool,' economist says, but buying remains a challenge

For years, single men who were first-time homebuyers had higher annual income than their female counterparts, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Mar 25, 2026 • 1 min

The other Strait of Hormuz shock

Disruption to commodities far beyond oil and gas will have a long-lasting impact

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Mar 25, 2026 • 2 min

White House says Trump will meet Xi in China in May

A long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House said.

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Mar 25, 2026 • 2 min

Space stocks rally on reports of SpaceX's imminent IPO filing

Space stocks, including AST SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab and Firefly Aerospace, rallied after a report that SpaceX may file to go public this week.

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Mar 25, 2026 • 4 min

As March Madness unfolds, NY Fed highlights sports betting toll on consumer credit health

As sports gambling becomes more popular and less restricted, consumer credit health is suffering, according to a new report by the New York Fed.

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