Why AI is raising worker productivity but not making the economy more efficient
Two curious things are happening to the economy in 2026. On one hand, economic expansion is still going…
The Tech Download: What you might have missed in Nvidia’s earnings
Nvidia’s earnings on Wednesday capped off another big earnings season for the tech sector. The chip giant reported…
Alberta: Oil-rich province to vote on whether to separate from Canada
A view of the Syncrude refinery at its Mildred Lake facility, which has a capacity of bitumen conversion…
Treasury retreat eases, traders eye highest 30-year yield since 1999
Yields on U.S. Treasurys were slightly lower early Tuesday, easing losses in the previous session as traders weigh…
10-year Treasury yield declines as lower oil prices dim inflation outlook
Traders work before the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 14, 2019 in New…
Consumer sentiment falls to fresh record low in May as surging gas prices hit outlook
Surging gas prices due to the Iran war sent consumer sentiment to a new low in the early…
Hiring picks up but Iran war poses risks for job market
A ‘now hiring’ sign is displayed in a business’s window in Manhattan on Jan. 9, 2026, in New…
Treasury yields ease as investors assess Iran war’s economic impact
U.S. Treasury yields eased slightly on Tuesday after spiking the previous session, as concerns about higher energy costs…
David Sacks says AI now accounts for 75% of US GDP growth
President Donald Trump has framed the current state of the U.S. economy as a “golden age,” and in…
Bond yields push higher as oil prices threaten to drive up inflation
Seagulls settle on poles as boats navigate the sea on April 28, 2026 on Qeshm Island, Iran in…
Health cost surge makes parental paid leave benefits a target for cuts
As healthcare costs soar, it’s not only individual Americans feeling the financial pain and looking to make trade-offs.…
U.S.-Iran war is coming for your credit score, mortgage application
Pedestrians walk along Wall Street outside of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on…