Policy
Two Minutes of Silence Pushes Bank of England Rate Announcement Back by 120 Seconds on VE Day
The Bank of England will release its rate decision at 12:02 p.m. on Thursday to observe VE Day’s two minutes of silence.
Author
The Fiscalist
Markets
Deutsche Bank Holds Firm on Gold Price Target as the Metal Extends Its Historic Rally
Deutsche Bank maintains its year-end gold forecast, describing the metal’s sustained surge as an ‘explosive phase’ driven by macro and geopolitical forces.
Corporate
OPPO’s Find X9 Ultra Emerges as China’s Most Credible Challenge to Apple and Samsung at the Flagship Tier
OPPO’s Find X9 Ultra sets a new benchmark for Chinese smartphone hardware, challenging Apple and Samsung with premium optics and pricing.
Investing
Index Ventures Closes $3.5 Billion Across Two New Funds, Doubling Down on AI and Israeli Technology
Index Ventures raises $3.5B across two funds targeting AI infrastructure and Israeli startups, signaling sustained institutional appetite for early-stage tech.
Policy
Michigan Senate Primary Exposes Fractured Democratic Coalition Ahead of November
Michigan’s 2026 Senate primary has become a flashpoint for Democratic infighting, with progressive and establishment wings clashing over the party’s direction.
Policy
Nuclear Deal Diplomacy Delays Further U.S. Military Action Against Tehran
Trump signals a pause on fresh Iran strikes, betting on rapid nuclear diplomacy as oil markets watch closely.
Economy
Big 12 Programs Lock In Elite 2027 Prospects as College Football’s Recruiting Economy Intensifies
Arizona State and Texas Tech have secured standout 2027 commitments, reflecting the growing financial stakes of Big 12 recruiting.
Investing
Triple Tax Advantage of HSAs Remains Out of Reach for Millions Without the Means to Use Them
Health savings accounts offer powerful retirement benefits, but contribution limits and upfront costs leave lower-income workers at a disadvantage.
Policy
Truth Social Feed Sales Could Hand Trump a Personal Financial Stake in His Own Policy Announcements
Trump’s Truth Social is in talks to sell priority access to his posts, raising ethics concerns over presidential statements and market-moving potential.
Policy
Third-Party Passport Websites Are Collecting Millions in Fees From Travelers Who Never Needed Their Services
Misleading third-party passport sites are charging travelers hundreds of dollars for services available free from the U.S. government.