Global
Mushroom Behind ‘Tiny Human’ Visions Lacks Genes For Known Psychedelics, Study Finds
A newly studied mushroom linked to vivid hallucinations of miniature humans contains no known psychedelic genes, puzzling researchers.
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The Fiscalist
Markets
Euro Falls to One-Year Low as Oil Price Decline Eases Pressure on ECB
The euro slid to its lowest level in a year as falling oil prices reduced inflation expectations, softening the case for further ECB rate hikes.
Policy
Starmer Failed Wales: Plaid Cymru First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth on Nationhood and New Challenges
Plaid Cymru First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth accuses Keir Starmer of failing Wales on funding, devolution and economic investment.
Markets
Malaysia to Ramp Up Support for Ringgit as Foreign Outflows and Fed Rate Outlook Weigh on Currency
Malaysia plans to intensify measures to support the ringgit as foreign capital outflows and a hawkish Fed rate outlook pressure the currency.
Banking
JPMorgan Chase Unveils $50 Billion Buyback, Goldman Sachs Raises Dividend After Fed Stress Test
JPMorgan Chase announced a $50 billion share buyback and Goldman Sachs raised its dividend after all major US banks cleared the Fed’s annual stress test.
Markets
Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Premarket: Cerebras, Micron, FedEx, Wendy’s and More
Cerebras, Micron, FedEx, and Wendy’s are among the stocks seeing sharp premarket moves Tuesday as earnings and deal news drive volatility.
Corporate
Mesirow Advises Winsford Company on Sale of Harloff Manufacturing to Capsa Healthcare
Mesirow’s investment banking team advised The Winsford Company on the divestiture of Harloff Manufacturing to Capsa Healthcare.
Investing
How a Trust Can Shield Your Inheritance From an Ex-Spouse’s Influence Over Your Children
Estate planners say spendthrift trusts and independent trustees offer the strongest protection when parents fear indirect asset transfers to former partners.
Investing
SpaceX Draws Short Seller Curiosity, But Most Investors Still Fear Betting Against Musk
Short sellers are circling SpaceX, but few are willing to act as Elon Musk’s track record keeps bearish bets at bay.
Investing
Your Index Fund Is Hiding a Looming Tech-Stock Risk — Here Is How to Protect Your Portfolio
Index funds mask dangerous tech concentration risk. Here’s what investors need to know to protect their portfolios in 2025.