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Western Populations Set to Shrink by 2029, Moody's Warns
Moody's forecasts Western populations will begin declining by 2029, creating mounting fiscal pressure and forcing difficult policy trade-offs.
The Global Backlash Against Data Centers Is Just Beginning
Local resistance to AI infrastructure costs is spreading from the US to Europe and Asia, signaling a worldwide reckoning.
Australia Manufacturing PMI Slips to 49.6 as New Orders Reverse
Australian factory activity contracted in September for the first time in 21 months, pressured by falling new orders and Middle East supply disruptions.
Rising Treasury Yields Signal a Reckoning for the US Economy
Surging bond yields are tightening financial conditions and complicating the Fed's path forward, while also straining government borrowing costs.
How China's Self-Sufficiency Reshapes the Trump-Xi Dynamic
China's export resilience is buffering its economy against domestic pressures, complicating any Trump-Xi negotiations.
What Soaring Treasury Yields Mean for the US Economy
Treasury yields surged Wednesday driven by multiple factors. Here's what rising government borrowing costs actually mean for everyday Americans and markets.
How a $17/Hour Garden Job Restored One Worker's Sense of Purpose
After a layoff left her feeling invisible, Leslie Friday found unexpected fulfillment selling plants at a garden center while searching for her next role.
What Pricing Homes in Bitcoin Reveals About the Dollar
Measuring real estate in bitcoin strips away inflation noise and reframes how Americans think about currency value and wealth.
A Jersey Shore Street Lays Claim to Most Patriotic in America
A small Jersey Shore town is drawing attention for what locals call the most patriotic street in the country. Here's what makes it stand out.
State Fairs as Cultural Barometers: Unity Proves Elusive
America's state fairs draw crowds seeking shared tradition, but finding common ground remains complicated. A look at what these gatherings reveal.