Finance
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The rise of the world's first trillionaire
in depth When will it happen, and who will it be?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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America might be in a second Gilded Age
In the Spotlight The first Gilded Age was marked by rising inequality and a push for social change
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Extreme heat stunts development'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What should you consider when choosing a financial adviser?
The Explainer The right person can be a big help with financial planning, investing, taxes and more
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The UK's national debt: a terrifying warning
Talking Points OBR's 'grim' report on Britain's fiscal outlook warns of skyrocketing spending, but 'projection' is not a 'forecast'
By The Week Published
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Chicago is taking drastic measures to reduce its deficit
In the Spotlight The city is expected to face a budget shortfall of nearly $1 billion in 2025
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Can Starbucks' new CEO revive the company?
Today's Big Question Brian Niccol has been the CEO of Chipotle since 2018 but is now moving to the coffee chain
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is the Fed ready to start cutting interest rates?
Today's Big Question Recession fears and a presidential election affect the calculation
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The precipitous fall of the Japanese yen
Under the Radar The Yen recently below 160 to the dollar, its lowest value in more than 30 years
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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It's not your imagination — restaurant reservations are becoming harder to get
In the Spotlight Bots, scalpers and even credit card companies are making reservations a rare commodity
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What will the presidential election mean for corporate taxes?
Today's Big Question Trump promises cuts. Biden said businesses should pay their 'fair share.'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The truth about who founded bitcoin
under the radar Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity is one of tech's biggest mysteries
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Geopolitics and the economy in 2024
Talking Point The West is banking on a year of falling inflation. Don't rule out a shock
By The Week UK Published
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Labor market strong as inflation sinks
Feature And more of the week's best financial insight
By The Week US Published
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