Economy & Markets

United Airlines Announces Largest International Expansion in Its Nearly 100-Year History

The Chicago-based carrier will introduce nonstop service to 10 new destinations across Europe and Asia next year, including cities like Okinawa, Toulouse, and Ibiza.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

Canadian Trade Minister Says Reaching Deal With U.S. Is In Best Interest For Both Countries

Negotiations collapsed Friday over auto, steel and aluminum tariffs as both nations edge toward a trade war with retaliatory measures planned.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Canadians Say They Don't Seek Trade War But Will Not Be Bullied

Canadian officials have signaled they will retaliate against any new U.S. tariffs while seeking negotiated solutions to trade disputes.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Hillary Clinton Says Republicans 'Secretly Cheering' For Mark Carney Amid US-Canada Trade Tensions

The former secretary of state made the remarks Monday night as trade disputes between Washington and Ottawa continue to escalate.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

Lutnick's Last-Minute Demands Derailed Canada Trade Talks: Reports

Commerce secretary's interventions in weeks-long negotiations led to breakdown, thrusting U.S. and Canada into trade war.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

Of Debt and Deficits and the Dollar System

Economists and policymakers debate the sustainability of U.S. fiscal policy as national debt figures spark renewed discussion about long-term dollar stability.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Billionaire Investor Stanley Druckenmiller Criticizes Treasury Buyback Plan, Warns of Credibility Risks

Druckenmiller argues the Treasury Department's expansion of bond buybacks amounts to artificial market interference that could undermine investor confidence in U.S. debt.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Canadians Call New U.S. Tariffs 'Absolutely Ridiculous' As Trade Tensions Escalate

The measures have sparked widespread backlash across Canada, with politicians and business leaders warning of damage to the bilateral relationship.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Treasury Secretary Says Iran Faces 'Greatest Financial Offensive Ever'

The characterization comes as the US intensifies sanctions pressure on Tehran amid ongoing nuclear negotiations.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

Research Finds More Than 150 Polymarket Wallets May Have Traded on U.S. Military Information

The findings raise concerns that prediction markets could inadvertently broadcast signals about classified activities to foreign adversaries.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 3 min read