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U.S. charges Google engineer with insider trading tied to Polymarket prediction bets

Federal prosecutors charged a Google software engineer with insider trading linked to wagers on crypto prediction platform Polymarket, underscoring regulators’ widening focus on digital markets and corporate data misuse.

Jun 14, 2026 | 59

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Inflation Pushes Estimated 2027 Social Security COLA to 4.7%, Elevating Income Outlook and Policy Debate

A private estimate pegs the 2027 Social Security COLA at 4.7% as inflation pressures persist, signaling larger checks for tens of millions of beneficiaries and new implications for markets, rates, and retirement planning.

Jun 14, 2026 | 141

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New York Fed flags sharp rise in food insecurity as K-shaped economy deepens

New York Fed research finds a notable increase in food insecurity among low‑income households, underscoring a K‑shaped economy and helping explain why sentiment lags headline growth.

May 28, 2026 | 851

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Mexico equities edge lower as S&P/BMV IPC slips 0.23%, investors stay cautious on rates and inflation

Mexico’s benchmark S&P/BMV IPC closed down 0.23%, reflecting a cautious tone across markets as investors assess the rate and inflation outlook. The modest move underscores a wait-and-see stance heading into upcoming data and earnings updates.

May 23, 2026 | 679

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Saudi stocks advance as Tadawul All Share gains 0.76% amid firm global rate backdrop

Saudi equities climbed, with the Tadawul All Share Index up 0.76%. The move comes against a backdrop of steady global interest rates and a stable riyal peg, factors closely watched by investors allocating to Gulf markets.

May 23, 2026 | 533

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AI expands the attack surface — and cybersecurity stocks look positioned to benefit

Rising AI-enabled threats are pushing enterprises to boost security budgets despite macro uncertainty. With spending set to climb and new disclosure rules tightening oversight, cybersecurity stocks could see durable demand even as the Fed navigates rates and inflation.

May 23, 2026 | 554

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Fed clears Columbia Financial stock conversion and Northfield combination

The Federal Reserve approved Columbia Financial’s mutual-to-stock conversion alongside its combination with Northfield, advancing a New Jersey–New York community banking tie-up after a standard antitrust and consumer review.

May 23, 2026 | 504

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Stocks inch higher as oil firms on geopolitics; dollar strengthens ahead of US–China talks

Equities ticked up and oil prices firmed as investors awaited a high-level US–China meeting and watched a stalemate in US–Iran discussions. A stronger dollar and steady Fed policy outlook kept rates in focus.

May 23, 2026 | 523

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Republicans Float Federal Gas Tax Holiday as Prices Pinch Consumers

Trump and GOP lawmakers are weighing a suspension of the 18.4-cent-per-gallon federal gasoline tax, citing wartime supply risks and voter frustration over fuel costs ahead of the 2026 midterms.

May 23, 2026 | 472

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