Senate is still a toss-up, but Democrats now have slight edge, prediction market traders think
Traders on both Kalshi and Polymarket see Democrats with one of their best chances to flip the U.S. Senate since the contracts on the election opened.
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In Silicon Valley, Hardware Is Having a Moment Again
As A.I. transforms the technology industry, venture capital is flowing into “deep tech” start-ups that build robots and semiconductors.
Billions in Taxes Go Unpaid. Under Trump, the I.R.S. Won’t Say How Much.
The absence of the annual estimate on the tax gap could make it more difficult to assess whether more taxes are going unpaid since President Trump took office.
Bessent and Warsh Take On the Bond Bears
The Treasury secretary and the Federal Reserve chairman face similar tests: calming investors’ growing worries about inflation and deficits.
Global Oil Prices Could Hit Highest Levels in Months After Saudi Pipeline Attacks
Prolonged restrictions on exports could push oil prices even higher.
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
Dollar bides time ahead of expected US Federal Reserve hike
[LONDON] The US dollar held steady near multi-week highs on Wednesday (Sep 16), ahead of a Federal Reserve decision that traders expect...
