Oil Prices Surge as Iran War Disrupts Strait of Hormuz Traffic
Global oil prices surged and then fluctuated sharply as conflict involving Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for the world’s oil supply.
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Category: Business & Economy
Big Banks’ Yield War: Why They’re Fighting Tooth and Nail to Block 5%+ Returns on Your Money
Banks are lobbying to ban stablecoin yields offering 4-5%+ returns, protecting their near-zero savings rates—Eric Trump calls it anti-American as the CLARITY Act stalls. Who wins: Wall Street or everyday savers?
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Historic Milestone: Kraken Becomes First Crypto-Native Firm to Gain Direct Federal Reserve Payment Access
Kraken Fed master account approval makes history as the first crypto firm gains direct Federal Reserve payment access, promising faster fiat transfers and deeper integration for institutional users—read the full details on this landmark development.
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U.S. Jobs Rebound in January, But Texas Lags Behind Amid Policy Challenges
January’s U.S. job surge offers hope, but Texas job growth 2026 faces hurdles from immigration drops, tariffs, and federal cuts, hitting rural areas hard with stagnant employment trends.
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AI Driven Home Buying
An AI-powered real estate platform called Homa is enabling homebuyers to complete much of the homebuying process without using a traditional buyer’s agent, with plans to expand into Texas.
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