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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hasn't proven to be much of a safe-haven **** et this year. It's down around 20% since the start of 2026, as investors have been turning to gold and silver as ways to hedge their risk. The cryptocurrency has recently hit a new 52-week low of just over $60,000.
Back in April of last year, when the market was concerned about reciprocal tariffs weighing on the economy, Bitcoin reached lows of around $75,000, and ended up roaring back. Is the world's top cryptocurrency a no-brainer buy while it remains below that threshold?
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BITQ comes with a higher expense ratio than HODL.
HODL tracks Bitcoin directly, whereas BITQ holds crypto-related stock.
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Both the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (NYSEMKT:HODL) and Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (NYSEMKT:BITQ) offer access to the crypto economy, but they approach it in fundamentally different ways. HODL provides direct Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price exposure, whereas BITQ invests in companies tied to the crypto ecosystem, from miners to exchanges. This comparison unpacks how their costs, returns, and risk features stack up f

Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday addressed the protests rattling his nation, insisting that “rioters must be put in their place”.
The comments by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may be a green light to authorities to pursue a more aggressive approach to the demonstrations, which have been going on for a week.
The protests take their root in the country’s ailing economy as Iran’s rial currency now trades at around 1.4 million to the dollar.
“We talk to protesters, the officials must talk to them,” Ayatollah Khamenei told an audience in Tehran, Iran’s capital. “But there is no benefit

After a year marked by government shutdown, tariffs, controversial economic policies, the Epstein files and ICE, we now enter the second calendar year of President Donald Trump's second term.
As 2026 begins, the split across party lines and among Americans continues to manifest itself in the president's approval ratings.
"Donald Trump's approval rating reflects his rollercoaster year," according to The Economist. Americans, according to the article, are concerned about how the president has handled the economy and "worry that Mr. Trump’s tariffs and health-care spending policies will cost t

Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces, with at least eight people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said.

The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere. The fatalities, one on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in three cities predominantly home to Iran's Lur ethnic group.
The protests have become the biggest in Iran since 2

Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Mexico closed 2025 with weak economic growth and is heading into 2026 with limited expansion prospects, keeping the country among the least dynamic economies in Latin America, according to local projections and estimates from United Nations agencies.
Mexico's central bank, Banco de México, cut its gross domestic product growth forecast for the end of 2025 by half, to 0.3% from 0.6% estimated in August.
With that outcome, Mexico's economy will post two consecutive years of growth below the average for Latin America and the Caribbean, according to estimates from the Economic Co

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk responded to reports about him funding the GOP for midterms and has expressed his concerns about the future of the U.S. if the “radical left” comes to power.
Late Thursday, Musk, in a post on his social media platform X, warned that the U.S. would be in dire straits if the Democrats take control. He predicted that this would lead to an influx of illegal immigration and fraud, which would fundamentally change the country.
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President Donald Trump and White House leaders say that American workers are winning because of his immigration crackdown. But the data doesn’t back that up.
Since the summer, Trump officials have been trumpeting the idea that job creation is booming for U.S.-born workers. Trump said so, too, during a prime-time address last month aimed at ****** uaging Americans’ concerns about the economy.
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“In the year before my election, all net creation of jobs was going to foreign migrants. Si

The K-shaped economy has returned, with gaps widening between high and low-income Americans.
Higher earners see steadier opportunities, while lower-income households face cooler prospects.
Some economists are warning that this uneven growth could threaten economic stability in 2026.
The post-pandemic era marked by growing wages and opportunities for lower-income Americans has flipped around.
The K-shaped economy is back, and it could mean more trouble in 2026.

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A new year invites reflection and resolve. As Monroe County enters 2026, we do so with momentum and a clear understanding of what it takes to compete in a rapidly changing economy. Looking into the rearview mirror of 2025, hindsight offers perspective that sharpens our focus and guides the choices shaping our economic future.
Over the past several years, the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. (BEDC) has remained focused on the fundamentals of long-term growth: business attraction, business expansion, and community readiness. Since 2021, these efforts have helped catalyze more than $1 bill

While President Donald Trump has said that Americans should see $2,000 checks for the government in mid 2026, it might depend on Congress.
On Dec. 21, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said that tariff dividend checks will need congressional approval.
“Congress is going to have to send those money to those peoples," Hassett said on CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” "This would have to be money that would be an appropriation."
However, he voiced optimism over the plan.
"But the thing we can say is that since July, we've had a lot of positive news about the economy,

The U.S. market has been dominated by tech and growth stocks for the past three years.
As parts of the economy show signs of slowing, a rotation from growth to value stocks may be in the cards.
Investing in value now means capturing attractive opportunities in financials, healthcare, and industrials.
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It's no secret that the market has been dominated by tech, growth, and the "Magnificent Seven" stocks over the past few years. The earnings and GDP growth backdrops are certainly there that could help propel this

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is undergoing significant changes to meet the increase passenger demand.
One of the key upgrades is the expansion of Park Economy 3 lot, which will grow from 3,800 ******* es to 11,000 by the end of 2026. The new lot will feature solar-paneled canopies and an amenity building complete with restrooms and refreshments.
In effect Jan. 2, Economy 4 is closed to the public, becoming employee-only parking.
John Brantley Boulevard, the horseshoe-shaped road connecting RDU's terminals, is being revamped. Renderings show a new bridge at Terminal Two and a r

The S&P 500 advanced 16% in 2025, notching double-digit gains for the third straight year.
Federal Reserve research suggests President Trump's tariffs will slow economic growth.
The S&P 500 trades at the most expensive valuation since the dot-com crash in 2000.
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The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) added 16% in 2025, marking the third consecutive year in which the benchmark index has recorded double-digit gains. Unfortunately, investors have reason to think 2026 will more challenging. Evidence suggests President Trump's tariffs are hurting the economy,

Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran’s ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic’s rural provinces, with at least seven people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said.
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran’s theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere. The fatalities, two on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in four cities, largely home to Iran’s Lur ethnic group.
The protests have become the biggest in Iran since 2022, whe

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces, with at least seven people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said.
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran’s theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere. The fatalities, two on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in four cities, largely home to Iran’s Lur ethnic group.
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The widening protests in Iran over the country’s worsening economy escalated Thursday, with demonstrators clashing with police in multiple provinces, leaving several people dead.
At least three protesters were killed and 17 others wounded during an attack on a police station in Iran’s western province of Lorestan, the semiofficial Fars News Agency reported.
The clashes between activists and security forces have intensified since the protests kicked off over the weekend, triggered by degrading economic hardships, currency devaluation and poor living conditions.
The recent demonstrations are

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Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces, with at least six people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said.
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere. The fatalities, one on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in three cities predominantly home to Iran's Lur ethnic group.
The protests hav

At least six people have been killed in widening protests against Iran's worsening economy, authorities said on Thursday, as demonstrations spread outside major cities into rural provinces.
The protests have become the biggest in Iran since 2022, when the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody triggered nationwide demonstrations.
However, the demonstrations have yet to be countrywide and have not been as intense as those surrounding the death of Amini, who was detained over allegedly wearing her hijab incorrectly.
The most-intense violence appeared to strike Azna, a city in Iran

Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran’s ailing economy have spread into the Islamic Republic’s rural provinces, with at least three people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said.
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran’s theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere.
The fatalities, one on Wednesday and two on Thursday, occurred in two cities predominantly home to Iran’s Lur ethnic group.
The protests have become the biggest in Iran since 2022, whe

The new year will bring big changes at the Federal Reserve, with major implications for borrowing costs, the housing market, and the overall economy.
In addition to major upcoming personnel changes, Fed policymakers have signaled that further rate cuts are unlikely until the spring. That sets up a renewed showdown with President Donald Trump, who has made clear his desire for dramatically lower interest rates.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term will expire in May, and Trump is expected to announce his nominee to fill the role in early January after narrowing the list to a handful of finalists.

Mehdi Paryavi, CEO of a digital economy think tank, said AI can erode worker confidence.
He said that overreliance on AI makes workers appear faster on paper, while hollowing out their skills.
Companies should limit AI use by role and keep humans leading and checking work, he said.
AI appears to be making workers faster, more efficient, and more productive on paper.
However, according to Mehdi Paryavi, CEO of the International Data Center Authority, which advises companies and governments on building the data centers that power AI, it may also be quietly eroding workers' confidence in thei

Bitcoin is limping into Christmas week with no Santa rally in sight.
And Gabriel Selby, head of research at CF Benchmark, says it’s unlikely that the price will recover from its current downtrend until the US Federal Reserve gets a better grip on the economy.
With the record US government shutdown delaying inflation data, the central bank will tread lightly and that means buyers are unlikely to tap into the crypto and push up the price, Selby wrote in an investor note shared with DL News.
“Until we get several months of clean, uninterrupted inflation data, the Fed’s path remains murky,” Sel

American Airlines will no longer award miles or status points to basic economy fares

Members of American Airlines' loyalty program will no longer earn miles or other travel rewards when purchasing a basic economy ticket.
People enrolled in the carrier's AAdvantage program previously earned two miles and loyalty points for each dollar they spent on a regular fare. Now they will only earn points if they buy a more expensive ticket.
The new policy, which American Airlines announced on Thursday, is effective as of December 17.
"We routinely evaluate our fare products to remain competitive in

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff challenged President Donald Trump to a debate on the U.S. economy Saturday after Trump blasted Fox & Friends on Truth Social for featuring Schiff, accusing the show of “heading in a different direction.
Early Saturday morning, Trump erupted on Truth Social, complaining about Fox & Friends hosting Schiff, a financial commentator and radio personality who has been vocal about America’s affordability crisis.
Trump, who has dismissed the concept of an affordability crisis as a Democratic “con job,” bristled at giving Schiff a platform to make his case.
“Why would Fox

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff challenged President Donald Trump to a debate on the U.S. economy Saturday after Trump blasted Fox & Friends on Truth Social for featuring Schiff, accusing the show of “heading in a different direction.
Early Saturday morning, Trump erupted on Truth Social, complaining about Fox & Friends hosting Schiff, a financial commentator and radio personality who has been vocal about America’s affordability crisis.
Trump, who has dismissed the concept of an affordability crisis as a Democratic “con job,” bristled at giving Schiff a platform to make his case.
“Why would Fox

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Delta CEO calls United's premium investments 'smart' - The Points Guy

Executives at American Airlines and Delta Air Lines see more premium opportunities 2026.
Both carriers expect the strong demand for premium air travel — think everything from premium economy seats up to the new Flagship Suites on American's new Boeing 787-9P planes, where the "P" stands for "premium" — to continue into next year.
"We're going to have a great year being the top end of the premium stack in travel," said Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta, at a Morgan Stanley investor conference Wednesday.
Speaking later that same

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K-shaped economy: Why it’s being discussed

DEC 6, 2025
WASHINGTON — From corporate executives to Wall Street ***** ysts to Federal Reserve officials, references to the “K-shaped economy” are rapidly proliferating.
So what does it mean? Simply put, the upper part of the K refers to higher-income Americans seeing their incomes and wealth rise while the bottom part points to lower-income households struggling with weaker income gains and steep prices.
A big reason the term is popping up so often is that it helps explain an unusually muddy and convoluted period for the U.S. economy. Growth a