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• Here's the new Fed dot plot

  14-06-2017 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Federal Reserve just announced, as widely expected, that it intends to raise the benchmark Fed funds rate to a range between 1% and 1.25%, up from the 0.75% to 1% range established in March. The central bank also gave us some idea about what its policy makers think is coming in the future.
  The "dot plot," part of the FOMC's Summary of Economic Projections released along with the policy decision statement, shows where each participant in the meeting thinks the Fed funds ra
  
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• A new lawsuit calls for 'immediate' student-loan forgiveness for borrowers enrolled in Biden's affordable repayment plan

  09-03-2026 17:44 via businessinsider.com
  US President Donald Trump speaks at a White House breakfast on February 20, 2026.Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesStudent-loan borrowers filed a lawsuit against the Education Department over the SAVE plan.They're calling for "immediate" debt relief for eligible SAVE borrowers.A court recently declined to rule on Trump's proposed settlement that would have eliminated SAVE.Legal action over a key student-loan repayment plan continues to mount — and this time it's about debt relief.On Monday, four s
  
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• iPhone 17 Pro review: Better cameras, battery life, and a new look

  09-03-2026 17:42 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe iPhone 17 Pro is an excellent addition to Apple's Pro lineup.Lillian Brown/Business InsiderThe iPhone 17 Pro is another solid addition to Apple's lineup, featuring impressive performance and stellar camera upgrades.Released in September 2025, the iPhone 17 Pro boasts longer battery life, better cameras, and a new processor chip. The new Pros also have a slightly different design, which we'll dig into
  
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• A research firm details why surging oil prices won't lead to a US inflation nightmare

  09-03-2026 17:07 via businessinsider.com
  Robert Nickelsberg/Getty ImagesUS stocks have dropped and oil prices have spiked in the week since the Iran war kicked off. Pantheon Macroeconomics sees gas prices rising to $4 a gallon soon.However, the firm said the labor market is too weak to support a sustained rise in inflation.The US war with Iran has hit stocks as it continues to push oil prices up, threatening to spur higher inflation. However, one economic research firm says fears of a sustained rise in consumer prices tied to rising oi
  
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• Popping a multivitamin could reduce your biological age by a few months — but don't rush to the drugstore just yet

  09-03-2026 17:01 via businessinsider.com
  Older adults who took one daily multivitamin slowed their pace of aging just a little bit, according to a study.tabcreator/Getty ImagesA new study showed that older adults on a multivitamin slowed their rate of biological aging.The study is a first step toward answering what, if anything, multivitamins may do to improve aging.It's hoped that, one day, doctors will be able to tailor supplement "stacks" to a person's biological age.We've all done it: popped a multivitamin and thought "will this ac
  
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• The best Sleep Week deals I'm upgrading my bed with as a sleep editor

  09-03-2026 16:46 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSave on mattresses, bedding, and sleep tech during Sleep Awareness Week.Brooklinen; Hatch; Leesa/Business InsiderSleep Awareness Week runs from March 8 to 14, and many mattress and bedding brands use the occasion to offer steep discounts on some of the best sleep products we've ever tested. Getting a good night's sleep is top of mind right now, and these savings are a practical push to invest in the tool
  
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• Anthropic sues Defense Department over the Pentagon's effective blacklisting

  09-03-2026 16:41 via businessinsider.com
  Anthropic's lawyers wrote that the AI startup's "reputation and core First Amendment freedoms are under attack."Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAnthropic filed a lawsuit on Monday to stop the Pentagon's effective blacklisting.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously ordered the Pentagon to stop doing business with the AI startup.In the legal filing, Anthropic said the order is already hurting its business.Anthropic has filed suit to block the Pentagon's effective blacklisting of the com
  
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• After work, I had to DoorDash to pay for our motel room. I brought my toddler with me to avoid childcare costs.

  09-03-2026 16:28 via businessinsider.com
  Miller, shown with her daughter, Emory, was determined to pay her own way.Courtesy of Emily Miller.Emma Miller moved into a motel room with her toddler daughter.It cost them $60 a night to stay there.She helped meet the cost by doing DoorDash, due to its flexible hours and no need for babysitting.This interview is based on a conversation with Emma Miller, 32, a mom of two from Columbia, South Carolina. It has been edited for length and clarity.I decided to change my living situation in June 2025
  
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• The 25 largest militaries in the world in 2026, ranked by the number of active troops

  09-03-2026 16:24 via businessinsider.com
  North Korea has the fourth-largest number of active armed forces in the world.Alain Nogues/Corbis via Getty ImagesThe International Institute for Strategic Studies compiled data about the world's militaries.China, India, and the US have the largest active armed forces in the world.The world's top armies spend hundreds of billions of dollars on defense each year.While the US military has pursued ambitious advances in warfare technology, the value of its manpower remains a core pillar.From high-ra
  
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• An energy economist says the world will be resilient to oil shocks as the market heads for the largest disruption in history

  09-03-2026 16:21 via businessinsider.com
  David McNew/Getty ImagesOil prices have spiked above $100 per barrel, causing fear in markets. Energy economist Daniel Yergin thinks the global economy is robust enough to withstand the latest shock.He said the disruption is historic, but the energy market is more diversified than in the past. The US-Iran war has caused a significant disruption in the global oil market, sending prices to $100 per barrel, but one top energy expert thinks the world economy is more resilient to shocks than in the p
  
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• 2 big UK car associations are telling drivers to ditch non-essential journeys as oil soars above $100 a barrel

  09-03-2026 16:18 via businessinsider.com
  The AAA said that pricesDan Kitwood/Getty ImagesDrivers in the UK are being advised to avoid non-essential journeys as oil prices soar.Oil skyrocketed past $100 a barrel during the war in Iran, and gas prices are going up.The AA and the RAC, two UK roadside assistance groups, said drivers should conserve fuel.The war in the Middle East has sent oil prices skyrocketing — and UK drivers are already being warned to watch their fuel levels.The AA and the RAC, two of the UK's largest roadside a
  
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• Read the pitch decks of 16 startups looking to disrupt dating apps and social networking that have raised millions

  09-03-2026 15:46 via businessinsider.com
  iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BINew social, professional networking, and dating startups are coming onto the scene.VCs and angel investors are funding some of these promising startups.Here are the pitch decks 16 startups used while raising rounds from pre-seed to Series A.A new generation of consumer social startups is emerging.From platforms focused on getting people to meet IRL to dating apps taking on Tinder or Hinge, startups are disrupting the digital social scene.Founders of these startups are ta
  
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• I'm an American who moved to the UK 5 years ago. Here are 9 things I wish I'd known before living abroad.

  09-03-2026 15:43 via businessinsider.com
  I like living in England, but I wish I'd known more about groceries, travel, and work culture before settling down in the English countryside.Nishaa SharmaAfter spending most of my life in the US, I moved to the English countryside five years ago.I expected a culture shift, but I didn't realize that even small talk would look different here.I wish I'd known that many groceries here tend to expire faster and that I'd be walking much more.Having grown up watching the "Harry Potter" movies and "The
  
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• History shows the economic and market impact of oil's $100 shocker will depend on how long it lasts

  09-03-2026 15:36 via businessinsider.com
  Marta Lavandier/APOil prices surpassed $100, a key threshold closely watched by markets. Persistence is the factor that determines the overall impact on the economy and markets, BofA said. BofA flagged consumer spending and AI capex as things that could be affected by the latest oil shock. Oil prices hit their highest level in nearly four years amid energy disruptions stemming from the Iran war, and history holds some clues about how that will impact markets and the economy. Brent crude oil jump
  
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• Live Nation settles with DOJ in deal that seeks to avert breakup with Ticketmaster

  09-03-2026 15:00 via businessinsider.com
  The DOJ and Live Nation have reached a settlement.Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesLive Nation has settled with the Department of Justice in a high-profile antitrust case.The DOJ had sued to split Ticketmaster from Live Nation over monopoly concerns.The deal seeks to open the ticketing-and-concert-promotions giant to competition in other ways.Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, have reached a settlement with the Department of Justice that would allow the entertainment giant to remai
  
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• After 5 years, our family gave up full-time travel and YouTube success. I'm still worried we've messed up the kids.

  09-03-2026 14:58 via businessinsider.com
  Our family returned to "normal" life after years of traveling full-time and sharing our adventures with hundreds of thousands of subscribers on YouTube. Our kids seem happy now, but I'm worried we messed them up.Phil LockwoodAfter we stopped traveling full-time, our 11-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, became obsessed with her bedroom.She wanted to repaint it. Rearrange it. Add shelves, plants, posters, and end tables to organize her art supplies. She asked for candles and incense (and permission to
  
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• I started a small massage studio with my 401(k). Now it averages $1.2 million per location.

  09-03-2026 14:55 via businessinsider.com
  Shane Evans started a massage business in her 30s; now it's a franchise with 120 locations.Courtesy of Shane EvansShane Evans started a massage business in her 30s; now it's a franchise with 120 locations.She cashed out her 401(k) and kids' college savings to fund the initial business.Two years away from the business helped her clarify her vision, she says.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shane Evans, the CEO and Founder of Heights Wellness Retreat. It has been edited for le
  
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• Odds of a stock-market meltdown have surged as 70s-style stagflation fears flare, market vet says

  09-03-2026 14:53 via businessinsider.com
  Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesThe oil price shock has raised the odds of a stock meltdown to 35%, Ed Yardeni says.The Wall Street vet thinks it's more likely the economy could see a repeat of 1970s-style stagflation.His firm's base case remains a Roaring 2020s scenario, with stocks rising through the decade. The oil scenario markets have feared is here, and it risks derailing the stock market's bull run, according to a longtime strategist.In a note to clients on Monday, Ed Yardeni, president of Yard
  
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• Oil's spike above $100 is tanking stocks as Iran-war disruptions spread

  09-03-2026 14:36 via businessinsider.com
  Oil jumped above $100 per barrel in Sunday trading.Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty ImagesStocks were dropping again on Monday as oil prices blew past $100 a barrel for the first time in years. Some OPEC producers were cutting output as they ran out of storage amid the disruptions. Wall Street strategists have warned that a prolonged breach of $100 could damage the economy.Oil prices sustained their move above the critical $100-per-barrel threshold on Monday, hitting stocks and sparking more concerns a
  
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• I've been to all 63 major US national parks. There are 6 I always tell people to visit in the spring.

  09-03-2026 14:02 via businessinsider.com
  In my opinion, Death Valley is one of the best US national parks to visit in the spring.EmilyNorton/Getty ImagesAfter visiting all 63 major US national parks, I think some are best experienced in the spring.Once the temperatures start to warm up, Death Valley National Park sees incredible wildflowers.During this time of year, the snowmelt in Yosemite National Park creates stunning waterfalls.Longer days, blooming flowers, and increasing temperatures make spring the perfect time for an escape to
  
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• US airport chaos: Travelers are waiting for hours in security lines as unpaid TSA agents stop showing up for work

  09-03-2026 13:57 via businessinsider.com
  A TSA agent shortage caused by the partial government shutdown has led to long lines at airport security.RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFPThe partial government shutdown has caused a shortage of TSA agents.TSA agents are not showing up to work as they face their first pay period without a full paycheck.As a result, waits at security lines in some airports are hours long.If you're flying through US airports this week, get ready to wait in line.Thousands of travelers in the US are getting stuck in security l
  
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• Here's what smart people are saying about oil prices breaking $100

  09-03-2026 13:35 via businessinsider.com
  Oil's spike is worrying analysts eyeing bigger market problems.Horacio Villalobos/Corbis/Getty ImagesOil has passed $100 a barrel as Strait of Hormuz disruptions rattled markets and stoked inflation fears.Gulf producers have cut output amid shipping constraints, raising recession concerns.Analysts warn the rally could echo a 1970s-style oil shock.Oil futures have passed $100 as investors react to the risk of a prolonged disruption to crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.Traffic through t
  
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• The US military is suffering losses in its fight with Iran. 7 American service members have been killed.

  09-03-2026 13:34 via businessinsider.com
  An F/A-18E Super Hornet takes off to support combat operations against Iran.US Navy photoSeven American service members have been killed as part of combat operations against Iran.Others have been seriously wounded.The US and Israel began major combat operations against Iran on February 28.An American service member injured in an Iranian counterattack on Saudi Arabia one day after the start of major US-Israeli combat operations against Iran has died, the US military said Sunday."This is the seven
  
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• We moved to Japan after nearly a decade of careful planning. Living here is still nothing like we expected.

  09-03-2026 12:40 via businessinsider.com
  We spent eight years planning our dream move from New Zealand to Japan. No amount of research prepared me for the loss of my identity.Kerri KingAfter almost a decade of planning and researching, our family moved to Japan as we'd dreamed of.Knowing the language and culture is not the same as belonging, and we're far from home.Japan has been great in many ways, but convenience is a poor substitute for a sense of community.After a two-week trip in 2015, my husband and I came home completely hooked
  
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• Management has been a casualty of AI. Now the tech is reviving it.

  09-03-2026 12:18 via businessinsider.com
  Developer using AI-powered code generation interface on virtual screen with programming scripts, data panels, and automation system.SmileStudioAP/Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.AI's infusion in businesses means a reconsideration of the traditional org chart, writes BI's Lakshmi Varanasi.The "Great Flattening" is still all the rage, but the rise of AI agents requires their management a
  
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• The doctor who conducted Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy explains why she hesitated to declare his death a suicide

  09-03-2026 11:30 via businessinsider.com
  Jeffrey Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.US Department of JusticeThe doctor who conducted Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy initially didn't conclude he killed himself.She later did, after a doctor hired by his brother said the death looked like homicide.In an interview contained in the Epstein files, she explains why she decided Epstein hanged himself.In the seven-year debate over Jeffrey Epstein's death, one important voice has been missing: the doctor who
  
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• Layoffs are feeling awfully tempting for a lot of companies right now

  09-03-2026 10:58 via businessinsider.com
  A general view of empty desks in an office in central LondonKirsty O'Connor/PA Images via Getty ImagesJanuary corporate job cuts were the biggest for the start of any year since 2009.Wall Street often rewards companies that trim staff — and cut costs.Some leaders see layoffs as a way to be perceived as hyper-efficient and AI-savvy.When the economy is uncertain, CEOs often reach for a familiar lever: job cuts.And things are feeling far from certain these days.January layoffs were the bigges
  
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• I'm in my 50s, and my brain fog scares me. Now I'm doing everything I can to give my memory a boost.

  09-03-2026 10:56 via businessinsider.com
  The author said she started performing stand-up comedy to help her brain stay sharp.Courtesy of Holly Rizzuto PalkerMy memory isn't what it used to be, and I've started to worry about my cognitive function as I age.I've started saying '"yes" to a lot of things, hoping staying active will keep my brain sharp.These days, I do stand-up comedy, take drum lessons, and attend tap classes. "I forgot your sister asleep in the car," I shouted to my 6-year-old son as I bolted from the tennis court and wad
  
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• Wells Fargo is in 'growth mode.' The bank's AI head thinks three principles will get it where it wants to go.

  09-03-2026 10:42 via businessinsider.com
  Saul Van Beurden thinks AI is crucial to Wells Fargo's "growth era."Wells FargoWells Fargo's AI head said constant learning, simple communication, and execution are key.Saul Van Beurden said the bank's "hub and spoke" model will help with adoption and prioritization.He measures Wells Fargo's AI usage daily and bets it will fuel the bank's post-asset cap growth.Saul Van Beurden has a folder on his phone labeled "productivity." He's constantly consulting the many AI apps that live there, whether s
  
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• More than 850 stores are set to open across the US in 2026. See our list.

  09-03-2026 10:34 via businessinsider.com
  Aerie and Offline are set to open stores in 2026.The Washington Post/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesRetailers such as Dollar General and Aldi plan major store expansions in the US in 2026.Store closures are outpacing openings so far, with over 1,200 closures announced for 2026.From Uniqlo to L.L. Bean, see what retailers have said about plans to open new stores.While some retailers are scaling back in 2026, others are expanding their footprints across the US.The success of discount retailer
  
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