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Oct 30 2014
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InTrade Founders Launch New Forum for Political Predictions
Founders of political wagering site Intrade are back with a new forum for electoral prognosticating, minus one big thing: the wagering.
Pivit, a web and mobile application, is launching prediction markets this week for the midterm U.S. elections.
The app is the product of Binary Event Network Inc., a company founded by Gregory DePetris and John McNamara, who created the first
Wall Street Journal (News)Aug 30 2023
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US Adds 177,000 Jobs in August, Fewer Than Expected
U.S. employers added just 177,000 jobs in August, fewer than expected, according to the latest ADP National Employment report.
The Details: Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had expected 200,000 jobs added, much fewer than July’s 371,000 estimate, according to CNBC (Center bias). ADP’s report specifically noted a decline in job creation by hotels and restaurants, which “fell to 30,000 in
CNBC CBS News (Online) Fox BusinessJun 08 2022
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Have legislators found common ground on cryptocurrency?
Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation Tuesday to create a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency markets. It's the first major bipartisan cryptocurrency legislation, and would classify digital assets as commodities like gold and natural gas. If the bill passes, the Commodity
Time Magazine CNBC The Epoch TimesOct 12 2023
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US and Qatar Reach ‘Quiet Agreement’ Not to Release $6 Billion From Iran Prisoner Deal
American and Qatari officials have reportedly agreed to keep Iran from accessing $6 billion in oil revenues unfrozen as part of a prisoner swap deal.
For Context: The funds became a key talking point of President Joe Biden’s critics, some of whom claimed the funds were used to pay for, or otherwise finance, Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel. On Thursday, U.S. officials said the funds,
Wall Street Journal (News) Fox News (Online News) CBS News (Online)Oct 13 2022
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Core Inflation Index Rises to New 40-Year High
The Labor Department reported Thursday that core inflation rose to a new 40-year high in September, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising 0.4% from September and 8.2% on an annual basis. The CPI rose 0.1% in August from July, and 8.3% on an annual basis.
Key Quotes: "Inflation has built up a lot of momentum over the last year. That’s going to keep inflation higher than the Federal
Fox Business Wall Street Journal (News) NBC News (Online)Apr 06 2022
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US and Allies Announce New Sanctions Against Russia After Bucha Killings
The U.S. announced new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, targeting two Russian banks and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters, amid international outcry over killings of civilians in Bucha, Ukraine.
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that “major war crimes” were being discovered in Ukraine and that “responsible nations have to come together to hold these
NPR (Online News) CNBC Washington ExaminerApr 20 2020
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US Oil Prices Cross Into Negative for First Time Ever
The price of oil went below $0 on Monday, as the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to slash demand. The crash came after Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed on a landmark deal to curb oil production last week.
Reporting outlets focused on the potential effects the price drop will have on U.S. business, taxpayers and consumers. Some right-rated sources focused specifically on Rep.
National Review (News) Washington Post CNN (Online News)Jun 02 2023
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Senate Approves Debt Ceiling Deal
The Senate passed the debt ceiling deal in a 63-36 vote late Thursday, sending it to President Joe Biden's desk with days to spare before the nation defaults on its debt.
The Details: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and some other defense hawks had threatened to stall the bill if Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) didn't commit to a supplemental defense funding bill, which Schumer
Politico Wall Street Journal (News) Washington ExaminerApr 03 2020
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Economy Lost 701,000 Jobs in March
The U.S. economy lost 701,000 jobs in March as the COVID-19 coronavirus spread, shuttering many businesses and creating global economic panic. The unemployment rate also rose to 4.4% from 3.5% the month before; it's the first month the U.S. economy didn't add jobs since 2010.
Many reporting outlets, regardless of bias rating, focused on the expectation that job losses and economic
USA TODAY NBC News (Online) Fox News (Online News)Mar 09 2020
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Wall Street Trade Temporarily Halted as S&P Drops 7% at Opening
Trading on the U.S. stock exchanges was halted briefly after opening on Monday, as the S&P 500 fell 7% due in part to fallout from the coronavirus and global sparring over oil prices.
The 15-minute halt followed rules implemented after the stock market plunge of 2008-2009.
This post was updated to make mention of the oil market.
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