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Key Takeaways Oil futures surged to a five-month high Monday morning after the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend but fell sharply later in the day amid optimism that an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could be avoided. The commodity’s price rallied to the top trendline of a multi-year descending

Tesla (TSLA 8.19%) and its CEO Elon Musk recently achieved a big milestone — they launched the company’s first self-driving robotaxis for paying customers in Austin, Texas. It’s an initiative that Musk first discussed in 2016. While it looks more like a soft launch, it’s still a big step for Tesla, which plans to launch

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Key Takeaways The Senate faces a rapidly approaching deadline to pass a law codifying $9.4 billion in federal spending cuts by DOGE, the cost-cutting task force formerly headed by Elon Musk. The measure would claw back funding for AIDS prevention and public broadcasting previously budgeted by Congress. The cuts made by DOGE created controversy over

The number of U.S. metro areas where starter homes cost at least $1 million has nearly tripled since 2020, from 85 to 233. Zillow’s March 2025 study on the housing market revealed this stunning jump in the cost of entry-level homes. While the average national price for a starter home is $192,514, the increasing number

If you’re having trouble paying for your move, you may be able to find help through federal government programs, charities, nonprofits, state and local programs, religious organizations or your employer. Here are a few resources that might help pay your moving expenses. 1. HUD Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) What help it provides The U.S. Department

A 40-year mortgage may be rare, but it can make home ownership more affordable. This is because it can spread out your mortgage payments over a longer time. While the affordability and flexibility this type of mortgage offers are appealing, the total interest you’ll end up paying and the longer time it’ll take to build

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Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to testify before Congress on Tuesday. Powell could face questions about the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates steady, the potential impact of the U.S. attack on Iran on the economy, and the Federal Reserve’s independence from presidential control. A report from the Fed Friday noted