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September 7, 2026
Has the A.I. Job Apocalypse Been Postponed?
So far, the proliferation of A.I. models such as Claude and ChatGPT hasn’t led to mass displacement of workers. But deployment is accelerating and economic pressures are rising.
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August 31, 2026
How Much Is the Iran War Costing Americans?
A proper calculation must take in more than just the military costs.
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August 24, 2026
The Humbling of Scott Bessent
Thirty-odd years ago, the Treasury Secretary was one of the speculators who broke the Bank of England in a famous trade. Now he’s on the other side of the markets, struggling to contain rising bond...
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August 17, 2026
A Trump Grift Too Far?
A scheme to charge Wall Street traders for an early look at the President’s comments on Truth Social has generated outrage and a lawsuit.
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August 10, 2026
What Does the Humbling of Leopold Aschenbrenner Mean for the A.I. Bubble?
The troubles of a twenty-four-year-old hedge-fund manager highlight some larger questions about the tech-driven stock boom.
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August 3, 2026
Kevin Warsh Is Facing More Than a Communication Problem
The Fed chair’s biggest challenge is demonstrating his independence from Donald Trump.
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