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Texas Has No Income Tax — So Who Actually Pays the Most?

The legend of Texas is built on the idea of rugged independence and a ‘tax-free’ lifestyle that lures thousands of new residents every single month. But if you have lived in the Lone Star State for more than one tax cycle, you have probably noticed that your savings are mysteriously…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 5

Fed survey reveals Trump’s tariff gut punch to the backbone of the U.S. economy: small business

Small businesses employ almost 40% of working Americans and drive the vast majority of hiring. Their hiring budget was chewed up by a new tax last year.

Fortune · Mar 5

Turkey fears it will pick up the bill for Washington's war in Iran

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war after an Iranian missile was shot down approaching Turkey. The country worries it could be among those most affected by the conflict, as rising oil prices threaten the nation’s fragile economy and a potential Iranian refugee…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 5

Key takeaways from China's new 5-year economic blueprint and growth target

China has set an economic growth target at the slowest since 1991 at the opening of its annual national congress, in what some economists interpreted as a reflection of pragmatism as a weak domestic economy bites

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Poor brain health costs the world economy $5 trillion a year. The world is waking up to the crisis

I'm the founding chairman of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and I see a difference this year: the world is realizing that brains are infrastructure.

Fortune · Mar 5

Trump’s new 401(k) match collides with a harsh reality: More workers are dipping into their retirement cash just to get by

A Vanguard report finds a record number of plan participants looted their savings last year, a troubling sign for the broader economy.

Fortune · Mar 5

How Robotic Pool Cleaners Are Replacing Traditional Pool Service Models

Historically, the ultimate marker of a premium residential property was the presence of a dedicated service staff.

inkl · Mar 5

How Iran's Strait of Hormuz shutdown could hit the global economy

A senior Iranian commander said Tehran's forces would attack any ship trying to pass through the strait.

Axios · Mar 5

The 5 Best Copper ETFs to Buy

Gold and silver are more precious, but copper will benefit most from growth in the modern economy. Copper ETFs offer efficient exposure to the industrial metal.

Kiplinger · Mar 4

Should You Buy the Dip in Alibaba Stock Ahead of China’s ‘Two Sessions?’

China is set to commence “Two Sessions” this week, where it is expected to set a 2026 GDP growth target between 4.5% and 5%. Is Alibaba stock a buy amid hopes of China announcing more support measures to support its economy?

Barchart · Mar 4