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Economy

Jobs, prices, trade, and the money decisions that reach American households.

The Midterm Massacre: Why Wall Street's Election-Eve Selloff Is Bad News

Wall Street walked into Election Day bleeding. In the final trading sessions before Americans voted on control of Congress, the technology stocks that carried this bull market cracked, and the damage has traders calling it the "Midterm Massacre."

By Staff Writer · November 3, 2026

Economy

When Competitors Are Friends: The Hidden Cost of "Competition" in American Markets

Every economics textbook promises that rivals fighting for your business will push prices down. But what happens when the rivals stop fighting — and start coordinating?

By Staff Writer · October 26, 2026