Economy

The U.S. economy grew 4.3% in Q3, surpassing expectations, fueled by consumer spending and exports, despite slower hiring and persistent inflation.

President Trump campaigns on his economic vision, but polls reveal widespread voter disapproval of his handling of U.S. economic issues.

US energy bills rose 13% in 2025 under Trump, driven by data centers, policy changes, and lost clean energy projects, reports Climate Power.

A massive lithium deposit in the US is estimated at $1.5 trillion, enough for decades of battery production, potentially reshaping the global market.

Cocaine prices in Europe have fallen sharply after Colombia’s peace process, driven by higher coca cultivation and continued strong demand across the EU.

Gasoline prices near a four-year low as Thanksgiving travel begins, with Oklahoma offering $2.50 per gallon and potential further declines expected.

Despite a continuing state of ‘extreme fear’ and massive liquidations, Bitcoin successfully reclaimed the $84,000 mark. Ethereum and XRP also recovered initial weekly losses.

The U.S. Senate passes compromise bills to reopen the government, taking steps to end the longest shutdown in American history.

The U.S. government remains in partial shutdown for 36 days, air traffic controllers work unpaid, and SNAP benefits are only partially funded.

After over 500 days of siege, El-Fashir has fallen to the Rapid Support Forces. The UN reports mass killings, a deepening humanitarian crisis, and calls for peace.