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The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.

Gold and silver prices are soaring to new highs, driving 2026 Winter Olympics medal values to historic levels during the Milan Cortina games.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.11%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.10%.

Major employers including UPS and Amazon announced significant job cuts in January, with transportation and tech sectors leading the nationwide layoffs surge.

Chrysler recalled more than 450,000 vehicles and more than 2,000 tow-trailer modules due to a brake light failure that could raise the risk of a crash.

The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists’ estimates of an increase of 48,000 jobs and higher than the prior month’s revised reading of a gain of 37,000 jobs.

Siemens Energy announced a $1 billion investment to expand U.S. grid equipment and turbine production, citing surging power demand driven by artificial intelligence and data centers.

China bans electronic door handles starting 2027, requiring mechanical releases after safety incidents left passengers trapped inside vehicles.