Retirement Balances Hit Records as 401(k) Millionaires Rise
Retirement accounts stayed at record levels in Q2, lifting the number of 401(k) accounts above $1M as savers remained focused on long-term goals.
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U.S. Completes Strikes on IRGC Targets, Escalation Follows Weekend Clashes
U.S. forces said they completed strikes on IRGC targets in Iran, hitting air defences, radar, maritime and communications sites after weekend clashes.
Conflicting Narratives Cloud Security and Commerce in the Strait of Hormuz
Mixed political messages complicate navigation and raise costs for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with implications for trade and energy markets.
Congress Must Rein In Executive ‘Wars on Terror’ to Protect Rights
Congress should tighten oversight and amend wartime authorities to curb executive overreach and safeguard civil liberties.
Futures Retreat as Rate-Hike Odds Rise and U.S.-Iran Hostilities Reignite Market Caution
U.S. stock futures fell as comments at Jackson Hole lifted rate-hike odds and new U.S.-Iran clashes heightened geopolitical risk for markets.
Tehran Announces Ballistic Strikes on US Bases in Jordan as Tensions Resume
After a month-long lull, Iran says it launched ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan, claiming heavy damage amid renewed US-Iran exchanges.
Carlson Says Any President Thinking of First Use of Nuclear Arms Should Be Removed Immediately
Tucker Carlson argued a president who contemplates first use of nuclear weapons should be removed, reviving debate on safeguards and removal mechanisms.
South Korea unveils cabinet reshuffle, appoints Lee Hyoung-il as finance chief
Seoul names Lee Hyoung-il deputy PM and finance minister; Kim Seung-won and Kang Shin-chul take justice and defense portfolios.
Why the SCO Delivers Little Strategic Gain for India
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation offers New Delhi dialogue and visibility but few concrete strategic or economic gains amid China’s leadership.
Ambiguous Signals: What Sergio Gor’s Remarks Mean for U.S. Policy in South Asia
Unclear envoy statements raise questions about who sets U.S. messaging on South Asia and the diplomatic consequences for partners like India.