U.S. Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion, a Reality Check for Trump’s Cost Cutting

New York Times - Oct 16, 2026

Higher interest rates are inflating borrowing costs as the Trump administration spends on the Iran war and tariff refunds.

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Tech Stocks Drop Further Amid Doubts Over AI Spending

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'I'd spend $1,000 on a wedding present'

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Homeownership Drifts Further Out of Reach as Mortgage Rates Rise

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Data Centers Become Targets in Wars in Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East

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Military forces have sought to damage the computing hubs that power online services and artificial intelligence systems.

Mortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023

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