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Industrials

The Biggest Steel Plant in US History Is Coming; Some Hawkeyes Don’t See It That Way

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On Friday, Iowa legislators in the were told the mill is “not a done deal” after they were called in to approve incentives worth $1.4 billion.

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Advisor Upside

Bill Crafted to Ease Confusion on Claiming Social Security Heads to White House

The Social Security Claiming Act, if signed by the president, will change key language about claiming ages that advocates say is misleading.

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Energy

Big Oil Says Diesel Export Ban May Drive Fuel Prices Even Higher

An average gallon of diesel in the US cost a record $6.52 on Wednesday, up from $3.39 one year ago, according to AAA.

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International Economics

AI Risks, Trade War Loom Over Trump-Xi Summit

The White House is reportedly considering holding artificial intelligence-focused sideline meetings during the summit.

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Inflation & Prices

Wall Street Bets on Rate Hike From a Fed Hemmed In by Persistent Inflation

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All signs point to an interest-rate hike when the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy concludes this week’s meeting.

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Industrials

Lockheed Snags $35B Missile Contract Amid Pentagon Pressure to Rev Up Production

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Lockheed Martin has won billions in defense contracts over the next six years, but faces White House pressure to speed up production.

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Economics

What’s Good for Gas Is Good for the Greenback. But for How Long?

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The Iran War reignited demand for the US dollar as a safe haven, but that may not stop the greenback’s longer-term decline.

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