Blue States Are Still Facing A Mass Taxpayer Exodus Long After COVID

"That Is Not The Agreement We Have!" President Trump Slams Aya-TOLL-Ah Charging Fees For Hormuz Transit Summary:  Bibi says pursuing Lebanon ceasefire after reports of Trump pressure. Over 250 killed and 1,000+ wounded in Lebanon from Wednesday surprise attack by Israel's military. UAE, Pakistan, and even EU (Kallas) condemn. Trump 'optimistic' a deal within reach (NBC). WH confirms Vice President Vance will lead Kushner-Witkoff delegation in Pakistan, seen as positive in Tehran and Islamabad. Trump warns of more military action if Iran doesn't uphold 'real' ceasefire deal, after disagreement over Lebanon truce status...

"Shocking Levels Of Distress": CMBS Delinquencies Unexpectedly Soar To Covid Highs With market focused on private credit as the next credit market crisis vortex, many have forgotten that CMBS, the asset class that was smashed in the aftermath of covid as hundreds of office buildings were suddenly left vacant, has been teetering on the edge for years. For some, it proved to be a lucrative bet as the "next big short" after various office-heavy CMBX tranches collapsed in 2020 and 2021. But due to the slow-burning nature of commercial real-estate...

Nearly 1 In 4 Americans Over 65 Are Still Working For a growing share of Americans, retirement no longer starts at 65. This map, via Visual Capitalist's Gabriel Cohen, shows where people aged 65 and older are still working across U.S. states, based on 2024 data from the U.S. Census Bureau via FinanceBuzz. About 22% of Americans 65+ remain in the workforce, but the share climbs to nearly one-third in some states. The gap highlights how cost of living, job availability, and shifting retirement systems are reshaping when—and whether—Americans stop working. The Workforces With...