S&P 500 Sinks on Iran Uncertainty

The Supreme Court is set to review a controversial border policy that has drawn comparisons to a dark chapter in US history, where Jewish refugees were turned away from the country's borders.

The Trump administration has proposed major cuts to education funding, including the elimination of several federal programs. The proposal has sparked concern among education advocates, who argue that the cuts would have a devastating impact on schools and students.

The US claims progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with two merchant ships transiting safely, amid rising tensions with Iran.

The world is on the cusp of a new era, one defined by the scramble for critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, nickel, rare earths, and a dozen others essential to the energy transition, digital infrastructure, and advanced military systems.

A recent Gallup poll found that 61% of Americans worry a great deal about healthcare access and affordability, surpassing concerns about the economy and inflation. This resurgence in healthcare concerns is attributed to rising healthcare costs and insurance premiums.

US healthcare spending rose to over $5 trillion in 2024, driven by increased health insurance enrollment and medical services use, according to the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.