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U.S. Public Debt Surpasses GDP for the First Time Again: Rare WWII-Era Milestone Raises Credit and Fiscal Sustainability Concerns

Three sources jointly confirm that U.S. debt has exceeded GDP, marking a debt milestone rarely seen since World War II. All sources point to rising concerns over fiscal sustainability, interest burdens, and credit-rating risk. The main differences lie in how the data are presented and how far the policy implications are developed. On whether Trump-era policies, tax cuts, and uncertainty over tariff revenue could further worsen debt pressure, Sources 1 and 3 explicitly suggest such links, but the more specific chain of impact should still be framed cautiously as source opinion.

May 8, 2026
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Goolsbee Says Recent Inflation Data Is “Bad News” for the Fed, Urges Caution on Rate Cuts

Three sources confirm that Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said recent U.S. inflation data was “bad news” for the Federal Reserve and that the Fed should be cautious about cutting rates until inflation starts to cool. Details such as March PCE, a 3.5% annualized pace, oil prices, and tariff effects were not mentioned in the three provided sources and cannot be confirmed.

May 7, 2026
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Capital FlowFinTech & Future Assets

Crypto and DeFi Security Incidents Surge in April 2026: DefiLlama Counts 29, CertiK Estimates $651 Million in Losses

According to three sources, April 2026 became a high-frequency month for crypto project hacks. DefiLlama counted 29 incidents, while CertiK estimated related losses at about $651 million. All three sources mention large incidents involving Drift and Kelp/KelpDAO, but they differ on details, loss attribution, and project naming; some information cannot be confirmed from the provided sources.

May 6, 2026
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China’s NDRC Orders Meta to End Its Roughly $2 Billion Acquisition of Manus on National Security Grounds

Three sources point to the same event: around April 27, 2026, China’s National Development and Reform Commission ordered Meta to unwind or terminate its acquisition of AI startup Manus, a deal worth about $2 billion, citing national security. The sources differ slightly in wording, with some saying “unwind” and others saying the deal was “prohibited” or “blocked.” No source provides confirmed details on next steps, parties’ responses, or the specific regulatory basis.

May 6, 2026
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Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged in April, In Most Divided Vote Since 1992

On April 29, 2026, the Federal Open Market Committee kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5%-3.75%. All three sources confirm that the meeting produced the most divided vote since 1992: four officials dissented, with three opposing the statement’s dovish tilt and one favoring a rate cut. The provided sources contain only limited information about market reaction and the broader macroeconomic backdrop.

May 5, 2026
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