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DAILY ECONOMY REPORT

Friday, April 24, 2026 | EST. 2026
TOP STORY AS AMERICANS TURN TO BLUE-COLLAR JOBS FOR STABILITY, HERE’S WHICH ONES OFFER THE MOST SECURITY — AND WHICH OFFER THE LEAST
Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say. Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says

Cost of Living

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Average US long-term mortgage rate slips to 6.23%, its third weekly drop ABC News
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Gas prices are rising, but don't count on significantly lower car insurance premiums as a result CNBC Investing
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Why these states have the lowest gas prices Washington Post
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Trump officials give mixed guidance on grad school debt under new student loan cap: Financial aid group CNBC Personal Finance
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CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising CBS MoneyWatch
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Incoming college freshmen will rack up an average of $43,000 in student loans by graduation, report finds CNBC Personal Finance
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Why Gas Prices Go Up Fast and Take So Long to Fall NYT Economy
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This year's college graduates face a changed student loan landscape CNBC Personal Finance

Money & Markets

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Why Intel’s stock is on track for a historic surge after earnings MarketWatch
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Cheap stock options suggest a big post-earnings swing next week for Meta and other tech titans MarketWatch
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French weather forecast office files police complaint following suspicious Polymarket bets MarketWatch
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French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet NPR Economy
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Trump is swaying the market like no president has in decades, analysis shows MarketWatch
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The cannabis rescheduling is causing celebration — and confusion — as marijuana stocks sell off MarketWatch
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Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says CBS MoneyWatch
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Oil Prices Rise and Stocks Slide Amid Uncertainty Over Next Steps in War NYT Business