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Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $411 million inflow after Bitcoin climbed to $75,000, but the Polymarket contract for Bitcoin being between $78,000 and $80,000 on April 15 sits at 0.5% YES, showing traders see almost no chance of that range today.

The ETF inflows point to institutional buying, but geopolitical tensions, particularly the US-Iran conflict,

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Dave Ramsey often argues that some people may come out ahead by claiming Social Security at 62 and investing the checks instead of waiting for a larger benefit later. The idea is simple: take the money early and let investments do the work.

Once you claim, your benefit is largely set for life,

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US stocks drifted lower before the bell on Wednesday, but kept all-time highs within reach as investors weighed President Trump’s signal of confidence that the Iran war will end soon.

Futures on the S&P 500, (ES=F), the Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F),

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April 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Daydreaming about life after work is one thing;

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India’s trade deficit narrowed in March as shipments to and from the Middle East were disrupted by the Iran war, which has severely damaged energy assets and choked supplies through a vital shipping route.

The gap between exports and imports stood at $20.67 billion in March from $27.1 billion in February,

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India’s ⁠merchandise
trade deficit narrowed to $20.67 billion in March,
government data showed on Wednesday, amid risks ‌the Iran war
could impede exports to Gulf countries while ‌raising the cost of
energy and ‌other ⁠imports.

Economists had expected the ⁠trade deficit to be $32.75
billion in March,

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The International Monetary Fund has warned that the world may be headed for a global recession if energy and supply disruptions due to the U.S.

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Among silver ETFs, Axis Mutual Fund’s silver ETF rose 5.54%, while ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund and Kotak Mutual Fund silver ETFs gained 5.43% and 5.66%, respectively. Other funds including Mirae Asset, Motilal Oswal, HDFC and Nippon India silver ETFs also traded higher.

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It’s a good thing Social Security benefits are eligible for an annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. Without COLAs, seniors on Social Security would pretty much be guaranteed to lose out on buying power over time due to inflation.

In 2026, Social Security benefits got a 2.8% COLA. And many seniors are no doubt hoping for a more generous raise in 2027.

 » Read more about: Think a Larger Social Security COLA in 2027's a Sure Thing? Here's the Truth.  »