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Alexander Fabino

Reporter, Economy & Finance

Aj Fabino is a Newsweek reporter based in Chicago. His focus is reporting on Economy & Finance. Aj joined Newsweek in 2023 and brings with him in-field experience reporting on complex financial topics. His analysis during a high-profile bankruptcy case garnered recognition and was cited by Congress. Over the years, Aj has engaged with high-profile...

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Coffee

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Coffee Prices Are Spiking

Vietnam and Brazil’s crop issues drive coffee prices to new highs, potentially impacting U.S. import costs and consumer prices.

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Trump Gets Bad News About Future of His Own Stock

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Trump Gets Bad News About Future of His Own Stock

DJT stock’s fee for short selling plummeted, hinting at lower risk perceptions among investors as Trump grapples with legal challenges.

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Banks Starting to Face ‘Revolt’ From Customers: Finance Expert

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Banks Starting to Face ‘Revolt’ From Customers: Finance Expert

Customers are suing banks for not updating accounts to higher-yielding options, leading to financial losses.

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Stolen Car Increase U.S.

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More Than 1 Million Cars Stolen in the US

More than 1 million vehicles stolen in 2023 was the highest number since 2007, the National Insurance Crime Bureau said.

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Migrant Farm Worker Rights

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Migrants Could Get Jobs Easier Under New Bill

A new bill aims for legal status for farm workers, helping to stabilize U.S. agriculture.

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Mississippi Leads Car Repossession

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People in Mississippi Can’t Pay for Their Cars

Rising interest rates and economic strains have increased the number of auto loan delinquencies in Mississippi.

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Man looks at house-sale documents on table

U.S.

When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down? New Timeline for Drop Revealed

March consumer price index data pushes rate-cut expectations back to September, prolonging high mortgage rates.

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Californians EBT Benefits Stolen

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California Sees $181 Million Drained From People’s Accounts

Justice Department cracks down on a scheme stealing $181 million from EBT accounts of vulnerable Californians.

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Trump

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Donald Trump’s Legal Problems Get Worse as Truth Social Struggles

Truth Social founders contest a six-month share sale ban, claiming retaliation by Trump amidst broader legal challenges.

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San Francisco

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California City Sees sudden Change in Home Prices

Downtown San Francisco condos rebound sharply, hitting near $1 million after a low last year, signaling a market recovery.

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Fixer Upper

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California Homebuyers See Huge Price Difference on House Types

Los Angeles fixer-uppers save buyers up to $690,000 after renovation, highlighting potential benefits despite high input costs.

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Biden

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Joe Biden’s Latest Student Loan Relief Could Hurt First-Time Homebuyers

A report warns Biden’s debt relief plan could make homes costlier for first-time buyers, reinforcing an already tight housing market.

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Donald Trump’s Post May Have Just Broken the Law

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Donald Trump’s Post May Have Just Broken the Law

Despite Trump’s optimistic portrayals of Truth Social’s finances, the platform’s stocks have plummeted.

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Biden

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Have Drug Prices Dropped As Much As Joe Biden Claims?

Most Medicare users paid less than $400 for insulin before the price cap.

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Missouri Social Security Law

Politics

Social Security Benefits to Change for People in One State Under New Bill

Missouri’s new law, backed by Rep. Kelly and Sen. Rehder, protects foster children’s Social Security benefits for future needs.

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squatters

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Squatter Given $88,000 of Taxpayer Money

Washington’s Housing Justice Project is facing scrutiny over the use of $16 million in taxpayer funds to support squatters.

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Seniors

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Medicare Update Issued as Seniors Warned About Advantage Benefits

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services set new rules to ensure unbiased Medicare plan choices and expand behavioral health access.

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Kashkari

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Housing Market Stung by Latest Mortgage Rate Update

Kashkari’s Fed insights hint at prolonged high mortgage rates, casting a shadow over homebuyers’ hopes for relief.

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Trump Tower

U.S.

Trump Tower Owners Are Dropping Prices

Amid New York City’s shifting real estate landscape, Trump Tower’s price cuts highlight a broader market adjustment.

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Medicare

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Seniors at Risk of Losing Care As Medicare Fights With Hospital

A North Carolina hospital is in danger of losing Medicare and Medicaid funding is it does not correct a number of standards violations.

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Abbott

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Texas Sees Surge in Job Losses as Greg Abbott Brags About Economy

Amid Abbott’s economic praise, Texas faces rising layoffs, with 2,274 new jobless claims challenging the state’s growth narrative.

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